Travel straight back to 2006 and the golden era of industrial-grade computing with a true heavy-metal workhorse: an authentic Dell Precision 390 Mid-Tower Workstation!

Built around Dell's legendary heavy-gauge steel chassis with its iconic clamshell case frame, dual-tone silver and matte-black front fascia, and automotive-style lower air intake grille, the Precision 390 represents workstation over-engineering at its finest. Powered by an authentic Intel Pentium 4 processor clocked at 3.00GHz (2.99GHz reported), 1.00 GB of DDR2 RAM, and an 80GB SATA hard drive (74.4 GB formatted NTFS C: partition with over 58 GB of free space), this system runs a pure, factory-style installation of Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Version 2002, Service Pack 3) complete with the iconic default "Bliss" rolling-green-hills wallpaper.

For retro PC gamers, vintage hardware collectors, and archivists, a native bare-metal Windows XP workstation is the gold standard. It completely avoids the DRM blockades (SafeDisc/SecuROM), 16-bit installer crashes, DirectDraw resolution issues, and audio driver incompatibilities that ruin classic games on Windows 10/11. It natively runs era-defining blockbusters and legacy sims including Diablo II: Lord of Destruction, The Sims & The Sims 2, Half-Life & Half-Life 2, RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, StarCraft: Brood War, Warcraft III, Age of Empires II, Unreal Tournament 2004, Command & Conquer: Generals, Max Payne, and Quake III Arena.

Equipped with a built-in internal DVD-ROM / CD optical drive, front-panel USB and 3.5mm headphone/mic jacks, dual PS/2 ports for vintage mechanical keyboards and ball mice, legacy parallel and serial COM ports, gigabit Ethernet, and a dedicated DVI digital video output card (fully adaptable to VGA for analog CRT monitors or modern digital displays), this tower is built like a tank and ready to anchor any classic battlestation.

Key Specifications & Retro Hardware Details

• Brand: Dell Inc.

• Model: Precision 390 Workstation (Service Tag: HRQ4SB1)

• Form Factor: Heavy-Duty Full Mid-Tower Workstation

• Processor (CPU): Intel Pentium 4 CPU @ 3.00 GHz (2.99 GHz / Physical Address Extension)

• Installed Memory (RAM): 1.00 GB DDR2 ECC/Non-ECC SDRAM

• Storage (HDD): 80 GB Class SATA Hard Drive (74.4 GB formatted NTFS C: capacity with ~58.2 GB free space)

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Version 2002, Service Pack 3)

• Graphics: Dedicated Graphics Card installed in PCIe x16 slot with Digital DVI Output (adaptable to VGA)

• Optical Drive: Integrated 5.25" Tray-Loading DVD-ROM / CD-ROM Optical Drive

• Front Access Panel & Media:

  • 2 x Front High-Speed USB 2.0 Ports

  • 3.5mm Headphone Out & 3.5mm Microphone In Audio Jacks

  • Central Power Switch with Diagnostic LED Ring Indicator

  • Dual Exposed 5.25" and 3.5" Drive Expansion Bays

• Rear I/O Connectivity:

  • 1 x Dedicated Digital DVI Video Output Port

  • 5 x Full-Length Card Expansion Slots (Toolless Clamshell Retaining Bracket)

  • 6 x High-Speed USB 2.0 Ports (motherboard I/O)

  • 1 x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet Network LAN Jack

  • 2 x PS/2 Legacy Ports (Color-coded for Keyboard & Mouse)

  • 1 x DB-25 Parallel Printer Port & 1 x RS-232 Serial COM Port (ideal for vintage industrial/scientific equipment)

  • 2 x 3.5mm Color-Coded Audio Jacks (Line-In, Line-Out)

  • Heavy-Duty Internal Power Supply with 3-Prong AC Power Inlet and 115V/230V Voltage Selector Switch

• Case Badges: Original factory Intel Pentium 4 and Designed for Microsoft Windows XP badges intact

Condition Notes

• Functional Condition: 100% bench-tested and fully operational (WORKS!). Boots cleanly and quickly into Windows XP Professional SP3 with the classic "Bliss" desktop loaded. The Intel Pentium 4 3.00GHz processor runs stable and responsive, memory tests healthy, and the 80GB SATA hard drive reads and writes cleanly. Front and rear USB ports respond immediately, internal cooling fans spin freely, the optical drive ejects properly, and the dedicated video card outputs a crisp, rock-solid display signal.

• Cosmetic Condition: Great vintage condition overall. The thick silver front bezel, lower intake vents, and heavy black steel chassis are structurally rock-solid with no dents, cracks, or missing port covers. Shows light, normal cosmetic surface marks and faint shelf wear consistent with age and careful handling. Original front case badges and the rear service tag barcode label remain intact and fully legible. Please review the high-resolution photos for an exact look at physical condition.

What's Included

• Dell Precision 390 Workstation Desktop PC

• Standard Heavy-Duty AC Power Cable

• Note: The external NEC monitor and video cables shown in testing photos are for demonstration purposes only and are NOT included.

Professional Packaging & Shipping Notice

Dell Precision workstations feature heavy-gauge industrial steel chassis, dense cooling heatsinks, and mechanical hard drives that require superior transit protection. This system will be securely sealed in anti-static ESD shielding, cushioned with multiple thick layers of high-density bubble wrap, and shipped inside a reinforced, heavy-duty double-walled container to guarantee safe delivery directly to your retro workbench.