Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF i5-6500 3.2 GHz 8 GB DDR4 2 TB HDD Windows 10 desktop PC

Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Business Desktop

This Dell OptiPlex 7040 small form factor desktop is built for office environments and home productivity. It runs on a 64-bit Intel Core i5-6500 quad-core processor at 3.2 GHz with 6 MB L3 cache. The system includes 8 GB of DDR4 memory and a 2 TB SATA hard drive. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives video output through two DisplayPort connectors and one HDMI port. Windows 10 Home comes pre-installed and activated.

Upgrading from Older Office Systems

The 6th generation Core i5 delivers a clear step up from earlier dual-core or 4th generation processors for multi-tasking and business applications. Moving from a mechanical drive of smaller capacity to this 2 TB SATA drive adds substantial space for local files and backups. The jump is worthwhile when your current machine struggles with several browser tabs, Office suites or legacy line-of-business software running together. The slim chassis fits tight desk spaces where a full tower would not.

Check Display Cables and Expansion Needs

This unit has no VGA or DVI ports, so older monitors will need a DisplayPort or HDMI adapter or cable. Verify that your display supports one of the available video inputs before ordering. The motherboard uses the Intel Q170 chipset with six USB 3.0 and four USB 2.0 ports; confirm your peripherals match these connections. A DVD-ROM drive is included, but no keyboard or mouse ships in the box.