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The Dell OptiPlex 3040 Small Form Factor features an Intel Core i5-6500 quad-core processor running at 3.2GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, 8GB DDR3L RAM, a 256GB solid-state drive, Intel HD Graphics 530, Windows 10 Professional operating system, and a compact design measuring 290mm x 92.6mm x 292mm, making it an ideal certified refurbished business desktop for professional environments where space efficiency and reliable performance are essential.
Professional Business Computing
This certified refurbished desktop excels in office environments, handling everyday business tasks including document processing, spreadsheet management, email communications, web browsing, video conferencing, and light multitasking. The quad-core processor and solid-state storage deliver responsive performance for professional workflows, whilst the compact small form factor design maximises valuable desk space. Businesses upgrading multiple workstations benefit from the cost-effective reliability this professionally refurbished system provides.
Key Features and Benefits
The 256GB solid-state drive ensures faster boot times and application loading compared to traditional hard drives, significantly improving productivity throughout the workday. With 8GB of memory, users can comfortably run multiple business applications simultaneously without performance degradation. The system includes comprehensive connectivity with DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA support, eight USB ports (four USB 3.0, four USB 2.0), and Gigabit Ethernet for reliable wired networking. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 supports up to three simultaneous displays, perfect for expanding workspace productivity.
Windows 10 Professional delivers enhanced security features including BitLocker encryption and TPM support, along with Active Directory integration for seamless enterprise network management. This operating system provides excellent compatibility with business software and regular security updates. Whilst Windows 10 Pro offers superior business features and robust security, users should note that system updates occasionally require attention, and the interface may be more complex than consumer editions for basic home users.
Essential Technical Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 Quad Core, 3.2GHz base frequency, Turbo Boost to 3.6GHz, 6MB cache
- Memory: 8GB DDR3L 1600MHz RAM, dual-channel architecture, expandable to 16GB
- Storage: 256GB Solid State Drive with SATA III interface
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530 with 1.74GB shared memory
- Operating System: Windows 10 Professional 64-bit, pre-installed and activated
- Optical Drive: 8x DVD-ROM drive included
- Networking: Realtek Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000
- Connectivity: 4x USB 3.0 ports, 4x USB 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4, VGA port
- Dimensions: 290mm height x 92.6mm width x 292mm depth
- Weight: 6.1 kilograms
Cosmetic Condition Guide
Understanding the cosmetic grading helps set accurate expectations for your certified refurbished purchase. Excellent grade desktops are free from deep scratches, cracks, paint chips, or any broken or missing pieces, ensuring a sleek, almost-new aesthetic appearance. Good grade desktops may exhibit light scratches and more noticeable wear on the case compared to Excellent grade units, with possible small dings or paint chips present, though functionality remains completely unaffected. Both grades deliver identical performance and reliability.
Verified Reboot Refurb Quality Assurance
Every Dell OptiPlex 3040 undergoes Reboot IT's comprehensive Verified Reboot Refurb certification process, ensuring professional-grade quality standards. We tested all features and functions including the processor, memory, storage drive, optical drive, all USB ports, display outputs, network connectivity, audio system, and Windows 10 Professional installation. Each component passed rigorous diagnostic testing using cutting-edge testing software that evaluates hardware health, identifies potential issues, and confirms optimal performance.
Reboot IT has been an expert in the refurbished technology industry since 2001, establishing a reputation built on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Our thorough testing process guarantees every system meets strict performance standards before certification. All units are verified refurbished through multiple quality checkpoints including secure data wiping, comprehensive hardware diagnostics, component replacement when necessary, professional cleaning, and final system validation.
This certified refurbished desktop is sold by Reboot IT with a 3-month warranty covering all hardware components including the motherboard, processor, memory, storage drive, optical drive, and integrated graphics. The warranty provides peace of mind that your investment is protected against hardware failures, reflecting our confidence in the refurbishment quality and testing procedures applied to every unit.
Reliable Desktop for Modern Workplaces
The Dell OptiPlex 3040 Small Form Factor combines professional-grade components with space-saving design, making it an excellent choice for businesses, home offices, educational institutions, and professional workspaces. The certified refurbished status delivers exceptional value whilst supporting environmental sustainability through responsible electronics recycling and reuse.
Transform your workspace with a professionally refurbished desktop that delivers reliable performance, comprehensive connectivity, and business-class features at an affordable price. Order your certified refurbished Dell OptiPlex 3040 today and experience the Reboot IT difference in quality refurbished technology.
