Dell OptiPlex 7040 vs MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-484US
Dell OptiPlex 7040 2015, Core i7-6700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Dell
55 Overall Score
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MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-484US 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
MSI
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 7040 2015, Core i7-6700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
65 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews
The Dell Optiplex 7040 Tower refurbished desktop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its quiet operation, fast performance, and good value for office or light gaming use, especially after adding a video card. However, several verified buyers report serious issues like motherboard failure, SSD failure, and file download problems, leading to frustration. The product seems to offer a solid experience when it works, but quality control and reliability are significant concerns.
Pros
- Quiet operation
- Fast performance
- Good value for money
- Clean and like-new condition
- Easy to upgrade
Cons
- Motherboard failure
- SSD failure
- File download issues
- Misleading advertising
- Disc drive not working properly
Performance 12
Noise level 5
Value for money 6
Reliability 6
Build quality 4
Packaging and shipping 4
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-484US 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
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Scores
Home Office
Gaming
Creator
Workstation
Business
Developer
Compact
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 7040 | MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-484US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7-6700 | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 530 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 240W | 650W★ |
| Weight | — | 9.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 8 | 8 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort | 3 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 4 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 7040 2015, Core i7-6700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average gpu (21st percentile)
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-484US 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: MSI Codex Z2 A8NVL-484US
Scores 79 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 25 specs.