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Black Dell OptiPlex 7040 small form factor desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF i7-6700 3.4GHz 16GB 256GB NVMe desktop PC

SKU CH-4AQ8-04A9G

Small-form-factor business desktop with a quad-core i7-6700, 16 GB DDR4 and a 256 GB NVMe SSD, running Windows 10 Home

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive256 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170
  • Quad-core i7-6700 at 3.4 GHz powers demanding workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 256 GB NVMe SSD delivers fast boots and file access
  • HDMI plus two DisplayPort outputs connect modern displays
  • Gigabit Ethernet provides reliable wired network speeds

Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF is a small form factor desktop built for business environments. It runs on a 64-bit Intel Core i7-6700 quad-core processor with 8 MB L3 cache at 3.4 GHz. The system includes 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD. Intel HD Graphics 530 handles integrated video output.

Suited for Office Tasks Not for Legacy Monitor Users

This desktop suits users needing a compact Windows 10 machine for general productivity, web browsing and office applications. The small chassis fits tight desk spaces. Buyers who must connect VGA or DVI monitors directly cannot do so because those ports are absent. Systems requiring discrete graphics performance or additional internal drive bays should look at other form factors.

Video Output Relies on DisplayPort and HDMI

The only native video outputs are two DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI port. Intel HD Graphics 530 drives these interfaces without a dedicated graphics card. Adapters or special cables are required for any display lacking DisplayPort or HDMI inputs. This single constraint decides whether the unit integrates with your existing monitors.

How it compares

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

Price $234.99
Cheaper than about 83% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 5,840 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 16 GB DDR4
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 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 size16 GB DDR4
RAM capacity16 GB DDR4
Storage
Storage drive256 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
SSD storage256 GB
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 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
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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

What are the video outputs on the OptiPlex 7040 SFF for connecting a monitor?

The unit provides two DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI port; there are no VGA or DVI outputs, so older displays will need an active adapter.

How is the 256 GB NVMe SSD installed, and what step is often missed?

The drive seats into the M.2 slot on the motherboard and is secured with a single screw; the step often missed is fastening that screw so the drive cannot lift and lose contact.

What component will most likely need replacement first in the OptiPlex 7040 SFF?

The CMOS battery on the motherboard typically lasts several years; when it fails the system loses date and BIOS settings, so plan to swap it when the clock drifts.

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