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Dell Precision T3500

The T3500 is an entry-level model in Dell's Precision line of desktop computers. It targets professionals, particularly those in graphics-intensive fields, and features Intel Xeon architecture for fast, energy-efficient performance on a variety of single-socket workstation applications. Although Dell presents buyers with several choices in components and specifications with the T3500, any combination will produce at least mid-range performance. Buyers can opt for a CPU from Intel's Xeon 3500 or 5500 series, available in dual- and quad-core, and with a range of clock speeds and other specs. In its basic configuration, the T3500 features 1 GB of RAM and an 80GB hard drive, but it can be upgraded to 24 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage capacity. The T3500 also supports dual graphics, and is available with a range of graphics cards, from cheaper, 256MB models to a 1.5GB GDDR3 option in the form of the NVIDIA Quadro FX 4800. With broad customizability, Dell aims to satisfy a range of business needs with the T3500.

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Dell Precision T3500
MSRP $850.00
Release date March, 2009
Brand Dell
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Up to 24GB of DDR3 Memory
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Fast Quad-core Xeon procs with Hyper threading
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Can get at a low price
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Internal RAID support
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Energy Start 5.0 Rating
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Supplied Quadro NVS 295 video card is only pcie x1 (not pcie x16) and is ghastly slow - unusable for aps like Acrobat reader 8 - For acrobat, be sure to turn on 2d gpu acceleration (in acrobat setup) so acrobat can cache stuff on the card, or you will be setting this system on the curb.
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can only have up to 2 internal hard-drives (3 with additional bracket)
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Features 

  • Processor options:
    • Intel Xeon W3503 (Dual-core, 2.40 GHz, 4.8GT/s FSB, 4MB L3)
    • Intel Xeon W3505 (Dual-core, 2.53 GHz, 4.8GT/s FSB, 4MB L3)
    • Intel Xeon W3520 (Quad-core, 2.66 GHz, 4.8GT/s FSB, 8MB L3)
    • Intel Xeon E5520 (Quad-core, 2.26 GHz, 5.86GT/s FSB, 8MB L3)
    • Intel Xeon W3540 (Quad-core, 2.93 GHz, 4.8GT/s FSB, 8MB L3)
    • Intel Xeon X5550 (Quad-core, 2.66 GHz, 6.4GT/s FSB, 8MB L3)
    • Intel Xeon W3570 (Quad-core, 3.20 GHz, 6.4GT/s FSB, 8MB L3)
  • Intel X58 chipset
  • Intel Turbo Mode
  • 1 - 24 GB RAM
  • 80 GB - 1 TB hard drive
  • NVIDIA Quadro or ATI FirePro
  • 11 USB 2.0 ports
  • Optional Blu-ray drive
  • Chassis: 6.8" x 17.6" x 18.4"
  • Windows Vista Ultimate or Business, 32- or 64-bit, with optional XP downgrade
  • Available with Dell monitor

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Dell Precision T3500

• Precision T3500 Computer Workstation (Intel Xeon W3503 160GB/1GB)

MPN: BW1S13605

Competitors

Gateway LX6820-01

Gateway LX6820-01

MSRP  $979.99    Released  December, 2008
Pros
  • good value - powerful for the price
  • powerful components - good quad core processor, 8GB of DDR3 memory, Nvidia GT230 graphics card
  • HDMI output for use with compatible displays / TVs
Cons
  • GT230 is actually a fairly low end card - 1.5GB of memory on it may trick customers into believing otherwise
  • large and ugly
  • poor support
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Jason Cono

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October 30, 2009
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Pros

  • Up to 24GB of DDR3 Memory
  • Fast Quad-core Xeon procs with Hyper threading
  • Can get at a low price
  • Internal RAID support
  • Energy Start 5.0 Rating

Cons

  • can only have up to 2 internal hard-drives (3 with additional bracket)

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August 21, 2009
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Cons

  • Supplied Quadro NVS 295 video card is only pcie x1 (not pcie x16) and is ghastly slow - unusable for aps like Acrobat reader 8 - For acrobat, be sure to turn on 2d gpu acceleration (in acrobat setup) so acrobat can cache stuff on the card, or you will be setting this system on the curb.

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