Dell OptiPlex 7040 vs Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus
Dell OptiPlex 7040 2015, Core i7-6700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 7040 2015, Core i7-6700, 16GB, 1TB SSD, Black
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
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
The MINISFORUM mini PCs receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their powerful performance, silent operation, and compact design. Users highlight excellent build quality, easy setup, and responsive customer support, with one reviewer noting a quick repair turnaround. A minor drawback is the Mediatek WiFi card lacking Linux support, requiring a USB adapter.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Silent operation
- Compact and elegant design
- Excellent build quality
- Easy setup
Cons
- Mediatek WiFi card not supported on Linux
- No dedicated travel case available
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 7040 | Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7-6700 | AMD Ryzen 7 255★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel HD Graphics 530 | AMD Radeon 780M★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | 2 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | 240W★ | 120W |
| Weight | — | 1.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 4 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows |
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)
Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus 2025, Ryzen 7 255, 32GB, 1TB SSD, Silver
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong port selection (65th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.