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Black tower desktop with wired keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL ECT1250 Tower desktop PC Core Ultra 9 285K 32GB 2TB

SKU CH-73XJ-P6S03

Tower desktop with 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32GB DDR5 memory, 2TB NVMe storage, Intel UHD Graphics, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, Windows 11 Pro, keyboard and mouse included

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive2 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 and 5.70 GHz turbo
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory keeps demanding apps responsive
  • 2 TB NVMe PCIe SSD provides fast boot and large project storage
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 give reliable wireless connectivity
  • Tower chassis measures 12.76 in high, 6.06 in wide, 11.53 in deep for desk placement

Ready for business and education

The Dell ECT1250 tower desktop is built for business, education and everyday use. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and includes a wired keyboard and mouse. The system uses an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor with 24 cores and 36MB of L3 cache. Thirty-two gigabytes of DDR5 memory and a 2TB NVMe SSD provide capacity for demanding workloads.

Thermals and power in normal use

The tower chassis measures 324.3 mm high, 154 mm wide and 293 mm deep with a weight of 5.45 kg. Intel UHD graphics handles display output through one DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.1 port. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 and Gigabit Ethernet. Front and rear ports supply USB 3.2, USB 2.0, a USB-C 3.2 port and a headset jack.

Integrated graphics only

Buyers who need a discrete graphics card for gaming or GPU compute cannot add one internally. The platform relies on the processor's integrated Intel UHD graphics for all visual tasks. Media creation, 3D rendering or high-refresh gaming will require a different system. The LGA 1851 socket and DDR5 memory are fixed to this processor generation.

How it compares

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

Price $1,313.99
Pricier than about 84% 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 drive2 TB NVMe SSD
SSD storage2 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 do I install the Dell KB216 keyboard and MS116 mouse, and which port do people plug them into by mistake?

Plug both wired USB-A connectors into the rear USB 2.0 Type-A ports; the front USB-C port fits only Type-C plugs, so the keyboard and mouse will not seat there.

What component will need replacement first, and how do I reach it?

The CMOS battery on the motherboard typically lasts several years; access it by removing the side panel after unplugging the tower.

At what point does the Intel UHD Graphics become the bottleneck during a long rendering session?

Sustained GPU compute loads hit the integrated graphics thermal ceiling first, causing clock throttling before the CPU or SSD limits appear.

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