Precision 7960 Tower Workstation

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Tech Specs

  • Processor

    Intel® Xeon® W5-3423 (30 MB cache, 12 cores, 24 threads, 2.10 GHz to 4.20 GHz, 220 W)
    Intel® Xeon® W5-3425 (30 MB cache, 12 cores, 24 threads, 3.20 GHz to 4.60 GHz, 270 W)
    Intel® Xeon® W5-3433 (45 MB cache, 16 cores, 32 threads, 2.0 GHz to 4.20 GHz, 220 W)
    Intel® Xeon® W5-3435X (45 MB cache, 16 cores, 32 threads, 3.10 GHz to 4.70 GHz, 270 W)
    Intel® Xeon® W7-3445 (52.5 MB cache, 20 cores, 40 threads, 2.60 GHz to 4.80 GHz, 270 W)
    Intel® Xeon® W7-3455 (67.5 MB cache, 24 cores, 48 threads, 2.50 GHz to 4.80 GHz, 270 W)
    Intel® Xeon® W7-3465X (75 MB cache, 28 cores, 56 threads, 2.50 GHz to 4.80 GHz, 300 W)
    Intel® Xeon® W9-3475X (82.5 MB cache, 36 cores, 72 threads, 2.20 GHz to 4.80 GHz, 300 W)
    Intel® Xeon® W9-3495X (105 MB cache, 56 cores, 112 threads, 1.90 GHz to 4.80 GHz, 350 W)

  • Operating System

    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Ubuntu® 22.04 LTS, 64-bit  
    Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 8.6

  • Video Card

    NVIDIA:
    NVIDIA® RTX™ A6000, 48 GB GDDR6
    NVIDIA® RTX™ A5500, 24 GB GDDR6
    NVIDIA® RTX™ A4500, 20 GB GDDR6
    NVIDIA® RTX™ A4000, 16 GB GDDR6
    NVIDIA® RTX™ A2000, 12 GB GDDR6
    NVIDIA® T1000, 8 GB GDDR6
    NVIDIA® T400, 4 GB GDDR6

    AMD:
    AMD Radeon™ Pro W6800, 16 GB GDDR6
    AMD Radeon™ Pro W6600, 8 GB GDDR6 
    AMD Radeon™ Pro W6300, 2 GB GDDR6 
    AMD Radeon™ Pro W6400, 4 GB GDDR6

  • Memory *

    16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    64 GB, 1 x 64 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    64 GB, 4 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    96 GB, 6 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    128 GB, 1 x 128 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    128 GB, 2 x 64 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    128 GB, 4 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    128 GB, 8 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    192 GB, 6 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    192 GB, 12 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    256 GB, 1 x 256 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC 
    256 GB, 2 x 128 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC 
    256 GB, 4 x 64 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    256 GB, 16 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    384 GB, 6 x 64 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    384 GB, 12 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    512 GB, 2 x 256 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC 
    512 GB, 4 x 128 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC 
    512 GB, 8 x 64 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    512 GB, 16 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    768 GB, 6 x 128 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC 
    768 GB, 12 x 64 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    1 TB, 4 x 256 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC 
    1 TB, 8 x 128 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC 
    1 TB, 16 x 64 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    1.5 TB, 6 x 256 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    1.5 TB, 12 x 128 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    2 TB, 8 x 256 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC 
    2 TB, 16 x 128 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC
    3 TB, 12 x 256 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC 
    4 TB, 16 x 256 GB, DDR5, 4800 MHz, ECC

  • Storage

    Boot drives
    M.2 2280, 512 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, SSD, Class 40
    M.2 2280, 1 TB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, SSD, Class 40
    M.2 2280, 2 TB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, SSD, Class 40
    M.2 2280, 4 TB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, SSD, Class 40
    M.2 2280, 512 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, SSD, Self-Encrypting, Opal 2.0, FIPS (Post RTS)
    M.2 2280, 1 TB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, SSD, Self-Encrypting, Opal 2.0, FIPS (Post RTS)

