Dell's office desktop PCs are some of the most versatile in the business, and that's no different with the Optiplex 5040. This machine is small yet easily upgradeable and the wider Optiplex 5040 line is stacked with different configurations and form factors.
Software
Dell has installed some useful software on this PC, too. Windows 10 is the default OS, although you can downgrade to Windows 7. Dell's Client Command Suite allows for automated system and BIOS changes across a whole fleet of PCs, while ControlVault is used to isolate passwords and encrypt data. And then there's the BIOS itself, which has dozens of options for tweaking system configurations, security, boot behaviour and more.
Dell's latest Optiplex is an affordable office desktop PC that does plenty right. It's small and packs in ample versatility, and it's got a good slate of features and software only far pricier workstations will offer more in this department.
The modest specification restricts the Dell to mainstream work tasks, but that's no bad thing since that is the market it's aimed at. It'll rattle through Microsoft Office, web browsers and photo editing tools without complaint, and numerous other specifications are available for more grunt.
It won't break speed records, then, but this is a good all-rounder PC that'll prove a worthwhile and versatile addition to the workplace.