The Best Desktop Computers for Business in 2025: Dell Precision 5860 Tower
"Best Midrange Business Workstation." — PCMag
Precision 5860 Tower
Precision 5860 Tower Workstation
Keep pace with accelerated project timelines and fluctuating workloads with a scalable and sleek tower. Featuring powerful performance and advanced graphics designed for high-end applications.
Tech Specs & Customisation
Processor
Intel® Xeon® w3-2423 (15 MB cache, 6 cores, 2.1 GHz to 4.2 GHz)
Intel® Xeon® w3-2425 (15 MB cache, 6 cores, 3.0 GHz to 4.4 GHz)
Intel® Xeon® w3-2435 (22.5 MB cache, 8 cores, 3.1 GHz to 4.5 GHz)
Intel® Xeon® w5-2445 (26.25 MB cache, 10 cores, 3.1 GHz to 4.6 GHz)
Intel® Xeon® w5-2455X (30 MB cache, 12 cores, 3.2 GHz to 4.6 GHz)
Intel® Xeon® w5-2465X (33.75 MB cache, 16 cores, 3.1 GHz to 4.7 GHz)
Intel® Xeon® w7-2475X (37.5 MB cache, 20 cores, 2.6 GHz to 4.8 GHz)
Intel® Xeon® w7-2495X (45 MB cache, 24 cores, 2.5 GHz to 4.8 GHz)
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
Ubuntu® 22.04 LTS, 64-bit
Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® 8.6
Video Card
NVIDIA:
NVIDIA® RTX™ A6000, 48 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA® RTX™ A5500, 24 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA® RTX™ A4500, 20 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA® RTX™ A4000, 16 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA® RTX™ A2000, 12 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA® T1000, 8 GB GDDR6
NVIDIA® T400, 4 GB GDDR6
AMD:
AMD Radeon™ Pro W6800, 16 GB GDDR6
AMD Radeon™ Pro W6600, 8 GB GDDR6
Post-RTS
AMD Radeon™ Pro W6300, 4 GB GDDR6
AMD Radeon™ Pro W6400, 4 GB GDDR6
Memory*
16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR5 SPR, 1 DPC, 4800 MHz
32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5 SPR, 1 DPC, 4800 MHz
64 GB, 4 x 16 GB, DDR5 SPR, 1 DPC, 4800 MHz
96 GB, 6 x 16 GB, DDR5 SPR, 2 DPC, 4400 MHz
128 GB, 8 x 16 GB, DDR5 SPR, 2 DPC, 4400 MHz
32 GB, 1 x 32 GB, DDR5 SPR, 1 DPC, 4800 MHz
64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR5 SPR, 1 DPC, 4800 MHz
128 GB, 4 x 32 GB, DDR5 SPR, 1 DPC, 4800 MHz
192 GB, 6 x 32 GB, DDR5 SPR, 2 DPC, 4400 MHz
256 GB, 8 x 32 GB, DDR5 SPR, 2 DPC, 4400 MHz
64 GB, 1 x 64 GB, DDR5 SPR, 1 DPC, 4800 MHz
128 GB, 2 x 64 GB, DDR5 SPR, 1 DPC, 4800 MHz
256 GB, 4 x 64 GB, DDR5 SPR, 1 DPC, 4800 MHz
384 GB, 6 x 64 GB, DDR5 SPR, 2 DPC, 4400 MHz
512 GB, 8 x 64 GB, DDR5 SPR, 2 DPC, 4400 MHz
Storage
3.5-inch, 1 TB, 7200 RPM, SATA, HDD
3.5-inch, 2 TB, 7200 RPM, SATA, Enterprise HDD
3.5-inch, 4 TB, 7200 RPM, SATA, Enterprise HDD
3.5-inch, 8 TB, 7200 RPM, SATA, Enterprise HDD
3.5-inch, 12 TB, 7200RPM, Enterprise HDD
2.5-inch, 500 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA, HDD
2.5-inch, 600 GB, 15K RPM, SAS Enterprise HDD
2.5-inch, 1.2 TB, 10K RPM, SAS Enterprise HDD
2.5-inch, 2.4 TB, 10K RPM, SAS Enterprise HDD
2.5-inch, 1.92 TB, SATA MU SSD
M.2 2230, 256 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, SSD, Class 35
M.2 2280, 512 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, SSD, Class 40
M.2 2280, 1 TB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, SSD, Class 40
M.2 2280, 2 TB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, SSD, Class 40
M.2 2280, 4 TB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, SSD, Class 40
M.2 2280, 512 GB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, SSD, Self-Encrypting, Opal 2.0
M.2 2280, 1 TB, PCIe NVMe Gen4 x4, SSD, Self-Encrypting, Opal 2.0
