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- Q(2): M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slots
- Q(2): SO-DIMM slots**; maximum is 64 GBs
- Q1: M.2 2242 WWAN slot (not sure if it is SATA or NVMe^)
- Q(1): space for a 2.5" SATA drive* >>> OR <<< one larger capacity battery
Since the 3561 is a smaller form factor laptop (vs the 5 or 7 -series Precision), it does get hot. You will need to elevate the back end of the laptop for proper airflow. Otherwise, the laptop will randomly power-down because of what it perceives as a broken fan, but it is just poor air channeling when the laptop is on a flat surface.
My 'A - grade' condition had scratches on the bottom and around the dual USB C ports.
^I've tried an M.2 SATA SSD, but it did not recognize it. I tried inserting a WD Black SN850X, but the pin-outs would not fit (something about 4 vs 5 leads). I was able to insert a SanDisk X400 M.2 drive in the slot, but unable to secure it because the X400 is a 2280. So, my guess is: maybe a drive that follows the X400, but in 2242 size, could work.. (?? ALAS! Internet does not tell me the X400 is in 2242 size
)*You will need to buy a caddy and separate cable to use the 2.5" SATA drive. If you want the install the larger capacity battery, then it will take up the space afforded by the 2.5" SATA drive.
**The Intel processor supports up to 128 GBs of RAM, but mehinks that is with four memory modules. This laptop only has two SO-DIMM slots. For some reason, CORSAIR Vengeance SODIMM (CMSX32GX4M1A3200C22) would not work in the 3561 -- as a single or dual-channel. Crucial's website says this will work: CT2K32G4SFD832A. I returned the CORSAIR modules and bought the Crucial ones. Installed Crucial, tested, and all is good: 64 GBs.
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This is a nice 'baby' Precision, as the 7-series maybe too big/heavy, while the 5-series does not include a 10-key. I had no idea it would have an extra NMVe slot and there's a chance you can put another SSD (SATA or NMVe?) into the M.2 2242 WWAN slot. I was able to install the OEM nVidia RTX T600 driver from nVidia's site. The BIOS settings are very comprehensive, but no overlocking ability. For some reason THIS [amazon.com] RAM does not work in the 3561 (five white flashes, then two amber flashes, in loop). I will try THESE [amazon.com]shortly. You'll need an extra M.2 screw to secure it in the laptop if you want more than one M.2 2280 SSD in there.
You'll need to buy the caddy and cable if you want to use an SATA drive:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/36511505...4759
It seems, if you want to use the larger capacity battery, then it will take up the space from the 2.5" SATA drive. Internet says if you buy the large capacity battery, then you will also need a special cable, not included with the battery purchase from Dell directly.
Microsoft just removed WIN11 support on 10th generation Intel processors and lower. So, this 11th Gen Intel CPU is the minimal way-to-go!
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This is a nice 'baby' Precision, as the 7-series maybe too big/heavy, while the 5-series does not include a 10-key. I had no idea it would have an extra NMVe slot and there's a chance you can put another SSD (SATA or NMVe?) into the M.2 2242 WWAN slot. I was able to install the OEM nVidia RTX T600 driver from nVidia's site. The BIOS settings are very comprehensive, but no overlocking ability. For some reason THIS [amazon.com] RAM does not work in the 3561 (five white flashes, then two amber flashes, in loop). I will try THESE [amazon.com]shortly. You'll need an extra M.2 screw to secure it in the laptop if you want more than one M.2 2280 SSD in there.
You'll need to buy the caddy and cable if you want to use an SATA drive:
It seems, if you want to use the larger capacity battery, then it will take up the space from the 2.5" SATA drive. Internet says if you buy the large capacity battery, then you will also need a special cable, not included with the battery purchase from Dell directly.
Microsoft just removed WIN11 support on 10th generation Intel processors and lower. So, this 11th Gen Intel CPU is the minimal way-to-go!
