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Black tower desktop with wired keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL ECT1250 desktop PC Core Ultra 9 285K 32GB 4TB

SKU CH-W11E-4CQ1X

Tower desktop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32 GB DDR5 memory and a 4 TB NVMe SSD, plus Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB NVMe SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
  • RAM capacity32 GB
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 processor reaches 5.70 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 32GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory handles multitasking and large datasets smoothly
  • 4TB NVMe SSD provides fast storage for applications and files
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 deliver modern wireless connectivity
  • Windows 11 Pro with AI Copilot ready for business and education use

Dell ECT1250 Tower Desktop

The Dell ECT1250 is a new tower desktop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor with 24 cores and 36MB L3 cache. It ships with 32GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 4TB PCIe NVMe M.2 solid state drive. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and the system includes a wired keyboard and mouse.

Suited to AI-assisted productivity.

This configuration suits professionals and students who want on-device AI acceleration via the integrated NPU and copilot features for everyday workloads. Buyers who need dedicated graphics performance for rendering, high-end gaming or GPU compute should look at systems with a discrete graphics card.

4TB NVMe storage capacity

The single specification that decides fit is the 4TB PCIe NVMe M.2 drive, which sets the total fast storage available out of the box. If your workflow demands more local capacity or a secondary drive bay, verify expansion options before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $1,632.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 32 GB
Higher than about 70% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 32 GB
Higher than about 70% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Model nameECT1250
Year of release2025
Product colorBlack
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
CPU modelIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
CPU socketLGA 1851
Processor cache36 MB L3 Cache
Memory
Memory size32 GB
RAM capacity32 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

How can I verify the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is running at its 3.7 GHz base speed after setup?

Open Task Manager, select the Performance tab, and watch the CPU clock settle at 3.7 GHz during idle or light workloads; the 24-core processor will show all cores active.

What accessories are included in the box and what must I buy separately?

The box contains the ECT1250 tower, a Dell KB216 wired keyboard, a Dell MS116 wired mouse, and a power cord; a monitor is not included and must be purchased separately.

Which configuration suits heavy multitasking — the 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory with 4 TB NVMe SSD or a smaller capacity?

The 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory paired with the 4 TB NVMe SSD is the only configuration offered for this model and provides ample headroom for heavy multitasking.

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