Dell OptiPlex Gaming i5
Score: 70/100
Bmax B8A Pro
Score: 72/100Rankings
The BMAX B8A Pro combines a Zen 4 Ryzen 7 8745HS CPU, Radeon 780M iGPU and 16 GB DDR5 RAM in a 430 g chassis, delivering strong performance, triple-4K support and fast PCIe 4.0 storage. It excels in portability and speed but is limited by a single-gigabit Ethernet port and modest RAM capacity.
The Dell RGB Gaming Desktop is a renewed, budget-friendly bundle that combines a mid-range i5 CPU, entry-level GT 1030 GPU, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD and a 24-inch Full HD monitor with RGB-lit peripherals. It offers solid everyday performance and attractive aesthetics, but its modest GPU and occasional missing accessories keep it from higher-end gaming.
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2 GBbest | — | |
4 | 8best | |
4 | 16best | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
3.1 GHz | 3.8 GHzbest | |
4.1 GHz | 4.9 GHzbest | |
512 GBbest | 512 GBbest | |
— | 4,800 MHzbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Graphics(1) | ||
GPU Model | GeForce GT 1030 | AMD Radeon 780M |
Processor(5) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Core i5 | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS |
CPU Cores | 4 | 8 |
CPU Threads | 4 | 16 |
CPU Base Clock (GHz) | 3.1 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
CPU Boost Clock (GHz) | 4.1 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
Storage(1) | ||
Primary Storage Type | SSD | NVMe SSD |
Memory(1) | ||
RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR5 |
Power & Cooling(1) | ||
Power Supply Wattage (W) | 350 W | 65 W |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 5.44 kg | 0.43 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers acknowledge that Dell's refurbished RGB Gaming Desktop delivers solid build quality and a worthwhile price for entry-level gaming and productivity, though the low-end GPU and older CPU options make it unsuitable for demanding AAA games or heavy content-creation workloads.
Everyday users praise the ready-to-use experience, value for money and quiet operation, but repeatedly complain about missing cables, intermittent Wi-Fi and under-lit keyboards.
Professional reviewers praise the B8A Pro for its powerful CPU, capable iGPU and lightweight design, while noting the lack of USB-C PD, limited Ethernet speed and occasional fan noise.
Users love the fast boot times and multi-monitor capability, but many mention fan noise during intensive tasks and wish for a higher-speed Ethernet connection.
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