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Setup: The unboxing was very easy. Pretty much the same as it has been for years. There were a power cable, tower, keyboard and mouse. Simply connect them all and a monitor and you’re up and running. When running through the initial setup screens it stopped at a Win 11 updates screen and took over an hour to complete. That was not super quick but obviously necessary for performance and security. Use: Once I logged into my existing Microsoft account it was pretty seamless to get the profile setup. During the setup you are left with a long update you can skip but for reliability I let it process. After the initial setup I was doing my normal process, which is remove the McAffee free AV, look for any bloatware that is not needed and remove. Then run the Dell System Update for any new patches and drivers. That took about an hour and several restarts. Then I went to the Windows updates and ran them including reboots. Finally, after 2 ½ hours of setup time I was up and running. I did notice that when the updates were processing the computer already seemed to slow down. After all the setup was done, I found the system to still run at about 5-25% CPU use and about 50% ram use with nothing opened. Normally I would not even look at this, but I noticed a few browser tabs, Outlook opened and the system felt like it was waiting to process. I did look into the CPU, and it is a budget CPU that is about 2-3 generations back from current AMD and Intel 2026 offerings. Also, it is mostly used in laptops, which is fine for low energy consumption but for a desktop you would think they could add more. Now I understand how the price point is being met if they are recycling older CPU’s, slower ram and slower ssd drives. I just feel this is a way for them to still offer a competing price by using parts that are not being used in the AI boom which is what is raising costs everywhere. I get that and it makes sense but $600 for 3-4 yr old tech is still a lot. Overall, the system performed great just as long as you did not have too much opened. Also it was quiet and had plenty of USB ports and a single USB-C port in the front. The PSU was only 180w so I doubt a dedicated gpu would work unless it was low wattage. There is a PCIE x8 slot there. Also, beyond the small M.2 2242 size there is a sata connection for a 2.5” SSD if one was needed but no place to mount it. Additionally, the 16gb is a single dimm so you can add another 16gb dimm to bring it to 32gb. I think the standard keyboard and mouse are typically with free desktops and are nice to have something, but I assume most will upgrade that to your specific need depending on the use case. I did not use any gaming since I know with the integrated GPU it can handle some gaming but would be really limited. Overall, this is a nice system if you plan on home use or light work use with mostly cloud based apps and home media vs video editing or gaming. If that is the need then you may want to look elsewhere.

