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Black tower desktop with wired keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL ECT1250 Tower Desktop PC Core Ultra 9 285K 32GB 1TB

SKU CH-FQY4-5C8HD

Tower desktop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32GB DDR5 memory, 1TB NVMe storage, Intel UHD Graphics, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4, plus wired keyboard and mouse

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB NVMe SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
  • RAM capacity32 GB
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K handles heavy multitasking with 3.7 GHz base clock
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory keeps demanding apps responsive
  • 1 TB NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 deliver modern wireless connectivity
  • Tower chassis measures 324.3 mm high, 154 mm wide, 293 mm deep

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 of L3 cache. It ships with 32GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 1TB PCIe NVMe solid-state drive. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed and a wired keyboard and mouse are included in the box.

24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

The single specification that determines fit is the 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor running at 3.7GHz with turbo up to 5.70GHz and an integrated AI Boost NPU. This CPU targets workloads that benefit from high core counts and on-device AI acceleration. Buyers who need discrete graphics performance for gaming or GPU compute should look elsewhere because the system relies on Intel UHD Graphics only.

Thermals, noise and power

The tower chassis measures 324.3mm high, 154mm wide and 293mm deep with a weight of 5.45kg, providing internal airflow for the 24-core processor and integrated graphics under normal business and education loads. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 alongside Gigabit Ethernet, while front and rear ports supply USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, USB 3.2 Type-A, USB 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 for display output.

How it compares

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

Price $1,236.99
Pricier than about 83% 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 drive1 TB NVMe SSD
SSD storage1 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 Home
More details
KeyboardKeyboard
Keyboard typeWired Keyboard

Questions about this item

How does the 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K behave in everyday workloads?

The 24-core processor runs at 3.7 GHz base with turbo up to 5.70 GHz and 36 MB L3 cache, so multi-threaded tasks such as compiling, rendering or running several VMs stay responsive while single-thread bursts hit the higher clock.

What does the HDMI 2.1 output actually support on the integrated Intel UHD Graphics?

The rear HDMI 2.1 port can drive a 4K display at up to 60 Hz from the integrated graphics; higher refresh rates or HDR metadata depend on the monitor and cable used.

Will the tower fit on a standard 600 mm deep desk shelf?

The chassis measures 324 mm high, 154 mm wide and 293 mm deep, so it fits comfortably on a 600 mm shelf with room for cables behind it.

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