Dell G5 5000 Gaming Desktop Computer
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Dell G5 5000 Gaming Desktop is an affordable desktop computer designed for gaming. Despite its positioning, the G5 5000 is powered by up to 10th-gen Intel Core i9 KF processor with 128GB memory and RTX 3070 graphics.
Coming in an understated chassis, the G5 5000 Gaming Desktop can be configured with a transparent side panel that allows the owner to showcase the build. It also comes with WiFi 6 and bluetooth connectivity.
For similar power in a more premium package, Dell also markets the XPS 8940 and XPS 8940 Special Edition. The Alienware R10 and R11 are high-end gaming options powered by AMD and Intel respectively.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Sleek, compact design
- Solid 1080p gaming performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- Only one tempered glass window
- Only one USB-C port
What external reviewers found***
External score 66% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Solid gaming performance
- Good thermal performance
- Decent 1080p gaming performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- Limited configuration options
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
- Underwhelming CPU
- No 4K resolution
- No dedicated ray tracing
- Not gaming-grade
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Expansion Slot
3x PCIe (x1, x4, x16)
Ports
[Front] 4x USB 3.1 Gen1 + 2x USB 2.0 + 1x RJ45 + 1x Audio-in + 1x Front L/R surround line-out + 1x Center / LFE | [Rear] 1x USB 3.1 Gen1 + 1x USB-c 3.1 Gen1 + 2x USB 2.0 + 1x Headphone + 1x Microphone
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1 or WiFi 5 + Bluetooth
Construction
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Mini ATX tower desktop computer
Material
Magnesium Alloy exterior shell, Copper Alloy thermal structures
Dimensions
Size | Depth
308 mm / 12.13 inch
Size | Height
324.3 mm / 12.77 inch
Size | Width
169 mm / 6.65 inch
Weight
From 7.6 kg / 16.8 lbs
Function
Graphics
AMD Radeon RX 5300 3GB, RX 5700 8GB, or RX 5700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4GB, GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB, GTX 1660 Ti 6GB, RTX 2060 6GB, RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB, or RTX 3070 8GB
Operating System
Windows 10
Processor
10th-gen Intel Core i3-10100, i5-10400F, i5-10600KF, i7-10700F, i7-10700KF, or i9-10900F
RGB Lighting
Yes
Performance
Memory | Capacity
Up to 128 GB (4x DIMMs)
Memory | Type
DDR4 2666MHz, 2933MHz or 3200MHz
Power Supply
360 or 500 W
Storage
Up to 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe + 2TB 7200RPM HDD
Production
Accessory
Mouse: Dell Optical Mouse - MS116 Black | Keyboard: Dell Multimedia Keyboard-KB216 Black
Debut
2020
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External Reviews
digitaltrends[1]
Reviewer score 68%The G5 is a PC that's not made for gaming enthusiasts. The desktop class graphics here outperforms the mid-3,000 points achieved on Dell's G5 gaming laptop equipped with mobile GTX 1650 graphics. On less graphics-intensive titles, like Civilization VI and Fortnite, the G5 was able to perform at above 90-95 FPS on average in 1440p resolutions.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek, compact design
- Comfortable keyboard
- Solid gaming performance
Cons
- Limited configuration options
- Limited software upgrades
pcmag[2]
Reviewer score 75%The Dell G5 Gaming Desktop is a nice little package all around. It offers solid value in a space-saving design, looks pretty good for price, and is highly configurable. If you're a semi-serious gamer, or you're shopping for a desktop for your kids to play the most popular games with no fuss, this is a great pick.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek, attractive design
- Solid gaming performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
tomsguide[3]
Reviewer score 69%Upgrading the Dell G5 5090 was admirably straightforward in our testing. The computer also has an internal Qualcomm DW1810 chip for 802.11ac wireless and Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity. While I wouldn't trust the system with 4K, or even QHD, resolutions, it provided a solid gaming experience.
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Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Solid build quality
- Easy to upgrade
Cons
- No 4K resolution
tomshardware[4]
Reviewer score 74%The Dell G5 Gaming Desktop is a compact rig that can play most games at an affordable price. Dell includes a keyboard and mouse in the box, but they're definitely not gaming-grade. If you want a true gaming keyboard or gaming mouse, you'll have to source one on your own.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Compact design
- Lots of ports
- Easy to upgrade
Cons
- Some bloatware
- Not gaming-grade
trustedreviews[5]
Reviewer score 46%For the price, the Dell G5 Gaming Desktop is a capable and affordable system. The GTX 1660 Ti is enough to play any single-player title in Full HD and at a smooth frame rate. The underwhelming CPU still manages to be fast enough to avoid gaming bottlenecks, and there’s enough power here to handle web-browsing and Office applications. Connectivity is underwhelming and the basic motherboard is too basic.
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Pros
- Decent 1080p gaming performance
- Good thermal performance
Cons
- Underwhelming CPU
- No dedicated ray tracing
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References
- ^ Dell G5 Gaming Desktop review: Dorm room gaming done right. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/desktop-computer-reviews/dell-g5-gaming-desktop-review/. 2019-11-23. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Dell G5 Gaming Desktop Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/dell-g5-gaming-desktop. 2019-11-11. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Dell G5 Gaming Desktop 5090 review. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/dell-g5-gaming-desktop-5090. 2020-01-22. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Dell G5 Gaming Desktop Review: Console Competitor. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/dell-g5-gaming-desktop. 2019-11-01. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Dell G5 Gaming Desktop Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/dell-g5-gaming-desktop. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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