Customer Ratings & Reviews

If you're looking for a solid starter desktop, this Dell tower is right for you. It has all the basics you need for your everyday home or office workstation. While it lays a good foundation of everything needed for creatives, professionals, and gamers alike, Dell's newest desktop leaves plenty of runway to expand and upgrade with ease so it can grow with you. This Dell tower doesn't exactly catch the eye; it isn't going to be the centerpiece of your multimedia setup. Rather, it's the unassuming backbone of your workstation, the jack-of-all-trades getting things done in the background so you don't have to worry about the groundwork as you do your thing, be it something creative, professional, entertaining, or wherever your needs lead you. The machine is light but not little, space-saving but not slim. I personally like the modern black design that is made with recycled materials and the visually pleasing vertical line sheen. I appreciate the connectivity options on this tower, which supports up to four displays and eight USB-connected devices. Finally, the setup on this machine was so simple; it comes equipped with Windows 11 Home Edition and gets you up and running within minutes of startup. What's nice about this small tower is its versatility to future upgrades. The box has an easily removable side panel that gives you quick access to all things internal. The desktop has a sufficient 512 GB SSD and 16 GB RAM, both of which can be bumped up to your liking. And the somewhat basic graphics card can be switched out with ease as your needs grow. This tower can be as powerful as you need it to be. While the Dell tower itself is a great machine with a sensible, simple design, it is packaged with a flimsy wired keyboard and wired mouse that kind of underwhelms. The keyboard buttons are softer than I like when pressed so I find myself accidentally double-clicking keys. At least it is a full-sized keyboard with number pad, if that appeals to you. Likewise, the mouse isn't anything to write home about, and I even had some trouble getting the scroll to properly work. Eventually, I just chucked those accessories aside to use some better wireless options I already had. You're probably better off upgrading these accessories right out of the gate, but to each their own. Luckily, these aren't dealbreakers for what I find to be a solid desktop computer. If you're looking for a sensible starter computer that showcases value in its high floor and expandability, this Dell desktop stands out as a great option. Out of the box, it can handle the applications, media, and software for which most people need it quickly and efficiently, but it is ready-made to be upgraded as you need it. While the included accessories leave much to be desired, this Dell desktop stands out for its reliable performance while leaving room for more.

My husband's old desktop was way overdue to be replaced. It was reminiscent of the old days: Turn it on, go get a cup of coffee while waiting for it to finish booting for about 15 minutes. I understood his frustration. He didn't need anything special, like a gaming machine or very high powered productivity so we opted for this one. He's not one for multitasking so I felt like we could go for a budget model. I usually do all his tech setup so I handled getting it unboxed and running. In the box was the tower, power adapter, keyboard, mouse and a few pieces of paper. I plugged everything in and powered it on. First screen I saw was the boot menu. Uhhh ok. I selected the UEFI option, saved and exited. I then went through the usual windows setup. It had an update to complete before it finishes the booting into windows. The update took a long time and finally told me it failed and would attempt to do it again later. The computer rebooted. And rebooted again. And rebooted again. I was worried I was in a boot loop. It then did boot into windows. I went into the update settings and ran any available updates to make sure everything was good. It seemed to run ok after that. It was late so I opted to continue the next day and shut it down. When turning it on again from power off, it again booted into the boot menu. In fact, from a power off state, it will consistently boot into the boot menu, each and every time. Luckily my husband is good at following instructions so he knows how to get into windows. This system is equipped with 16GB Ram, 512GB total storage, AMD Ryzen 5 150 processor, and AMD Radeon 660 M integrated graphics. These are packed into a mini to medium sized tower that was lighter than expected. Graphics look fine for basic tasks, browsing, streaming. It's not powerful enough for high end gaming. There's enough ports to run two monitors. The RAM and SSD can easily be upgraded with the easy open design. It was able to keep up with the testing I threw at it: Multiple tabs, Spotify, a couple of browser games; Forge of Empires, Elvenar, some streaming. This computer is great for everyday basic use, not including high end gaming or huge amounts of multitasking. I would be happier if it didn't boot into boot manager every time we turn it on though.

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 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.

The Dell DDTI265-5981BLK-PUS fulfilled all my needs exactly as advertised. The seven USB-A ports allow for all the connections one could need in daily use, which for me includes microphones, external drives, additional monitors, game controllers, keyboard and mouse, all without buying extra USB hubs. While the included mouse and keyboard were low quality, they were useful for setup of the device. Windows 11 takes time to install and update upon unboxing but was extremely easy to set up along with the computer as a whole. My only real complaint with its setup is I wasn't a fan of the automatic installation of the Realtek audio controller, as when running it may override microphone settings on applications like Zoom, Discord, and OBS, and doesn't always close without using Task Manager. The PC is very quiet even when running multiple programs and has enough storage for the average user’s needs internally. While it struggles a bit with high-intensity multiplayer games, it will suit most users’ more casual gaming and browsing needs. With both HDMI and DisplayPort access, it can be easily connected to both current and older monitors as well as TVs without purchasing and managing extra hubs and converters. For a desktop PC it's pretty lightweight, making for easy transportation. While not top of the line, the desktop functions exactly as advertised, making it great for general use.

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 tower makes a really good media PC for my use case. It’s full-size so upgrades are extremely quick and easy and being full-size has advantages like having easy access to all components. I plugged it directly into my 85 inch television, set the resolution size down a bit and now it’s a gatekeeper to my NAS. The included Radeon chip can game as well but you’re gonna want to stick to Fortnite, Rocket League, Minecraft, Roblox, and the like. It’s going to struggle on AAA games like Starfield, Cyberpunk, etc because it uses shared RAM and it’s not built for those type of games. In that case, my use case is perfect. This is a great little computer for light gaming, browsing the Internet, doing a little bit of Photoshop, RC simulation, and the like. The build quality is sturdy and I can see this machine lasting for years if kept clean and dust free. Dust is the enemy here. You get a mouse and a keyboard to get you started just bring your own monitor and you have a nice capable setup. If you’re a student, you’re going to love this desktop.

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.