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Product Information
The Dell Precision T5400 Workstation features Intel Xeon processor, which takes care of all your processing needs. The quad-channel DIMM memory architecture ensures a smooth and a lag-free performance. The built-in 15K SAS hard disk drives are more efficient than traditional SATA 10K drives. The dual x16 Gen 2 graphics provides an amazing gaming experience. This workstation comes in a dual chassis for added flexibility.Product Identifiers
BrandDell
MPNT5400
ModelPrecision T5400
eBay Product ID (ePID)118405997
Product Key Features
Graphics Processing TypeDedicated Graphics
Additional Product Features
TypePC Desktop
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- 22 Dec, 2017
Two-headed, fire-breathing dragon
Being a workstation built on server components, the Dell Precision T5400 is meant to be reliable, capable of running 24/7. In my case, I was looking to upgrade my MythTV server, which runs all the time, and I intended to put a pair of retired nVidia GeForce GTX 970 video cards to use for cryptocurrency mining. I also had a pair of Intel Xeon X5460 CPUs (3.17 GHz) on hand, so the T5400 with its two 16x PCI-E slots looked to be the perfect solution for my situation. At present, I have Ubuntu 16.04 installed, and I'm running xmr-stak using the two X5460 CPUs and two GTX 970 GPUs to their full capacity. The hash rate, quite surprisingly, is very close to what I'm getting with my newer gaming computer with an Intel Core i7 7700K (all cores running at 4.5 GHz on an ASUS motherboard) and a factory-overclocked nVidia GeForce 1080 Ti. The only downside is the T5400 with the older GPUs and CPUs consumes about 600 Watts of electricity and pushes out a lot of hot air while mining Monero. By way of contrast, my newer computer system pulls about 260 to 300 Watts while mining with xmr-stak. Despite the greater power usage, the T5400 with two GTX 970s is still a profitable rig for mining and it makes use of older parts that would have otherwise been idle in my closet. Regarding physical-installation of the two GTX 970s, I had to use some small, adhesive rubber pads on the cards to keep them sufficiently separated. Otherwise the fans of one card would scrape against the back plate of the other. Also, I could not close the T5400's expansion card-retention door and card retainer because the video cards were too tall, but that's not a real issue as they are held firmly in place with the included screws, so I just left the door open on the back and removed the retainer. Because of the length of the GTX 970 cards, the drive bays have to be in the tower orientation, not the desktop orientation, for the DVD drive to be installed. This was easily done, but I had to order a tower-configuration-style drive panel here on eBay for $7 delivered as the unit I bought was configured for the horizontal desktop orientation.) Electrically, the included power supply drives the GTX 970s just fine. I had to use two 6-pin to 8-pin PCI-E power cable adapters, but the 6-pin connectors provided by the T5400's power supply each have three 12-Volt leads--the same number as an 8-pin connector and one more than the 6-pin standard requires--and, according to the T5400's specifications, can each provide the needed Watts, so the cards are getting as much power as they need.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Jul, 2017
Fast! Very Heavy. Works GREAT!
This PC is outstanding for the price. Although it is a bit older it has plenty of power with 8 Xeon cores and 32GB RAM. The PC is very heavy. It is built like a tank and should last a very long time. I would definitely buy another one if I had a need for additional desktop units. PC came with Windows 7 Pro preloaded and the upgrade to Windows 10 was fast and flawless.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Nov, 2016
Great Machine
This machine is so much faster then my old machine I'd buy another one if I could use it. Finding upgrades both new & used is easy and with in my limited budget. The only complaint I would have is that it's a heavy machine which in it self is not a draw back and since I don't intend to move it around often I can live with the weight of it.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Apr, 2020
fast and reliable
i have 2 machines at home of the same make and model and as long as good maintenance is given to machine it will do wondersVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Oct, 2017
Fast! Great Condition! Quick shipping!
Computer arrived 2 days before schedule. Great condition, ready to go out of the box. Would recommend, for designers or sound engineers.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 Feb, 2016
Great machine
This is my second. Cheaper to buy and upgrade than a new PC and runs Windows 10 great. Just put in a couple new SSD drives in a mirror array for fast performance and some used RAM from Ebay.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Feb, 2018
Still a great system for the price
Two quad core processors mean this us still a pretty fast machine for a great price, and very upgradable.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Aug, 2018
Solid and Dependable Workstation
Nice workstation, plenty of horsepower for mid-range CAD work. Lots of cooling fans, so it's not silent by any means, but not offensive.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Aug, 2018
Good Stuff
It is a GREAT upgrade from my old computer, it is amazing the difference in speed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Oct, 2015
reliable
I needed a computer for graphic design and this is a machine has all the components and characteristics ready to perform flawlessly and fastVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
