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Black small-form-factor desktop tower with front USB ports and optical drive slot

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 3040 SFF i5-6500 8GB DDR3 1TB HDD Win 10 Pro desktop PC

SKU CH-VWWN-AYK9S

Small-form-factor desktop with Intel Core i5-6500, 8 GB DDR3, 1 TB hard drive and Windows 10 Pro

  • TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
  • Form FactorSlim/Small Form Factor
  • ColorBlack
  • Power Supply180W
  • MonitorMonitor not included
  • Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro

CPU Type Intel Core i5

Memory Capacity 8GB DDR3

SSD None

  • 1TB
  • 500GB
  • None

HDD 1TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Quad-core i5-6500 reaches 3.6 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 8 GB DDR3 1600 memory handles everyday workloads
  • 1 TB 7.2 K SATA drive stores large file libraries
  • Intel HD 530 graphics drives two displays via HDMI 1.4 and DP 1.2
  • Compact SFF chassis fits tight workspaces with 180 W supply

Small-form-factor business desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 3040 SFF is a compact business desktop built around an Intel Core i5-6500 processor running at 3.2 GHz with a 3.6 GHz turbo. It ships with 8 GB of DDR3 1600 memory and a 1 TB 7.2K SATA hard drive. Windows 10 Pro comes pre-installed, and integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives up to two displays via HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2.

Suits office tasks, not graphics upgrades

This system suits office workers, call-centre agents and education labs that need a small, quiet PC for web apps, document editing and legacy software. The 180 W power supply and half-height PCIe slots prevent the installation of full-size discrete graphics cards. Buyers who need dedicated GPU performance or more than two display outputs should look at a larger chassis with a higher-wattage supply.

Half-height PCIe x16 slot limits graphics

The single half-height PCIe x16 expansion slot is the specification that decides whether a discrete graphics card can be added. Only low-profile cards that fit within the 180 W power budget are compatible. If your workload requires a full-height GPU or multiple add-in cards, this form factor will not support them.

Highlights

  • Quad-core i5-6500 reaches 3.6 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 8 GB DDR3 1600 memory handles everyday workloads
  • 1 TB 7.2 K SATA drive stores large file libraries
  • Intel HD 530 graphics drives two displays via HDMI 1.4 and DP 1.2
  • Compact SFF chassis fits tight workspaces with 180 W supply

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesOptiPlex
Model3040
TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Form FactorSlim/Small Form Factor
ColorBlack
Power Supply180W
MonitorMonitor not included
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
Software IncludedWindows 10 Professional Pre-Install
ChipsetIntel H110
CPU TypeIntel Core i5
CPU FSB0
CPU NameIntel Core i5-6500
CPU Socket TypeBGA 1356
GPU/VGA TypeIntel HD Graphics 530
Graphics CardIntel HD Graphics 530 Integrated Graphics
Memory Capacity8GB DDR3
Memory SpeedDDR3 1600
SSDNo
HDD1TB
HDD InterfaceSATA
HDD RPM7200
Optical Drive Type(1) HDMI 1.4 (1) DP 1.2
Optical Drive Features(1) HDMI 1.4 (1) DP 1.2
Screen SizeNo Screen
LAN ChipsetIntegrated
LAN Speed10/100/1000Mbps
Front USB4
Front IEEE 13940
Front Audio Ports1
Rear USB4
Rear IEEE 13940
Rear Audio Ports0
Internal Bays1x 3.5" + 1x 2.25" Slimline
Dimensions (H x W x D)11.5'' x 3.6'' x 11.4''
Weight4LBS

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Questions about this item

How does the 3.2 GHz base clock and 3.6 GHz turbo speed of the Core i5-6500 feel in everyday office work?

The four-core processor runs at 3.2 GHz and can reach 3.6 GHz on short bursts, so web browsing, document editing and video calls stay responsive without fan noise ramping up.

What display outputs does the HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.2 combination actually support?

You can drive two monitors simultaneously — one through HDMI 1.4 and one through DisplayPort 1.2 — both at up to 4K 30 Hz or 1440p 60 Hz.

Will a standard half-height graphics card fit in the PCIe x16 slot of this small-form-factor chassis?

Yes, the single half-height PCIe x16 slot accepts low-profile cards, but the 180 W power supply limits you to models that draw no more than about 50 W.

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