Dell Optiplex 7040 Business SFF Computer Small Tower PC (Intel Core i5-6500, 16GB Ram, 256GB SSD, DVD-RW, WiFi) Win 11 Pro (Renewed)

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This computer was purchased to be a home theater media player and this review is based on that usage. It was marked way down because it's an older model, refurbished, and Microsoft has designated it ineligible to run Windows 11. Older PCs like this which are obsolete for desktop use are still very good at playing digital video, without needing dedicated sound or video cards.This PC's integrated graphics card has 2 Displayports and 1 HDMI connection. I have the 3 outputs connected to 2 big screen televisions in an extended desktop setup, playing 4K video at 60Hz with 5.1 surround sound, and it looks and sounds great. The only hiccup was that I couldn't get 5.1 audio out of the box because I was missing some driver files, but the Windows auto update feature solved that before I got around to fixing it myself. Great purchase for me at an outstanding price, and my usage of the machine won't be affected by any Windows 11 issues.

Perfect for an office setting. Has all the ports, it’s fast, and quiet. It was very easy to setup; plug and play. Really surprised with the quality for the price.

I am using this for a basic email and web surfer machine. It is very fast..... looks and runs like a brand new machine. Came with a new keyboard and mouse (not refurb) but the most basic cheap KB and mouse. The machine specs out exactly as advertised. Even came with CD/DVD player/ burner. The case is small form factor, so do not get it with the expectation of getting and doing a lot of upgrades. There is a PCI Express. There were NO unpleasant or unexpected surprises. Runs super quiet.... really not bad at all. Here is the deal as to why its so cheap for the most part. The copy of windows is an OEM version issued and licensed exclusively to Dell. You do not get a copy of Windows on disc with this machine, you get a hard drive with an image file on it ( the main drive has a partition on it) which is where the copy is located. You can do full factory restore from that partition and set the machine up like it was the day you got it and it will activate and be a legitimate copy/machine.... BUT it only works on the machine it shipped out with (or one just like it) Microsoft has almost reached the end of life with Win 10.... set for about Oct 2025. I ran the test to see if the machine would take win 11 upgrade and it says NO...however a Google search results many people saying they have run it just fine. The primary reason it fails is the processor. It is not in the recommended list of processors that Microsoft recommends for Windows 11. It passed on every thing else. And like I said there have been many folks who have said they have installed it (win 11) and it is running just fine with this very processor. In conclusion at this price it is almost basically a disposable cup...wait I mean PC, LOL.... you could just buy a new one every couple of years. Or you can do as I am going to and get the latest copy of Linux / Ubuntu Wilma and run that. (free for personal use) You can burn a copy that will boot and run from a USB drive if you want to try before installing (I have no affiliation with Linux or make any thing off this suggestion, its just something I personally like) Ok to end this, I have worked on/built computers for the last 30 + years and have quite a large knowledge base and I just can not find any reason to complain about this PC/purchase.

My tech friend told me about this computer he even bought one himself and helped me set it up for me and is working great

Works as expected good over all

Don't buy from this seller. The Computer malfunctions after an hour usage and does not come on back after you have powered off. After a couple of hours to a day, it may come on again and shutdown after an hour of usage and the cycle repeats again. Amazon will tell you contact the seller and the inconvenience, is not worth it. I am still waiting on them to repond and lets see what happens. I purchased from other sellers and they worked perfect.

Amazing, easy setup and ran fast. No loud fan and not even hot when it running. But the keyboard ok but the mouse i didn't like but I don't even care about it. When the package arrive I opened up and the PC were safe in box. It didn't come with power cord, it fine I have one extra. Perfect for work or something.

I couldn't believe what we got for so low. I am not the tech wizard, but I have one in my circle who gave this the very high marks. I valued that opinion significantly and it has proven to be true. Fast, reliable system which I have not had a bit of trouble with. Great purchase. (So great that we got another one.)