Overview
Dell Precision Tower Workstations are designed for professional users who require high-performance computing for tasks such as 3D modeling, CAD design, video editing, and other resource-intensive applications. Here are some general features you might find in a Dell Precision Tower Workstation
- Processor: Equipped with high-performance processors from Intel Xeon or Core series.
- Memory (RAM): Offers a significant amount of RAM to handle multitasking and memory-intensive applications. ECC (Error-Correcting Code) RAM might be available for enhanced reliability.
- Graphics: Supports professional-grade graphics cards from NVIDIA Quadro or AMD Radeon Pro series for enhanced graphics performance.
- Storage: Provides multiple storage options, including SSDs (Solid State Drives) for faster data access and traditional HDDs (Hard Disk Drives) for additional storage capacity.
- Expandability: Typically offers multiple PCIe slots for additional graphics cards, storage, or other expansion cards.
- Connectivity: Features a variety of ports and connectivity options, including USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, and audio ports. Additionally, it may have networking options such as Ethernet for fast data transfer.
- Operating System: Comes with Windows or Linux operating system, depending on user preference.
- Chassis Design: Designed for efficient cooling and easy accessibility for hardware upgrades.
- Certifications: Often certified by software vendors for compatibility with professional applications.
Features
The Dell Precision 3260 Compact Workstation is a powerful and versatile machine that is designed for demanding professional workloads. It features a wide range of powerful components, including:
- 13th Gen Intel Core or Xeon processors: Choose from a variety of processors to suit your needs, from the Core i5-13500 up to the Xeon W-3375.
- DDR5 memory: Get up to 128GB of DDR5 memory for fast and efficient multitasking.
- PCIe Gen 5.0 storage: Experience lightning-fast data transfer speeds with PCIe Gen 5.0 storage options.
- NVIDIA RTX A series or AMD Radeon PRO graphics: Get the graphics performance you need for demanding creative and professional applications with a choice of NVIDIA RTX A series or AMD Radeon PRO graphics cards.
- Tool-less chassis design: Easily access and upgrade components with the tool-less chassis design.
- Multiple display support: Connect up to eight displays to maximize your productivity.
- Advanced security features: Keep your data safe with TPM 2.0 and optional fingerprint reader.
The Dell Precision 3260 Tower Workstation is also ISV-certified for a variety of popular professional applications, so you can be sure that it will run your software smoothly. Overall, the Dell Precision 3260 Tower Workstation is a powerful and versatile machine that is well-suited for demanding professional workloads.
Specification
Model Number: | Precision 3260 Compact 13th Generation |
Processor Options: | Intel Core i3-13100, 12 MB cache, 4 cores (4+0), 3.4 GHz to 4.5 GHz, 60W 13th Generation Intel Core i5-13400, 20 MB cache, 10 cores (6+4), 2.5 GHz to 4.6 GHz, 65W 13th Generation Intel Core i5-13500, 24 MB cache, 14 cores (6+8), 2.5 GHz to 4.8 GHz, 65W 13th Generation Intel Core i5-13600, 24 MB cache, 14 cores (6+8), 2.6 GHz to 5.0 GHz, 65W 13th Generation Intel Core i7-13700, 30 MB cache, 16 cores (8+8), 2.1 GHz to 5.2 GHz, 65W 13th Generation Intel Core i9-13900 vPro, 36 MB cache, 24 cores (8+16), 2.0 GHz to 5.6 GHz, 65W 12th Generation Intel Core i3-12100, 12MB cache, 4 cores, 8 threads, 3.30GHz to 4.30GHz, 60W 12th Generation Intel Core i5-12500, 18MB cache, 6 cores, 12 threads, 2.50GHz to 4.40GHz, 65W 12th Generation Intel Core i5-12600 vPro, 18MB cache, 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.30GHz to 4.80GHz, 65W 12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700 vPro, 25MB cache, 12 cores, 20 threads, 2.10GHz to 4.90GHz, 65W 12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900 vPro, 30MB cache, 16 cores, 24 threads, 2.40GHz to 5.10GHz, 65W |
Operating System: | Windows 11 Home, 64-bit Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit Windows 11 Pro National Academic, 64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations, 64-bit Windows 10 Home, 64-bit Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit Windows 10 Pro National Academic, 64-bit Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC (OEM only) Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, 64-bit RHEL 8.6 Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, 64-bit Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, 64-bit |
Memory Options: | 8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, non-ECC, single-channel 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, non-ECC, single-channel 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, non-ECC, dual-channel 32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, non-ECC, single-channel 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, non-ECC, dual-channel 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, non-ECC, dual-channel 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC, single-channel 32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC, single-channel 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC, dual-channel 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC, dual-channel 5600MHz memory |
Primary Hard Disk drive: | M.2 2280, 256 GB, PCIe NVMe x 4, SSD, Class 40 M.2 2280, 512 GB, PCIe NVMe x 4, SSD, Class 40 M.2 2280, 1 TB, PCIe NVMe x 4, SSD, Class 40 M.2 2280, 2 TB, PCIe NVMe x 4, SSD, Class 40 M.2 2280, 512 GB, PCIe NVMe x 4, SSD, Class 50 M.2 2280, 1 TB, PCIe NVMe x 4, SSD, Class 50 M.2 2280, 512 GB, PCIe NVMe x 4, SSD, Class 40, self-encrypting drive |
