New Dell workstation offers performance, scalability and value

Dell today expanded its Precision desktop workstation line in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) with the addition of the Precision 390, a system designed to set a new standard for balancing performance, scalability and value while handling some of the most demanding applications.

The Dell Precision 390 Workstation features the latest OpenGL graphics to manipulate high-resolution images and innovative dual-core Intel Core 2 Duo and Extreme processors to deliver dramatic performance improvements for applications ranging from 3D entertainment to 3D engineering design.

With the new, more efficient micro architecture, the Precision 390 Workstation can deliver improvements up to 63% in computer performance, up to 56% in application benchmarks and up to 88% in graphics performance for video editing, animation and computer-aided design (CAD).

The Dell Precision 390 also incorporates an improved chassis that provides excellent flexibility for customer deployment or redeployment. For example, customers can easily convert between a tower and desktop configuration and, because the chassis is rack-mountable, it can be ideal for larger, networked deployments. Larger front bezel vents and a new real-time thermal sensor improve airflow to better manage system thermals. The real-time thermal sensor also helps improve fan efficiency for an average 20% improvement in idle acoustics.

The Dell Precision 390 continues Dell`s drive to deliver maximum performance for the price, complementing the recently announced Dell Precision 690 and 490 desktop workstations.

"Dell has pushed the performance and scalability envelope for industry-standard professional workstations with the Dell Precision 690 and Dell Precision 490," said Ben McDonald, Client Brand Manager, Dell South Africa. "The Dell Precision 390 was designed as the perfect complement to the desktop line as it balances advanced performance and scalability with unbeatable value for our customers, all while providing unparalleled workstation application certifications."

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Dell Precision customers can also take advantage of increased efficiency and customisation with Dell`s new Advanced Configuration Services. At time of purchase, customers can modify and customise the standard Dell operating system and configurations of the systems they`re ordering.

Dell Precision 390 highlights:

* New dual-core Intel Core 2 Duo and Extreme series processors.
* Scalable architecture performance that scales from single core 800MHz to dual core 1 066MHz and 2MB to 4MB L2 cache.
* A range of SATA and SAS hard drives up to 750GB including RAID functionality, and configurable for up to four hard drives, with RAID configuration possible with two or more drives.
* Memory scalability up to 8GB.
* NVIDIA and ATI graphics technology for enhanced graphics performance.
* Innovative convertible chassis designed for increased reliability, ease of access, improved cooling and acoustics.

The Dell Precision 390, certified on some of the workstation industry`s most demanding CAD, CAE, DCC, GIS and other applications, is available today worldwide. Prices for the Dell Precision 390 start at R7 645 including VAT and delivery. For more information, visit http://www.dell.co.za.