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Dell G5 Gaming Desktop for
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Deal instructions: - Go to Dell G5 Gaming Desktop and add item to cart
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- Apply coupon code DTG5AFF6
- Final price will be $729.99 + Free shipping.
Specs: - 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10400F Processor (6-Core, 12-Thread, 2.9GHz)
- 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4, 2666Mhz Memory
- 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 6GB GDDR6
- Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless + Bluetooth 5.1
- Dell Multimedia Keyboard-KB216 Black / Dell Optical Mouse - MS116 Black
- 360W Chassis with Lighting
- Windows 10 Home 64bit English
- Ports:
- Front Ports
- 2x USB 2.0 Type A
- 1x 3.1 Gen 1 Type A
- 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C
- Microphone jack
- Rear Ports
- 4x USB 3.1 Type A
- 2x USB 2.0 Type A
- 1x HDMI
- Gigabit Ethernet
- L/R Surround Sound Audio-Out Port
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FYI
Good idea to do a clean install of Windows every now and again. That's why Microsoft has made it so easy (Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > "Reset this PC") and 20 minutes later you are good to go.
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1) cpu cooler: need suggestions/link
2) vram heatsink: need suggestions/link
3) Fan(s): Noctua (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RUZ0...2b62f
much appreciated! Thanks.
1) cpu cooler: need suggestions/link
2) vram heatsink: need suggestions/link
3) Fan(s): Noctua (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RUZ0...2b62f
much appreciated! Thanks.
Vetroo V5 CPU Air Cooler w/ 5 Heat Pipes 120mm PWM Processor 150W TDP Fan Intel LGA 1200 115X / AMD Ryzen AM4 Universal Socket w/Addressable RGB Lights Sync(V5, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F21X...UTF8&
Vrm:
Deal4GO VR Voltage Regulator VRM HeatSink Cover Replacement for Dell XPS 8940 OptiPlex 7080 G5 SE 5000 0612F7 612F7 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SWSL...UTF8&
Front 120 mm fan:
ARCTIC P12 PWM - 120 mm Case Fan with PWM, Pressure-optimised, Very quiet motor, Computer, Fan Speed: 200-1800 RPM - Black/Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GB5J...UTF8&
Theres a bracket to mount the 120mm fan in front but you have to relocate the hard drive bracket(3d printed)
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Just go to YouTube and look through their videos. They bash on just about everything except for a handful of individual components.
Let us know if you find one they do recommend.
Hint: They don't.
But, as I responded, they do! Is it GLOWING? No it is not. By the way, I don't think I have ever seen a glowing review from GN. They are not a news org that offer praise, they are in fact the opposite and highly critical of anything, so if you want something with hyperbole go to Linus Tech Tips or a million other channels. A 'it's okay' from GN is a 'it's friggin' amazing' from other news venues. Please note I'm not saying for regular users to check out the GN video because, yes, it's a nerd channel, they are going to talk about power voltages and literally tear down every component to analyze. That is what they do - the people noting it are just saying it's not a good value system on any angle because it is built really poorly.
All moot points however, the GN video is produced for computer nerds to advise system purchases for those that aren't computer nerds. On that level, everything they say is spot on, and being an advanced builder I agree with their assertation that 'non tech' users should really try and avoid the Dell G5 Gaming system. Don't know why this is a hot topic, find a video from another reputable computer reviewer that says it's good and convince other SDers to not listen to GN, but don't respond with 'GN is doing what GN does [which is trash the products in all their reviews], even though they think the G5 is one of the worst of the bunch.
The G5 is built really poorly though - like more poorly than ABS, Cyberpower, or any other third tier computer builder. I don't think it's a good value system at 500 bucks, 750 or MSRP at 1000.
I despise Newegg and their customer service more-so than the next nerd. But: I believe Dell is a million times worse. I have bought in my job well over 1k Dell desktops in one go and still can't get anyone to assist with an issue sans calling a college friend that is a VP there. Same on individual purchases when I was younger.
I'm not saying 'don't get it', just pointing out it really is very poorly designed, so much so that the most valuable thing on the rig seems to be the 'Dell' moniker and not the system itself.
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Vetroo V5 CPU Air Cooler w/ 5 Heat Pipes 120mm PWM Processor 150W TDP Fan Intel LGA 1200 115X / AMD Ryzen AM4 Universal Socket w/Addressable RGB Lights Sync(V5, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F21X...UTF8&
Vrm:
Deal4GO VR Voltage Regulator VRM HeatSink Cover Replacement for Dell XPS 8940 OptiPlex 7080 G5 SE 5000 0612F7 612F7 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SWSL...UTF8&
Front 120 mm fan:
ARCTIC P12 PWM - 120 mm Case Fan with PWM, Pressure-optimised, Very quiet motor, Computer, Fan Speed: 200-1800 RPM - Black/Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GB5J...UTF8&
Theres a bracket to mount the 120mm fan in front but you have to relocate the hard drive bracket(3d printed)
Prime Day savings on that cooler too. $20 right now.
The bloatware, the quality of components - this system runs out of the box 15 to 30% slower than it's counterparts and has significant design flaws that will definitely shorten it's usefulness and life and the users won't/can't fix because they aren't computer builders.. I'd avoid it and drop 200 dollars on a better built option with better specs which Gamer's Nexus has identified. Again though, those GN videos are for the tech crowd in recommending the pre-builts for family members and such so I think their dialogue on it is VERY relevant. I would suggest avoiding this system.
this desktop at this price isn't terrible, but throw in the $120 amex deal, and you'd be hard pressed to find a better bang for buck for a budget gamer. this is SD, where people would rather spend an extra $30 to fix the known issues (which are not difficult to fix) than to spend an extra $200 to not have to deal with it (especially if they're under a certain budget).
i'm willing to stand by what i said - i recently bought the xps 8940, another prebuilt from dell with similar specs/issues (was even a better value at $630). with a bit of tinkering, i'm using all of the parts for various pcs for family members (including myself) with no issues.
this desktop at this price isn't terrible, but throw in the $120 amex deal, and you'd be hard pressed to find a better bang for buck for a budget gamer. this is SD, where people would rather spend an extra $30 to fix the known issues (which are not difficult to fix) than to spend an extra $200 to not have to deal with it (especially if they're under a certain budget).
i'm willing to stand by what i said - i recently bought the xps 8940, another prebuilt from dell with similar specs/issues (was even a better value at $630). with a bit of tinkering, i'm using all of the parts for various pcs for family members (including myself) with no issues.
I just scratch my head when people dismiss the GN video as rubbish - everything they say is true - granted, not totally relevant to the average SDer, but definitely relevant for those who are in the business and in the know making recommendations to those not in the know. I just don't know why some people are advocating to actively dismiss the experts when there are no other counter points from reputable reviewers - if you can get around the issues with the build, great, but must most people won't even know there are issues, won't install a new OS, don't know how / want to swap out CPU coolers, etc. which is needed with this pre-built.
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Hint: They don't.
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