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Small black desktop tower, compact business PC

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF i7 6700 3.4 64GB DDR4 1TB NVMe

SKU CH-226W-FZQJ2

Small-form-factor business desktop with a 3.4 GHz quad-core i7-6700, 64 GB DDR4 and a 1 TB NVMe SSD, ready for office workloads

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
  • Memory size64 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive1 TB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170
  • Quad-core i7-6700 at 3.4 GHz handles multi-tasking
  • 64 GB DDR4 keeps many apps open smoothly
  • 1 TB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD boots Windows in seconds
  • Dual DisplayPort plus HDMI drives two modern monitors
  • Gigabit Ethernet gives reliable wired network speed

Business SFF Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF is a small-form-factor desktop built around a quad-core Intel Core i7-6700 processor running at 3.4 GHz. It ships with 64GB of DDR4 memory and a 1TB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD for fast boot and load times. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed and activated with a genuine COA sticker attached. The compact black chassis suits office desks and home workspaces where space is limited.

Build Integration

Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives two DisplayPort outputs and one HDMI port; no VGA or DVI connectors are present so older monitors require an adapter or active cable. Six USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 ports provide ample peripheral connectivity alongside a Gigabit Ethernet jack and a legacy serial port. A blank optical bay is fitted and the unit includes a standard power cord for immediate setup.

Software Ready

The fresh Windows 10 Pro installation arrives fully activated, removing the need for separate licensing or initial configuration. Genuine Microsoft COA labelling ensures compliance for business deployment. No keyboard, mouse or monitor are bundled, so buyers must supply their own input devices and display. The clean software image means the system is ready for domain joining or productivity workloads straight out of the box.

How it compares

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

Price $280.99
Cheaper than about 75% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 64 GB DDR4
Higher than about 91% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 64 GB DDR4
Higher than about 90% 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 size64 GB DDR4
RAM capacity64 GB DDR4
Storage
Storage drive1 TB PCIe M.2 SSD
SSD storage1 TB
Hard driveNo
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

How does the Intel Core i7 6700 handle sustained workloads in the small form factor chassis?

The quad-core 3.4 GHz processor with 8 MB L3 cache runs inside a slim chassis that relies on integrated Intel HD 530 graphics, so thermal headroom is limited by the compact layout rather than the CPU itself.

What are the noise and heat levels when the system runs all day?

With no discrete graphics card and only integrated Intel HD 530 video, the small form factor produces modest fan noise and heat during extended office use.

Which display cables or adapters must I already own to connect a monitor?

The unit provides two DisplayPort outputs and one HDMI port but no VGA or DVI connectors, so older monitors will need a DisplayPort-to-VGA or HDMI-to-DVI adapter.

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