Dell Precision 3240 Compact Workstation: Best Business/Desktop Workstation
"A flamethrower for demanding workloads." — PCMag
Precision 3240 Compact Workstation
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Minimal footprint. Maximum power.
The only ultra small form factor workstation with AI-based optimization*, featuring NVIDIA® graphics, the latest Intel® Xeon® processors and Dell Optimizer for Precision.
Minimal footprint. Maximum power.
The only ultra small form factor workstation with AI-based optimization*, featuring NVIDIA® graphics, the latest Intel® Xeon® processors and Dell Optimizer for Precision.
Features
Operating System
Available with Windows 11, Windows 10 or Ubuntu.
Streamlined for performance
A seamless experience: Performance-driven by a 240W adapter that pushes the latest Intel® Core™ and Xeon® 10 core processors (up to 80W).
Professional graphics: Up to NVIDIA® Quadro™ RTX 3000 graphics card (75W) and up to 64GB of memory at speeds of 2933MHz.
Smart management: Edge processing allows for industrial applications and video surveillance with AI inferencing.
Room for every project: Keep your designs local with up to Dual M.2 PCIe x4 storage (4TB).
Professional graphics: Up to NVIDIA® Quadro™ RTX 3000 graphics card (75W) and up to 64GB of memory at speeds of 2933MHz.
Smart management: Edge processing allows for industrial applications and video surveillance with AI inferencing.
Room for every project: Keep your designs local with up to Dual M.2 PCIe x4 storage (4TB).
Impossibly compact design
Minimal footprint: At a volume of ~2.3 L, the Precision 3240 Compact is perfect for space-constrained and minimalist workspaces.
Design your space: The Precision 3240 Compact has a vast ecosystem of accessories for mounting and protection.
Powerfully small: The only Ultra Small Form Factor (USFF) workstation that can support up to seven 4K displays (at 60Hz).*
Design your space: The Precision 3240 Compact has a vast ecosystem of accessories for mounting and protection.
Powerfully small: The only Ultra Small Form Factor (USFF) workstation that can support up to seven 4K displays (at 60Hz).*
Intelligence that matches yours
Dell Optimizer for Precision is a built-in AI platform that learns how you work and continuously adapts to your style to create a smarter, more personalized and productive experience.
ExpressResponse: Launch your most used apps faster. We use built-in AI and Intel® Adaptix™ Technology to adjust performance levels where you need them most.*
ExpressResponse: Launch your most used apps faster. We use built-in AI and Intel® Adaptix™ Technology to adjust performance levels where you need them most.*
Work without fail: Dell Reliable Memory Technology Pro (RMT) protects your work from potential crashes related to memory errors. Working in conjunction with ECC memory it detects and corrects or maps out memory errors. RMT Pro also monitors the health of the memory and alerts the user when the memory is at a critical level and needs to be replaced.
Your work can count on it
Independent Software Vendor (ISV) certification: Precision Workstations are tested to ensure the high-performance applications you rely on every day run smoothly. Dell ISV certifications cover the most popular independent software applications.
Modernize your IT with Dell Technologies Unified Workspace
Dell Technologies Unified Workspace intelligently modernizes end user experiences for seamless productivity with proactive, predictive and automated solutions for deployment, security, management and support.
Deploy
ProDeploy in the Unified Workspace allows you to move away from traditional, high-touch, manual deployment, and instead, ship devices preconfigured with company apps and settings from the Dell factory directly to their end users—having end users up and working on day one.
Secure
Dell Trusted Devices provide a foundation to a modern workforce environment with invisible and seamless protection to ensure smarter, faster experiences. End users stay productive and IT stays confident with modern security solutions for the Dell Trusted Device.
Manage
Dell Client Command Suite + VMware Workspace ONE offers integrated capabilities that deliver a unified endpoint management experience to customers so they can manage firmware, OS and apps from one console.
Support
ProSupport resolves hardware issues up to 11x faster than the competition. ProSupport for PCs offers 24x7 access to in-region ProSupport engineers who contact you when critical issues arise,*so you can focus on what’s next, not what just happened.
