Dell Precision 5820

Well-designed chassis ; Very quick to load software

Quite pricey

The Dell Precision 5820 Tower is a relatively quiet workstation in operation, and the configuration we were sent consumed less than 200W even when under heavy load. While £2,977 exc VAT for a relatively entry-level system isn’t cheap, this is only one...

Excellent chassis design; Great modelling abilities; Quiet; Low power consumption.

Expensive; Memory supplied in dual-channel configuration rather than quad-channel; No secondary storage supplied

The Dell Precision 5820 is a thoughtfully designed workstation with great modelling power, and options for much more, although you do pay for the privilege

Solidly built with massive room for expansion. ISV certified. Server-style drive and power supply swapping. Runs quietly. Three-year on-site warranty.

Low-end configurations aren't the best value. No removable dust filters.

Bottom Line: With its enterprise-class features, Dell's titanic Precision 5820 tower blurs the line between workstations and servers. It's an excellent performer that can be configured for almost any budget and workflow.

Powerful 10-core Intel Xeon processor in test configuration. Impressive expandability. Swappable hard drive bays. Dual-orientation chassis. Easy to upgrade or service. Runs quietly.

Upgrades quickly raise the price. M.2 storage only via add-on cards. No built-in Wi-Fi.

Bottom Line: Dell's monster Precision 5820 Tower Xeon workstation offers extreme performance and IT-friendly serviceability and upgradability. As configured, it also rings up good value versus competing power towers.

Professional look ; Multimedia features ; Size is good ; Good optimization of applications ; Enterprise level benefits

No secondary storage ; Probably bit expensive for some people ; Sometimes loud ; Issues with port ; Not easy to repair

Solidly built with massive room for expansion. ISV certified. Server-style drive and power supply swapping. Runs quietly. Three-year on-site warranty.

Low-end configurations aren't the best value. No removable dust filters.

With its enterprise-class features, Dell's titanic Precision 5820 tower blurs the line between workstations and servers. It's an excellent performer that can be configured for almost any budget and workflow.