The Dell Tower DT1265 is one of those desktops that doesn’t look particularly exciting on paper, but after actually using it for a while, it ends up being a really solid all-around machine for everyday users. My configuration came with an AMD Ryzen 5 150 processor, integrated Radeon graphics, 16GB of DDR5 memory, WiFi connectivity, and an NVMe SSD running Windows 11. After benchmarking, thermal testing, and general day-to-day use, I came away impressed with how balanced the system feels for a mainstream home or office desktop. Right out of the box, the system feels quick and responsive. Boot times are fast, applications open almost instantly, and multitasking is smooth thanks to the Ryzen processor and DDR5 memory. Web browsing with dozens of tabs, Office apps, streaming video, media playback, and general productivity work all run effortlessly. For the average home user, student, or office setup, this machine honestly feels faster than most people will ever need. The compact tower design also strikes a nice middle ground. It’s smaller than a full gaming tower, but not so cramped that upgrades become impossible. Dell includes modern connectivity like USB-C, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and PCIe Gen4 support, helping the system feel more modern and future-proof than many older entry-level prebuilts. Performance & Benchmarks I ran Cinebench 2026 to see how the Ryzen 5 150 handled heavier workloads, and the results were respectable for a productivity-focused desktop: * CPU Multi-Core: 2184 pts * CPU Single-Core: 432 pts * CPU Single-Thread: 350 pts * MP Ratio: 6.24x In real-world use, those numbers translate into a PC that feels genuinely snappy during normal workloads. This obviously isn’t designed to compete with gaming rigs or professional workstations, but for browsing, productivity, media consumption, light content creation, and even some casual gaming, performance is very solid. The integrated Radeon graphics were also better than expected. Older or lighter games, emulation, and media tasks all run surprisingly well without needing a dedicated graphics card immediately. RAM Configuration One thing worth mentioning is that my configuration only included a single 16GB stick of DDR5 memory instead of two sticks running in dual-channel mode. Interestingly, Dell uses laptop-style DDR5 SODIMM memory in this system instead of full-size desktop DIMMs. That helps keep the tower compact internally, but it’s something buyers should know before ordering upgrades. While 16GB is more than enough for normal use, running in single-channel mode does leave some performance on the table, especially for integrated graphics performance since the Radeon GPU shares system memory. For everyday productivity work, the difference honestly isn’t very noticeable. The system still feels fast and responsive. However, adding a second matching DDR5 SODIMM stick would likely improve gaming and graphics performance quite a bit. Thankfully, this is also one of the easiest upgrades you can make to the system. Thermals & Noise Thermals were probably the most interesting part of testing. Using HWiNFO during Cinebench runs, the Ryzen 5 150 briefly peaked at 99.2°C under full synthetic load before settling back down. Idle temperatures stayed excellent in the low 30°C range, while average temperatures during testing stayed around the mid-50s overall. This tells me Dell tuned the system aggressively for short boost performance instead of prioritizing ultra-low peak temperatures. During normal everyday use, the PC stays quiet and cool, but synthetic stress tests definitely push the compact OEM cooling solution close to its limits. The good news is that the system never felt unstable, excessively loud, or heavily throttled during testing. For the workloads this desktop is actually intended for, cooling performance is perfectly acceptable even if benchmark temperatures look high. Upgradeability One thing I appreciate is that Dell didn’t completely lock the DT1265 down. The side panel is easy to remove, storage upgrades are straightforward, and there’s still PCIe expansion support available for future upgrades. That said, this is still a Dell prebuilt system. The included 180W power supply and proprietary design choices limit how far you can realistically push upgrades compared to a custom-built PC. If you plan on installing a large dedicated gaming GPU later, this probably isn’t the ideal platform. Final Thoughts The Dell Tower DT1265 ends up being exactly what most people actually need: a fast, quiet, modern desktop that handles everyday computing extremely well without requiring custom PC knowledge. It’s not a gaming monster, and enthusiasts will probably wish for better cooling and a stronger power supply. But for families, students, office work, streaming, browsing, and light gaming, it’s honestly a very solid machine. What makes this system work so well is balance. The Ryzen processor, DDR5 memory, fast SSD, WiFi connectivity, and modern ports all come together to create a desktop that simply feels quick and responsive in daily use, and for most buyers, that matters far more than benchmark bragging rights. Pros * Fast everyday performance * Quick boot and application load times * Quiet during normal workloads * Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth * Easy RAM and storage upgrades * Surprisingly capable integrated graphics * Modern port selection Cons * Single-channel RAM limits maximum performance * Uses laptop-style SODIMM memory * CPU temperatures spike high under stress testing * 180W PSU limits future GPU upgrades * Proprietary Dell components

This Dell computer isn't a powerhouse and isn't priced as one either. It's priced and spec'd at the lower end of desktop PCs and it's performance is going to reflect that. But It's not a terrible option if you're looking to just browse the web, watch some YouTube and do other light productivity tasks. Setup is the same as it's been for a while. Windows will walk you through everything and take a really long time to check for and install updates. It's skippable but I wouldn't recommend it because you're going to have to update your computer anyways so you might as well get as much done during the setup stage as you can. After the initial setup, I tend to uninstall any extra software that I'm not going to need and this one doesn't really have all that much. There's the windows stuff like Office and a bunch of localizations of OneDrive but the only real Dell pack-in that I felt the need to remove is McAfee. Download and installing somewhat large things really takes it's toll on the system. I wanted to check if the integrated graphics could handle some light gaming. It can, but I also wanted to test it's limits. I can safely tell you that you're not going to be playing Cyberpunk 2077 on this machine. In almost any configuration. Even the SteamDeck optimized preset couldn't run the benchmark at a playable framerate. You could probably set everything at low and get something somewhat playable but what's the point by then? You can do some other lighter things. Minecraft runs fine as long as you're playing with "Fancy" graphics instead of their newer "Vivid" settings. Just don't buy this PC to game. It's not made for it so you're not going to play anything bigger than casual mobile-esque games. Otherwise, the system runs fine as long as you're not doing too much at once. Anything you can do in a browser (for the most part) will run fine. Productivity stuff like writing documents and spreadsheets. Checking emails or watching YouTube/Twitch. This is a low end productivity machine and that's what you're going to get out of it. You won't be editing videos or doing much more photo editing beyond cropping and color correction of compressed images. As stated, you're not going to be gaming beyond light, casual things (I bet this could rock Stardew Valley though!). The insides of the computer look clean. There isn't a lot of room for expansion. If you manage to get the exact same CAMM2 memory module, you can upgrade this computer to 32GB. I, personally, have never seen a CAMM2 module sold in the wild so I'm not sure how expensive they run. The NVME is small but it looks like the slot can support full sized ones if you wanted to replace it. There is a single SATA port if you have a slower drive you want to install but the case doesn't have anywhere to mount it. You can probably get away with a SATA SSD but I wouldn't trust a floating mechanical hard drive. All said, this isn't a bad system for what it's built for. It's a lower end system and you're not going to get more than lower end performance. For light productivity work or for a lower power server system, it's going to do just fine. If you're looking for gaming or a heavier workflow, you'll want to pass on this one.

