Dell Precision T3600 for gaming configuration
Dell Precision T3600 for gaming configuration
Hello everyone, welcome to the forum. I’m new here and seeking guidance on upgrading my DELL Precision T3600 into a top-tier gaming machine. I found some specs but need clarity on the latest CPU and GPU options that would push it to its limits. I’ve also reviewed the manual, which seems limited to compatible hardware. URL: https://www.dell.com/support/article/en-...en#Chipset I’m curious if anyone has tried upgrading to a Sandy Bridge E5-26xx processor with LGA2011 support, which can handle up to 130W. There are videos showing Nvidia 1080 usage, but I’m interested in adding two GPUs and possibly using SLI. Any suggestions or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help, Elsa Ballerina.
The site claims the E5-1660 is compatible, despite an incorrect turbo frequency info (per intel ark). Regardless, it seems this CPU delivers top performance for your setup, making it likely the best choice. And yes, that expensive listing on eBay is a solid option too.
Hello Elsa, thank you for your message and the suggestions. I reviewed the initial link URL1 that references the Intel Chipset C600 in URL2. It appears the top option is the URL3 E5-2665. URL1: https://www.dell.com/community/Precision...-p/6042691 URL2: http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/mb-Intel_(chi.../C602.html URL3: http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/CPUs/Intel/Xeon/E5-2665.html The E5-1660 offers the best performance but only 6 cores... I was hoping for 8 cores. Was there a significant improvement from 6 or 8 cores? Any advice on Dual-SLI GPUs? Thanks, Elsa.
Hello, I noticed the video link you mentioned. It points to a page about upgrading to an Intel Xeon E5-2680 CPU. The URL provided is http://www.cpu-upgrade.com/CPUs/Intel/Xeon/E5-2680.html. Thoughts on this CPU? Thanks! Best, Elsa Ballerina
Regarding the GPU, it looks like the highest compatible GeForce card you can add is a Nvidia GTX 1080 with 8GB GDDR5 memory. These aren't inexpensive, and connecting two of them in SLI mode on that T3600 motherboard isn't straightforward. I don’t have any specific guidance on linking them far apart. Let me know if you need more help. Cheers, Elsa Ballerina
Hello everyone, I’m happy to announce my Dell Precision T3600 system is now finished. Intel Xeon E5-2690 CPU | 1 Unit | Functions flawlessly Samsung 16GB 2Rx4 PC3-14900R-13-12-E2-P3 | 4 Units | Functions flawlessly EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 SC2 8GB GDDR5X | 1 Unit | Functions flawlessly Dell Precision 1K45H 635W Watt In Overall, I’d say this workstation is well balanced and operates quietly – a big plus. The controller card offers numerous RAID configurations, though it doesn’t show status updates while the OS loads. Currently, only two small hard drives in RAID 0 are connected via HV52W Dell PE PERC H310 6Gb/s RAID controller until I resolve the boot and setup issues with M.2 NVMe SSDs or another method. I hope this guidance assists those planning similar setups. Best regards, Elsa Ballerina
Hello Diane_K, The system performs excellently and I can play The Division 2 at ultra high resolution 1920x1080 without any issues. Without a GPU, such performance wouldn't have been achievable, and this card supports VR though AR remains uncertain due to additional digital enhancements needed. The T3600 features Slots 4 and 5 with PCI Express x16, which already host the GPU. I'm eager to obtain a M.2 RAID0 setup (main booter/Loader) compatible device to boost data performance to its peak. I found details about the T3600 here: https://www.greenpcgamers.com/technology...-computer/. For now, you might want to focus on securing a RAID0 configuration on that PERC H310 Controller Card. I hope this helps but feel free to search further for more clarity. Regards, Elsa Ballerina