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Black Dell OptiPlex 7040 small form factor desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF i7-6700 32GB 256GB NVMe desktop PC

SKU CH-170B-C55QW

Small-form-factor desktop with a quad-core 3.4 GHz processor, 32 GB DDR4 memory and a 256 GB NVMe SSD, running Windows 10 Pro

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i7 6th Gen
  • Memory size32 GB DDR4
  • Storage drive256 GB PCIe M.2 SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 530
  • ChipsetIntel Q170
  • Quad-core i7-6700 at 3.4 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 32 GB DDR4 memory handles heavy workloads smoothly
  • 256 GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD delivers fast boot and data access
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed and activated for business use
  • Small form factor fits tight office spaces easily

Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF business desktop

This Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF is a compact business desktop powered by an Intel Core i7-6700 processor running at 3.4 GHz with four cores and 8 MB of cache. It comes equipped with 32 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD for fast boot and load times. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives video output through two DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI port. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed and activated.

Suits office workers needing a quiet

The small form factor chassis fits tight desk spaces and includes six USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet and a serial port for legacy peripherals. Buyers who need discrete graphics performance for CAD or gaming should look elsewhere, as the system relies solely on integrated graphics. The absence of VGA and DVI ports means older monitors require an adapter, and the 256 GB SSD may be limiting for users with large local media libraries.

Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 output

Video is provided exclusively by the processor's integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 engine, which supports two DisplayPort and one HDMI connection. No discrete graphics card is installed and the slim chassis offers no room for a full-height add-in card, so the integrated GPU is the only display option available.

How it compares

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

Price $351.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $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 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 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 do I install the 256GB NVMe M.2 SSD and what step is often missed?

Insert the M.2 drive into the slot on the motherboard at an angle, secure it with the retention screw, and ensure the BIOS is set to UEFI boot mode so the Windows 10 Pro installer recognises the NVMe drive.

What maintenance or replacement will the 32GB DDR4 memory need later?

The DDR4 modules are non-ECC and require no scheduled replacement; if a future upgrade is desired, match the same DDR4 type and speed supported by the Intel Q170 chipset.

What limit appears first when the Intel HD 530 graphics runs sustained workloads?

The integrated Intel HD 530 shares system memory and has no dedicated VRAM, so thermal throttling or memory bandwidth saturation will limit performance before the i7-6700 CPU reaches its own thermal ceiling.

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