The ’official’ name of this desktop minitower is the ‘Dell Desktop AMD Ryzen 5 150 2025’, but I’ll refer to it here as the DT1250. Dell does a lot of things really well, but naming doesn’t seem to be one of them. The DT1250 is positioned as a mid-tier desktop but it exceeds expectations. While I wouldn’t recommend it as a gaming rig or as a video/graphic editor without some upgrading, it’s more than capable of handling anything else you toss its way like web research, productivity or managing your finances… the things real people do. You can get the base model from Dell itself, but that comes with only 8 gigs of RAM, and the Best Buy config includes 16 gigs of RAM (on a single stick) so it’s a much better value. I feel like 512 gigs of storage is the absolute minimum for running Windows, and I understand that SSD sticks add a lot to the baser cost of any configuration these days, but if you work with a lot of large files or like your storage local, you’ll need some options. Fortunately, the DT1250 has plenty of USB ports of all flavors; there are four on the front (2 USB 2.0 and 1 USB 3.2 Type A and 1 USB 3.2 Type C) as well as four on the back (2 USB 3.2 with Smart Power features and 2 USB 3.2) so it’s easy to add external storage. Internally, there is a single SATA port and power jack for a SATA HDD. (There’s no obvious mounting slot, but from the pattern of holes on the front of the case it appears as if that’s where Dell intends that you mount it.) Once Windows was fully provisioned and updated, I was able to get a better feel of the overall performance and I was impressed, especially at this price point. Apps opened quickly and smoothly, browser performance was snappy in both Chrome and Edge. I then ran a few benchmark runs resulting in a respectable 47% rating – pretty much right in the middle as you would expect. It rated high in CPU and disk access and a bit lower in memory and 3D benchmarks. Again, this is not positioned as a gaming rig; Dell does that too and if you want to see a monster rig, look at my review of the Dell - Tower Plus EBT2250 Desktop. This is a solid desktop for everything else. But you CAN produce some higher scores by simply adding some RAM. I purchased a second 16gb DDR5 SODIMM. After a second run of benchmark tests, the overall score rose to a 60% rating (higher numbers are better) and it also measurably raised all of the other categories of tests as well, so there IS some room to grow. I have an SSD I am testing next and it will be interesting to see how that affects performance. If you need a reliable, solid performer desktop for your home or office you would be hard pressed to find a better all-around value. With Dell’s enterprise offerings with similar specs showing up in the $1200 range at the time of this review, this is a great deal if you don’t need all the Enterprise ‘extras’. I’m a big fan of Dell and HP desktops and my last primary desktop was an old Dell tower (which is STILL running as a Linux box) so I feel confident in recommending this tower. No notes, Dell. (Except, maybe snappier more consistent names??)

