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Small black Dell OptiPlex 7040 desktop tower

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF desktop PC i5 6500 3.2 GHz 16GB DDR4 2TB HDD

SKU CH-MH1T-7KD8Q

Small-form-factor desktop with a 3.2 GHz quad-core processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 2 TB hard drive running Windows 10 Home

  • TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
  • Form FactorSlim/Small Form Factor
  • UsageBusiness
  • ColorBlack
  • Processori5 6500
  • Processor Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor
  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles office workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 2 TB HDD stores large document libraries
  • Dual DisplayPort plus HDMI drives two modern monitors
  • Gigabit Ethernet ensures fast wired network access

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF business desktop

The DELL OptiPlex 7040 is a small-form-factor business desktop built around a 64-bit quad-core Intel Core i5-6500 processor running at 3.2 GHz with 6 MB L3 cache. It comes with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 2 TB SATA hard drive. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives up to three displays via two DisplayPort outputs and one HDMI port. The system ships with a fresh, activated installation of Windows 10 Home and includes a genuine Microsoft COA sticker.

Bundled software and accessories

A genuine Windows 10 Home licence is pre-installed and activated, so the machine is ready for immediate deployment without additional media. The supplier also notes a Windows 11 Pro upgrade path is available for organisations that require the newer operating system. Only a power cord is included; no keyboard, mouse or monitor are supplied in the box.

Compatibility checks before ordering

The chassis provides no VGA or DVI connectors, so older monitors will need an active adapter or a cable that converts DisplayPort or HDMI to the required input. Verify that your display hardware supports one of the available digital interfaces. The small-form-factor case limits internal expansion space, so confirm that any planned add-in cards fit the reduced height and length constraints.

Highlights

  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles office workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 2 TB HDD stores large document libraries
  • Dual DisplayPort plus HDMI drives two modern monitors
  • Gigabit Ethernet ensures fast wired network access

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesOptiPlex
Model7040
TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Form FactorSlim/Small Form Factor
UsageBusiness
ColorBlack
Processori5 6500
Processor Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor6 MB L3 Cache
Memory16GB DDR4
Storage2TB HDD
GraphicsIntel HD 530
EthernetGigabit Ethernet
MonitorMonitor not included
KeyboardNone
MouseNone
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
‍👉Check ABS/Helix computers with Windows 11
Software IncludedFresh install and activated with Windows 10. Genuine Microsof Windows COA sticker will be attached to the unit.
ChipsetIntel Q170
CPU TypeIntel Core i5 6th Gen
CPU NameIntel Core i5-6500
L3 Cache Per CPU6 MB
CPU Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor
GPU/VGA TypeIntel HD Graphics 530
Graphics InterfaceIntegrated video
Memory Capacity16GB DDR4
HDD2TB
Optical Drive TypeDVD-ROM
Screen SizeNo Screen
TouchscreenNo
LAN ChipsetIntegrated
LAN Speed10/100/1000Mbps
Front USB4
Front Audio Ports1
Video Ports2 Display Port
Rear USB6
RJ451 port
Rear Audio Ports1

Questions about this item

Will the 2 TB SATA hard drive need to be replaced with an SSD later?

The system boots from a 2 TB SATA hard drive; adding a 2.5-inch SATA SSD is the usual upgrade path for faster load times.

What limits performance first when the i5 6500 runs at 3.2 GHz all day?

The 65 W quad-core processor reaches its turbo ceiling and reduces clocks before the compact chassis cooling becomes the bottleneck.

How loud and hot does the OptiPlex 7040 SFF get during an eight-hour workday?

The small-form-factor fan stays audible but low; exhaust air feels warm, not hot, and the 65 W CPU keeps total system power modest.

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