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021
Microsoft Office Professional 2021
Dell Optimizer for Precision
Security Software
McAfee® Small Business Security 30-day free trial
McAfee® Small Business Security 12-month subscription
McAfee® Small Business Security 36-month subscription
Dell Encryption Personal
Dell Encryption Enterprise
Support Services
3-year Basic warranty with hardware service with on-site/in-home service after remote diagnosis
4-year Basic warranty with hardware service with on-site/in-home service after remote diagnosis
5-year Basic warranty with hardware service with on-site/in-home service after remote diagnosis
3-year ProSupport with Next Business Day on-site service
4-year ProSupport with Next Business Day on-site service
5-year ProSupport with Next Business Day on-site service
3-year ProSupport Plus for Client with Next Business Day on-site service
4-year ProSupport Plus for Client with Next Business Day on-site service
5-year ProSupport Plus for Client with Next Business Day on-site service
Accidental Damage Protection
3-year Accidental Damage Service
4-year Accidental Damage Service
5-year Accidental Damage Service
Ports
Front:
2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with PowerShare
1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port
1 Universal audio port
1 SD-card slot
Rear:
3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports
2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with Smart Power On
1 RJ45 Ethernet port, 1 GbE
1 RJ45 Ethernet port, 10 GbE
1 Line-out port
1 Serial port (optional)
2 PS2 ports (optional)
Optical Drive
Optional - only on computers with ODD
8x DVD-ROM 9.5mm optical drive
8x DVD+/-RW 9.5mm optical drive
16x DVD+/-RW half-height optical drive
Slots
1 full-height Gen5 PCIe x16 slot
1 full-height Gen4 PCIe x16 slot
1 full-height Gen4 PCIe x4 slot
2 full-height Gen4 PCIe x8 slot
2 M.2 2230/2280 slots for PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD
2 SATA slots for 2.5/3.5-inch HDD/ODD
2 Externally facing storage flexbays
Dimensions & Weight
Height: 414 mm /417.90 mm with rubber-foot protruding
Width: 172.60 mm /176.50 mm with rubber-foot protruding
Depth: 429.60 mm /452.10 mm with lock-structure protruding
Weight
Maximum Weight: 21.70 kg
Minimum Weight: 14.40 kg
Chassis
Medium-size tower
Wireless*
Qualcomm® WCN6856-DBS, 2x2 MIMO, 3571 Mbps, 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz, Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3
Power
750 W Platinum internal power supply unit
1350 W Platinum internal power supply unit - optional
Precision 5860 Tower Workstation
Keep pace with accelerated project timelines and fluctuating workloads with a scalable and sleek tower. Featuring powerful performance and advanced graphics designed for high-end applications.
Ratings & Reviews
Dell Precision 7960 And 5860 Tower Workstation: Recommended Award
"Professional Xeon W and NVIDIA RTX firepower to chew through complex engineering, AI and creative workloads." — HotHardware.com
Dell Precision 5860 Tower: Hands-on Review
"The Precision 5860 gets our recommendation and is a strong option for a mid-tier enterprise workstation." — StorageReview
Singapore Good Design 2023 Winner: Dell Precision Fixed Workstation Design Language
Category: Product Design
iF Design Awards 2023 Winner: Dell Precision Family Design Language
Category: Computer - Computer Family Design Language
Reviews
Drivers, Manuals & Support
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