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Black tower desktop with wired keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL ECT1250 Tower Desktop PC Intel Core Ultra 9 285 48GB DDR5 4TB NVMe RTX 3050

SKU CH-BY8P-26B6H

Tower desktop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor, 48GB DDR5 memory, 4TB NVMe storage and NVIDIA RTX 3050 graphics

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
  • Memory size48 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB NVMe SSD
  • GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285
  • RAM capacity48 GB
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor with 36MB cache and 5.60 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 48GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 4TB NVMe SSD deliver responsive multitasking and ample storage
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics supports creative tasks and modern gaming
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus Gigabit Ethernet provide flexible connectivity options
  • Includes Dell wired keyboard and mouse with Windows 11 Home ready to use out of the box

Dell ECT1250 Tower Desktop

The Dell ECT1250 is a tower desktop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor with 24 cores and a 36 MB L3 cache. It ships with 48 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 4 TB NVMe solid-state drive. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory handles display output. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.

Suits AI-enhanced workflows and multi-display desks

Business users and educators who rely on the on-chip AI Boost NPU for local inference will benefit from the 24-core architecture. The graphics card provides DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1 and DVI connections for three monitors. Buyers who need more than 6 GB of video memory for heavy 3D rendering or GPU compute should look at a different configuration.

LGA 1851 socket defines upgrade path

The processor uses the LGA 1851 socket, so any future CPU change is limited to processors designed for that specific socket. The 48 GB of installed DDR5 memory and the 4 TB NVMe drive occupy the primary slots, so expansion depends on the board layout and available bays.

How it compares

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

Price $1,612.99
Pricier than about 90% 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 9 285
CPU modelIntel Core Ultra 9 285
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
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 do I install the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 card and which step is often missed?

The graphics card is already installed in the Dell ECT1250 tower. When adding a monitor, connect the cable to the RTX 3050 ports — one DisplayPort 1.4, one HDMI 2.1 and one DVI — not to the motherboard video outputs, which stay disabled.

What maintenance or replacement will the MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7920 wireless card need later?

The MT7920 2x2 802.11ax card is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be swapped. Keep its drivers updated through Windows Update; if the hardware fails the whole board must be serviced.

What limit appears first on the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 during sustained heavy workloads?

The 24-core processor has a 2.5 GHz base frequency and a 5.60 GHz turbo ceiling. Under continuous all-core load the tower's 12.02 lb air-cooled chassis reaches its thermal envelope first, forcing clocks down toward the base speed.

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