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

SKU CH-B9EK-D70R3

Tower desktop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, 16 GB DDR5 memory, 1 TB NVMe storage and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive1 TB NVMe SSD
  • GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K reaches 5.70 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
  • 16 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory keeps multitasking responsive
  • 1 TB NVMe solid-state drive boots and loads fast
  • NVIDIA RTX 3050 6 GB GDDR6 graphics handles creative and gaming tasks
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus gigabit Ethernet give flexible connectivity

Tower desktop for AI workloads

The Dell ECT1250 is a 2025 tower desktop built around the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, a 24-core processor with 36MB cache and an integrated AI Boost NPU. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5 5600 memory and a 1TB PCIe NVMe drive provide responsive multitasking and fast boot times. Windows 11 Home ships pre-installed with the Copilot AI assistant. This system targets professionals and students who want local AI acceleration alongside everyday productivity.

Connectivity built for modern peripherals

The chassis measures 324.3 mm high, 154 mm wide and 293 mm deep, weighing 5.45 kg. Front I/O includes 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, DVI, two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports and a gigabit RJ-45 jack. MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7920 and Bluetooth 5.4 handle wireless duties. A wired Dell KB216 keyboard and MS116 mouse are included.

Entry discrete graphics for light creative tasks

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 with 6GB GDDR6 supplies hardware-accelerated video decode and basic 3D performance, suitable for casual gaming, video editing and multi-monitor setups via the three video outputs. Buyers who need higher frame rates in modern titles, larger VRAM buffers for 3D rendering or workstation-class driver certification should look elsewhere. The 24-core CPU and NPU combination makes the jump worthwhile for AI-enhanced Office workflows, code compilation and local inference tasks that benefit from on-device acceleration.

How it compares

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Price $1,558.99
Pricier than about 89% 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 285K
CPU modelIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
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

What speed does the USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port on the ECT1250 run at?

The front USB-C port operates at 5 Gbps, matching USB 3.2 Gen 1.

What are the tower dimensions and weight for the ECT1250?

The chassis measures 12.76 in high, 6.06 in wide, 11.53 in deep and weighs 12.02 lb.

How do I install Windows updates on the ECT1250, and what step is often missed?

Open Settings > Windows Update, check for updates, install all, then restart when prompted — skipping the restart leaves updates incomplete.

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