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Black small form factor desktop tower with front DVD drive and USB ports

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 SFF desktop PC i5-6500 3.20GHz 8GB 512GB SSD WiFi DVDRW Windows 10 Pro

SKU CH-9MB1-AK5Y1

Compact small-form-factor desktop with a 3.2 GHz quad-core processor, 8 GB memory, new 512 GB SSD, Wi-Fi, DVD writer and Windows 10 Pro

  • ColorBlack
  • MonitorMonitor not included
  • Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • CPU Name3.2GHz
  • GPU/VGA TypeIntel HD Graphics
  • Compact SFF design frees desk space
  • 6th Gen i5-6500 quad-core reaches 3.60 GHz
  • New 512 GB SSD speeds boot and load times
  • Built-in Wi-Fi USB adapter enables wireless connectivity
  • Six USB 3.0 ports plus HDMI and DisplayPort for peripherals

Compact business desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 5040 SFF is a small-form-factor desktop computer built for office environments where desk space is limited. It ships with Windows 10 Professional pre-installed and includes a USB Wi-Fi adapter for wireless connectivity. The chassis measures 11.4 by 11.5 by 3.6 inches and weighs 10.7 pounds. A DVD-RW drive is fitted as standard.

Quad-core i5-6500 processor

The system uses a 6th Generation Intel Core i5-6500 quad-core processor with a base frequency of 3.20 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.60 GHz. It has 6 MB of cache and is paired with 8 GB of memory. Graphics are handled by the integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 engine. This combination suits general productivity, web browsing and multi-monitor output via HDMI and two DisplayPort connectors.

Sustained thermal performance

The compact 3.6-inch depth restricts internal airflow compared with larger towers, so the CPU will throttle under prolonged heavy loads to stay within thermal limits. The half-height PCIe x16 and x4 slots only accept low-profile expansion cards, ruling out full-height GPUs or add-in cards. The single M.2 2280 slot and one internal 3.5-inch bay limit storage expansion to one additional drive. Buyers needing continuous high compute throughput or multiple full-height expansion cards should consider a larger chassis.

Highlights

  • Compact SFF design frees desk space
  • 6th Gen i5-6500 quad-core reaches 3.60 GHz
  • New 512 GB SSD speeds boot and load times
  • Built-in Wi-Fi USB adapter enables wireless connectivity
  • Six USB 3.0 ports plus HDMI and DisplayPort for peripherals

Specifications

ColorBlack
MonitorMonitor not included
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
CPU TypeIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPU Name3.2GHz
GPU/VGA TypeIntel HD Graphics
SSD512GB
HDDNo
Screen SizeNo Screen

Questions about this item

What does the 3.60 GHz turbo speed mean for everyday tasks?

The Core i5-6500 runs at 3.20 GHz base and can boost to 3.60 GHz on up to four cores, so single-threaded apps and light multitasking stay responsive without sustained heavy loads.

What display outputs does the SFF chassis provide and what limits apply?

The rear panel has two DisplayPort and one HDMI port driven by Intel HD Graphics 530, supporting up to three monitors at 4K 60 Hz within the integrated graphics capabilities.

Which expansion cards fit the half-height PCIe slots in this 29 mm tall chassis?

The board offers one half-height PCIe x16 and one half-height PCIe x4 slot; only low-profile cards up to the slot length will physically install.

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