"Graphics-less" Options Available on Fixed Workstation Platforms

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1. Will there be any restrictions that are associated with the “Graphics not included” option?
2. Why would you need a Fixed Workstation without graphics?
3. Will a Tx600 computer without graphics “work” out of the factory?
4. What are the advantages of ordering a computer with graphics factory installed?

Issue 1. Will there be any restrictions that are associated with the “Graphics not included” option?

Issue 2. Why would you need a Fixed Workstation without graphics?

Users who develop/use software that is specifically targeted toward consumer gaming cards (Nvidia GTX or AMD Radeon) and want the performance of a Precision workstation with the flexibility to add (Do-It-Yourself) performance gaming graphics may purchase a Precision without graphics.

Dell, Nvidia, and AMD do not test or validate using gaming cards on Dell Precision workstations, so there could be a possible performance degrade which may hinder the computer performance.

Dell will always provide support for the computer but will not support issues with a card that is added after point of sale.

Issue 3. Will T3600/T5600/T7600 computers without graphics “work” out of the factory?

A graphics card must be added to the computer by the user. The computer will boot without a graphics card but will not display.

Issue 4. What are the advantages of ordering a computer with graphics factory installed?

If issues with a factory installed graphics card arise, Dell support will respond and verify computer functionality.

Also, Dell tests and qualified supported graphics cards and provides driver and technical support as well as ISV (Independent software vendor certification for many graphics cards.
 

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