Dell Dell Tower Plus Desktop Computer Review

The Dell Tower Plus is the reliable sedan of desktops: not flashy, but it'll get you anywhere comfortably. Just don't expect to modify the engine later.

The Dell Tower Plus is a solid, no-nonsense desktop that gets the fundamentals right. It's built for people who need a reliable workhorse, not a flashy showpiece. The one thing to know is this: it's a fantastic all-rounder for developers and creators who also want to game, but it's not trying to win any beauty contests or set overclocking records. It's the sensible choice in a room full of RGB-lit teenagers.

The performance is exactly what you'd expect from an RTX 5070 and a high-core-count Intel Ultra 7, which is to say it's excellent. Our database shows its GPU lands in the 82nd percentile, and that tracks. It chews through code compiles, 3D renders, and modern games at high settings without breaking a sweat. The only thing that surprised us was the 460W power supply. It's enough for this config, but it leaves zero headroom for future upgrades. That's a bit of a bummer.

At $1699, it's a fair price. You're not getting a steal, but you're also not getting ripped off. You're paying for balanced, reliable performance and Dell's build quality. It's worth it if this exact configuration matches your needs, because you can't really change it later.

Compared to the flashier HP Omen 45L or Alienware Aurora, the Tower Plus is the boring adult. It trades RGB lighting and liquid cooling for a simpler, arguably more reliable design and a better port selection. The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i is often a bit cheaper, but you typically get slower RAM and less future-proof connectivity. If you want to tinker and upgrade later, the Omen is a better bet. If you want a 'set it and forget it' machine with top-tier I/O, this Dell wins.

If you're a PC building enthusiast who loves to upgrade, skip this. The locked-down PSU is a deal-breaker. Go build your own or get an HP Omen 45L. Also, if you need a small PC, this thing is a 28-pound brick. Look at mini-PCs instead.

We recommend the Dell Tower Plus if you're a developer, content creator, or hybrid user who wants one powerful machine for everything and doesn't plan on opening the case again. It's a sealed, optimized system. But if you're a hardcore gamer who dreams of upgrading to a beefier GPU next year, or if you just can't live without RGB, look at the HP Omen 45L instead. This Dell is for getting work done.