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Dell Precision T3420 Tower i5-6500 16GB 250GB NVMe

SKU CH-YWGB-ZJ25W

A compact tower workstation with a quad-core 3.2 GHz processor, 16 GB DDR4 memory and a 250 GB NVMe SSD, running Windows 10 Professional

  • ProcessorIntel Core
  • Installed RAM16 GB
  • Video RAM0 GB
  • Installed SSD250 GB
  • Chipset180 W
  • Type of memoryDDR4
  • Quad-core 3.2 GHz CPU handles parallel workloads
  • 16 GB DDR4 memory supports multitasking across four slots
  • 250 GB NVMe M.2 SSD accelerates boot and load times
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives dual displays via DisplayPort and HDMI
  • 425 W 80PLUS Gold power supply delivers 90 % efficient energy conversion

Precision T3420 Workstation Core i5

The Dell Precision T3420 is a compact tower workstation built around a quad-core Intel Core i5-6500 processor running at 3.2 GHz. It ships with 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 250 GB NVMe M.2 solid-state drive for fast boot and application load times. Windows 10 Professional 64-bit is pre-installed, making it ready for immediate deployment in professional environments. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 drives up to two displays via DisplayPort and HDMI outputs.

Half-Height Expansion 425W Gold PSU

The chassis provides three half-height expansion slots: one PCIe x16 Gen3, one PCIe x4 Gen3, and an M.2 22x80 mm socket for additional storage. A slimline DVD±RW drive occupies the external optical bay, while a single internal 3.5-inch bay can accept one 3.5-inch or two 2.5-inch drives. The 425 W 80 PLUS Gold power supply operates on 100-240 VAC input and is externally accessible, removable and lockable for simplified service. A single LAN port handles wired network connectivity.

16GB Max RAM Dual-Monitor Integrated Graphics

Memory capacity is capped at 16 GB across four DIMM slots, so users requiring more than 16 GB of RAM cannot upgrade this platform. The integrated graphics support only two active monitors, limiting multi-display workflows beyond that count. Builders needing a discrete graphics card must select a half-height model that fits the PCIe x16 slot and the 425 W power budget. The fixed 250 GB NVMe drive may also require supplementation for large local datasets.

How it compares

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Price $173.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 1,534 comparable items (median $2,906.49).
Installed RAM 16 GB
Lower than about 96% of the 1,387 comparable items (median 128 GB).
Video RAM 0 GB
Lower than about 99% of the 160 comparable items (median 8 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePrecision
Model namePrecision T3420
Product typeTower
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core
Chipset180 W
Max supported CPUs1
Memory
Installed RAM16 GB
Type of memoryDDR4
Maximum RAM capacity16 GB
Memory slot count4
Storage
Installed SSD250 GB
Supported RAID levelsRAID 0/1
Optical driveDVD +/- RW
Graphics
Video RAM0 GB
Graphics chipIntel HD Graphics 530
Ports & slots
Network ports1 x Ports
Expansion card slots(1) half height PCIe x16 Gen3; (1) half height PCIe x4 Gen 3; (1) M.2 (22 × 80 mm)
Power
Hot-swap redundant PSUNo
Size & build
Product weight25 lb (11.3 kg)
Software
Operating systemWindows 10 Pro 64

Questions about this item

What PCIe generation does the M.2 slot use, and what throughput does that cap the NVMe drive at?

The M.2 2280 slot runs at PCIe Gen 3, limiting the 250GB NVMe SSD to Gen 3 x4 speeds.

What drive bays and form factors does the tower chassis accept for extra storage?

One internal 3.5-inch bay that fits a single 3.5-inch drive or two 2.5-inch drives, plus one external slimline optical bay.

How is the 250GB NVMe drive installed in the M.2 slot, and what step is often missed?

Insert the M.2 2280 module at an angle into the motherboard slot, then secure it with the retention screw; the screw step is frequently skipped.

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