First Impressions
Priced at $289.99, the Dell Gaming Tower i5 7th Gen GT 1030 (Renewed) is Amazon Renewed's entry in the gaming pcs category. With 22 buyers rating it at 3.7 stars, it currently sits at #21 of 28 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 72% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Build and Internals
Pre-built gaming pcs vary widely in case and component quality. Some reviews note generic case parts and basic cable routing. The components inside matter more than the chassis, but a poor case can still hurt thermals.
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Amazon Renewed
- Price: $289.99 (well below the $1047.21 category average)
- Amazon rating: 3.7 of 5.0
- Reviews: 22
- Category rank: #21 of 28 in gaming pcs under $1500
- Cheaper in category: 1 products
- Higher-rated in category: 21 products
- More-reviewed in category: 15 products
Real-World Feedback
With only 22 reviews, this is a small sample. The 3.7-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
For context, the average rating in the gaming pcs category is 4.0 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Budget Angle
At $289.99, the Dell Gaming Tower i5 7th Gen GT 1030 (Renewed) sits well below the $1047.21 category average. 1 options are cheaper and 26 are more expensive.
The category leader is the iBUYPOWER Slate MESH Intel i7-14700F RTX 5070 ($1799.99, 4.4★, 582 reviews). The Dell Gaming Tower i5 7th Gen GT 1030 (Renewed) is $1510.00 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- HP ProDesk 600 i5 8GB 256GB SSD (Renewed) - $212.49, 3.9★ (194 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Empowered Panorama Ultra 9 285K RTX 5080 96GB at 5.0★.
Who Should Get This
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional gaming pcs without overspending
The Verdict
5.7/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.