Very nice desktop computer. It came with an included keyboard and mouse (wired, and the keyboard has low profile keycaps). The tower itself is very compact and light weight. It comes with plenty of USB ports (4 type A on the back, 3 type A and 1 type C on the front). There is also a HDMI and DP ports on the back for video out from the integrated APU. There is also an 1gb ethernet port and although it does not have a Wi-Fi external antenna, it does have a Wi-Fi adapter. The motherboard is a custom one, but it does have a full size PCIe empty slot to be able to upgrade to a discrete video card (check sizing, not much space, so I would say a compact or mid range one). The RAM is actually one Sodimm of 16gb DDR5 4800mhz, and there is an empty slot to be able to add more. Setting it up was plenty easy, just plug and play. I plugged it via the HDMI port to my 4k TV to use it a as fast an snappy media center PC. The HDMI port does support VRR and is max 60hz, I have not tried the DP port. The CPU is a 6 core 12 thread Ryzen 5 and is fast and snappy, also thanks to the included 512gb solid drive. Its one of those NVME style ones (the size is a 2230, however there is space and a mount to upgrade to a regular 2280 one). Plenty good for a home office, student or light media entertainment. As a media center PC, is perfect and silent. I have not heard its CPU fan at all (only when the bios was updating). Everything starts fast and have not had any issues. The integrated Radeon graphics APU is more than enough for a media center PC. For gaming, I would say very few very light weight games on low would run, like indie games. It does have the benefit of the empty PCIe slot to upgrade to a discrete video card. I may do that in the future.

Pretty much a no frills PC for small office/work/school needs. Powerful enough to handle most day to day tasks but without breaking the bank. From a specifications perspective, this might be the most jaw dropping PC out there but this can still get the job done for what you need it to. AMD Ryzen processor allows enough power to run pretty much any application you need without issue. 16GB RAM is decent enough. There is a second free RAM slot should you feel the need to update/upgrade. It's DDR5 RAM so fast enough for the time being. Only a 512GB hard drive but it is a NVME so it's fast at least. You can enough expansion slots/USB for additional storage options if you get to that point. You won't be doing any gaming on this PC since it's integrated graphics AND the PSU on this is pretty low. From a graphics perspective though, it'll function properly on any HD monitor so no issue there. Overall though, for basic school work or even small office needs. this is a great little PC to have setup and used. Decent power and options ensure this will be usable for quite some time.

The Dell desktop is a run of mill desktop computer that is solid for casual browsing or simple office tasks. I had no issue when running any of the Office programs and everything was quick and snappy. There are plenty of ports and the 660M integrated GPU lets you run dual displays without issue. The built 660 iGPU was able to handle 4k and even high refresh rates without any hiccups, however it could not do HDR and high refresh rate. The built in WiFi 6 card does a great job with connections and even with Bluetooth devices connected there was no drop off. As mentioned, the performance for office task is plenty, I was had 12 tabs open with YouTube and Spotify playing along with all the Office programs running on a 165 htz 4k display and there was no issues. For these types of task the Dell desktop is a champ. The desktop struggles opening games and compiling shaders, however for some not so demanding games I was able to play them at medium settings. I played Haydes 2 and I was getting 47-70 FPS on my 4k monitor, it still did take about 2 minutes for the game to open. You can do some light photo edits without issue but video editing is a no go and this will apply to any heavy applications. The best thing about the Dell Desktop is that you can upgrade the RAM and SSD and its got ports a plenty. To upgrade all you have to do is remove 2 screws and there is plenty of space to easily upgrade RAM/SSD and even the WiFi card. The tower is relatively small and light weight and I didn’t really hear the fans kick on unless I was doing a BIOS update. Its able to handle high-end displays for the casual user but I wouldn’t recommend it for programing/creative heavy work flows. The reason I give it a 3/5 is because while it can do most things well it’s a bit underpowered in todays time.

I have been evaluating this Dell desktop in my home office here in North Las Vegas. It is a compact black tower aimed at everyday home office productivity, web browsing, light editing, and casual gaming. While it runs quietly and stays cool, the overall package feels quite basic for the price. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a 3.3 GHz base and boosts up to about 4.6 GHz. It handles standard multitasking, multiple open browser tabs, Office apps, and streaming adequately. A little research online shows it is a rebadged Ryzen 5 7535HS on Zen 3+ architecture with a 35-54W TDP, which accounts for the efficient, low-noise performance. It is competent for light workloads but to be honest, it feels sluggish next to a newer Ryzen 7000/9000 series option that I have that cost about the same. In my testing, the integrated AMD Radeon 660M graphics (RDNA2) managed some casual 1080p gaming, such as Fortnite and Counter-Strike 2 at medium settings with playable frame rates. It also supports decent video playback and multi-monitor setups (HDMI and DisplayPort). However, when I pushed it to higher refresh rates or resolutions while playing games, it stuttered and struggled noticeably. It has clear limitations, outclassed entirely by a couple other PCs and laptops that I have on hand with inexpensive, dedicated GPUs. The 16GB DDR5 RAM keeps basic tasks responsive, and the 512GB NVMe SSD seems quick enough. But storage capacity is pretty limited. The chassis is space-efficient with Wi-Fi 6 and standard ports, and Windows 11 operates smoothly. It does offer some upgradeability, including RAM (up to at least 32GB) and additional storage via the M.2 slot plus a SATA option, with tool-less access making it relatively straightforward. For me, a notable shortfall was the wired-only keyboard and mouse. When I opened the box and saw the wired mouse and keyboard, I just shook my head. For a modern desktop at this price, wireless peripherals should be included. In my view, this Dell offers reliable, average performance for very light use but lacks any kind of excitement or strong value for what is being asked for it, price-wise. Better options exist in the current market with stronger components or dedicated graphics. It earns a 3.0 out of 5 from me. Solid, but overpriced for what it delivers.

