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Black Dell OptiPlex 7040 tower desktop with DVD drive

DELL

DELL 19VFDEDT0546 OptiPlex 7040 Tower i5-6500 16GB 512GB SSD 2TB HDD Windows 10 Pro

SKU CH-98DC-1Y9C4 MPN 19VFDEDT0546

A refurbished business tower with a 3.20 GHz quad-core i5-6500, 16 GB DDR4, 512 GB SSD plus 2 TB HDD, DVD±RW, USB Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, pre-loaded with Windows 10 Pro multi-language

  • TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
  • Form FactorTower
  • UsageBusiness
  • ColorBlack
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5-6500 3.20 GHz
  • Processor Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor
  • Quad-core processor at 3.20 GHz handles office workloads smoothly
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple applications responsive
  • 512 GB SSD plus 2 TB HDD gives fast boot and large storage
  • Windows 10 Pro multi-language ready for business use
  • USB Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters included for wireless connectivity

Refurbished OptiPlex 7040 Tower

This refurbished Dell OptiPlex 7040 Tower is a business desktop built around an Intel Core i5-6500 processor running at 3.20 GHz with four cores and 6 MB of L3 cache. It ships with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a dual-drive layout combining a 512 GB SSD with a 2 TB hard drive. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed in a multi-language edition. The chassis includes a DVD±RW optical drive and USB wireless and Bluetooth adapters.

Sustained workload behaviour

The quad-core i5-6500 maintains its 3.20 GHz base frequency across extended tasks thanks to the tower form factor’s thermal headroom. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4 memory keeps multiple business applications and browser tabs resident without swapping to the hard drive. The 512 GB SSD handles the operating system and active project files for quick access, while the 2 TB hard drive absorbs large archives and backups during long sessions.

Upgrade perspective

This system replaces an older desktop that lacks solid-state storage or sufficient memory for current business workloads. The jump is worthwhile when daily work involves opening large spreadsheets, running several line-of-business programs simultaneously or storing years of documents locally. Buyers who need a dedicated graphics card for CAD rendering or who require more than 16 GB of memory for virtualisation should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Quad-core processor at 3.20 GHz handles office workloads smoothly
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple applications responsive
  • 512 GB SSD plus 2 TB HDD gives fast boot and large storage
  • Windows 10 Pro multi-language ready for business use
  • USB Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters included for wireless connectivity

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesOptiPlex
Model7040
TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Form FactorTower
UsageBusiness
ColorBlack
ProcessorIntel Core i5-6500 3.20 GHz
Processor Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor6 MB L3 Cache
Memory16 GB DDR4
Storage512 GB SSD + 2 TB HDD
Optical DriveDVDRW
MonitorMonitor not included
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
Special FeaturesGrade A
CPU TypeIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPU NameIntel Core i5-6500
CPU Base Frequency3.20GHz
L3 Cache Per CPU6 MB
CPU Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Memory Capacity16GB DDR4
SSD512GB
HDD2TB
Optical Drive TypeDVD±RW
Screen SizeNo Screen
WLANYes
BluetoothYes
Shipping weight7.56 kg
Package size410 × 360 × 102 mm

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise does the Core i5-6500 produce when the OptiPlex 7040 runs all day?

The quad-core i5-6500 operates at a 3.20 GHz base frequency with 6 MB L3 cache, a combination that keeps thermal output moderate inside the tower chassis during extended business workloads.

What display and input devices must I already own to start using this desktop?

The system ships without a monitor, so you need your own screen plus a keyboard and mouse; the tower provides USB ports for wired or wireless peripherals.

Will my existing DDR4 memory modules work if I want to expand the 16 GB installed in this tower?

The 7040 uses DDR4 memory, so any compatible DDR4 DIMMs you already have can be added to the available slots for further capacity.

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