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  • description: In this video, I upgrade my Dell Precision T3260—a compact 2.3L workstation—with a powerful new NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada 16GB. I’ve paired it with an Intel Core i9-12900, 32GB of DDR5, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. This setup is worth $5,000 at MSRP, but I built it on a $1,200 budget. Is it still a beast in 2026? Let’s find out! Disclaimer: The prices stated in this video are based on the actual amounts I paid for each component. Please note that these are used parts, not new, so the same prices may not apply to the current market. My setup gears: - MSI G244PE 1080p 180Hz IPS gaming monitor https://amzn.to/4kOiyBn - Controller: Dual sense controller Gray Camouflage https://amzn.to/3OvelpW - Keyboard: Logitech G515 TKL https://amzn.to/4qr7RpI - Mouse: Logitech G304 https://amzn.to/4cepQMm - DP to USB C cable https://amzn.to/4qFijK2 Get yours: - Dell Precision T3260 compact https://amzn.to/4awvQix - Nvidia RTX 2000 ADA generation 16GB https://amzn.to/4kS15bg - Samsung SODIMM 16GB DDR5 5600Mhz https://amzn.to/4aM6yMg - Samsung 970 EVO 2TB: https://amzn.to/40ty2Bf 0:00 Introduction 0:26 Objective of this PC upgrade 1:09 Dell T3260 compact overview 3:05 PC parts upgrade: SSD, RAM 4:06 Re apply thermal paste 5:20 GPU bracket modification 7:08 Installing RTX 2000 ADA on Dell T3260 8:43 AC adapter discussion 9:02 BIOS: Above 4G and Re-BAR enabling 9:19 CPU and GPU Thermal stress test 10:06 Real world workstation performance benchmark 10:36 Gameplay testing 11:52 Conclusion Description In this video, I upgrade my Dell Precision T3260 Compact workstation into a 2.3L powerhouse by installing the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada 16GB GPU and an Intel Core i9-12900 CPU. I’ll show you how I built this professional 3D modeling and CAD machine for just $1,200 using used parts, despite its original $5,000 MSRP. We push the limits of this small form factor (SFF) build with real-world benchmarks in God of War Ragnarök, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Cyberpunk 2077, proving that a workstation can handle 100+ FPS gaming and heavy video editing. You’ll see how CapCut utilizes 13.5GB of VRAM during a 4K export and how I manage the GPU thermal limits in such a tiny case. Whether you're a creator looking for the best value workstation in 2026 or a fan of high-end mini PC builds, this "Giant Killer" project demonstrates that you don't need the latest Blackwell or Core Ultra chips to get pro-level performance on a budget. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. This means that if you make a purchase through my affiliate links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. #itggear #pcupgrades #workstationpc
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