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Small black desktop tower, compact business PC

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF i7 6700 3.4GHz 64GB DDR4 2TB HDD desktop PC

SKU CH-MFTX-CP984

Small-form-factor desktop with a quad-core i7 6700 at 3.4GHz, 64GB DDR4 memory, 2TB SATA storage, Intel HD 530 graphics and Windows 10 Pro pre-installed

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
  • Memory size64 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive2 TB HDD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170
  • Quad-core i7-6700 at 3.4 GHz handles multitasking smoothly
  • 64 GB DDR4 memory keeps many apps open at once
  • 2 TB HDD stores large project files and backups
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed and activated for business use
  • Dual DisplayPort plus HDMI drives multiple modern monitors

OptiPlex 7040 SFF business desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 in small form factor is a business desktop built around a quad-core Intel Core i7-6700 processor running at 3.4 GHz. It comes with 64 GB of DDR4 memory and a 2 TB SATA hard drive. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed and activated, making the system ready for office deployment.

Sustained workload behaviour

The Intel HD Graphics 530 integrated GPU shares system memory and handles typical business graphics without a discrete card. Under continuous load the four cores and 8 MB of L3 cache maintain steady throughput for productivity applications. The 2 TB hard drive provides large capacity for local files, though its mechanical nature limits sustained transfer rates compared with solid-state storage.

Display and connectivity limits

Video output is restricted to two DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI port; no VGA or DVI ports are present so older monitors require an adapter. Wired networking uses a single Gigabit Ethernet link rated at 10/100/1000 Mbps. The chassis provides six USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 ports for peripherals, plus one serial port for legacy equipment.

How it compares

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

Price $719.99
Pricier than about 65% 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 drive2 TB HDD
Hard drive2 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

How loud and hot does the OptiPlex 7040 SFF get when running all day?

The small form factor case uses a single system fan that ramps up only under sustained load; typical office tasks keep it quiet and the chassis warm to the touch but not hot.

What cables or adapters must I already own to connect a monitor to the HDMI and DisplayPort outputs?

You need an HDMI cable for the HDMI port or a DisplayPort cable for either of the two DisplayPort connectors; no VGA or DVI ports are present.

Will my existing DDR4 memory modules work if I want to expand the 64 GB already installed?

The board accepts DDR4 UDIMMs up to the chipset limit; match the existing speed and voltage for best compatibility.

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