DELL
DELL OptiPlex 7040 SFF i7-6700 3.4 32GB DDR4 1TB HDD Win 10 Pro
Small-form-factor business desktop with a 3.4 GHz quad-core processor, 32 GB DDR4 memory and 1 TB SATA storage running Windows 10 Pro
- TypeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
- Form FactorSlim/Small Form Factor
- UsageBusiness
- ColorBlack
- Processori7 6700
- Processor Main Features64 bit Quad-Core Processor
- Quad-core i7-6700 at 3.4 GHz handles demanding workloads
- 32 GB DDR4 memory keeps multitasking smooth
- 1 TB SATA drive stores large project files
- Windows 10 Pro pre-installed and activated
- Dual DisplayPort plus HDMI for multi-monitor setups
Dell OptiPlex 7040 SFF Business Desktop
This Dell OptiPlex 7040 small form factor desktop delivers business-class performance with an Intel Core i7-6700 quad-core processor at 3.4 GHz, 32 GB of DDR4 memory and a 1 TB SATA hard drive. Windows 10 Pro is pre-installed and activated. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives two DisplayPort outputs and one HDMI port.
Suited for office productivity
Buyers who need discrete graphics performance for CAD rendering or modern gaming should look elsewhere. The chassis lacks VGA and DVI connectors, so older monitors require an active adapter. The single 1 TB hard drive offers capacity but not the responsiveness of solid-state storage.
32 GB DDR4 memory capacity
The installed 32 GB DDR4 configuration supports heavy multitasking and large dataset handling in business applications. This memory amount is the primary factor determining whether the system meets workload requirements without immediate upgrades.
Highlights
- Quad-core i7-6700 at 3.4 GHz handles demanding workloads
- 32 GB DDR4 memory keeps multitasking smooth
- 1 TB SATA drive stores large project files
- Windows 10 Pro pre-installed and activated
- Dual DisplayPort plus HDMI for multi-monitor setups
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | OptiPlex |
| Model | 7040 |
| Type | Business Desktops & Workstations |
| Form Factor | Slim/Small Form Factor |
| Usage | Business |
| Color | Black |
| Processor | i7 6700 |
| Processor Main Features | 64 bit Quad-Core Processor |
| Cache Per Processor | 8 MB L3 Cache |
| Memory | 32GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB HDD |
| Graphics | Intel HD 530 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Monitor | Monitor not included |
| Keyboard | None |
| Mouse | None |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
| Software Included | Fresh install and activated with Windows 10. Genuine Microsof Windows COA sticker will be attached to the unit. |
| Chipset | Intel Q170 |
| CPU Type | Intel Core i7 6th Gen |
| CPU Name | Intel Core i7-6700 |
| L3 Cache Per CPU | 6 MB |
| CPU Main Features | 64 bit Quad-Core Processor |
| GPU/VGA Type | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Graphics Interface | Integrated video |
| Memory Capacity | 32GB DDR4 |
| HDD | 1TB |
| Optical Drive Type | No |
| Screen Size | No Screen |
| Touchscreen | No |
| LAN Chipset | Integrated |
| LAN Speed | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Front USB | 4 |
| Front Audio Ports | 1 |
| Video Ports | 1 Display Port, 1 HDMI |
| Rear USB | 6 |
| RJ45 | 1 port |
| Rear Audio Ports | 1 |
Questions about this item
Will the 3.4 GHz quad-core CPU throttle under sustained load in the small-form-factor case?
The Intel Core i7-6700 has an 8 MB L3 cache and 4 cores; thermal management is handled by the SFF chassis airflow design.
How loud is the fan and how much power does the system draw when running all day?
The 7040 SFF uses a single internal fan and the i7-6700 processor; typical office workloads keep noise at a low background level.
Which cables or adapters do I need to connect a monitor since there is no VGA or DVI port?
The unit provides 2 DisplayPort and 1 HDMI output; use a DisplayPort-to-HDMI cable or a DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter for older displays.
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