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Black tower desktop with wired keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL ECT1250 Tower Desktop PC Intel Core Ultra 9 285 24-Core 32GB DDR5 1TB NVMe Windows 11 Pro

SKU CH-3R2G-HZAG1

Tower desktop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor, 32GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB NVMe solid-state drive, plus Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, Windows 11 Pro and included wired keyboard and mouse

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB NVMe SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285
  • RAM capacity32 GB
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor with 5.60 GHz turbo boost handles heavy workloads
  • 32GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 1TB NVMe SSD deliver fast multitasking and storage
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide reliable wireless connectivity for modern peripherals
  • HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs support dual high-resolution displays
  • Includes Dell wired keyboard and mouse for immediate productivity out of the box

Tower Desktop for Business and Education

The Dell ECT1250 is a new tower desktop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor with 24 cores and a 36MB L3 cache. It ships with 32GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 solid-state drive. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and a wired keyboard and mouse are included in the box.

Connectivity Limits of the Port Mix

The system provides one DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.1 output driven by Intel UHD Graphics, so only two displays can be attached at once. Front-panel ports include two USB 2.0 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, all limited to 5 Gbps. The rear adds two more USB 3.2 Type-A and two USB 2.0 Type-A ports plus a single gigabit Ethernet jack.

Integrated Graphics Decides the Use Case

Intel UHD Graphics handles everyday productivity, video playback and light creative tasks but cannot accelerate modern 3D workloads or high-refresh gaming. Buyers who need discrete GPU performance for rendering, simulation or competitive gaming should look elsewhere. The LGA 1851 socket and tower chassis allow future component changes, yet the integrated graphics remain the fixed ceiling for visual compute.

How it compares

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

Price $1,416.99
Pricier than about 86% 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 9 285
CPU modelIntel Core Ultra 9 285
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 Pro
More details
KeyboardKeyboard
Keyboard typeWired Keyboard

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz configuration or is there a larger option?

The ECT1250 ships with 32 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory; no higher-capacity version is listed in the specifications.

What does the 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 actually deliver in daily workloads?

The 24-core processor runs at 2.5 GHz base with Turbo Boost up to 5.60 GHz and 36 MB smart cache, so multi-threaded tasks such as compiling, rendering or large spreadsheets finish quickly while single-thread bursts stay responsive.

Which display outputs are on the rear and what resolutions can they drive?

The rear panel provides one DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.1 port, each capable of driving a 4K monitor at 60 Hz or higher refresh rates supported by the Intel UHD Graphics engine.

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