Dell OptiPlex 3060, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, 1030, Black
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
What Buyers Say
Dell OptiPlex 3060, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, 1030, Black
The product receives mixed reviews, with several users praising its ease of setup, RGB lighting, and value for money as a starter gaming PC. However, multiple verified buyers report serious reliability issues, including blue screens, WiFi failure, and the computer becoming completely non-functional within weeks. Customer support is described as unhelpful, with one user being charged a restocking fee for a returned defective unit. While some find it impressive for the price, the high rate of critical failures and poor post-purchase support are major concerns.
Pros
- Easy setup process
- Cool RGB lighting
- Good value for the price
- Comes with monitor, speakers, mouse
- 32GB RAM and 1TB storage
Cons
- Frequent blue screen errors
- WiFi stops working after short use
- Computer becomes completely non-functional
- Poor customer support
- Restocking fee charged for defective returns
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Mac Studio with M5 Max, praising its performance, especially for media production and 4K editing. The upgrade from older Macs or PCs is seen as a significant improvement, with many noting the speed and capability of the M5 Max chip. Some mention the value of catching it on sale, and the build quality and ecosystem integration are appreciated.
Pros
- Blazing fast M5 Max chip
- Excellent for 4K editing
- Smooth upgrade path
- Good value when on sale
- Reliable Apple build quality
Cons
- Pricey without sale
- Base storage may be limiting
- Latest macOS required for new features
Scores
Specifications
| Dell OptiPlex 3060 | Apple Mac Studio M5 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 8500 | Apple M5 Max★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 1 | 18★ |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz★ | — |
| L3 Cache | 9 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 1030 | Apple (40-Core)★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 64 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR5★ | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 4 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | 1 TB★ | — |
| Storage 2 Type | HDD★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mini |
| PSU | — | 480W★ |
| Weight | 11.34 kg | 2.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 6★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 x 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet | — | 10GbE |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell OptiPlex 3060, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, 1030, Black
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (79th percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average port selection (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average cpu (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
Apple Mac Studio M5 Max, 64GB, 4TB SSD
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Dell OptiPlex 3060, Core i5-8500, 16GB, 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD, 1030, Black offers 5.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 27 specs.
