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Black Dell OptiPlex 3040 SFF desktop tower with DVD drive and front USB ports

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3040 SFF Desktop i5-6500 3.20GHz 8 GB DDR3L 1TB

SKU CH-E3NJ-GP1G7

A compact business desktop with a quad-core Intel i5-6500, 8 GB DDR3L memory, 1 TB hard drive, DVD-ROM, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth dongle, Windows 10 Pro, and included USB keyboard and mouse

  • TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
  • UsageConsumer
  • ColorBlack
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5-6500 Processor (Quad Core, 6MB, 4T, 3.2GHz, 65
  • Processor Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor
  • Memory8 GB DDR3L UDIMM

Operating System Windows 10 Pro

  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Windows 10 Pro

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

CPU Type Intel Core i5 6th Gen

  • Intel Core i5 6th Gen
  • Intel Core i7 6th Gen

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

CPU Name Intel Core i5-6500

  • Intel Core i5-6500
  • Intel Core i7-6700

Memory 8GB DDR4

  • 16GB DDR4
  • 32GB DDR4
  • 8GB DDR4

Option System Only

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles business workloads
  • 8 GB DDR3L memory supports everyday multitasking
  • 1 TB hard drive stores large file libraries
  • Dual-display ready via HDMI and DisplayPort outputs
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed with USB keyboard and mouse

OptiPlex 3040 SFF Business Desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3040 is a small form factor desktop built for office environments. It ships with Windows 10 Pro installed and includes a USB keyboard and mouse. The Intel Core i5-6500 processor provides four cores at 3.20GHz for everyday productivity tasks. This configuration suits administrators who need a ready-to-deploy workstation.

SFF Chassis with Dual Display Support

The compact black case measures 3.5 inches for the internal hard drive bay and includes a 9.5mm slim optical drive. Native video outputs consist of two DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI port, enabling dual monitor setups without an add-in card. Front access provides USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports alongside an SD card reader and universal audio jack. Rear I/O adds serial, additional USB 3.0, and a security slot for physical locking.

8 GB DDR3L Memory and 1 TB Hard Drive

This unit comes with 8 GB of DDR3L UDIMM installed and a 3.5 inch 1TB mechanical drive for storage. The memory type is DDR3L; it is not compatible with DDR4 or standard DDR3 modules. Wireless connectivity is supplied via a USB dongle capable of 5GHz operation. Buyers who need more storage capacity or a solid-state boot drive should look at other configurations.

Highlights

  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles business workloads
  • 8 GB DDR3L memory supports everyday multitasking
  • 1 TB hard drive stores large file libraries
  • Dual-display ready via HDMI and DisplayPort outputs
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed with USB keyboard and mouse

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesOptiPlex
Model3040
Part Number3040
TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
UsageConsumer
ColorBlack
ProcessorIntel Core i5-6500 Processor (Quad Core, 6MB, 4T, 3.2GHz, 65W)
Processor Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Memory8 GB DDR3L UDIMM
Storage3.5" 1TB (1,000GB) Hard Drive
Optical Drive 2DVD-ROM
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
Wireless CardUSB Dongle 5Ghz Capable
MonitorMonitor not included
CaseSFF
KeyboardUSB
MouseUSB
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
ChipsetIntel Q170 Express
CPU TypeIntel Core i5 6th Gen
Installed Qty1
Max Supported Qty1
CPU NameIntel Core i5-6500
GPU/VGA TypeIntel HD Graphics 530
Graphics InterfaceIntegrated video
Memory Capacity8GB DDR4
Memory SpeedDDR4
Form FactorDIMM 240-pin
Memory Slot (Total)4
Memory Slot (Available)0
Memory Slots (Available/Total)0/4
Maximum Memory Supported32 GB
SSDNo
HDD1TB
Storage Spec3.5" 1TB (1,000GB) Hard Drive
Optical Drive TypeDVD
Optical Drive SpecSlim
Optical Drive FeaturesSlim
Optical Drive 2 TypeDVD
Screen SizeNo Screen
Audio ChipsetIntegrated
LAN ChipsetIntegrated
LAN Speed10/100/1000Mbps
BluetoothUSB Dongle
Front USB2 front USB 3.0, 2 front USB 2.0 (4 Total)
Front Audio Ports1
PS/22
Video PortsDisplay Port 1.2, 1 x HDMI, VGA optional
Rear USB4 rear- USB 3.0, 2 rear-1 front with PowerShare (6 Total)
RJ451 port
Keyboard TypeUSB Keyboard
Mouse TypeUSB Mouse
Weight9.88

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Questions about this item

Does the Intel Q170 Express chipset limit the USB 3.0 ports to 5 Gbps?

The Intel Q170 Express chipset provides native USB 3.0 support at up to 5 Gbps across the rear and front ports.

What internal clearance does the SFF case require for the 3.5" 1TB hard drive?

The SFF chassis fits a single 3.5" drive in the dedicated bay; no additional brackets are needed.

How is the USB Wi-Fi/BT dongle installed, and what step is often missed?

Plug the dongle into any USB 2.0 or 3.0 port, then allow Windows 10 Pro to install the driver automatically before connecting to a network.

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