The Precision and Optiplex I highly doubt it. Not sure how much truth there is to it but you certainly wouldn't hope for that type of failure rate on new hardware. Rumor has it Dell uses refurbished parts in desktops.

I've had the same type of issues with Vostro's. We hope your issue can be resolved quickly and that the other workstations will continue to perform very well. If you don't have the case numbers readily available, I will be able to search for them using the serial numbers. If you would for me to see if I can assist with the replacement of the two motherboards, please send me via Spiceworks email or via the HP case numbers. HP appreciates very much your purchasing 5 high end HP CAD workstations however, we regret that you have already experienced hardware challenges and that the motherboards are on backorder. I also don't normally visit the Dell Group, but my alert directed me here because of your reference to HP. I am holding my breath on the other 3 in hopes they die at convenient times. It seems none of the big names are as concerned with good quality testing as they should be. Then I just purchased 5 high end HP CAD workstations within the last month and two failed with bad MBs already (both are still waiting for the backordered MBs).

I purchased a set of 8 Lenovo desktops about 4 years ago and all failed with bad MBs (failed caps was the actual cause as I did repair a few of them my self because I could not wait for the replacement) before the 1 year mark.

Granted this is the 'Dell' Group, but don't feel singled out with your failure rate.

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