Dell Precision 3260 Compact
Brand: Dell | Category: Workstations
SKU: 3260-BASE | Part #: 3260-BASE | MPN: 3260-BASE
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About the Dell Precision 3260 Compact
The Dell Precision 3260 Compact is an ultra-small form factor workstation with a chassis volume of approximately 1.92 liters, engineered for thermally efficient office-adjacent deployment without requiring dedicated machine rooms or specialized cooling infrastructure. This compact design delivers professional-grade compute performance in a footprint suitable for dense workspace environments while maintaining the thermal and acoustic profile expected in shared office settings.
The 3260-BASE ships with Intel 12th or 13th Generation Core i5, i7, or i9 processors alongside Xeon W-1300 series options, all built on the LGA1700 socket architecture. The system supports up to 64GB of DDR5 ECC UDIMM memory across 2 slots, paired with a single PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 2280 storage bay. Graphics options include the NVIDIA RTX A2000 with 12GB VRAM, AMD Radeon Pro W6400, or Intel UHD integrated graphics, with output delivered via 2 DisplayPort 1.4 ports and 1 Thunderbolt 4 port with DisplayPort Alt Mode. Connectivity features Thunderbolt 4 at USB4 40Gbps speeds, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports, Intel I219LM Gigabit Ethernet, and optional Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211. Security provisions include TPM 2.0, optional Intel vPro on select configurations, and a Kensington lock slot. The system runs Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Pro, or Ubuntu Linux, powered by either a 130W or 180W external AC adapter.
IT procurement teams, CAD-intensive design departments, and organizations seeking compact professional workstations will find the Dell Precision 3260 Compact addresses the growing demand for space-efficient, performance-class compute without compromise. Its DDR5 ECC memory, enterprise graphics options, and vPro capabilities position it for mission-critical visualization and data processing tasks in constrained physical environments. For detailed specifications, configuration options, and volume pricing on the 3260-BASE, please submit a Request for Quote through Omnixon Global.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
| Category | Workstations |
| SKU | 3260-BASE |
| Part Number | 3260-BASE |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 64GB DDR5 |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Interface | NVMe |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 3260-BASE |
| Product Line | Dell Precision |
| Form Factor | Compact (Ultra Small Form Factor) |
| Chassis Volume | Approximately 1.92 liters |
| Processor Family | Intel 12th or 13th Generation Core i5/i7/i9 and Xeon W-1300 series |
| Processor Socket | LGA1700 |
| Memory Type | DDR5 ECC UDIMM (SO-DIMM) |
| Memory Slots | 2 |
| Maximum Memory | 64GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 2280 |
| Storage Bays | 1 x M.2 2280 slot |
| Graphics Options | NVIDIA RTX A2000 (12GB); AMD Radeon Pro W6400; Intel UHD integrated graphics |
| Display Outputs | 2 x DisplayPort 1.4; 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort Alt Mode) |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps) |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A; USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C |
| Networking | Intel I219LM Gigabit Ethernet; optional Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| Security | TPM 2.0; Intel vPro (select configurations); Kensington lock slot |
| Operating System Support | Windows 11 Pro; Windows 10 Pro; Ubuntu Linux |
| Power Supply | External 130W or 180W AC adapter |
| Mounting | VESA 100mm mount compatible |
| ISV Certifications | Autodesk, Adobe, SOLIDWORKS, Siemens NX, Ansys |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dell Precision 3260 Compact
What does the Dell Precision 3260 Compact do?
The Dell Precision 3260 Compact is built for enterprise data-center workloads — virtualization (VMware, Proxmox, Nutanix), private cloud, database hosting, and AI/ML training. It fits standard EIA-310 server racks and supports redundant PSUs and hot-swap drives common in production environments.
What are the headline specs of the Dell Precision 3260 Compact?
Key specifications for the Dell Precision 3260 Compact: new condition; category Workstation; processor Intel Core i9/i7; max cores 16; memory 64GB DDR5; storage 2x NVMe; gpu support 1x GPU. Manufacturer part number 3260-BASE. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.