Optiplex vs. Precision

Question

Does anyone have a short description of the difference between these two desktops?   Thanks

OneTrickDog · Answer

Which models? You can take a look at the system information on the users guides to compare. You just go to the top of this screen to product support then users guides. Then choose the models that you want to compare.

speedstep · Answer

The Optiplex systems are now all itty bitty models. AKA no more towers. I have started getting dimension 8400's because I dont want the possibility of getting a low profile or SFF system that isnt upgradeable. Typical comparasin. Optiplex GX1 with Pentium 3 600Mhz. Dell precision 410 with Pentium 3 600Mhz. Both are upgradeable to 1.4 Ghz powerleap. Both are available used on Ebay etc for $130 or less. HOWEVER the 410 has a 300 watt power supply, AGP video slot, and supports 2 Processors and has 4 ram slots for up to 1 GIG of ram, onboard dual SCSI and 6 Drive bays. The GX1 has only 1 cpu, NO AGP slot, and a 200 watt power supply and 3 ram slots for up to 768 megs of ram and 5 drive bays. Both the GX1 and 410 have an INTEL 440BX chipset. I have a 410 with a single cpu and an ATI EXPERT 98 AGP card. With this configuration I can simulate a GX1 with AGP. Both have onboard ISA crystal AUDIO sound. Original cost of the DUAL pentiumII 400Mhz 410 systems was $10,000 I think the original cost of the GX1 was closer to $1800

djgarcia · Answer

Optiplex still ships in all three chassis, even the big one with full height cards.  it just takes making sure you order the Small Mini-Tower option.  Might want to talk to your purchasing agent to make sure they know what to order.  It is the same size chassis the Dimension 8400 ships in. the big difference between opti and precision is that the workstations will have more powerful video cards and more storage.  They are used in CAD drawing and other video intensive apps.  That is not to say that you can't max out an Opti to get to the level of a workstation, and to strip down a workstation so that it's just as simple as a optiplex desktop.  It's all what you are going to do with it.  Some workstations also have multiple processors.  So if you have apps that will take advantage of dual procs, then it would be the better choice.

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