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Small black desktop tower with 24 inch monitor keyboard mouse

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF i5-6500 16GB 1TB SSD Win11 Pro 24in

SKU CH-3F57-5W74M

Compact small-form-factor desktop with an Intel Core i5-6500, 16 GB DDR4 RAM, 1 TB SSD and included 24 inch monitor, ready for business on Windows 11 Pro

  • TypeDesktop PC
  • Form FactorSmall Form Factor
  • Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
  • CPU NameIntel Core i5-6500
  • GPU/VGA TypeIntel HD Graphics 530
  • Memory Capacity16GB DDR4
  • Compact SFF saves desk space with Dell 7040 design
  • 16 GB DDR4 handles multitasking for daily workloads
  • 1 TB SSD stores files and boots Windows 11 Pro fast
  • i5-6500 reaches 3.60 GHz turbo for responsive performance
  • 24 in monitor supports 4096 × 2304 at 60 Hz via HDMI or DisplayPort

Compact business desktop

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 Small Form Factor desktop fits tight workspaces while delivering office-grade reliability. It ships with Windows 11 Pro 64-bit, a wireless keyboard and mouse, and a 24 inch LED monitor for an immediate productivity setup.

Core i5-6500 quad-core processor

The Intel Core i5-6500 runs at a 3.20 GHz base frequency and reaches 3.60 GHz maximum turbo across four cores and four threads. This clock profile determines whether the system meets the single-thread responsiveness required by typical business applications.

Sustained thermal behaviour

The small chassis and integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 share a constrained thermal envelope, so prolonged heavy loads will throttle frequencies below the 3.60 GHz peak. Buyers expecting continuous 4K 4096 × 2304@60Hz output or extended compile workloads should verify cooling adequacy for their duty cycle.

Highlights

  • Compact SFF saves desk space with Dell 7040 design
  • 16 GB DDR4 handles multitasking for daily workloads
  • 1 TB SSD stores files and boots Windows 11 Pro fast
  • i5-6500 reaches 3.60 GHz turbo for responsive performance
  • 24 in monitor supports 4096 × 2304 at 60 Hz via HDMI or DisplayPort

Specifications

TypeDesktop PC
Form FactorSmall Form Factor
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
CPU NameIntel Core i5-6500
GPU/VGA TypeIntel HD Graphics 530
Memory Capacity16GB DDR4
SSD1TB

Questions about this item

What does the 3.60 GHz turbo frequency mean when the i5-6500 is under load in this SFF chassis?

The processor can reach 3.60 GHz on active cores while staying within its 65 W thermal envelope; the small-form-factor cooler is designed to sustain that boost during typical office workloads.

Which display outputs are available and what resolution does the HD 530 graphics support at 60 Hz?

The system provides DisplayPort and HDMI; Intel HD Graphics 530 drives up to 4096 × 2304 at 60 Hz on either port.

How much internal space is left for adding a low-profile card or extra drive in the 7040 SFF?

The chassis accepts one low-profile PCIe expansion card and has a 3.5-inch bay plus an M.2 slot for additional storage.

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