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Black Dell OptiPlex 5040 mini tower desktop chassis

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 Mini Tower i5-6500 8GB 500GB SSD Win 10 Pro

SKU CH-ZKZS-8FTPT

A business mini-tower desktop with a quad-core 3.2 GHz processor, 8 GB DDR3 memory, 500 GB SATA SSD and Windows 10 Pro

  • TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
  • Form FactorMini Tower
  • ColorBlack
  • Power Supply240W
  • MonitorMonitor not included
  • Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro

Memory Capacity 8GB DDR3

SSD 500GB

  • Quad-core i5-6500 boosts to 3.6 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 8 GB DDR3 1600 memory handles everyday workloads smoothly
  • 500 GB SATA SSD accelerates boot and application load times
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed delivers business-ready security and management
  • Ten USB ports including six USB 3.0 connect peripherals without hubs

Business desktop for office workflows

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 Mini Tower is a new business desktop built around an Intel Core i5-6500 processor that runs at 3.2 GHz and boosts to 3.6 GHz. It ships with Windows 10 Professional pre-installed and includes a DVDRW drive. The compact black chassis fits standard office environments and provides ten external USB ports for peripherals.

8 GB DDR3 memory and 500 GB SATA SSD

The system comes with 8 GB of DDR3 1600 MHz RAM installed across four DIMM slots, supporting a maximum of 32 GB for heavier multitasking. A 500 GB 6 Gb/s SATA solid-state drive provides the primary storage. Drive bays include one 3.5-inch bay, two 2.5-inch bays and one 5.25-inch slimline bay for additional drives.

Integrated graphics and expansion limits

Intel HD Graphics 530 integrated graphics drive up to three active displays through one HDMI 1.4 port and two DisplayPort 1.2 connections. Expansion slots comprise two full-height PCIe x16 slots, one full-height PCIe x1 slot, one full-height PCI slot and one M.2 2280 slot. The 240 W power supply constrains the graphics cards and add-in cards that can be supported.

Highlights

  • Quad-core i5-6500 boosts to 3.6 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 8 GB DDR3 1600 memory handles everyday workloads smoothly
  • 500 GB SATA SSD accelerates boot and application load times
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed delivers business-ready security and management
  • Ten USB ports including six USB 3.0 connect peripherals without hubs

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesOptiPlex
Model5040
TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Form FactorMini Tower
ColorBlack
Power Supply240W
MonitorMonitor not included
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
Software IncludedWindows 10 Professional Pre-Install
ChipsetIntel Q170
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
SSD500GB
HDDNo
HDD InterfaceSATA
HDD RPM7200
Optical Drive Type(1) HDMI 1.4 (2) DP 1.2
Optical Drive Features(1) HDMI 1.4 (2) DP 1.2
Screen SizeNo Screen
LAN ChipsetIntegrated
LAN Speed10/100/1000Mbps
Front USB4
Front IEEE 13940
Front Audio Ports1
Rear USB6
Rear IEEE 13941
Rear Audio Ports0
Internal Bays1x 3.5" + 2x 2.5" 1x 5.25" Slimline
Dimensions (H x W x D)15.4'' x 6.1'' x 13.8''
Weight18LBS

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Questions about this item

Will my existing DDR3-1600 memory modules work with the four DIMM slots on this OptiPlex 5040?

Yes, the board accepts DDR3 1600 modules across four slots for a maximum of 32 GB.

How can I verify the Intel HD Graphics 530 is driving three displays through the HDMI 1.4 and two DisplayPort 1.2 outputs?

Connect up to three monitors, open Windows Display Settings and confirm all three panels show as active and extended.

Does the mini tower ship with a keyboard, mouse or video cable, and what drive brackets come pre-installed?

Power cable only; keyboard, mouse and video cable are not included. The chassis provides one 3.5-inch, two 2.5-inch and one slimline 5.25-inch bay.

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