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Black tower desktop with wired keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL ECT1250 desktop PC Core Ultra 9 285 16GB DDR5 4TB NVMe

SKU CH-17D9-Y9AFC

Tower desktop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor, 16GB DDR5 memory, 4TB NVMe storage, Intel UHD graphics, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4, plus Windows 11 Pro

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB NVMe SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor with 36MB cache handles demanding workloads
  • 16GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory keeps multitasking responsive
  • 4TB NVMe SSD stores large projects and boots fast
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 give reliable wireless connectivity
  • Windows 11 Pro with AI Copilot supports business and education tasks

Tower desktop with Core Ultra 9 285

The Dell ECT1250 is a new tower desktop built around a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor running at 2.5 GHz with 36 MB L3 cache. It ships with 16 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 4 TB NVMe SSD. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and the box includes a wired keyboard and mouse.

Suited for AI-accelerated productivity.

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics and the on-board NPU make this system a good fit for office suites, education workloads and AI-assisted applications that can use Intel AI Boost. Buyers who need discrete GPU performance for 3D rendering, heavy video editing or modern gaming should look at a different platform.

Sustained workloads stay within the tower thermal

The 12.76-inch tall chassis uses standard tower airflow to keep the 24-core CPU stable during long compile jobs, large dataset processing or extended AI inference sessions. Turbo Boost up to 5.60 GHz is available for short bursts, but the cooling solution is sized for continuous multi-threaded throughput rather than peak single-core spikes.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Tower & Compact Desktop PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,491.99
Pricier than about 88% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 5,840 items is 16 GB.
RAM capacity 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 13,125 items is 16 GB.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Model nameECT1250
Year of release2025
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285
CPU modelIntel Core Ultra 9 285
CPU socketLGA 1851
Processor cache36 MB L3 Cache
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM capacity16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 5600
Max supported RAM96 GB
Storage
Storage drive4 TB NVMe SSD
SSD storage4 TB
Display
Touch inputNo
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
GPU modelIntel UHD Graphics
GPU interfaceIntegrated
VR readyYes
Connectivity
Wired networkEthernet
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless
Bluetooth supportBluetooth
Ports & slots
Front USB ports4
Video connectors1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
Rear USB ports4
Ethernet port1
Size & build
Form factorTower
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseMouse
Pointing deviceWired Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
KeyboardKeyboard
Keyboard typeWired Keyboard

Questions about this item

Do I need to buy a separate monitor to use the DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1 outputs on the ECT1250?

Yes, the specifications state that a monitor is not included, so you must provide your own display to connect to either video output.

Can I keep using my older USB 2.0 peripherals with the front and rear Type-A ports on this tower?

The front panel has two USB 2.0 ports and the rear has two more, so legacy USB 2.0 devices will work directly without adapters.

How can I confirm the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is running with its 24 cores and DDR5 5600 MHz memory after I set up Windows 11 Pro?

Open Task Manager, select the Performance tab, and verify that 24 logical processors and 16 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory are reported.

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