This tower replaces a similar Dell tower that functioned wonderfully for many many years. I prefer a tower to laptop computers as they seem more comfortable to use and have functions that a laptop doesn’t— disk drive. Further, the Geek Squad was able to completely transfer all my data to the new tower seamlessly. Awesome !1

My daughter is home-schooled through an online program, so she’s on her computer all day. She had been using an older laptop of mine, but it began having some issues, so I decided to replace it. Given that she only uses it at her desk, and prefers large dual monitors, I was looking for a traditional desktop PC. This Dell mini tower looked like a good option, so I ordered it. I’ve had many Dell PCs over the years, and they have all given me good service, so my expectations for this one were high. I will start off by saying this Dell mini tower does not disappoint. It has plenty of external ports with 4 USBs (three USB-A, one USB-C) and a headset jack on the front panel, and another 4 USB-A ports on the back. The back panel also includes a gigabit Ethernet port, as well as a DisplayPort and an HDMI connection. There is what appears to be an SD-card slot on the front, but it’s just a dummy “knock-out” that does not have a connection. I assume it’s an optional component available on higher-end models. The back panel also has knock-outs for four internal expansion cards, but opening the case reveals that there is only one PCI port. This Dell PC does come with a mouse and keyboard, but they are very basic corded models. Most users will immediately replace them with higher grade options. Personally I’d prefer that they delete those parts and deliver this PC in a much smaller box. In fact, the box that they use could easily hold three of these mini tower PCs. The case feels solid and well-made. Although it’s unlikely that most buyers of this PC would need to access the internal circuit board, it is easy via two captive thumbscrews that release the sliding side cover. The internals are very simple with everything on one circuit board. The more than adequate 180-watt power supply is compact, and the fans only run when needed so this PC is silent during normal operation. The included 16GB of RAM is installed in a single SODIMM DDR5 module, and there is a second slot for increasing it to a total of 32GB if desired. The 512GB SSD uses a PCIe M.2 interface. There is also a small wireless interface card that provides both Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth connectivity. Upon first boot, you get the typical Windows 11 Home interface with prompts to login with a Microsoft account. I know that’s nothing to do with this Dell computer, but it’s terribly annoying that a Microsoft account is required for Windows 11 Home, especially since I would be immediately updating this to Windows 11 Pro for connection to my home’s domain network. There is a small amount of “bloatware” installed on this computer, namely a few Dell utilities that are probably not needed, but mostly the ubiquitous “free” trial version of McAffee. Otherwise, it’s a standard Windows 11 Home installation. I connected monitors to both of the ports – DisplayPort and HDMI, and the Radeon 660M graphics interface drives both easily. While that Radeon model is not for high-end gaming, it’s more than adequate for most all computing needs including playing full-screen HD video while also working on a 2nd monitor. The built-in Wi-Fi 6 card works well and provides speeds that exceed my Internet connection. The Bluetooth interface works well, too. I have a keyboard, mouse and an external soundbar connected with no issues. Overall, this Dell mini tower is more than adequate for most desktop needs, and while it’s not intended for gaming, it can be used for some light recreational fun – it ran several X-Box for Windows games very well. I really only have one complaint about this Dell mini tower, which is the overall value. At this price-point, having only one internal PCI expansion port and no SD card reader is questionable. The mini tower case is large enough to add more internal devices like a 2nd hard drive, but that requires purchasing an optional swing-out “cage”. I’d rather Dell package this PC in a smaller case and not worry about expandability that most people won’t use anyhow. Even though the value is questionable, I do still recommend this Dell mini tower PC. It’s well-made and has plenty of external ports that will meet most user’s needs.

