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Dell Precision 3630 Desktop: i7-8700, 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD (Refurbished) $300 + Free Shipping
$300.00
$709.00
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Specs:
Intel Core i7-8700 (6-Core, 3.20 GHz)
32GB RAM (2x 16GB)
512GB SSD
Nvidia Quadro P2000 Graphics Card
64-bit Windows 10 Professional
Not many units left though
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Specs:
Intel Core i7-8700 (6-Core, 3.20 GHz)
32GB RAM (2x 16GB)
512GB SSD
Nvidia Quadro P2000 Graphics Card
64-bit Windows 10 Professional
Not many units left though
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(There are a few exceptions where some less common 7th generation CPUs are supported and where some 8th generation-based Xeon models are not [neowin.net])
Good luck!
Jon
Another beauty about this machine is it uses standard ATX PSU. Mine came with 800watt PSU and I moved all the components out to a full size case with better cooling.
In the case of something like these Precision systems, despite their age they are still remarkably capable (if unlikely to set any records for performance per watt). Fortunately we're not talking about the massive Xeon-based space heaters which sometimes pop up on dellrefurbished.com
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Jon
Clearance under and around the power supply is likely tight, but this is a shockingly modular / retail-friendly model of a Precision system.
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Jon
(Windows 10 support is expected to end at the 10 year mark on Oct. 14, 2025)
Good luck!
Jon
In the case of something like these Precision systems, despite their age they are still remarkably capable (if unlikely to set any records for performance per watt). Fortunately we're not talking about the massive Xeon-based space heaters which sometimes pop up on dellrefurbished.com
Good luck!
Jon
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Good luck!
Jon
Good luck!
Jon
Dell refurbished workstation are built like tanks and are an excellent bang for the buck IMO. I'm still using using a Precision T3500 I got for $250 back in 2015 and it still works great and is usable/powerful enough to handle everything I want; even modern games running at 1080p with a Radeon RX 6600 XT installed.
However, since Windows 11 can not be installed on the Precision T3500 I was going to need to upgrade. The Precision 3630 is compatible with Windows 11 [microsoft.com] according to my research [dell.com] so I should be good to go. I'm hoping to sell the NVIDIA Quadro P2200 to make the deal even sweeter. I'm not sure what they go for though; hoping to get at least $100 for it on Ebay...
(Windows 10 support is expected to end at the 10 year mark on Oct. 14, 2025)
Good luck!
Jon
Have Ubuntu installed on top of win 11 for dual boot. Plex server on Ubuntu, oddly, HW trans-coding is not kicking in for 4k and the CPU is cycling between high and low utilization. (HW transcoding enabled, set as auto: iGPU and P2000. Set to P2000 wont change anything either.)
P2000 should be one of most capable plex server GPU. (or even the intel 630 iGPU should be plenty for transcoding), what gives?
Regardless, my ancient Dimension T3500 is getting nearly 15 years old and it's embarrassingly time for an upgrade. Amazingly though it still does everything I want; from playing modern games at 1080p, running a Plex Media Server and "Arr" media procurement programs along with SABnzbd all at the same time without breaking a sweat. The only upgrades I did was a 650 Watt power supply and a Radeon RX 6600 XT.
However, I did decide to cancel my order in hopes of finding a better deal as my trusty T3500 is still going strong and serving me well. My main concern is that the Precision 3630 doesn't have a large enough default power supply and it's not a true full sized tower; although it's ATX compatible.
Hopefully something else will pop up in a year or so but I've noticed that full sized Dell refurbished workstations are getting rarer; it's usually the small form factor types that go on sale directly from Dell...
Try to get grade A refurbished units though as condition could be indicative of lifespan expectancy and overall past usage. Barring that, I wouldn't hesitate buying refurbs directly from Dell based on my past superlative experience.
Have Ubuntu installed on top of win 11 for dual boot. Plex server on Ubuntu, oddly, HW trans-coding is not kicking in for 4k and the CPU is cycling between high and low utilization. (HW transcoding enabled, set as auto: iGPU and P2000. Set to P2000 wont change anything either.)
P2000 should be one of most capable plex server GPU. (or even the intel 630 iGPU should be plenty for transcoding), what gives?
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Try to get grade A refurbished units though as condition could be indicative of lifespan expectancy and overall past usage. Barring that, I wouldn't hesitate buying refurbs directly from Dell based on my past superlative experience.
I don't use transcoding as all my clients support direct play (Firestick 4ks) and I have the free version of Plex. However perhaps you can try Jellyfin [jellyfin.org] to see if transcoding works there to ascertain whether the problem is with Plex or the PC?