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DELL OptiPlex 3240 review

DELL OptiPlex 3240. Product type: All-in-One PC. Display diagonal: 54.6 cm (21.5"), HD type: Full HD, Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, Screen shape: Flat. Processor family: IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ i5, Processor frequency: 3.2 GHz. Internal memory: 8 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3L-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 500 GB, Storage media: HDD. Built-in camera. Optical drive type: DVD Super Multi. Operating system installed: Windows 10. Product colour: Black

The new look of productivity

Affordable, slim, 21.5" All-In-One with essential business-class performance and productivity features.

Essential performance in one, simple package

High-performance processors: Powered by 6th generation IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ processors.
Storage and memory: Up to 16GB of DDR3 memory, 2.5" Hard Disk Drive up to 1TB, solid state drives, self-encrypting drives and a solid state hybrid drive.
Energy efficient: Power supply options 80 PLUS Platinum (up to 92% efficiency) and 80 PLUS Bronze (85% efficiency).

Seamless manageability

World’s most manageable: IT can manipulate BIOS settings and configure systems with ample flexibility that organizational IT infrastructures require.
You hold the keys: Dell Client Command Suite free tools allow flexible and automated BIOS or system configurations for your desktop fleet.
Offsite? No sweat: Remotely manage your desktop fleet with optional IntelĀ® vProā„¢ technology plus Dell unique capabilities for out-of-band BIOS management.
Packaged to perform: Factory installed with Dell Command | Update automatically presents updates.
Serves organizations of all sizes: Dell KACE System Management solutions available to meet demanding IT management needs.

The best security, right out of the box

The world’s most secure desktops are armed with Dell Data Protection hardware and software along with additional optional features.
Centralized remote management: Meet compliance regulations right out of the box and protect data on any device with Dell Data Protection | Encryption.
Authentication options: Ensure only authorized users have access to your data with FIPS 201-certified smart card or contact-less smart card keyboard.
Secure credential storage: FIPS 140-2-certified TPM and Dell ControlVault add extra layers of hardware security.
Stop advanced malware: Dell Data Protection | Protected Workspace launches apps in a virtualized container and restores a safe environment in only 20 seconds.
Single console security: Dell Data Protection | Endpoint Security Suite offers comprehensive threat protection, authentication and access management, and encryption, all centrally managed.

Compact design. Big display

Business productivity will flourish with the OptiPlex 22 3000 Series All-in-One (3240). With a 21.5" screen with Full HD, you can expect rich visuals. The clutter-free design and ergonomic stand options will fit easily into any work environment, helping maximize workspace. This all-in-one desktop is also perfect for kiosks, reception or hospitality areas where a streamlined touch-optional system is ideal.

DELL OptiPlex 3240 specs

Display

Pixel pitch: 0.2475 x 0.2475 mm
Screen shape: Flat
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
LED backlight: yes
HD type: Full HD
Touchscreen: no
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 54.6 cm (21.5")

Processor

Memory voltage supported by processor: 1.35 V
ECC supported by processor: no
Memory channels supported by processor: Dual
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max): 34.1 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor: 2133,1333,1600,1866 MHz
Memory types supported by processor: DDR3L-SDRAM,DDR4-SDRAM
Conflict-Free processor: yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor: 64 GB
Bus type: DMI3
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes: 16
PCI Express configurations: 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots version: 3.0
Processor code: SR2BX
Processor codename: Skylake
Processor lithography: 14 nm
Processor operating modes: 64-bit
Processor series: Intel Core i5-6500 Desktop series
Processor socket: LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Stepping: R0
Tcase: 71 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 65 W
System bus rate: 8 GT/s
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor cache: 6 MB
Processor threads: 4
Processor cores: 4
Processor boost frequency: 3.6 GHz
Processor frequency: 3.2 GHz
Processor model: i5-6500
Processor generation: 6th gen IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ i5
Processor family: IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ i5
Processor manufacturer: Intel

