Dell Pro Slim QCS1255 desktop computer Ryzen 5 8600G 16/512 GB Ubuntu

The AMD Ryzen 5 8600G is a six-core desktop processor. Six cores mean that a browser with many tabs, office software, a video call and a background backup do not get in each other's way. The G in the model name indicates that the graphics core sits inside the processor itself, so no separate graphics card is needed for everyday office and development work. That is also what keeps the chassis compact.

The 16 GB of DDR5 memory at 4800 MHz is installed as a single module (1 × 16 GB). That is enough for several open applications, a virtual machine or a set of containers on a developer's machine. The 512 GB SSD boots the system and launches applications quickly and runs silently, as it has no moving parts. The manufacturer does not specify how many memory slots there are in total or whether there is room for a second drive.

The computer ships with Ubuntu, a widely used Linux distribution that suits software development, setting up a server-like environment and browser-based office work. No Windows licence is included, which makes sense when a company already runs Linux or deploys its own system image to its computers. Another operating system can be installed later if needed.

The Slim chassis is built narrow so the computer fits next to a monitor, on a shelf or under the desk. It weighs 3.7 kg, which makes it easy to move to another workstation or take in for service. The black finish suits an office where hardware should not stand out. No keyboard is included, so you can keep using the input devices you already have.

The computer supports the 802.11ax Wi-Fi standard, also known as Wi-Fi 6. This lets you place it where a network cable cannot be run, and in a busy office network with many devices connected at once the link stays more stable than with older standards. The manufacturer does not list Bluetooth or the exact port selection, so check those in advance if you need specific connections.

Software developers and system administrators who already work in Linux; companies that deploy their own system image and have no use for preinstalled Windows; offices with little room on the desk; and schools or labs that need several identical, compact workstations. Six cores and 16 GB of memory leave headroom for everyday office work.