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DELL

DELL Precision T5820 Xeon W-2145 16GB M4000 Hard Drive Adapter

SKU CH-BTF7-B5877

Tower workstation with Xeon W-2145 3.7 GHz 8-core CPU, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB NVMe SSD, 2 TB HDD and Quadro M4000 graphics

  • ProcessorIntel Xeon
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive1x 2 TB HDD, 1x 512 GB SSD M.2
  • GPUM4000
  • CPU1x Intel Xeon W-2145 (3.7 GHz) 8C
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • Xeon W-2145 3.7 GHz 8-core handles sustained engineering workloads
  • 16 GB RAM supports large project files and virtual machines
  • 512 GB SSD plus 2 TB HDD gives fast boot and bulk storage
  • Quadro M4000 certified for CAD, 3D modeling and visualization
  • 950 W supply powers add-in cards and future upgrades

Precision T5820 workstation for CAD and engineering

The Dell Precision T5820 is a tower workstation built for professional CAD, 3D modelling, visualisation and technical design applications. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and is configured for sustained workloads in engineering and creative environments. An Intel Xeon W-2145 8-core processor at 3.70 GHz provides the compute base for multitasking and business-critical productivity.

Upgrade from older towers when ISV certification

This system replaces ageing workstations that lack current ISV certification for professional software stacks. The jump is worth it when projects demand a 950 W power supply for add-in cards and storage upgrades, plus a toolless chassis for easy access. Buyers who need more than 16 GB of installed memory or a newer GPU architecture will need to configure those separately.

16 GB RAM and dual-drive storage handle large

The 16 GB installed memory supports large project files, complex applications and virtual machines with room for expansion across eight total slots. A 512 GB M.2 SSD and 2 TB HDD combine responsive solid-state performance with capacity for applications, media and backups. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000 drives engineering and design visualisation workloads within its 8 GB frame buffer.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in SATA, IDE & M.2 Drive Adapters, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $614.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,721 comparable items (median $22.99).
Memory size 16 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 148 comparable items (median 48 GB).
RAM capacity 16 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 148 comparable items (median 48 GB).
Price per TB $307.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 66% of the 296 comparable items (median $760.00 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product linePrecision
Model nameT5820
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useWorkstation
Performance
Spindle speed7,200 rpm
Processor
ProcessorIntel Xeon
CPU1x Intel Xeon W-2145 (3.7 GHz) 8C
CPU model1x Intel Xeon W-2145 (3.7 GHz) 8C
CPU socketLGA 2066
Base clock speed3.7 GHz
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM capacity16 GB
Total memory slots8
Max supported RAM512 GB
Storage
Storage drive1x 2 TB HDD, 1x 512 GB SSD M.2
SSD storage512 GB
Hard drive2 TB
Graphics
GPUM4000
GPU modelM4000
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Front audio jacks1
Video connectors4x DisplayPort
Rear USB ports6
Ethernet port1 port
Rear audio jacks2 ports
Power
Power supply950 W
Size & build
Form factorTower
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro

Questions about this item

What internal drive bays does the Precision T5820 tower provide for adding storage with this adapter?

The Precision T5820 tower chassis includes internal drive cages that accept 3.5" and 2.5" drives, giving you physical space to mount additional storage using the adapter.

How is the hard drive adapter installed in the T5820, and what step is often missed?

The T5820 features a toolless chassis; open the side panel, slide the adapter into an available drive bay until it clicks, then connect the data and power cables — the step often missed is securing the latch fully so the drive does not shift.

What component related to this adapter may need replacement after several years of heavy use?

The 950W power supply delivers power to all installed drives; under sustained heavy workloads its capacitors can age, so plan to replace the PSU if voltage rails drift out of spec.

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