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Black Dell OptiPlex 7040 small-form-factor desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF i7 6700 3.4GHz 16GB DDR4 512GB NVMe desktop PC

SKU CH-8W2Z-HEYF5

Small-form-factor desktop with a quad-core i7-6700, 16 GB DDR4 and a 512 GB NVMe drive, ready for business on Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
  • Memory size16 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive512 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170
  • Quad-core i7-6700 at 3.4 GHz powers demanding business tasks
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple applications responsive
  • 512 GB NVMe SSD delivers fast boot and data access
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed and activated for immediate deployment
  • Dual DisplayPort plus HDMI support modern multi-monitor setups

Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF — compact business desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 Small Form Factor desktop delivers a quad-core Intel Core i7-6700 processor at 3.4 GHz with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 512 GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD. It ships with a fresh, activated installation of Windows 10 Pro and includes a power cord. The slim black chassis fits tight office spaces while providing six USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, two DisplayPort outputs and one HDMI port.

Suited for office productivity

This system targets users who need a ready-to-deploy Windows 10 Pro workstation for general business applications, web-based tools and multi-monitor setups using DisplayPort or HDMI. Buyers who require VGA or DVI connectivity for older displays will need an adapter, as those ports are absent. It is not intended for buyers who need a dedicated graphics card, additional internal drive bays or a newer Windows licence.

Sustained workloads run on integrated Intel HD

Under continuous load the four-core processor and integrated graphics share the compact thermal envelope of the SFF chassis, so extended compute or video tasks will throttle sooner than in a larger tower. The NVMe SSD maintains quick boot and file-access speeds during long sessions, while the Gigabit Ethernet link provides steady network throughput. Fan noise increases noticeably when the system is pushed for prolonged periods.

How it compares

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

Price $269.99
Cheaper than about 77% 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 drive512 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
SSD storage512 GB
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

What display cables do I need to connect my existing monitors to the HDMI and DisplayPort outputs on this OptiPlex 7040?

Use an HDMI cable for the single HDMI port and DisplayPort cables for the two DisplayPort connectors; VGA or DVI monitors will require active adapters because the unit has no native VGA or DVI ports.

Will my older USB 2.0 keyboard, mouse and printer work with the six USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 ports on this desktop?

Yes, all ten USB ports are backward compatible, so USB 2.0 devices plug directly into any USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 port and function normally.

How can I confirm the 512 GB NVMe SSD is recognised and set as the Windows 10 Pro boot drive after first power-on?

Open Settings > System > Storage and verify the 512 GB drive appears as the C: partition with Windows installed; Task Manager's Performance tab will also list it as an NVMe device.

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