Description
Dell OptiPlex 7040 MT
Dell's mainstream mini tower — 6th Gen Skylake power, M.2 NVMe speed, and a full PCIe x16 slot ready for a graphics upgrade.
- Intel Core i5-6500 / i7-6700
- Max 64GB DDR4
- M.2 NVMe + SATA Storage
- Mini Tower, PCIe x16 Ready
- Configure CPU, RAM & Storage
- ProcessorCore i5-6500 / i7-6700
- Max MemoryMax 64GB DDR4 (4 Slots)
- StorageM.2 NVMe + 4 SATA Bays
- Ports2x DisplayPort, HDMI, 10x USB
The Dell OptiPlex 7040 MT is a mainstream mini tower built for offices in Egypt that need real expandability alongside solid 6th Gen Intel performance. A quad-core i5 or i7, an M.2 NVMe slot for a fast boot drive, and four SATA bays for extra storage give this desktop far more room to grow than a compact SFF unit — and the full-height PCIe x16 slot means you can drop in a discrete graphics card later if your needs change. Choose your CPU, RAM and storage below — every unit is tested before it reaches you.
Why Choose the OptiPlex 7040 MT
- Quad-Core 6th Gen PowerCore i5-6500 or i7-6700 handles office software, browser-heavy multitasking and light data work without slowing down.
- M.2 NVMe Boot DriveAn M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe slot delivers noticeably faster boot and load times than SATA-only desktops in this class.
- Four SATA Bays for GrowthAdd a second SSD, a bulk HDD or an optical drive without giving up your NVMe boot drive.
- Full PCIe x16 ExpansionA full-height x16 slot leaves room to add a discrete graphics card if your workload changes down the line.
- Dell Business-Class BuildTool-less chassis, Dell Client Command Suite support and a 240W efficient PSU are built for always-on office duty.
Day to day, the 7040 MT is at its best running Microsoft Office, ERP and accounting software, browser-based dashboards, email and light database work — the exact mix of tasks that fill an Egyptian back office. With the i7-6700, an NVMe boot drive and 16GB or more RAM, it comfortably runs a dozen browser tabs alongside Excel and an accounting client without stutter.
Be clear on the limits before you buy. Graphics are Intel HD 530 integrated by default — fine for office and multi-monitor productivity, but not for gaming or GPU-accelerated design work unless you add a discrete card in the PCIe x16 slot yourself. This is a mini tower, not a compact SFF unit, so factor in the extra desk footprint if space is tight.
Who It's Built For
- Back-Office TeamsReliable, expandable desktops for accounting, HR and administrative staff running office software all day.
- IT Departments Standardizing FleetsTool-less servicing and consistent Dell business-class hardware simplify support across a large office rollout.
- Small Businesses Needing Storage RoomM.2 NVMe plus four SATA bays cover growing databases, backups and shared files without buying external drives.
- Future UpgradersA free PCIe x16 slot means you can add a graphics card later instead of replacing the whole machine.
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6500 (4C/4T, 3.2GHz up to 3.6GHz, 6MB Cache, 65W) or Core i7-6700 (4C/8T, 3.4GHz up to 4.0GHz, 8MB Cache, 65W) |
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| Chipset | Intel Q170 |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 integrated; full-height PCIe x16 slot supports optional discrete graphics |
| Memory | 8GB / 16GB / 32GB DDR4-2133 — four DIMM slots, 64GB maximum |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB SSD. One M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe slot plus four SATA ports (3.5in/5.25in convertible bay, 2x 2.5in bays, slim 5.25in bay) |
| Expansion Slots | 1x full-height PCIe 3.0 x16, 1x full-height PCIe 3.0 x16 (wired x4), 1x PCIe x1, 1x PCI |
| Ports | 6x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0, 2x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x HDMI 1.4, 2x PS/2, 1x serial, 1x RJ-45, headphone/microphone — optional PCIe Wi-Fi card |
| Networking | Integrated Gigabit Ethernet; Wi-Fi via optional PCIe card |
| Power Supply | 240W, up to 85% efficient (80 PLUS Bronze) |
| Dimensions & Weight | Mini Tower chassis, 35 x 15.4 x 27.4 cm, approximately 7.93 kg |
| Condition | Grade A — imported, fully tested, light cosmetic wear only |