| Hardware Connectivity | VGA,USB 3.0,DisplayPort |
| Features | Optical Drive |
| Graphics Processing Type | Integrated/On-Board Graphics,Integrated |
| Chipset | Q87 |
| Condition | A |
| Model | Optiplex 3040 |
| Type | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q3'15 |
| Processor Model | I5-6500 |
| Storage Type | SSD (Solid State Drive) |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Operating System Edition | Professional |
| Memory Type | DDR3 DIMM |
| Cores | 4 |
| Other Software | Free Antivirus,Open Office |
| Brand | Dell |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB |
| Form Factor | Small Form Factor (SFF) |
| Product Dimensions | 312mm x 290mm x 93mm |
| Part Number | 06BB |
| Screen Size | None |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Processor Type | I5 6th Gen |
| Product Weight | 7.6kgs |
| Max Turbo Speed | 3.60 GHz |
| Processor Speed | 3.20GHz |
| Max.ram | 16GB |
| Warranty | 3 months |
| Hard Drive Capacity | 256GB |
| GPU | INTEL HD 530 GRAPHICS |
| Memory | 8GB |
| Audio Output | Integrated |
| Product Line | Optiplex |
Refurbished Computers - Cosmetic Grading Guide
Our supplier's refurbished hardware is typically graded either "Excellent" or "Good", however, some legacy products were graded under a letter grading system (A, B, C). Please find the definitions for each grade below and contact us if you're uncertain of a device's grade.
Used Smartphone / Refurbished Mobile Phones
"Excellent" Grade
Devices in this category appear like new, with very minor wear. Expect light or fine scratches on the screen that are shallow enough not to catch on a fingernail. The edge around the glass is virtually flawless, save for possible light scratching around the power port. The back plate may show light/fine scratches, including on the Apple logo, with any discoloration being minimal.
"Good" Grade
These devices are characterized by being fully tested and functional even if they have body scratches, minor paint chips, or a small hairline crack on the screen. Screens are free from dead pixels but may exhibit slight scratching from moderate use.
Refurbished Desktops, Laptops and Monitors
"Excellent" Grade - Laptops
Reserved for units that show barely any signs of previous use, these laptops may exhibit very minor scuffing or abrasions, associated only with minimal standard use. The keyboards show light wear, and importantly, the screens are pristine, free from any scratches, cracks, chips, dead pixels, dark spots, discoloration, or blemishes.
"Excellent" Grade - Desktops
Desktop PCs in the "Excellent" grade category are free from deep scratches, cracks, paint chips, or any broken/missing pieces, ensuring a sleek and almost-new aesthetic.
"Excellent" Grade - Monitors
"Excellent" grade is reserved for units that show evidence of very little to no previous use. Any wear on an "Excellent" Display, including housing/frame and/or external surfaces (i.e. Frame) is associated with standard minimal use. "Excellent" units may have minor scuffing and / or minor abrasions on plastics with from standard light previous use."Excellent" Displays will feature no scratches, cracks, chips, dead pixels, dark spots, discoloration or blemishes. Units will only feature the standard minimal wear and tear that is associated with a used unit.
"Good" Grade - Laptops
"Good" laptops may feature one or several small dings or dents on covers and / or small paint chips on the surface or small hairline cracks in the bezel. Laptop screens may feature uneven light diffusion in screen and may feature subtle blemishes. "Good" Laptops will not feature cracks screens but may feature slight scratching, dead pixels or white spots on the screen.
"Good" Grade - Desktops
"Good" grade desktops may have light scratches on external body and may feature more excessive unit housing and/or external case wear than "Excellent" units, including wear on case / lid. "Good" PCs may feature one or several small dings or dents on covers and / or small paint chips on the surface.
"Good" Grade - Monitors
Displays in the "Good" grade have been fully tested and are functional but may include scratches on body, small paint chips, minor cracks on body, loose and/or wobbly bases. "Good" Display screens may feature uneven light diffusion in screen and may feature subtle to moderate blemishes. "Good" Displays will not feature cracks on screens but may feature slight scratching on screen surfaces from moderate use or wear, dead pixels or white spots on the screen.
Legacy letter grading
Used Smartphone / Refurbished Mobile Phones
A Grade
- No chips, scratches or cracks on the front glass and housing
- No missing or alternative parts
- No sign of liquid damage
- Battery cannot be swollen
B Grade – Same as A Grade except:
- May have light scuffs but no chips or cracks
- Light scratches on housing or front glass
C-Grade – Same as B Grade except:
- Unlimited long shallow scratches on the front glass
- No chips or cracks on the front glass
- Unlimited scratches, chips/dents on back cover housing and corners
- Minor cracks allowed
- Customized housing and aftermarket covers allowed
Refurbished Desktops, Laptops and Monitors
A-Grade
- Overall excellent to very good cosmetic condition. Some may be pristine, others may have light scratches or minor blemishes
- Laptops may have some shiny areas around the keyboard such as the space bar, touchpad or touchpad buttons
- Keyboard keys will be in excellent condition
- Laptop and monitor screens will be blemish free
- Cosmetic blemishes will not impact the overall functionality or performance of the device
B-Grade
- Will have some cosmetic blemishes that include scratches and/or other imperfections
- Minor scratches and dents on the housing
- Laptops may have shiny keys or shiny surfaces around the keyboard however all characters will be legible
- Laptop and monitors screens will have imperfections such as minor scratches, minor chips and/or white spots. There will be no cracking on the screen
- Have the same warranty as A Grade
- Pricing will be cheaper than A Grade
C-Grade
- Same as B-Grade except may have unlimited scratches/blemishes on the screen
- May have cracks/chips or dents on the housing
- Have the same warranty as A Grade
- Pricing will be cheaper than B Grade
