The nicest thing about the Dell x90 series (390, 790, 990) is that they use a standard mATX motherboard instead of the unusual, obsolete, hard to upgrade, BTX motherboards. Even the back face place can be removed and replaced without dremeling it on the x90 series. The older Optiplex models have much better airflow and slightly quieter, but you'll find out after four years--as expandable as Dell claims them to be--they'll turn into door stops.
A comment on Pro Support, I made the comment talk to Bob in TX vs. Raj in India. Nothing wrong with Optiplex India support, sometimes I cant understand them but thats me. Also the Pro Support people make absolutly sure they help as fast as possible. Not so with standard support.
No use crying about standard support just pay for pro.
One exception, if you are a pro and know how to get what you want with standard support so be it. :)
5. OptiPlex 990 Minitower for up to 90 Percent Efficient PSU [add $30.00]
6. 500GB 2.5 3.0Gb/s Hybrid SATA with 16MB Cach™ [add $130.00]
7. Buy two drives Raid 1 them, why not?
8. Get 64bit OS
9. 8GB DDR3,[add $150.00] Critical you have to have this much memory IMO
10. 3 Year ProSupport 3 Yrs NBD [$79.00] (TALK to Bob in Texas instead of Raj in India) Worth every penny faster reponse to calls less Hoops to jump through.
It does look great. i love the tool-free case design and it's pretty simple to upgrade the CPU, ram and add a better graphics card if you need too. mine gets a bit noisy. i got mine very cheap online 400 aud
The nicest thing about the Dell x90 series (390, 790, 990) is that they use a standard mATX motherboard instead of the unusual, obsolete, hard to upgrade, BTX motherboards. Even the back face place can be removed and replaced without dremeling it on the x90 series. The older Optiplex models have much better airflow and slightly quieter, but you'll find out after four years--as expandable as Dell claims them to be--they'll turn into door stops.
joey23125 4 weeks ago
@joey23125 It did seem like a shame to have to trash a nice case end of life.
Dan12Red 4 weeks ago
A comment on Pro Support, I made the comment talk to Bob in TX vs. Raj in India. Nothing wrong with Optiplex India support, sometimes I cant understand them but thats me. Also the Pro Support people make absolutly sure they help as fast as possible. Not so with standard support.
No use crying about standard support just pay for pro.
One exception, if you are a pro and know how to get what you want with standard support so be it. :)
Dan12Red 1 month ago
i'm after a new workstation and cant decide whether to go lenovo or dell
does it have software that automatically updates the machine (drivers, software, maintenance) etc. similar to the lenovo software?
does it come with recovery media to get it up and running again?
can i insert a different video card into the machine and will it be compatible with dells auto maintenance software (if applicable)?
how reliable are the machines compared to say the lenovo desktops/workstations?
thanks,
Gumblert 1 month ago
@Gumblert Sorry for late reply, Not used to this short reply format so I'll be brief.
1. Yes it has or you can get the auto update software, I can help if needed.
2. Yes order the recovery media with the pc, its an option.
3. Yes you can install audio of your chosing. No the autoupdate will only do Dell products.
4. I have no Lenovo DT/WS exp. But the 990 is solid. I have 3 with 0 issues w/fast performance. Low energy consumption is a plus. C 2nd reply.
Dan12Red 1 month ago
@Gumblert 2nd reply.
5. OptiPlex 990 Minitower for up to 90 Percent Efficient PSU [add $30.00]
6. 500GB 2.5 3.0Gb/s Hybrid SATA with 16MB Cach™ [add $130.00]
7. Buy two drives Raid 1 them, why not?
8. Get 64bit OS
9. 8GB DDR3,[add $150.00] Critical you have to have this much memory IMO
10. 3 Year ProSupport 3 Yrs NBD [$79.00] (TALK to Bob in Texas instead of Raj in India) Worth every penny faster reponse to calls less Hoops to jump through.
Dan12Red 1 month ago
It does look great. i love the tool-free case design and it's pretty simple to upgrade the CPU, ram and add a better graphics card if you need too. mine gets a bit noisy. i got mine very cheap online 400 aud
DannyV1991 2 months ago
i've got the tower version which funny enough is actually a low profile design!
what are the specs on it? Did it come with USB 3.0 as standard?
DannyV1991 2 months ago
@DannyV1991 Hi Danny! To answer your question the USB 3.0 was an "optional" pci-e card you had to pay extra for ($30.00?)
optional Parallel/2nd Serial PCIe card (MT), optional 2nd Serial PCIe card (DT & SFF), optional 1394a PCI card (MT & DT); optional USB 3.0 PCIe card
Great machine, Great look, Great Engineer and Support(Pro Support people, buy Pro unless you are a pro)
Dan12Red 2 months ago