Dell Precision 5810 vs HP Z440

[bokasn1]

I am trying to decide between these workstations. If anyone has any advice or experience they could share it would be very helpful. BTW I will be using this for 3D Modeling/Rendering in 3ds Max & VRay. From what I can tell:

HP Z440 Pros:
Better PSU (700W vs 140W- I can't believe the Dell has such a tiny Power Source!)
More USB 3 Ports (9 vs 4)

Dell Precision 5810 Pros:
Higher Max RAM (256GB vs 128GB)
Reported better build quality

 

[hang-the-9]

The Precision desktop has a much more powerful power supply than 140W, that may be for a laptop.

I really doubt the higher max RAM to 256 gig will affect you unless you really plan to install that much RAM, not should the number of USB ports unless you are planning on using more than 4 USB3 devices.

Go with the best warranty.

 

[bokasn1]

The Precision desktop has a much more powerful power supply than 140W, that may be for a laptop.

I really doubt the higher max RAM to 256 gig will affect you unless you really plan to install that much RAM, not should the number of USB ports unless you are planning on using more than 4 USB3 devices.

Go with the best warranty.

Ah, the 140W must be referring to the CPU. Warranties seem to be equal (3 years), so I'm trying to find some reason to go one way or the other. Also considering a Digital Storm build as well. I can get a better value through them, along with longer warranty & lifetime support. They get good reviews.

 

[hang-the-9]

For workstation class systems, even the standard OEM builders like Dell, Lenovo, HP, have good products. They are not made to be cheap for consumers but rather sturdy and expandable for pro use. Normally you would pick one based on spec you need, price and what the company you work for uses. If it's only you, you can probably just build a system using a gaming grade motherboard and save a bunch of money, but you'd lose out on the warranty for the full system since you will be using the warranty on each part. I like the Lenovo Think Center models over the Dell or HP myself, although any of them are good.