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DELL ECT1250 Tower Desktop PC Intel Core Ultra 9 285 16GB DDR5 1TB NVMe RTX 3050 Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-V766-K3REX

Tower desktop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, 16GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe storage and an RTX 3050 graphics card, plus Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB NVMe SSD
  • GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor with 5.60 GHz turbo boost for demanding workloads
  • 16GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 1TB NVMe SSD for fast multitasking and storage
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics for creative and gaming performance
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus Gigabit Ethernet for flexible connectivity
  • Windows 11 Pro with Dell wired keyboard and mouse included for immediate productivity

Dell ECT1250 Tower Desktop

The Dell ECT1250 is a new tower desktop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor with 24 cores and 36MB L3 cache. It ships with 16GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The system includes an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card with 6GB GDDR6, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and Windows 11 Pro. A wired keyboard and mouse are included in the box.

Build, Ports and Daily Connectivity

The black chassis measures 324.3 mm high, 154 mm wide and 293 mm deep, weighing 5.45 kg. Front I/O provides two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, a global headset jack and a media card reader. Rear I/O adds DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports and a gigabit Ethernet jack. Kensington lock slot and padlock loop are present for physical security.

Upgrade Path and Fit

The platform uses the LGA 1851 socket, so future processor upgrades remain possible within that infrastructure. The 16GB DDR5 configuration suits mainstream workloads; users needing higher memory capacity for heavy multitasking or content creation will want to add modules. The RTX 3050 6GB handles light creative tasks and casual gaming, but buyers who require higher frame rates or more VRAM should consider a more powerful graphics card.

How it compares

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

Price $1,318.99
Pricier than about 84% 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 drive1 TB NVMe SSD
SSD storage1 TB
Display
Touch inputNo
Graphics
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
GPU modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
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

What speed does the USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port on the Dell ECT1250 actually deliver?

The front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port runs at 5 Gbps, matching the two rear USB 3.2 Type-A ports, while the four USB 2.0 ports stay at 480 Mbps.

How much space does the tower need on a desk?

The chassis measures 324.3 mm high, 154 mm wide and 293 mm deep, weighing 5.45 kg, so allow at least that footprint plus cable clearance.

Which port should I plug the monitor into first?

Connect the display to the RTX 3050's HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, not the motherboard video ports, otherwise the discrete GPU is bypassed.

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