ProSupport Plus helps you stay a step ahead and virtually eliminate unplanned downtime due to hardware issues. You get all the capabilities of ProSupport, as well as AI-driven alerts to prevent failures and repairs for accidents.*
Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery: Enable a recovery environment with tools to diagnose and troubleshoot issues that may occur before your computer boots to the operating system.
Deploy
ProDeploy in the Unified Workspace allows you to move away from traditional, high-touch, manual deployment, and instead, ship devices preconfigured with company apps and settings from the Dell factory directly to their end users—having end users up and working on day one.
Secure
Dell Trusted Devices provide a foundation to a modern workforce environment with invisible and seamless protection to ensure smarter, faster experiences. End users stay productive and IT stays confident with modern security solutions for the Dell Trusted Device.
Manage
Dell Client Command Suite + VMware Workspace ONE offers integrated capabilities that deliver a unified endpoint management experience to customers so they can manage firmware, OS and apps from one console.
Support
ProSupport resolves hardware issues up to 11x faster than the competition. ProSupport for PCs offers 24x7 access to in-region ProSupport engineers who contact you when critical issues arise,*so you can focus on what’s next, not what just happened.
ProSupport Plus helps you stay a step ahead and virtually eliminate unplanned downtime due to hardware issues. You get all the capabilities of ProSupport, as well as AI-driven alerts to prevent failures and repairs for accidents.*
Dell SupportAssist OS Recovery: Enable a recovery environment with tools to diagnose and troubleshoot issues that may occur before your computer boots to the operating system.
Windows 11 Pro - designed for hybrid work.
The most productive and secure version of Windows yet—but simple for IT.
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The most productive and secure version of Windows yet—but simple for IT.
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Ports & Slots
1. Power button | 2. Universal Audio Jack | 3. Audio Line out / Line in port | 4. USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ (10Gbs) | 5. USB 3.2 Gen 2 with PowerShare (10Gbs) | 6. RJ-45 | 7. USB 3.2 Gen 1 with SmartPower-On | 8. USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbs) | 9. USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 10. Wedge lock | 11. Displayport 1.4 | 12. Displayport 1.4 | 13. Power adapter port
Dimensions & Weight
1. Height: 7.40" (188.10 mm) | 2. Width: 2.76" (70.20 mm) | 3. Depth: 7.03" (178.65 mm) | 4. Starting Weight: 3.77 lbs (1.71 kg)*
Resources
Essential accessories for your Precision workstation
Enhance your remote workstation experience with accessories designed to make the most of your Precision 3240 Compact.
Dell Pro1/1.5 Monitor Stand Mount
This monitor stand mount allows the Precision 3240 Compact to be firmly mounted behind all Pro1/1.5 monitor stands.
Dell Dual Monitor Arm | MDA20
This comprehensive dual monitor and system mounting solution keeps your desk clutter free. It is Dell’s first monitor arm that offers swivel angle adjustment with a flip of the switch.
Dell 27 Monitor - P2722H
Stay productive, no matter where you work. Reduce harmful blue light with this sleek 27" FHD monitor featuring ComfortView Plus technology.
Dell A/C Adapter Sleeve Mount
Reduce desk clutter with this adjustable mount that securely houses the A/C adapter, per the needs of the user.
HTC VIVE Cosmos 3D VR Headset
Explore vast worlds with clear vision and sound. Inside-out tracking with six built-in cameras gets rid of the base station for a seamless setup that’s portable without impacting immersion.
Dell Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Combo | KM7120W
Designed to work seamlessly across 3 devices, this compact keyboard mouse combo keeps your desk clutter-free and lets you stay productive with up to 36 months* of battery life.
Reviews
Precision 3240 Compact Desktop Workstation: Rated Excellent
"With up to 10-core Xeon power and Quadro RTX graphics, Dell’s tiny Precision 3240 Compact workstation delivers remarkable performance for its size." — PCMag
Drivers, Manuals & Support
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Intel® Core™ Processors
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