Dell Optiplex 3040 Micro
Dell

Optiplex 3040 Micro

CPU i5 6500T
GPU Intel HD 530
Max RAM 32GB
Drives 1
From $55
Seller Ebay

The Dell Optiplex 3040 Micro is a mini PC powered by the Intel i5 6500T (6th gen). It features 4 performance cores and 4 threads and a LGA1151 socket. Graphics are handled by the integrated Intel Intel HD 530. Supports up to 32GB of RAM across 2 slots at 2133 MT/s. Storage capacity of up to 1 drive including 1× 2.5" SATA. Networking features 1 Ethernet port (up to 1G). Dimensions: 182 × 179 × 36mm (1.17L). Uses a Brick PSU, 35W TDP.

CPU & Performance

CPUi5 6500T
Generation6th
P-Cores4
Threads4
Single-core35
Multi-core7
SocketLGA1151

GPU

GPUIntel HD 530
Discrete GPUNo
Integrated GPUYes
eGPU supportNo

RAM

Max RAM32GB
RAM slots2
Max speed2133 MT/s
ECC supportNo

Storage

Max drives1
2.5" SATA1
SD cardNo

Ports & Connectivity

Max displays2

Network

Max Ethernet1G
1G ports1
vProN

Physical

Dimensions182 × 179 × 36 mm
Volume1.17L
Fan size70mm
Warranty1 yr

Power

TDP35W
PSU typeBrick

Additional

Recommended for office work, web browsing, media playback, and light home or business use. Consider Dell Optiplex 3040 Micro if you want a compact mini PC built around its listed Intel i5 6500T processor and Intel Intel HD 530 integrated GPU. It is less suitable for heavy gaming or GPU-accelerated workloads because no discrete or high-speed external GPU path is listed.

Dell Optiplex 3040 Micro features Intel i5 6500T with Intel Intel HD 530 integrated GPU, offering 1× 1G Ethernet. CPU details include 6th CPU generation, 4 performance cores, and 4 threads. Memory support includes up to 32GB RAM across 2 slots at 2133 MT/s. Storage support includes up to 1 storage drive and 1× 2.5-inch SATA bay. Display support includes support for up to 2 displays. Networking includes 1× 1G Ethernet. Physical design includes a 182 × 179 × 36 mm chassis (1.17L). Cooling information lists 70 mm main fan. Power information lists Brick power supply and 35W TDP. Lifecycle information lists 1-year warranty.

Based on its overall score of 134.9, Dell Optiplex 3040 Micro is positioned as an entry-to-midrange mini PC entry in this dataset; compare it against alternatives by CPU class, GPU type, memory ceiling, storage expansion, LAN, and port selection.

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