DELL Precision T5820 Tower Xeon W-2133 3.6GHz 16GB DDR4 2TB NVMe Quadro P5000 desktop PC

Precision T5820 Xeon workstation

The Dell Precision T5820 is a mid-tower workstation built around an Intel Xeon W-2133 six-core processor running at 3.6 GHz with a 3.9 GHz turbo. It ships with 16 GB of DDR4 2666 registered ECC memory across two slots and a 2 TB PCIe NVMe solid-state drive. The Nvidia Quadro P5000 provides 16 GB GDDR5X video memory and four DisplayPort outputs for multi-monitor configurations. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and digitally activated.

Sustained load behaviour

A 950 W 80 Plus Gold power supply rated at 90 % efficiency delivers stable power during extended compute or rendering sessions. The Intel i219 Gigabit Ethernet controller maintains consistent network throughput without thermal throttling. Registered ECC memory corrects single-bit errors on the fly, preserving data integrity across long workloads. The Quadro P5000 256-bit memory bus sustains bandwidth for large textures and simulation datasets.

Installation and common issues

The LGA 2066 socket and eight DIMM slots allow memory expansion up to 256 GB using DDR4 2666 registered ECC modules only. Quad DisplayPort video requires compatible cables or adapters for HDMI or DVI monitors. The mid-tower chassis uses tool-less drive bays for the M.2 NVMe slot and standard 3.5-inch bays if additional storage is added later. Buyers who need more than four native display outputs or a different GPU form factor should verify compatibility before purchase.