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Black tower desktop with wired keyboard and mouse

DELL

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

SKU CH-PQTC-VMH99

Tower desktop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor, 16GB DDR5 memory, 1TB NVMe storage and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB graphics, 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 for demanding workloads
  • 16GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 1TB NVMe SSD for fast multitasking
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics for creative and gaming tasks
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus Gigabit Ethernet for reliable connectivity
  • Windows 11 Home with AI Copilot and included wired keyboard and mouse

Core Ultra 9 285 desktop for business and education

This Dell ECT1250 tower ships new with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor, 16GB of DDR5 memory and Windows 11 Home. It targets office, classroom and everyday workloads that benefit from the CPU's integrated NPU for AI-assisted tasks. The compact black chassis includes a wired keyboard and mouse.

RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics card

The single specification that determines suitability is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 with 6GB of GDDR6 memory. It provides hardware-accelerated rendering for light creative work and casual gaming at modest settings. Buyers who need higher frame rates, more video memory or professional GPU compute should look elsewhere.

Tool-free tower access with standard ports

The side panel removes without tools, exposing the LGA 1851 motherboard for memory or storage upgrades. Front I/O includes USB 3.2 Type-C, USB 3.2 Type-A, USB 2.0 and a headset jack; rear I/O adds DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, DVI, gigabit Ethernet and additional USB ports. First-time builders sometimes forget to seat the GPU power cable or to enable the NVMe drive in BIOS.

How it compares

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

Price $1,374.99
Pricier than about 85% 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 Home
More details
KeyboardKeyboard
Keyboard typeWired Keyboard

Questions about this item

How does the 24-core Core Ultra 9 285 perform inside this tower?

The 24-core processor runs at 2.5 GHz base and can boost to 5.60 GHz with 36 MB L3 cache, giving strong multi-threaded throughput for business and creative workloads.

What display outputs does the RTX 3050 provide and what resolution limits apply?

The card offers one DisplayPort 1.4, one HDMI 2.1 and one DVI port, supporting up to 4K at high refresh rates on modern monitors.

Will the 324 mm tall tower fit on my desk and what clearance does it need?

The chassis measures 324 mm high, 154 mm wide and 293 mm deep, so allow a few centimetres behind for rear ports and cable routing.

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