Dell Precision Workstation T7400 - Energy Star Computer Workstation (Intel Xeon Quad Core E5440 160GB/2GB)

Description: This configuration of the Dell Precision Workstation T7400 is a Xeon quad core-based, high-end personal computer.Compared to other high-end desktops on the market, it is expensive at around $3,125.This system comes with 2 GB RAM, and a 160GB hard disk.

Pros: None noted, given available product data.

Cons: Has a nVidia Quadro NVS graphics card, which is somewhat less favorable than some similarly priced desktops.For example, the Sony VAIO VGC-RT100Y, a Core 2 Quad-based desktop at around $2, 990, has a nVidia GeForce 9 series graphics card.

Suitability: A high-end desktop, suited for image editing, digital video, and 3-D gaming, beyond basic computing tasks.The Xeon quad core based processor installed on this machine is a real workhorse, for use in a workstation class computer.

Value: In general, this desktop's price seems hard to justify, with respect to its features.

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• Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
• Part Number: BWEWJ4Z_5

• General

• Type Workstation
• Product Form Factor Tower
• Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
• Width 8.5 in
• Depth 22.3 in
• Height 22.2 in
• Desktop type Work station system

• Processor

• Type Intel Xeon Quad Core E5440 / 2.83 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Quad-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Installed Qty 1
• Max processors supported 2
• Upgradability Upgradable
• Processor main features Intel Virtualization Technology

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Installed Size 12 MB
• Cache Per Processor 12 MB ( 2 x 6MB )

• Mainboard

• Chipset type Intel 5400
• Data bus speed 1333 MHz

• RAM

• Installed Size 2 GB / 64 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - ECC
• Memory speed 667 MHz
• RAM form factor FB-DIMM 240-pin
• RAM features Fully buffered
• RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB

• Environmental Parameters

• Environmental standards EPA Energy Star, RoHS, WEEE
• Min operating temperature 50 °F
• Max operating temperature 95 °F
• Operating humidity range 20 - 80%

• Storage Controller

• Type 1 x Serial ATA - Integrated
• Controller interface type Serial ATA-300 / SAS
• RAID level RAID 0, RAID 1

• Storage Controller (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage

• Floppy drive type None
• Hard Drive 1 x 160 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm - DataBurst Cache
• Hard Drive (2nd) None
• Hard Drive (3rd) None

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD-ROM
• CD / DVD read speed 16X

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• Type None

• Storage Removable

• Type None

• Monitor

• Monitor Type None.

• Graphics Controller

• Type PCI Express 2.0 x16 - Plug-in card
• Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA Quadro NVS 290
• Video Memory 256 MB DDR2 SDRAM
• Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
• Max Monitors Supported 2

• Audio Output

• Type Sound card - Integrated
• Audio output compliant standards AC '97, High Definition Audio

• Keyboard

• Keyboard name Dell Entry QuietKey
• Keyboard interface USB

• Input Device

• Type Mouse, Keyboard

• Mouse

• Mouse interface USB
• Mouse features Scroll

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Audio Input

• Type None

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter - Integrated
• Ethernet Controller(s) Broadcom BCM5754
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) 4 ( 3 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H, 4 ( 3 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 8 ( 6 ) x Memory - FB-DIMM 240-pin, 2 ( 1 ) x Processor - LGA771 Socket, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI - Full-length, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x8 - Full-length ( X4 mode ), 2 ( 1 ) x PCI Express 2.0 x16 - Full-length, 3 ( 3 ) x PCI-X / 100 MHz - Full-length
• Interfaces 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - DMS-59, 7 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 2 x Serial - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Parallel - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ), 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 6 pin FireWire ( 1 in front )

• Printer

• Type None

• Miscellaneous

• Features System password, Lockable front door, Chassis intrusion detection, Power Factor Correction (PFC), Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Compliant Standards CE, UL, FCC, TUV, BSMI, IRAM, RoHS, SABS, SASO, VCCI, WEEE, NEMKO, C-Tick, NFPA 99, Lead-Free, EPA Energy Star

• Power

• Power device type Power supply
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
• Power provided 980 Watt

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Business Edition
• Software Cyberlink PowerDVD, Drivers & Utilities

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years - On-site

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7

Dell, Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.dell.com/
• Address: One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX. 78682
• Phone: (800) 274-3355
• Email: LB_Order_Questions@dell.com