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Black small-form-factor desktop tower, matte finish

DELL

DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF i7-6700 3.40GHz 4GB DDR3 500GB HDD Windows 10 Pro desktop PC

SKU CH-M85R-Y3X91

A small-form-factor business desktop with a 3.40GHz Core i7-6700, 4GB DDR3, 500GB SATA hard drive and Windows 10 Pro installed

  • TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
  • Form FactorSlim/Small Form Factor
  • UsageBusiness
  • ColorBlack
  • Processori7-6700
  • MonitorMonitor not included

Memory Capacity 4GB DDR3

SSD None

HDD 500GB

  • Fast multitasking with Intel Core i7-6700 at 3.40GHz
  • Space-saving small form factor fits tight workspaces
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed for business security
  • 500GB SATA hard drive stores documents and media
  • 4GB DDR3 memory supports everyday office tasks

Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF — business desktop

This small-form-factor desktop ships with Windows 10 Pro and an Intel Core i7-6700 running at 3.40 GHz. It is built for office tasks such as document editing, web browsing and line-of-business applications. The compact chassis fits tight desk spaces or VESA mounts. Buyers who need discrete graphics or more than four memory slots should look elsewhere.

4 GB DDR3 memory — single upgrade constraint

The system includes 4 GB of DDR3 RAM across four total slots. DDR3 is the only supported memory type; other generations will not fit. Adding modules is the primary way to improve multitasking headroom. No SSD is installed, so the 500 GB SATA hard drive remains the sole storage device.

Sustained workloads on integrated graphics

The integrated Intel HD Graphics shares system memory and has no dedicated VRAM. Under continuous load the shared buffer and thermal limits of the slim chassis throttle performance. Long render jobs or multi-monitor setups will run slower than short bursts. The 500 GB SATA drive also limits sustained write speeds compared with solid-state storage.

Highlights

  • Fast multitasking with Intel Core i7-6700 at 3.40GHz
  • Space-saving small form factor fits tight workspaces
  • Windows 10 Pro pre-installed for business security
  • 500GB SATA hard drive stores documents and media
  • 4GB DDR3 memory supports everyday office tasks

Specifications

BrandDELL
SeriesOptiPlex
Model7040
TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Form FactorSlim/Small Form Factor
UsageBusiness
ColorBlack
Processori7-6700
MonitorMonitor not included
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
CPU TypeIntel Core i7 6th Gen
CPU Name3.40GHz
Graphics CardIntegrated Intel HD Graphics
Memory Capacity4GB DDR3
Memory Slot (Total)4
SSDNo
HDD500GB
HDD InterfaceSATA
Optical Drive TypeDVD-ROM
Screen SizeNo Screen
Front USB4
Rear USB6
Weight11.57 Lbs.
Package TypeCommercial
Package ContentsIncludes Desktop and Power Cord

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Questions about this item

How does the 3.40GHz Core i7-6700 perform in everyday business workloads?

The quad-core i7-6700 at 3.40GHz handles typical office applications, web browsing and multi-tasking smoothly for a compact business desktop.

What does the SATA interface mean for the 500GB hard drive speed?

The SATA-connected 500GB HDD delivers standard mechanical-drive throughput, adequate for documents and archives but slower than solid-state storage.

Will a low-profile graphics card fit inside this small-form-factor chassis?

The OptiPlex 7040 SFF accepts low-profile expansion cards; full-height cards will not fit the slim chassis.

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