Dell Precision
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Dell
Precision Workstation
s are computers aimed at prosumers
and CAD
/ Architecture
/ CG
professionals as a workstation computer, or as small scale business servers
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Only some Precision 490/690 systems actually support the quad core processors, specific motherboard revisions are required for these CPU's to function. There is no way to determine if your motherboard's revision is QC capable.
Only some Dell Precision 470/670 units support dual core processors, (system board designations MG022 or XC837), very few systems actually supported Dual Core "Paxville" processors.
Dell Precision Workstation 370
Dell
Dell, Inc. is an American multinational information technology corporation based in 1 Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, United States, that develops, sells and supports computers and related products and services. Bearing the name of its founder, Michael Dell, the company is one of the largest...
Precision Workstation
Workstation
A workstation is a high-end microcomputer designed for technical or scientific applications. Intended primarily to be used by one person at a time, they are commonly connected to a local area network and run multi-user operating systems...
s are computers aimed at prosumers
Prosumer
Prosumer is a portmanteau formed by contracting either the word professional or less often, producer with the word consumer. For example, a prosumer grade digital camera is a "cross" between consumer grade and professional grade...
and CAD
Computer-aided design
Computer-aided design , also known as computer-aided design and drafting , is the use of computer technology for the process of design and design-documentation. Computer Aided Drafting describes the process of drafting with a computer...
/ Architecture
Building Information Modeling
Building information modeling is the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle.BIM involves representing a design as objects – vague and undefined, generic or product-specific, solid shapes or void-space oriented , that carry their geometry, relations and attributes...
/ CG
Computer graphics
Computer graphics are graphics created using computers and, more generally, the representation and manipulation of image data by a computer with help from specialized software and hardware....
professionals as a workstation computer, or as small scale business servers
Server (computing)
In the context of client-server architecture, a server is a computer program running to serve the requests of other programs, the "clients". Thus, the "server" performs some computational task on behalf of "clients"...
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Current Dell Precision desktop models
- Precision T1500
- Precision T1600
- Precision T3500
- Precision T5500
- Precision T7500
Current Dell Precision laptop models
| Model | Released | form factor | Weight | CPU | Chipset | memory Type | Max. memory | Graphics | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision M2400 | 2009 | 14.1" | 2.4 kg | Penryn | Intel PM45 | DDR2 DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 SDRAM is a double data rate synchronous dynamic random-access memory interface. It supersedes the original DDR SDRAM specification and has itself been superseded by DDR3 SDRAM... 800 MHz |
8 GB | nVidia NVIDIA Nvidia is an American global technology company based in Santa Clara, California. Nvidia is best known for its graphics processors . Nvidia and chief rival AMD Graphics Techonologies have dominated the high performance GPU market, pushing other manufacturers to smaller, niche roles... Quadro FX 370M |
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| Precision M4500 | May 2010 | 15.6" | 2.73 kg (6.1 lbs) | Clarksfield | Intel QM57 | DDR3 DDR3 SDRAM In computing, DDR3 SDRAM, an abbreviation for double data rate type three synchronous dynamic random access memory, is a modern kind of dynamic random access memory with a high bandwidth interface. It is one of several variants of DRAM and associated interface techniques used since the early 1970s... 1066/1333 MHz |
