Dell Precision
Dell Precision is a line of workstation computers produced by Dell, Inc.. These models have been designed as top of the line workstations. Current models have support for quad-core CPUs and high-end graphics cards.
Currently Available Dell Precision Desktop Models[1]
(Previous Generation)
- Precision T3400
- Precision T5400
- Precision T7400
- Precision R5400 (Rackmount version)
(Current Generation)
- Precision T1500
- Precision T3500
- Precision T5500
- Precision T7500
Current Dell Precision Laptop Models[2]
| Model | Released | Form factor | Weight | CPU | Chipset | Memory Type | Max. Memory | Graphics | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision M2400 | 2009 | 14.1" | 2.4kg | Penryn | PM45 | DDR2 800MHz | 8 GB | NVIDIA Quadro FX 370M | |
| Precision M4500 | May 2010 | 15.6" | 2.73 kg (6.0lbs) | Clarksfield | DDR3 1066MHz | 8 GB | nVidia Quadro FX 880M 1GB nVidia Quadro 1800M 1GB |
1800M uses DDR3 memory instead of DDR5 memory(as found on the HP 8540w) which reduces performance in exchange for power savings. | |
| Precision M6500 | Jan 2009 | 17" | 3.81 kg | Clarksfield | PM55 | DDR3 (1066/1333/1600MHz) | 16 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. |
Previous Dell Precision Desktop Models
Single-Processor
| Model | CPU | FSB (MHz) | Chipset | Memory | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision 330 | Pentium 4 | 400 | Intel 850 | Rambus | AGP |
| Precision 340 | Pentium 4 | 400 or 533 | Intel 850E | Rambus | AGP |
| Precision 350 [3] | Pentium 4 | 400 or 533 | Intel 850E | Rambus | AGP |
| Precision 360 [4] | Pentium 4 | 800 | Intel 875 | DDR | AGP |
| Precision 370 [5] | Pentium 4 | 800 | Intel 925 | DDR2 | PCI Express |
| Precision 380 [6] | Pentium D or 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 |
Dual Processor, Desktop Form Factor
| Model | CPU | FSB (MHz) | Chipset | Memory | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision 450 [9] [10] | Xeon | 533 | Intel 7505 | DDR | AGP |
| Precision 470 [11] | Single or Dualcore 64-bit Xeon | 800 | Intel 7525 | DDR2 | PCI Express |
| Precision 490 [12] | Dual or Quadcore 64-bit Xeon | 1066 or 1333 | Intel 5000x | DDR2 FB-DIMM (Quad Channel) | PCI Express |
Dual Processor, Tower Form Factor
| Model | CPU | FSB (MHz) | Chipset | Memory | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision 410 MT | Pentium 2 or 3 | 100 | Intel 440BX | PC100 SDRAM (1GB Max) | AGP |
| Precision 530 | Xeon | 400 | Intel 860 | Rambus | AGP |
| Precision 610 [13] | Xeon(Pentium 2 or 3 based) | 100 | Intel 440GX | PC100 SDRAM | AGP |
| Precision 620 [14] | Xeon(Pentium 3 based) | 133 | Intel i840 | PC800 RDRAM | AGP Pro |
| Precision 650 [15] | Xeon | 533 | Intel 7505 | DDR | AGP Pro 110 |
| Precision 670 [16] | Single or Dualcore 64-bit Xeon | 800 | Intel 7525 | DDR2 | PCI Express |
| Precision 690 [17] | Dual or Quadcore 64-bit Xeon | 1066 or 1333 | Intel 5000x | DDR2 FB-DIMM (Quad Channel) | PCI Express (SLI compatible) |
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.
Previous Dell Precision Laptop Models
| Model | Released | Form factor | Weight | CPU | Chipset | Memory Type | Max. Memory | Graphics | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision M6400 | Sept 2008 | 17" | 3.87kg (8.54lbs) | Penryn | Intel Q43 | DDR2 PC6400 800MHz | 16GB | nVidia Quadro FX 3700M 1GB | Covet Edition variant available |
| Precision M6300 | Aug 2007 | 17" | 3.8kg (8.5lbs) | Merom | Intel PM965 | DDR2 PC6400 800MHz | 4GB | nVidia Quadro FX 1600M 256 MB | |
| Precision M90 | 2005 | 17" WUXGA | 3.9kg | Merom | Intel 945PM Express | DDR2-533 / DDR2-667 | 4GB | quadro fx 3500m / 2500m / 1500m | |
| Precision M70 | 2004 | 17" | Dothan | Intel 915PM Express | DDR2-400 / DDR2-533 | 2GB | FXgo 1400 | ||
| Precision M4400 | Jan 2009 | 15.4" | 2.69kg (5.92lbs) | Penryn | Intel PM45 | DDR2 800MHz | 8 GB | nVidia Quadro FX 770M 512MB nVidia Quadro 1700M 1GB |
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| Precision M4300 | 2007 | 15.4" | 6.2 lbs | Merom | Intel PM965 | DDR2 PC6400 800MHz | 4GB | Quadro FX 360M 256MB | |
| Precision M65 | 2005 | 15.4" | Core | DDR2 | 4GB | ||||
| Precision M60 | 2003 | 15.4" | Bania | DDR | 2GB | FXgo 700 | |||
| Precision M50 | 2002 | 15.4" | C840 clone | Quadra | |||||
| Precision M2300 | 2007 | 14.1" | 2.4kg | Merom | Intel PM965 | DDR2 PC6400 800MHz | 4GB | nVidia Quadro FX 360M | |
| Precision M20 | 2004 |
References
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- ^ Dell Precision Workstations
- ^ Dell Precision Mobile Workstations
- ^ [1]
- ^ Dell Precision Workstation 360
- ^ [2][dead link]
- ^ First Look Review: Dell Precision 380 Workstation - CAD Management
- ^ [3][dead link]
- ^ Dell Precision 390 workstation goes Core 2, too - Engadget
- ^ Dell Precision 450 Specs - DealTime
- ^ SS_PWS_450_093003.qxd
- ^ Dell Precision Workstation 470 manuals
- ^ Dell Precision 490 Product Details
- ^ [4]
- ^ [5]
- ^ SS_PWS_650_093003.qxd
- ^ [6]
- ^ [7]
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