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Small black desktop tower, compact business form factor

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF i5-6500 16GB 256GB SSD Windows 10 desktop PC

SKU CH-GPEG-AK05M

Small-form-factor desktop with a quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz, 16 GB DDR4, 256 GB SSD, Intel HD 530 graphics, dual DisplayPort and HDMI, and Windows 10 Home

  • TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
  • Form FactorSlim/Small Form Factor
  • UsageBusiness
  • ColorBlack
  • Processori5 6500
  • Processor Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor

Operating System Windows 10 Home

SSD 256GB

  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles daily workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 256 GB SSD boots Windows 10 in seconds
  • Dual DisplayPort plus HDMI drives two modern monitors
  • Gigabit Ethernet gives reliable wired network speed

Compact business desktop

The OptiPlex 7040 SFF is a small-form-factor desktop built around a quad-core Intel Core i5-6500 processor running at 3.2 GHz with 6 MB L3 cache. It ships with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 256 GB SSD, providing a responsive platform for office applications, web-based tools and general productivity tasks. The Intel Q170 chipset supports standard business manageability features. Windows 10 Home comes pre-installed and activated with a genuine COA sticker attached.

Display and connectivity bundle

The unit includes one HDMI port and two DisplayPort outputs, allowing dual-monitor setups without extra adapters when using modern screens. Six USB 3.0 ports and four USB 2.0 ports give ample peripheral bandwidth for keyboards, mice, printers and external drives. Gigabit Ethernet provides wired network connectivity. No VGA or DVI ports are present, so older monitors will require an active adapter or replacement cable. A power cord is included; keyboard, mouse and monitor are not.

Simple deployment with one caveat

The slim chassis fits on or under a desk and uses standard SFF mounting points, so installation in typical office furniture is straightforward. Windows 10 is already activated, reducing first-boot configuration to user-account creation and updates. The main friction point is the lack of legacy video outputs; IT staff should verify monitor compatibility before rollout. Buyers needing discrete graphics expansion or additional internal drive bays will find the small form factor restrictive.

Highlights

  • Quad-core i5-6500 at 3.2 GHz handles daily workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory keeps multiple apps responsive
  • 256 GB SSD boots Windows 10 in seconds
  • Dual DisplayPort plus HDMI drives two modern monitors
  • Gigabit Ethernet gives reliable wired network speed

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
Storage256GB SSD
GraphicsIntel HD 530
EthernetGigabit Ethernet
MonitorMonitor not included
KeyboardNone
MouseNone
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home 🙋‍♀️Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Upgrade
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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
SSD256GB
HDDNo
Optical Drive TypeNo
Screen SizeNo Screen
TouchscreenNo
LAN ChipsetIntegrated
LAN Speed10/100/1000Mbps
Front USB4
Front Audio Ports1
Video Ports1 Display Port, 1 HDMI
Rear USB6
RJ451 port
Rear Audio Ports1

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Questions about this item

Will the 256 GB SSD or the 16 GB DDR4 memory need replacement first?

The 256 GB SSD has a finite write endurance, so it will likely need replacement before the 16 GB DDR4 memory, which has no wear-out mechanism in normal use.

What limits performance first during sustained heavy workloads?

The Intel HD 530 integrated graphics shares system memory and has no dedicated VRAM, so graphics-intensive tasks hit that limit before the quad-core processor saturates.

How loud and hot does the small-form-factor chassis get when running all day?

The compact SFF case uses a single fan to cool the 65 W processor, so sustained loads raise internal temperatures and fan speed noticeably.

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