Verdict: This is a reliable budget tower, with budget components. I think it’s a suitable computer for home and office use for day-to-day work, provided that you already have a screen. While it does well with endless browser tabs and standard home/office programs (i.e. MS Office), it begins to struggle with heavy programs, or running multiple significant programs. I was surprised about the price, but I think that it tracks with price increases in the computer space. A much better buy when it's on sale. First impressions. Standard packaging, and easy to unbox. It comes with a basic wired keyboard and basic wired mouse. It’s a small tower that doesn’t take up much space. In fact, this replaced a tower twice the size! It looks fairly nice, and has very convenient ports on the front, and more ports on the back, thank you!! Installation. Installation was straight forward, like all Windows machine, including the lengthy initial updates. Of note, I was worried about the computer running two large monitors, and it’s actually doing great, with one 32” monitor connect via the DP, and one 27” monitor connected via HDMI. General computer performance. With mostly budget components, the computer performs as you might expect: reliable and satisfactory on all routine tasks and most multitasking, and struggles a bit on heavy multitasking with programs. I am happy with the 16GB of RAM and the SSD, these help to keep the computer snappy. The Ryzen 5 processor works fine on routine task, and the integrated graphic is performing better than expected to run my two large monitors. I do wish it had a bit more storage, but we have cloud storage too, so no big deal. Other features. I love that the case can opened without tools. There is a slot for an additional stick of RAM. If you use it, I highly recommend that you try to match exactly the other stick, and even then, the computer could still be unstable. For now, we plan to stick with just the one stick. The computer is very quiet. The ports on the front are very handy (especially the USB-C) and I love that there are even more ports on the back, to include a dedicated DP and HDMI. Things I love. - Looks nice - Very efficient footprint - Lots of ports - Quiet operations - Integrated graphics that support multiple monitors Things I don’t love. - I was quite surprised about the price of the computer given the components, but I don’t think this is a Dell issue… I think it’s just the reality of inflation and chip shortages from the AI buildout. I hope prices come back down because this computer should be about 20% cheaper. Overall, this is a reliable home or business computer for every-day tasks. The components work well together and will suit most normal users. Value is not as high as I expected, so I recommend buying this on sale, so you get close to the price it used to cost just a year or two ago. Due to this, I can only give this 4 stars, but I still LOVE Dell as an excellent manufacturer of high-quality computing.

I got this Dell Desktop AMD Ryzen recently to serve as my main daily driver for home productivity, web browsing, and handling standard work tasks. If you're looking for a no-fuss prebuilt machine that just works right out of the box, this fits the bill nicely. The Good: Responsiveness & Speed: For everyday use, this thing feels genuinely snappy. Boot times are incredibly fast thanks to the NVMe SSD, and it handles dozens of open browser tabs, spreadsheet work, and streaming video simultaneously without breaking a sweat. Dead Quiet & Compact: The chassis design is nicely space-efficient—it doesn't take up a massive footprint on or under the desk. Even when I’m pushing a heavy workload, it runs impressively quiet and stays cool. Modern Connectivity: I really appreciate the front-facing ports, including a USB-C port, which makes plugging in external storage or device chargers super convenient. It also has solid built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth right out of the gate. Easy Internal Access: If you ever want to upgrade down the line, getting into the case is completely tool-less and straightforward. It comes with a single 16GB stick of DDR5 RAM, leaving an open slot if you want to pop in a second stick to upgrade it to 32GB. The Bad: Not for Serious Gaming: The integrated Radeon 660M graphics are perfectly fine for casual, lighter titles (like Minecraft or Stardew Valley), but don't buy this thinking it's a gaming rig. It heavily stutters if you try to push modern, demanding 3D games. Limited Future Upgrades: Because it's a proprietary Dell prebuilt with a compact 180W power supply, you can't easily throw a dedicated, high-power graphics card into it later on. What you see is mostly what you get. Wired Peripherals: It comes bundled with a wired mouse and keyboard. In 2026, a basic wireless set really should be the standard, so expect to swap those out if you hate cable clutter. Out-of-the-Box Setup Time: Just a heads-up that the initial Windows 11 updates took quite a while to process during first startup. I also highly recommend taking a few minutes to uninstall the pre-loaded McAfee software to clean up system resources. The Verdict Overall, it’s a solid, balanced desktop for families, students, or small business owners who need a fast, quiet machine for cloud-based apps, emails, and media consumption. It isn't a powerhouse for video editing or heavy gaming, but for a standard home office setup, it delivers exactly what it needs to.

