The Precision 5820 Tower is Dell's second-most powerful desktop workstationA¢a,¬aEUR which, judging by the ,567 test model we received, is akin to saying the Boeing 747-8 is only the second-biggest airliner in the world It's an evolution of the Precision 5810 Tower, which we reviewed to high praise back in 2015. Dell's pricier Precision 7820 looks similar but offers dual processors, whereas the Precision 5820 offers "just" one: On paper, the Precision 5820 is a better value and a total beast for pro applications that can take advantage of its specialized memory, pro-grade Quadro/Radeon Pro graphics, ISV certifications, and Xeon horsepower.
Laser-Focused on Business
Spiffy, curvy designs aren't a top priority for power-tower workstations like the Precision 5820 Tower. The black-and-silver exterior of this unit has a sober, serious look. You'll have trouble getting its massive 16.5-by-6.9-by-20.4-inch (HWD) hulk of a chassis to blend in anywhere outside a black-box convention.