16 GB | nVidia Quadro FX 880M / 1800M 1GB | 1800M uses DDR3 memory instead of DDR5 memory which reduces performance in exchange for power savings. |
| Precision M4600 | Dec 2010 | 15.6" | 2.87 kg (6.3 lbs) | Sandybridge | Intel QM67 | DDR3 DDR3 SDRAM In computing, DDR3 SDRAM, an abbreviation for double data rate type three synchronous dynamic random access memory, is a modern kind of dynamic random access memory with a high bandwidth interface. It is one of several variants of DRAM and associated interface techniques used since the early 1970s... 1333/1600 MHz |
32 GB | AMD FirePro M5950 1GB GDDR5 & nVidia Quadro FX 1000M / 2000M 2GB | Nvidia Use DDR3 memory instead of DDR5 memory which reduces performance in exchange for power savings.Only two memory connectors with Intel Core i5-2520M/2540M or Intel Core i7-2620M; DDR3 1600 MHz memory configurations are limited to 16 GB; |
| Precision M6500 | Dec 2009 | 17" | 3.81 kg | Clarksfield | Intel PM55 | DDR3 1066/1333/1600 MHz | 32 GB | ATI FirePro M7740 1GB; nVidia Quadro FX2800M / FX3800M 1GB | Only two memory connectors with Intel Core i5-520M/540M or Intel Core i7-620M; DDR3 1600 MHz memory configurations are limited to 8 GB; 2 HDD bays + miniSSD card. |
| Precision M6600 | May 2011 | 17.3" | 3.42 kg | Sandybridge | Intel QM67 | DDR3 1333/1600 MHz | 32 GB | AMD FirePro M8900 2GB GDDR5; nVidia Quadro FX3000M / FX4000M 2GB GDDR5 / FX5010M 4GB GDDR5 | Only two memory connectors with Intel Core i5-2520M/2540M or Intel Core i7-2620M; DDR3 1600 MHz memory configurations are limited to 16 GB; 2 HDD bays + miniSSD card. |
Single processor
| Model | CPU | FSB (MHz) | Chipset | Memory | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision 330 | Pentium 4 Pentium 4 Pentium 4 was a line of single-core desktop and laptop central processing units , introduced by Intel on November 20, 2000 and shipped through August 8, 2008. They had a 7th-generation x86 microarchitecture, called NetBurst, which was the company's first all-new design since the introduction of the... |
400 | Intel 850 | Rambus | AGP |
| Precision 340 | Pentium 4 | 400 or 533 | Intel 850E | Rambus | AGP |
| Precision 350 | Pentium 4 | 400 or 533 | Intel 850E | Rambus | AGP |
| Precision 360 | Pentium 4 | 800 | Intel 875 | DDR | AGP |
| Precision 370 | Pentium 4 | 800 | Intel 925 | DDR2 | PCI Express PCI Express PCI Express , officially abbreviated as PCIe, is a computer expansion card standard designed to replace the older PCI, PCI-X, and AGP bus standards... |
| Precision 380 | Pentium 4 or Pentium D or P4 Extreme Edition | 800 or 1066 | Intel 955 | DDR2 | PCI Express |
| Precision 390 | Core 2 Duo or Quad | 1066 or 1333 | Intel 975 | DDR2 Memory | PCI Express |
| Precision T3400 | Core 2 Quad | 1066 or 1333 | DDR2 Memory | PCI Express |
Dual processor, desktop form factor
| Model | CPU | FSB (MHz) | Chipset | Memory | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision 450 | Xeon Xeon The Xeon is a brand of multiprocessing- or multi-socket-capable x86 microprocessors from Intel Corporation targeted at the non-consumer server, workstation and embedded system markets.-Overview:... |
533 | Intel 7505 | DDR max8gb | AGP pro |
| Precision 470 | Single or Dualcore 64-bit Xeon | 800 | Intel 7525 | DDR2 | PCI Express |
| Precision 490 | Dual or Quadcore 64-bit Xeon | 1066 or 1333 | Intel 5000x | DDR2 FB-DIMM (Quad Channel) | PCI Express |
Only some Precision 490/690 systems actually support the quad core processors, specific motherboard revisions are required for these CPU's to function. There is no way to determine if your motherboard's revision is QC capable.
Dual processor, tower form factor
| Model | CPU Socket | CPU | FSB (MHz) | Chipset | Memory | Max Memory | Graphics | USB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision 410 MT | Pentium 2 or 3 | 100 | Intel 440BX | PC100 SDRAM | 1GB | AGP | USB 1.1 | |
| Precision 530 | Xeon (Pentium 4 based) | 400 | Intel 860 | PC600 or PC800 Rambus | AGP 4x Pro 110 | USB 1.1 | ||
| Precision 610 | Xeon (Pentium 2 or 3 based) | 100 | Intel 440GX | PC100 SDRAM | AGP | USB 1.1 | ||
