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Black Dell OptiPlex 5040 small form factor desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 5040 SFF desktop PC i5-6500 3.2GHz 16GB DDR3 256GB SSD

SKU CH-F36K-T6B5J

Small-form-factor desktop with a 3.2 GHz quad-core i5-6500, 16 GB DDR3 and a 256 GB SSD for office and study tasks

  • Form FactorDesktop
  • ColorBlack
  • MonitorMonitor not included
  • Operating SystemNo
  • ChipsetIntel Q170
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i5 6th Gen

Operating System No

SSD 256GB

  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles office multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory runs everyday apps smoothly
  • 256 GB SSD boots Windows and loads files fast
  • Small-form-factor chassis fits tight desk spaces
  • Intel HD Graphics drives dual monitors for productivity

Purpose-built SFF desktop

This Dell OptiPlex 5040 small-form-factor system ships new with an Intel Core i5-6500 running at 3.2 GHz, 16 GB of DDR3 memory and a 256 GB SATA SSD. It is aimed at office workers, students and home users who need a compact, ready-to-run PC for everyday productivity, web browsing and Microsoft Office tasks.

Fit and limits

The unit suits buyers who want a space-saving desktop that includes a fresh SSD and enough memory for typical multitasking without further upgrades. It does not suit builders who need discrete graphics performance, more than 16 GB of RAM, additional internal drive bays or an operating system pre-installed.

Deciding specification

The motherboard maxes out at 16 GB of DDR3 across four slots, so the installed capacity is already the ceiling; anyone who anticipates needing more memory must choose a different platform.

Highlights

  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles office multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR3 memory runs everyday apps smoothly
  • 256 GB SSD boots Windows and loads files fast
  • Small-form-factor chassis fits tight desk spaces
  • Intel HD Graphics drives dual monitors for productivity

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesOptiPlex
Model5040
Form FactorDesktop
ColorBlack
MonitorMonitor not included
Operating SystemNo
ChipsetIntel Q170
CPU TypeIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPU NameIntel Core i5-6500
CPU Socket TypeLGA1151
GPU/VGA TypeIntel HD Graphics
Memory Capacity16GB DDR3
Memory SpeedDDR3
Memory Slots (Available/Total)4
Maximum Memory Supported16GB
SSD256GB
HDDNo
HDD InterfaceSATA
Screen SizeNo Screen
Front USB2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0
Video Ports2x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI
Rear USB4x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0
RJ451
Internal Bays1

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Questions about this item

Does the Intel Q170 chipset limit the 256GB SSD to SATA speeds?

Yes, the Intel Q170 chipset connects the 256GB SSD through the SATA interface, so transfer rates are capped at SATA III bandwidth.

Will a standard 3.5-inch hard drive fit in the OptiPlex 5040 SFF chassis?

The small-form-factor case uses 3.5-inch drive bays and the supplier notes that hard-drive trays are provided for drives purchased with the unit.

How do I add more memory, and which slot do people often leave empty?

The system has four DDR3 slots supporting up to 16GB total; the common mistake is populating only the first slot instead of filling all four for maximum capacity.

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