Graphics: | Intel UHD Graphics 730 Intel UHD Graphics 770 NVIDIA T400, 2 GB GDDR6, low profile NVIDIA T400, 4 GB GDDR6, low profile NVIDIA T1000, 4 GB GDDR6, low profile NVIDIA T1000, 8 GB GDDR6, low profile NVIDIA RTX 3000, 6GB GDDR6 |
Display: | Dell Collaboration 24 USB-C Hub Monitor - C2422HE Dell UltraSharp 24 Monitor - U2422H Dell commercial displays including E series, Professional P series, UltraSharp, and Collaboration monitors |
Case Color: | Dell Standard Black, Resin |
Productivity Software: | Microsoft Office 30-day trial Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 Microsoft Office Professional 2021 Dell Optimizer for Precision Intel Unite solution (optional) Microsoft Office Personal Non-Premium Dell Client Command Suite (DCCS) Dell PremierColor |
Security: | Certificate Based Authentication (CBA)/Authenticated, BIOS Interface (ABI), BIOS Interface (ABI) McAfee Small Business Security 30-day free trial Dell Encryption Personal Dell Encryption Enterprisen Dell Encryption External Median Dell Data Protection | Bitlocker Manager (DDP | BLM) Dell Trusted Device (Safe BIOS) Digital Device Identity and Secured Component Verification Secure BIOS Baseline Secured-core PC Support Assist for PCs Support Assist OS Recovery (Excalibur) |
Warranty: | 1-year basic warranty with on-site service after remote diagnosis 2-year basic warranty extension 3-year basic warranty extension 4-year basic warranty extension 5-year basic warranty extension 1-year ProSupport with Next Business Day on-site service 2-year ProSupport with Next Business Day on-site service 3-year ProSupport with Next Business Day on-site service 4-year ProSupport with Next Business Day on-site service 5-year ProSupport with Next Business Day on-site service 1-year ProSupport Plus for Client with Next Business Day on-site service 2-year ProSupport Plus for Client with Next Business Day on-site service 3-year ProSupport Plus for Client with Next Business Day on-site service 4-year ProSupport Plus for Client with Next Business Day on-site service 5-year ProSupport Plus for Client with Next Business Day on-site service |
Accidental Damage Services: | 1-year Accidental Damage Service 2-year Accidental Damage Service 3-year Accidental Damage Service 4-year Accidental Damage Service 5-year Accidental Damage Service |
Keyboard: | Dell Pro Wireless Keyboard and Mouse - KM5221W |
Ports, Slots & Chassis: | Front ports: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Capable Type-C port USB 3.2 Gen 2 port with PowerShare Universal audio jack Re-tasking line-out/line-in audio port Rear ports: RJ45 Ethernet port USB 3.2 Gen 1 port USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with Smart Power On USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR2) Optional port (PS/2 Serial/HDMI 2.0b/Display port 1.4a (HBR3)/VGA/USB Type-C with DisplayPort Alt mode) Power adapter port Security-cable slot Padlock ring Half-height Gen4 PCIe x8 slot M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth card M.2 2230/2280 slots for SSD SATA 3.0 slot for 2.5-inch hard drive Stands and mounts (sold separately): Dell AC Adapter Sleeve Mount - (180W/240W E5) Dell Compact All-in-One Stand - CFS22 Dell Dual Monitor Arm - MDA20 Dell Wall/Under-the-Desk VESA Mount with PSU Sleeve |
Optical Drive: | No optical drive |
Dimensions & Weight: | US Height: 7.48in. (190mm) Width: 2.82in. (71.80mm) Depth: 7.00in. (178mm) Weight (maximum): 4.49lbs. (2.03kg) Weight (minimum): 3.02lbs. (1.37kg) Rest of the world Height: 190mm (7.48in.) Width: 71.80mm (2.82in.) Depth: 178mm (7.00in.) Weight (maximum): 2.03kg (4.49lbs.) Weight (minimum): 1.37kg (3.02lbs.) |
Multimedia (Sold Separately In Most Cases): | Realtek Audio Controller - ALC3246-CG Dell Slim Soundbar - SB521A Dell Pro Wireless Headset - WL5022 |
Connectivity Options: | Qualcomm WCN6856-DBS, 2x2 MIMO, 3571 Mbps, 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz, Wi-Fi 6E (WiFi 802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2 Intel AX211, 2x2 MIMO, 2400 Mbps, 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz, Wi-Fi 6E (WiFi 802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2 |
Power Options: | 180W AC adapter, 7.4mm barrel 240W AC adapter, 7.4mm barre |
Regulatory And Environmental Compliance: | Product Safety, EMC and Environmental Datasheets Dell Regulatory Compliance Home Page Dell and the Environment |
Chipset: | Intel W680 |
Hardware Security: | Kensington security-cable slot Padlock ring Chassis intrusion switch Chasis lock slot support Lockable cable covers Supply chain tamper alerts SafeID including Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 Smart card keyboard (FIPS) Microsoft 10 Device Guard and Credential Guard (Enterprise SKU) Microsoft Windows Bitlocker Local hard drive data wipe through BIOS (Secure Erase) Self-encrypting storage drives (Opal, FIPS) Trusted Platform Module TPM 2.0 China TPM Intel Secure Boot Intel Authenticate SafeBIOS: includes Dell Off-host BIOS Verification, BIOS Resilience, BIOS Recovery, and additional BIOS Controls |
Systems Management: | Intel Standard Manageability (ISM) non-vPro Intel Endpoint Management Assistant No OOB Management AMT Enable/Disable through BIOS DASH (through AMT and ISM) OOB Remote BIOS Management and HDD Wipe Dell Command | Integration Suite for SCCM (DCIS) Dell Command | Intel vPro Out of Band (DCIV) Dell Command | Monitor (DCM) CIM configuration features BIOS Configuration through Dell Command | Configure and Dell Command | PowerShell Provider Dell Command | Configure (DCC) AMT Configuration Dell Command | Update (DCU) Dell Command | Deploy (DCD) |
Storage Controller: | Intel Rapid Storage Technology Intel Management Engine (ME) 12.0 or later |
Add-in Cards: | Not supported |