The Dell G5 Desktop is a gaming rig with a very straightforward sales pitch: a reasonably powerful machine that takes up little space and is easy to upgrade. The Dell G5 5090 we reviewed last year did the same, and this year's G5 model is likely to do the same.

Not much has changed since last year's model, except for the introduction of 10th generation Intel processors. However, thanks to these processors and the various options regarding GPUs and memory, the G5 has the potential to be a very powerful machine. Of course, that means it could also be a very expensive machine, but since Dell has not yet revealed the price of the G5 (2020), we will have to use our imagination.

The Dell G5 Desktop (2020) will be available on July 9. If you visit Dell's website, you may be able to place an order for the machine before then.

Dell has revealed that the Dell G5 Desktop (2020) will start at $700. Prices for systems with maximum specs are expected to run into the thousands of dollars. It is also possible to set up something in-between. Typically, $1,500 would be a reasonable budget for such a thing.

Whether you want something modest for 1080p gaming or powerful for 4K gaming, the Dell G5 (2020) has a configuration to suit your needs. there is quite a range of CPU, GPU, and memory options, so we'll list both the minimum possible specs and maximum specs:

As for ports, the G5 (2020) has a microphone jack, headphone jack, three USB-A ports, and one USB-C port on the front. On the back are six more USB-A ports, an Ethernet port, an LFE surround sound port, a side L/R surround sound port, a front L/R surround sound port, and various DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort options depending on your graphics card. There are. The system has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but how fancy these are depends on the specs.

Design-wise, the Dell G5 Desktop (2020) is nearly identical to its 2019 predecessor. That is, you get an attractive hutch enclosure with RGB lighting options on the front and a small, lightweight profile; the G5 (2020) is less than 15 inches tall and weighs about 17 pounds. It won't take up much living room space.

But the most attractive feature of the G5 (2020) is its ease of upgrading. Thanks to the transparent glass panels on the sides, the G5 (2020)'s inner workings can be viewed at any time, and simply loosening two thumbscrews is all it takes to get inside. The interior is spacious and upgrades are easy, even for non-tech-savvy PC owners. With regular parts upgrades, it is quite possible to use the G5 (2020) for years and years. In fact, the G5 (2020) comes equipped with a 3.5-inch bay for additional storage and two 2.5-inch bays for immediate upgrades.

The G5 (2020) is also notable for its wide range of available specs: if you want a bare-bones machine that can play somewhat older games at 1080p (for kids and young teens, for example), an i3 processor and a Radeon GPU are very doable. On the other hand, if you want to play big games at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, you can do so with an Intel Core i9 CPU and a GeForce RTX 2070 Super GPU. The customizability of this system is a huge advantage, and to know if it is a good deal, you still need to look at the price of the system.

The Dell G5 Desktop we reviewed last year was a good system, and the Dell G5 Desktop (2020) desktop looks to continue that trend. A variety of customization options, an elegant design, and easy upgrades make it an attractive entry-level gaming PC, but it has some notable drawbacks. (Uninstall McAfee Antivirus as soon as possible.

Tom's Guide will publish a more comprehensive review of the G5 (2020) as soon as it is available.