Dell OptiPlex DELL Business Desktop OptiPlex 5060-SFF Intel Core Review

A refurbished office workhorse with a killer 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD combo for under $420. Perfect for spreadsheets and emails, useless for anything fun.

Look, this isn't a flashy gaming rig or a creative workstation. It's a refurbished business desktop, and that's exactly its strength. For about $400, you get a rock-solid, compact workhorse with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, which is a killer combo for basic office work, web browsing, and light multitasking. The one thing to know? It's a fantastic value for a specific, boring-but-important job: being a reliable computer that just works.

Here's what surprised us: the specs look decent on paper, but our database puts its CPU performance in the 23rd percentile. That means the older Intel Core i7-8700 is fine for daily tasks, but it's not a speed demon by today's standards. The real story is in the RAM and storage. 32GB of DDR4 and a 1TB NVMe SSD are way overkill for basic office work, and that's a good thing. You'll never wait on storage lag, and you can have a hundred Chrome tabs open without a hiccup. Just don't expect to edit video or play games on the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630.

At around $413, this is a no-brainer for its intended use. You're paying for the RAM, SSD, and a full Windows 11 Pro license. Buying those parts new would cost more than the whole system. It's absolutely worth it if you need a dependable, compact PC for office work and nothing else.

Don't compare this to the listed gaming PCs like the HP Omen or Alienware Aurora—that's like comparing a cargo van to a sports car. For a similar price, you could look at a new budget mini-PC with a modern, more efficient CPU, but you'd get half the RAM and a smaller SSD. The real competition is other refurbished business desktops. This OptiPlex wins on the RAM and storage combo. If you need better graphics or a more modern CPU, you'll have to spend a lot more or accept less memory.

If you're looking for a gaming PC or a creative workstation, this isn't it. The integrated graphics are a dead end. Go get a used gaming desktop with a dedicated GPU instead, even if it has less RAM. Also, skip this if you want a modern, power-efficient CPU for video calls—this chip is getting old.

If you need a basic, reliable desktop for office work, web browsing, and general home admin tasks, buy this. It's a spec monster for mundane work. If you have any dreams of gaming, video editing, or even light photo editing, walk away. This PC has a very specific job, and it does that job well for the money.