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Dell OptiPlex 7040 tower desktop in matte black finish

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 i5-6500 8GB DDR4 256GB SSD Radeon HD 1GB Tower desktop PC

SKU CH-5VX2-FC46E

Tower desktop with Intel Core i5 6500 at 3.2GHz, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD and Radeon HD 1GB graphics

  • TypeGaming & Entertainment
  • Form FactorTower
  • MonitorMonitor not included
  • CPU TypeIntel Core i5 6th Gen
  • CPU Name3.2GHz
  • Memory Capacity8GB DDR4
  • Solid-state speed for fast boot times with 256 GB SSD
  • Responsive multitasking from 8 GB DDR4 memory
  • Dedicated Radeon graphics for visual tasks with 1 GB video memory
  • Tower chassis keeps ports accessible including DisplayPort, DVI and USB 3.1
  • Intel Core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles everyday workloads

Dell OptiPlex 7040 Tower desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 is a tower desktop computer built around an Intel Core i5 6500 processor running at 3.2GHz. It comes with 8GB of DDR4 memory and a 256GB solid-state drive for the operating system and applications. A dedicated Radeon graphics card with 1GB of video memory handles display output through DisplayPort and DVI connections. No operating system is included with the unit.

Suitable for office tasks and legacy software

This system suits users who need a reliable desktop for general productivity, web browsing or older business applications that run on 6th-generation Intel architecture. The tower chassis provides internal space for additional drives or expansion cards using the available slots. Buyers who require a newer processor generation, higher memory capacity out of the box or a modern graphics architecture for current gaming titles should consider a different platform.

3.2GHz Core i5 6500 processor

The single specification that determines compatibility is the Intel Core i5 6500 CPU operating at 3.2GHz. This 6th-generation processor dictates the motherboard chipset, memory controller and instruction-set support for the entire system. Verify that your intended operating system and software are certified for this processor before purchase.

Highlights

  • Solid-state speed for fast boot times with 256 GB SSD
  • Responsive multitasking from 8 GB DDR4 memory
  • Dedicated Radeon graphics for visual tasks with 1 GB video memory
  • Tower chassis keeps ports accessible including DisplayPort, DVI and USB 3.1
  • Intel Core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles everyday workloads

Specifications

SeriesOptiPlex
Model7040
TypeGaming & Entertainment
Form FactorTower
MonitorMonitor not included
CPU TypeIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPU Name3.2GHz
Memory Capacity8GB DDR4
SSD256GB
Screen SizeNo Screen

Questions about this item

Does the Dell OptiPlex 7040 tower ship with a monitor, keyboard and mouse, or must they be purchased separately?

The system is sold as a tower only; no monitor, keyboard or mouse are included, so you will need to supply your own display and input devices.

Should I choose the 8 GB DDR4 configuration or look for a higher-capacity memory option for this i5-6500 model?

This unit comes with 8 GB of DDR4 installed; if your workload needs more memory you would have to add modules yourself after purchase.

What does the 3.2 GHz clock speed on the Core i5-6500 mean for everyday performance once the PC is assembled?

The quad-core processor runs at a base frequency of 3.2 GHz, giving solid responsiveness for office applications, web browsing and light multitasking.

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