| Precision 620 | Xeon (Pentium 3 based) | 133 | Intel i840 | PC800 RDRAM Rambus | AGP Pro | USB 1.1 | ||
| Precision 650 | Xeon (Pentium 4 based) | 533 | Intel 7505 | DDR-266 ECC | 4GB | AGP Pro 110 | USB 2.0 | |
| Precision 670 | Dual Socket 604 Socket 604 Socket 604 is a 604 pin microprocessor socket designed to interface an Intel's Xeon processor to the rest of the computer. It provides both an electrical interface as well as physical support. This socket is designed to support a heatsink.... |
Single or Dualcore 64-bit Xeon | 800 | Intel 7525 | DDR2 | 16GB | PCI Express | USB 2.0 |
| Precision 690 | Dual LGA 771 LGA 771 LGA 771, also known as Socket J, is a CPU interface introduced by Intel in 2006. It is used in Intel Core microarchitecture based DP-capable server processors, the Dual-Core Xeon is codenamed Dempsey, Woodcrest, and Wolfdale and the Quad-Core processors Clovertown, Harpertown... |
Dualcore 5xxx series 64-bit Xeon | 1066 or 1333 | Intel 5000x | DDR2 FB-DIMM (Quad Channel) | 32GB or 64GB with Riser Cards | PCI Express (SLI compatible) | USB 2.0 |
| Precision T5400 | Dual LGA 771 LGA 771 LGA 771, also known as Socket J, is a CPU interface introduced by Intel in 2006. It is used in Intel Core microarchitecture based DP-capable server processors, the Dual-Core Xeon is codenamed Dempsey, Woodcrest, and Wolfdale and the Quad-Core processors Clovertown, Harpertown... |
Dualcore 5200 or Quadcore 5400 series 64-bit Xeon | 1333 | Intel 5400 | DDR2 FB-DIMM (Quad Channel) | 32GB | Dual PCI Express (SLI compatible) | USB 2.0 |
| Precision T7400 | Dual LGA 771 LGA 771 LGA 771, also known as Socket J, is a CPU interface introduced by Intel in 2006. It is used in Intel Core microarchitecture based DP-capable server processors, the Dual-Core Xeon is codenamed Dempsey, Woodcrest, and Wolfdale and the Quad-Core processors Clovertown, Harpertown... |
Dualcore 5200 or Quadcore 5400 series 64-bit Xeon | 1333 or 1600 | Intel 5400 | DDR2 FB-DIMM (Quad Channel) | 32GB or 64GB with Riser Cards | Dual PCI Express (SLI compatible) | USB 2.0 |
Uncategorized
- Precision R5400 (Rackmount version)
Only some Dell Precision 470/670 units support dual core processors, (system board designations MG022 or XC837), very few systems actually supported Dual Core "Paxville" processors.
Discontinued Dell Precision laptop models
| Model | Released | Form factor | Weight | CPU | CPU Socket | Chipset | Memory Type | Max. Memory | Graphics | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision M6400 | Sept 2008 | 17" | 3.87 kg (8.54 lbs) | Penryn | p / 478 | Intel Q43 | DDR2 PC6400 800 MHz & DDR3 1066 | 16GB | nVidia Quadro FX 2700M, 512MB Discrete / Quadro FX 3700M 1GB | Covet Edition variant available | |
| Precision M6300 | Aug 2007 | 17" | 3.8 kg (8.5 lbs) |
Merom Merom XE Penryn Penryn XE |
Intel 965PM Express | DDR2-667 | 8GB | nVidia Quadro FX 1600M 256 MB nVidia Quadro FX 3600M 512 MB |
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| Precision M4400 | Jan 2009 | 15.4" | 2.69 kg (5.92 lbs) | Penryn | Intel PM45 | DDR2 800 MHz | 8 GB | nVidia Quadro FX 770M 512MB nVidia Quadro 1700M 512MB |
Same hardware as Latitude E6500 | ||
| Precision M4300 | 2007 | 15.4" | 6.2 lbs | Merom | Intel PM965 | DDR2 PC6400 800 MHz | 4GB | Quadro FX 360M 256MB | Same hardware as Latitude D830 | ||
| Precision M2300 | 2007 | 14.1" | 2.4 kg | Merom | Intel PM965 | DDR2 PC6400 800 MHz | 4GB | nVidia Quadro FX 360M | |||
| Precision M90 | 2006 | 17" | 3.9 kg | Merom | Intel 945PM Express | DDR2-533 / DDR2-667 | 4GB | quadro fx 3500m / 2500m / 1500m | |||
| Precision M65 | 2006 | 15.4" | Core | DDR2 | 4GB | Same hardware as Latitude D820 | |||||
| Precision M70 | 2004 | 15.4" | 3.035 kg (6.69 lbs) | Dothan | Intel 915PM Express | DDR2-400 / DDR2-533 | 2GB | FXgo 1400 | |||
| Precision M20 | 2004 | ||||||||||
| Precision M60 | 2003 | 15.4" | Bania | DDR | 2GB | FXgo 700 | Same hardware as Latitude D800 | ||||
| Precision M50 | 2002 | 15.0" | 3.42 kg (7.53 lb) | P4-M | C840 clone | Intel 845MP | PC2100 DDR | 1GB | Quadra, GeForceGo | Same hardware as Inspiron 8200 |
Dell Precision Workstation 370