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DELL ECT1250 Tower Desktop PC Intel Core Ultra 9 285 48GB DDR5 512GB NVMe

SKU CH-J19Y-D6ZJ4

Tower desktop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor, 48GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB NVMe drive, plus Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, Windows 11 Pro and wired keyboard and mouse included

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
  • Memory size48 GB
  • Storage drive512 GB NVMe SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285
  • RAM capacity48 GB
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 with AI Boost NPU accelerates demanding workloads
  • 48GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory keeps multitasking smooth across heavy applications
  • 512GB NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times for everyday use
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 deliver reliable wireless connectivity
  • Windows 11 Pro with AI Copilot supports business and education tasks out of the box

Tower desktop for business and education

The Dell ECT1250 is a tower desktop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor with 24 cores and 36 MB of L3 cache. It ships with 48 GB of DDR5 memory at 5600 MHz and a 512 GB NVMe solid-state drive. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed, and a wired keyboard and mouse are included.

Sustained multi-core workloads

The 24-core processor reaches a maximum turbo frequency of 5.60 GHz and includes an AI Boost NPU for local inference tasks. Intel UHD Graphics drives up to two displays through DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 outputs. MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7920 with MU-MIMO and Bluetooth 5.4 handle wireless connectivity alongside gigabit Ethernet.

Compact chassis with front and rear I/O

The black tower measures 324.3 mm high, 154 mm wide and 293 mm deep, weighing 5.45 kg. Front ports provide two USB 2.0, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, a global headset jack and a media card reader. Rear I/O adds two USB 3.2 Type-A, two USB 2.0 Type-A, DisplayPort, HDMI and RJ-45, plus Kensington lock slot and padlock loop for physical security.

How it compares

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

Price $1,363.99
Pricier than about 85% 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 drive512 GB NVMe SSD
SSD storage512 GB
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

How much heat or noise does the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 produce when the tower runs all day?

The 24-core processor has a 2.5 GHz base speed and can boost to 5.60 GHz, so sustained loads will draw more power and generate more heat than lighter tasks; the tower chassis uses internal airflow to manage thermals.

What must I already own to start using the Dell ECT1250 right away?

A monitor with a DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1 input is required because no display is included; the wired keyboard and mouse are already in the box.

Will my older USB 2.0 peripherals and a legacy VGA screen work with this desktop?

Four USB 2.0 Type-A ports and two USB 3.2 Type-A ports accept older devices directly; the VGA monitor would need an active DisplayPort-to-VGA or HDMI-to-VGA adapter.

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