What is a workstation

A workstation computer is a powerful computer that is specially designed for professional use and technical or scientific applications. These computers are equipped with specialized hardware or software that make them suitable for high-end computationally intensive tasks, such as 3D operations, large data analyses, and running virtual machines.

The difference between a workstation and a regular PC is mainly in the performance and the ability to work with specific professional software. Workstations are also often expandable with more memory or other components, giving them a longer lifespan and making them suitable for future upgrades.

NTS Computers offers used workstations from major brands such as HP, Dell and Lenovo, completely furnished to your wishes and with a 2-year warranty.

Form-factors

workstations are available in various form factors, including:

Tower: This is the traditional desktop shape that offers more space for components and expansions. Tower workstations are designed for high performance and expandability. Towers offer the most space for extra memory, hard drives and video cards.

For intensive use, for example video rendering, a tower is the common model.

An average tower is 45cm x 50cm x 20cm (H x D x W)

Small Form Factor (SFF): This is a compact form that takes up less space than a traditional desktop. Despite their smaller size, these often support the full height and length of graphics cards, with remaining room for upgrades and expansion.

Small form factors generally provide better cooling and therefore higher performance than a mini workstation, simply because there is more room for larger and more efficient cooling systems.

For office work, an SFF model is often more than sufficient and offers room for expansion if new applications place more stringent demands on the system.

An average SFF is 40cm x 30cm x 10cm (H x D x W)

Mini: A mini workstation is a compact version of a traditional workstation computer. It offers similar power and performance in a much smaller size, making it ideal for workplaces with limited space. Mini workstations are more limited in terms of expansion options due to their small size. For example, the number of types of graphics cards that fit in a Mini workstation is limited.

For the applications of a regular office setting, a mini workstation is more than fast enough. The limited portability of the system can also offer advantages for flexible workplaces, for example.

An average mini workstation is 20cm x 20cm x 5-7cm (W x D x H)

Assembling systems

NTS offers workstations completely assembled according to your wishes. On the website you can use the System Builder to put assemble a system yourself.

The desired components can be selected from the dropdown menus. Product information and any warnings regarding compatibility are displayed. Selection of the product shows extensive product information. The price is shown in real time and the system is maintained in your shopping cart.

The system builder can be found in the NTS webshop.

MAR licenses

NTS is a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR). This allows NTS to offer pre-installed Microsoft software such as Windows 11 and Ms Office on refurbished computers at competitive prices.

MAR licenses are issued without physical media pre-installed on refurbished computers. The software comes with a license and Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

For more information, see our page about MAR licenses.

Repaint

The appearance of a computer is important. NTS guarantees the uniformity of your devices by providing them with a new layer of paint if necessary.

In our specially designed repaint facility, equipped with professional spray equipment to refurbish the casing of computers, the machines are sanded, cleaned and sprayed with a durable 2k water-based top coat. The paint is color matched to the systems, so that they look as good as new again.

NTS complies with Cenelec conditions for the repaint process and uses water-based paint, cleaning products without danger signs and an extraction system with double filter to minimize the impact on the environment in addition to the safety of the staff.

Packaging

NTS provides the utmost care in shipping packaging for workstations. NTS has several models of shipping boxes with custom foam buffers, so that common models such as the HP Z series are always shipped in an optimally fitting box and the risk of damage during transport is minimized.

Workstations are packed in logo-free boxes with sturdy white foam buffers. The box has room for power cables and a keyboard. The system itself is packed in a plastic bag to protect against dust.

Boxes for workstations can be purchased separately. Ask your account manager for more information.