First thing I did when I got this Dell tower set up was check what processor was actually inside it. The Ryzen 5 150 sounded unfamiliar, and a quick search confirmed my suspicion. Rebadged laptop chip. Zen 3+ architecture, six cores, twelve threads. Basically silicon from a couple generations back with a fresh marketing name slapped on it. That's not automatically a dealbreaker for a budget desktop, but it does set expectations. And sure enough, the machine meets those expectations. It's quiet. Like, suspiciously quiet. I had to check that the fans were even spinning during normal use because the thing makes almost no noise. The 180-watt power supply helps with that, though it also means you're not adding a real graphics card later without replacing it. For browsing, documents, video calls, and streaming it does fine. No lag, no complaints. Start stacking heavier workloads on top of each other and it slows down noticeably, which tracks for what this processor is. I do like how Dell built the case. Compact footprint, feels sturdy, and two thumbscrews get the side panel off if you ever need to get inside. Inside it's simple. Single board, single RAM stick (16GB DDR5, 4800MT/s), one empty slot next to it for an upgrade. SSD is a tiny 2230 form factor NVMe drive, though the slot can take a larger 2280 if you swap it. Dell left a SATA connector on the board for adding a hard drive but didn't include any way to actually mount one, which feels like a half-measure. You'd need to buy their optional bracket separately. USB situation is good. Eight ports spread between the front and back, mix of 3.2 and 2.0 speeds, and there's a USB-C on the front which I appreciate. DisplayPort and HDMI on the back both drove monitors without any fuss. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth work off a separate internal card. No issues there. Dell throws in a wired keyboard and mouse that feel like they cost about a dollar each to manufacture. I swapped them out before I even finished setup. Here's what bugs me though. Back panel has multiple knockouts like you'd see on a case with several expansion slots. Nope. One PCIe slot, x16 wired as x8. That's it. Feels misleading if you were counting on expandability. Windows 11 Home is the default install, and you'll spend a good chunk of your first session running updates and removing the McAfee trial that nobody asked for. Look, for a basic home desktop that sits on a desk and runs a browser and some productivity apps, this Dell works. It's well built, it's silent, and it has plenty of USB ports. But the processor is recycled old hardware dressed up as something current, and that makes the value tough to justify when you look at what else you can get for similar money. If light duty is all you need, it'll serve you fine. Anything beyond that and you'll wish you'd spent differently.

This PC so far has been a great desktop with more than enough performance for home and office tasks with even some casual gaming thrown in with it. This is the perfect family PC or one to have for everyday computing needs. First and the only thing that I would say could become a concern is the storage space. This system has 512GB which is more than enough for causal home or office use but definitely is something you'd have to expand if you have lots of photos, videos or games. That said, upgrading is super easy and there are plenty of high-speed USB ports so you could easily add external storage, and you can also either upgrade the SSD or add a hard drive for more internal storage. This system has plenty of RAM for both everyday computing and light/casual gaming. The iGPU is surprisingly powerful and was able to run most games that I tried on it even though it's not necessarily a gaming PC. I was able to play World of Warcraft and Fortnite on lower settings without any issues though, if you come from playing on a higher end gaming rig, note you'll have to turn graphics settings down to get decent performance in most games. You'll probably want to get a different keyboard and mouse but the ones that come with it are okay but not wireless and certainly not the best. You will need a monitor of course and an HDMI or DisplayPort cable. Overall, I have been very impressed. In terms of physical appearance, it has a smaller footprint and has a clean professional look which will fit and look nice on most desktops. I do wish it had a MicroSD or SD Card reader but outside of that it really is a good PC to have as a family PC or to use in a home office. In terms of software, it does come with a trial of Antivirus and Dell's tools for diagnosing and updating your PC but outside of that it doesn't really have anything outside of what Microsoft includes with Windows which is good. If you're looking for a casual use PC whether it's for home or office use, this machine is good and I'd recommend it.