    Data drives
    2.5-inch, 500 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA, HDD
    3.5-inch, 1 TB, 7200 RPM, SATA, HDD
    2.5-inch, 600 GB, 15,000 RPM, SATA, Enterprise HDD
    2.5-inch, 1.2 TB, 10,000 RPM, SATA, Enterprise HDD
    2.5-inch, 2.4 TB, 10,000 RPM, SATA, Enterprise HDD
    3.5-inch, 2 TB, 7200 RPM, SATA, Enterprise HDD
    3.5-inch, 4 TB, 7200 RPM, SATA, Enterprise HDD
    3.5-inch, 8 TB, 7200 RPM, SATA, Enterprise HDD
    3.5-inch, 12 TB, 7200 RPM, SATA, Enterprise HDD
    2.5-inch, 1.92 TB, MU, SATA, SSD

  • Microsoft Office

    Microsoft Office 30-day trial
    Microsoft Office Home and Business 2024
    Dell Optimizer for Precision

  • Home and Small Business Security Solutions

    McAfee® Small Business Security 30-day free trial
    McAfee® Small Business Security 12-month subscription
    McAfee® Small Business Security 36-month subscription
    Dell Encryption Personal
    Dell Encryption Enterprise
    Dell Encryption External Media
    Dell Bitlocker Manager
    Dell SafeGuard and Response VMW Carbonblack Endpoint Standard
    D-Pedigree (Secure Supply Chain Functionality)

  • Support Services

    3-year Basic warranty with hardware service with on-site/in-home service after remote diagnosis
    4-year Basic warranty with hardware service with on-site/in-home service after remote diagnosis
    5-year Basic warranty with hardware service with on-site/in-home service after remote diagnosis
    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
    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 Protection

    3-year Accidental Damage Service
    4-year Accidental Damage Service
    5-year Accidental Damage Service

  • Ports

    Front:
    2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C® port with PowerShare
    1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port
    1 Universal audio port
    1 SD-card slot


    Rear:
    3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® ports
    2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with Smart Power On
    1 RJ45 Ethernet port, 1 GbE
    1 RJ45 Ethernet port, 10 GbE
    1 Line-out port
    1 Serial port
    2 PS2 ports

  • Optical Drive

    8x DVD-ROM 9.5mm optical drive
    8x DVD+/-RW 9.5mm optical drive
    16x DVD+/-RW half-height optical drive

  • Slots

    2 full-height Gen5 PCIe x16 slots
    2 full-height Gen4 PCIe x16 slots
    2 full-height Gen4 PCIe x8 slots
    2 half-height, half-length Gen4 PCIe x8 slots wired as x4 electrically
    8 Externally facing (4 front and 4 rear) storage flexbays with optical drive configuration
    10 Externally facing (6 front and 4 rear) storage flexbays without optical drive configuration
    Up to 8 M.2 NVMe drives (4 front and 4 rear)

  • Dimensions & Weight

    Height: 430.70 mm (16.90 in.)
    Width: 218.00 mm (8.60 in.)
    Depth: 538.30 mm (22.30 in.)
    Starting weight: 21.04 kg (46.39 lbs.)*

  • Camera

    N/A

  • Audio and Speakers

    Realtek ALC3246-CGT
    Internal speakers

  • Wireless *

    Qualcomm® WCN6856-DBS, 2x2 MIMO, 3571 Mbps, 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz, Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 802.11ax), Bluetooth® wireless card

  • Power

    1100 W (for AC input voltage of 108VAC - 180VAC)/1400 W (input voltage 181VAC - 240VAC) –90% efficient (80PLUS Gold Certified)
    1500 W (for AC input voltage of 108VAC - 180VAC)/2200 W (input voltage 181VAC - 240VAC) –90% efficient (80PLUS Platinum Certified)

  • Regulatory

    Quebec Repairability Information

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Ratings & Reviews

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What customers are saying
Customers praise the Dell Precision 7960 Tower for its exceptional processing power, extensive memory bandwidth, and flexible GPU configurations that excel in AI, ML, and molecular‑dynamics workloads. Some customers note drawbacks such as the machine’s large, heavy chassis, high price, and occasional thermal or BIOS update issues that complicate setup. Overall, the majority of reviews highlight the workstation’s strong performance and support, with examples like a 56‑core build delivering 35 ns/day simulation speed and reliable Dell assistance, while a few mention size, cost, and cooling concerns.
This AI-generated summary reflects customer review from the past two years and is updated weekly.
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