Dell OptiPlex 7040 Tower, Core i5 6th Gen, 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, 256 GB SSD

The Dell OptiPlex 7040 Tower is a robust, reliable, and business-focused desktop solution ideal for enterprises, institutions, and individuals seeking performance with flexibility. Based on the Intel 6th or 7th Generation Core i-series family, it offers solid processing power capable of handling everyday office tasks, web conferencing, content creation, light CAD work, and data analysis.

Typically equipped with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM, the OptiPlex 7040 handles multitasking effortlessly—allowing you to run productivity suites, web browsers, and multiple applications concurrently without slowdown. Its standard 256 GB SSD delivers fast boot times, quick file access, and responsive application performance. Additional internal bays allow for further upgrades, including larger SSDs, HDDs, or M.2 modules.

The tower chassis provides expandability with several PCIe slots and drive bays, making it easy to add dedicated graphics cards, RAID cards, network adapters, or extra storage. Its design supports tool-less entry for fast service and expansion.

From a business perspective, longevity and manageability are key. The OptiPlex 7040 Tower is built for 24/7 operation in professional environments. It includes Dell client management tools like vPro (when equipped) and TPM for enhanced security. With ample USB‑A, USB‑3.0, VGA, HDMI, and DisplayPort outputs, peripherals and dual-display setups are supported without adaptors.

Featuring an optical drive and audio jacks, it supports traditional desktop requirements as well. With a compact footprint and quiet operation, it works well in office cubicles, classrooms, or service centers.

Whether deployed in corporate offices, labs, or shared workspaces, the Dell OptiPlex 7040 Tower delivers reliable, upgradeable, and manageable desktop performance ready to adapt as your needs evolve.