This Dell mini tower is perfect for a starter and basic PC with plenty of upgrades opportunities. This nice small size desktop PC has a microATX with an open bay for RAM and a videocard slot. This is not for high end video or gaming but is perfect for school work, media center which is what I am using it for. The front USB ports are conveniently placed flat or upright. There is no video lag or app slowing with multiple programs opened. The case build does not give the impression of sturdy materials but since it is supposed to be stationary it is good enough. The design is nothing to brag about either. My favorite included feature or accessory is the included wireless network card and antenna nicely hidden inside. It does have a couple of shortcomings worth mentioning if you are looking for an affordable basic computer. For starters, it uses laptop SODIMM RAM DDR5 which is new for me. Additionally, the power supply is not powerful enough to run a full size video card which means in order to add a dedicated video card a new power supply is needed. This a nice affordable basic desktop PC with plenty of upgrading possibilities.

I've had several Dell desktops and laptops over the years and there's one thing for sure--you can depend on them for solid quality and reliability. This desktop set is no exception. Out of the box, the hardware setup is quick and easy, just connect the tower to a monitor (that you supply), connect the wired keyboard and wired mouse that both come with it, plug it in, and off you go. You do also need to supply your own cable to connect it to a monitor (such as an HDMI cable). I know that in this day and age, most people want wireless keyboards and mice, but I prefer not having to worry about the bluetooth connections and replacing batteries. The only pain point in the setup is going through the rigamarole of the registration and setup of Windows before downloading your preferred choice of browser if you so incline. After using this computer for a few days for both work and entertainment purposes, I would have to confirm that it is straight up another solid Dell computer. The keyboard and mouse are pretty standard run-of-the-mill average; they get the job done with no bells and whistles. The keyboard has a pretty low profile; I had to put it on a plastic keyboard lift that angles it better for typing. I type at around 100wpm and I found the chiclet style keys to be satisfactory. The mouse is the same, good tracking once I adjusted it to my liking. There are plenty of ports (both an HDMI and DisplayPort, a plethora of both USB-A and USB-C ports, a headphone jack). The performance overall when tasking it with my workflow (simple charting, word processing) and everyday entertainment (streaming, surfing the web, music) was excellent. Graphics were also good. This is certainly not on the level of a gaming desktop or to use for more intensive work such as engineering or heavy programming, etc. It is, however, the perfect level for my work and home needs.

This Dell Desktop was easy to set up. Straight out of the box, I plugged it in, connected my monitor, and turned the computer on. It started up easily. The beautiful thing about connecting to a new computer nowadays is that you can log into your profile and back up your information from your other computer. It makes the setup process so easy. After the setup was complete, I was able to navigate the computer with ease, and all my apps were installed from my other computer. I love how compact this desktop is compared to the last one I had over 10 years ago. It has so many ports, including a USB, USB-C, and HDMI. Plenty of ports to connect all of my devices. The ports are in the front and the back. I love that. My son uses it for gaming, and it works pretty well on a desktop that wasn't designed for gaming. He says there is a bit of a delay, but it might also be because the computer is a distance from our modem. It has a good amount of storage space to hold all of my files, apps, and games. The great thing is, even after I downloaded all of my stuff, the computer never ran slow because of it. My son downloaded his games, and there is no delay when opening multiple browser windows at once. I would def recommend this to others. I have had an all-in-one desktop for many years, and I love the new look and style of these upgraded desktops. It may be more compact, but it works a ton better than the older, bulkier desktops.

This is a reliable, high-performance desktop that has been a fantastic addition to my workspace. The AMD Ryzen 5 processor delivers impressive speed and responsiveness, handling heavy multitasking and data-intensive tasks without any lag or stuttering. I’ve been particularly impressed with its thermal management; the machine stays remarkably quiet even under a full load, which is essential for maintaining focus. Setup was quick and straightforward, and the system arrived with very little bloatware, allowing me to get to work immediately. The build quality is excellent—the chassis is compact, professional, and easy to maintain if you need to upgrade components down the road. Connectivity has been seamless, with solid performance across all ports and network connections. Overall, if you are looking for a dependable machine that balances power, stability, and quiet operation, this Dell desktop is a perfect choice. It’s a solid, no-nonsense computer that simply works exactly as expected, every single time. Highly recommended for anyone needing a reliable workhorse for professional or home use.