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This is a nice 'baby' Precision, as the 7-series maybe too big/heavy, while the 5-series does not include a 10-key. I had no idea it would have an extra NMVe slot and there's a chance you can put another SSD (SATA or NMVe?) into the M.2 2242 WWAN slot. I was able to install the OEM nVidia RTX T600 driver from nVidia's site. The BIOS settings are very comprehensive, but no overlocking ability. For some reason THIS [amazon.com] RAM does not work in the 3561. I will try THESE [amazon.com]shortly. You'll need an extra M.2 screw to secure it in the laptop if you want more than one M.2 2280 SSD in there.
You'll need to buy the caddy and cable if you want to use an SATA drive:
It seems, if you want to use the larger capacity battery, then it will take up the space from the 2.5" SATA drive. Internet says if you buy the large capacity battery, then you will also need a special cable, not included with the battery purchase from Dell directly.
Microsoft just removed WIN11 support on 10th generation Intel processors and lower. So, this 11th Gen Intel CPU is the minimal way-to-go!
Question: do you have enough experience on this regarding battery life, and display quality? Waiting for a good 15.x/16" with just slightly better quality (i.e. 300nits or higher, preferably better than 45% ntsc) and a solid 5+ hour battery life, but with this processor and an additional video card, I'm thinking this is more of a desktop replacement.
Mine came with the 64.
4/4 good purchases from Dell Refurbished for me. Two purchases had bum keyboards, but support was able to get me replacements successfully.
At this point, I trust a Dell Refurbished, from this site, vs a Best Buy 'open-box: '.
Question: do you have enough experience on this regarding battery life, and display quality? Waiting for a good 15.x/16" with just slightly better quality (i.e. 300nits or higher, preferably better than 45% ntsc) and a solid 5+ hour battery life, but with this processor and an additional video card, I'm thinking this is more of a desktop replacement.
Screen is IPS, but not HDR bright. You buy Quadro graphics (which is what this is even if they say "RTX") because you run some custom application that taps directly into the GPU with custom drivers, like CAD. You're right, the GPU in most of these are discrete. There are some for sale that has only the IGP of the Intel CPUs.
You mustn't forget these are a few years old and really affordable. Mine is out-of-warrant for now four months.
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Both of these are somewhat not true. The MSRP, which is a fake $ each company assigns to their product for whatever imaginary reasons, is just that. By whatever imaginary reasons, I mean, I am sure they have their reasons and some may even be somewhat valid, but your and my concern the only thing that matters should be the final price, nothing else.
This deal did well about a month ago or so, but I don't remember the breakdown, but I do remember that similar config started at $395.
The 45% flat off was there, very true, but I dont remember IF these already had 50% instant discount off MSRP or not. If I was a betting man, and I am almost certainly not, I would say that if there is was a discount off MSRP, it was likely 20% or something, so with 45% off, it was probably around $500 for this config..
If this 30% coupon bothers you, I would not let it, this is why in past I would have put 50% off in title, and this time I specifically omitted, it because of this reason (some folks get bothered by it) and only thing that matters in the final price, so here, we have 50% off msrp instant discount + 30% off stacking discount = approx 65% final discount
https://learn.microsoft
So I hadn't heard of this either, checking news shows MS did post that which caused some confusion. It turns out though that that specifically only refers to OEM manufacturers of new PCs only. So new machines made must be 11th and up to sell with W11.
End user machines are still fully supported on the old 8th and up.
also is this a good laptop for WFH IT professional or more for a gamer/student?
processor rating is solid 20k for a sub-400 laptop.
End user machines are still fully supported on the old 8th and up.
This deal did well about a month ago or so, but I don't remember the breakdown, but I do remember that similar config started at $395.
The 45% flat off was there, very true, but I dont remember IF these already had 50% instant discount off MSRP or not. If I was a betting man, and I am almost certainly not, I would say that if there is was a discount off MSRP, it was likely 20% or something, so with 45% off, it was probably around $500 for this config..
If this 30% coupon bothers you, I would not let it, this is why in past I would have put 50% off in title, and this time I specifically omitted, it because of this reason (some folks get bothered by it) and only thing that matters in the final price, so here, we have 50% off msrp instant discount + 30% off stacking discount = approx 65% final discount
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all good! I would personally not post a deal for higher price, with very few exceptions, which are outside the scope of this convo, so you could always rely on my posts that way (Unless of course I screw up my research, but then again, I am human)