Memory

Memory form factor: DIMM/SO-DIMM
Memory clock speed: 1600 MHz
Memory slots type: SO-DIMM
Memory slots: 2
Maximum internal memory: 16 GB
Internal memory type: DDR3L-SDRAM
Internal memory: 8 GB

Storage

Card reader integrated: yes
Optical drive type: DVD Super Multi
HDD interface: SATA III
HDD speed: 7200 RPM
HDD capacity: 500 GB
Number of HDDs installed: 1
Number of storage drives installed: 1
Storage media: HDD
Total storage capacity: 500 GB

Graphics

On-board graphics adapter DirectX version: 12.0
On-board graphics adapter ID: 1912
On-board graphics adapter OpenGL version: 4.4
Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory: 1.74 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics): 3
On-board graphics adapter base frequency: 350 MHz
On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max): 1050 MHz
On-board graphics adapter model: IntelĀ® HD Graphics 530
On-board graphics adapter: yes
Discrete graphics adapter model: Not available
Discrete graphics adapter: no

Audio

Audio system: Waves MaxxAudio Pro
Built-in microphone: yes
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Camera

Total megapixels: 1 MP
Built-in camera: yes

Optical drive

Disc types supported: CD,DVD
Optical drive interface: SATA

Network

Bluetooth: yes
Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi: yes

Ports & interfaces

USB Sleep-and-Charge ports: 1
USB Sleep-and-Charge: yes
DC-in jack: yes
FireWire 800: no
Combo headphone/mic port: yes
Headphone outputs: 1
Microphone in: no
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 4
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1

Design

Cable lock slot: yes
Product colour: Black

Performance

BIOS password: yes
HDD user password: yes
Motherboard chipset: IntelĀ® H110
Product type: All-in-One PC

Software

Operating system architecture: 64-bit
Operating system installed: Windows 10

Processor special features

CPU configuration (max): 1
Embedded options available: yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: yes
Execute Disable Bit: yes
Graphics & IMC lithography: 14 nm
Idle States: yes
Intel 64: yes
Intel Clear Video Technology: yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State: yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version: 1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version: 1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version: 1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX): yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP): yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version: 1.00
Intel TSX-NI: yes
Intel TSX-NI version: 1.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology: yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): yes
IntelĀ® AES New Instructions (IntelĀ® AES-NI): yes
IntelĀ® Clear Video HD Technology (IntelĀ® CVT HD): yes
IntelĀ® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID): yes
IntelĀ® Hyper Threading Technology (IntelĀ® HT Technology): no
IntelĀ® Identity Protection Technology (IntelĀ® IPT): yes
IntelĀ® InTruā„¢ 3D Technology: yes
IntelĀ® Insiderā„¢: yes
IntelĀ® OS Guard: yes
IntelĀ® Quick Sync Video Technology: yes
IntelĀ® Secure Key: yes
IntelĀ® Smart Cache: yes
IntelĀ® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0
IntelĀ® Wireless Display (IntelĀ® WiDi): yes
Processor ARK ID: 88184
Processor package size: 37.5 x 37.5 mm
Scalability: 1S
Supported instruction sets: SSE4.2,AVX 2.0,SSE4.1
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: yes
Thermal solution specification: PCG 2015C

Power

AC adapter input voltage: 90 - 264 V
AC adapter frequency: 47/63 Hz
AC adapter power: 155 W

Weight & dimensions

Weight (without stand): 6.34 kg
Height (without stand): 36.3 cm
Depth (without stand): 6.35 cm
Width (without stand): 52.8 cm
Width (with stand): 527.8 mm

Operational conditions

Operating altitude: 0 - 5000 m
Storage relative humidity (H-H): 20 - 80%
Operating relative humidity (H-H): 20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T): -40 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 35 °C

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: ENERGY STAR

Packaging content

Drivers included: yes
Manual: yes
Power cord included: yes
AC adapter included: yes
Warranty card: yes
Keyboard included: yes
Mouse included: yes

Other features

Autonomy mode: no
Detachable display: no
3D: no