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Small black desktop tower, compact slim form factor, Dell OptiPlex 7040 business PC

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF i7-6700 3.4 32GB DDR4 1TB HDD Win 10 Pro

SKU CH-QS0X-9K5HF

Small-form-factor business desktop with a 3.4 GHz quad-core processor, 32 GB DDR4 memory and 1 TB SATA storage running Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
  • Memory size32 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive1 TB HDD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170
  • Quad-core i7-6700 at 3.4 GHz handles demanding workloads
  • 32 GB DDR4 memory keeps multitasking smooth
  • 1 TB SATA drive stores large project files
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed and activated
  • Dual DisplayPort plus HDMI for multi-monitor setups

Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Business Desktop

This Dell OptiPlex 7040 small form factor desktop delivers business-class performance with an Intel Core i7-6700 quad-core processor at 3.4 GHz, 32 GB of DDR4 memory and a 1 TB SATA hard drive. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed and activated. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives two DisplayPort outputs and one HDMI port.

Suited for office productivity

Buyers who need discrete graphics performance for CAD rendering or modern gaming should look elsewhere. The chassis lacks VGA and DVI connectors, so older monitors require an active adapter. The single 1 TB hard drive offers capacity but not the responsiveness of solid-state storage.

32 GB DDR4 memory capacity

The installed 32 GB DDR4 configuration supports heavy multitasking and large dataset handling in business applications. This memory amount is the primary factor determining whether the system meets workload requirements without immediate upgrades.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Tower & Compact Desktop PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $447.99
Typical for this category: the median of 14,711 items is $494.99.
Memory size 32 GB DDR4
Higher than about 70% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 32 GB DDR4
Higher than about 70% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineOptiPlex
Model name7040
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
CPUi7 6700
CPU modelIntel Core i7-6700
ChipsetIntel Q170
Processor cache8 MB L3 Cache
L3 cache per CPU6 MB
Memory
Memory size32 GB DDR4
RAM capacity32 GB DDR4
Storage
Storage drive1 TB HDD
Hard drive1 TB
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Touch inputNo
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
GPUIntel HD 530
GPU interfaceIntegrated video
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks1
Video connectors1 Display Port, 1 HDMI
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks1
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseNone
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro
Pre-installed softwareFresh install and activated with Windows 10. Genuine Microsof Windows COA sticker will be attached to the unit.
More details
KeyboardNone

Questions about this item

Will the 3.4 GHz quad-core CPU throttle under sustained load in the small-form-factor case?

The Intel Core i7-6700 has an 8 MB L3 cache and 4 cores; thermal management is handled by the SFF chassis airflow design.

How loud is the fan and how much power does the system draw when running all day?

The 7040 SFF uses a single internal fan and the i7-6700 processor; typical office workloads keep noise at a low background level.

Which cables or adapters do I need to connect a monitor since there is no VGA or DVI port?

The unit provides 2 DisplayPort and 1 HDMI output; use a DisplayPort-to-HDMI cable or a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter for older displays.

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