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Black tower desktop with wired keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL ECT1250 Tower Desktop PC Core Ultra 9 285K 48GB 4TB NVMe

SKU CH-Y0HK-30WK9

Tower desktop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, 48GB DDR5, 4TB NVMe, Intel UHD graphics, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4, plus wired keyboard and mouse

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
  • Memory size48 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB NVMe SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
  • RAM capacity48 GB
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor powers demanding workloads with up to 5.70 GHz turbo
  • 48 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory keeps multitasking smooth across heavy applications
  • 4 TB NVMe solid-state drive stores large datasets and launches programs fast
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 deliver reliable wireless connectivity for peripherals and networks
  • Windows 11 Home with AI Copilot provides a ready-to-use modern operating environment

Dell ECT1250 Tower Desktop

The Dell ECT1250 is a tower desktop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor with 24 cores and a 3.7 GHz base clock. It ships with 48GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 4TB PCIe NVMe M.2 solid state drive. Intel UHD Graphics drives one DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.1 output. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

Suited for AI-assisted productivity

The 24-core processor and integrated Intel AI Boost NPU target business, education and everyday workloads that benefit from local AI acceleration. Buyers who need discrete graphics for gaming, 3D rendering or GPU compute should look elsewhere. The single 4TB NVMe drive also limits users who require multiple separate storage volumes or hardware RAID configurations.

Verify display and peripheral connections before

The rear panel provides one DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.1 port for up to two external monitors. Front I/O includes a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports and a global headset jack. Rear I/O adds two more USB 3.2 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports and a gigabit Ethernet jack. A wired Dell KB216 keyboard and MS116 mouse are included in the box.

How it compares

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

Price $1,478.99
Pricier than about 88% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
Memory size 48 GB
Higher than about 91% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 48 GB
Higher than about 85% 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 size48 GB
RAM capacity48 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 Home
More details
KeyboardKeyboard
Keyboard typeWired Keyboard

Questions about this item

Do I need to buy a monitor separately to use the Dell ECT1250 with its DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1 outputs?

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

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

The system provides four USB 2.0 Type-A ports (two front, two rear) that will run your existing USB 2.0 devices at 480 Mbps.

How can I confirm the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is running with its 24 cores and DDR5 5600 MHz memory after setup?

Open Task Manager’s Performance tab; it will show 24 logical processors and report the memory speed as 5600 MHz.

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