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Black Dell ECT1250 tower desktop with wired keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL ECT1250 Tower Desktop PC Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 16GB DDR5 4TB NVMe

SKU CH-DFDC-KDEB0

Tower desktop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, 16GB DDR5, 4TB NVMe storage, Intel UHD Graphics, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, keyboard and mouse, and Windows 11 Home

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB NVMe SSD
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
  • RAM capacity16 GB
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor handles heavy multitasking with ease
  • 16GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory keeps demanding applications running smoothly
  • 4TB NVMe SSD provides vast high-speed storage for projects and media
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 deliver fast, stable wireless connectivity
  • Tower chassis includes wired keyboard and mouse for immediate setup

Dell ECT1250 Tower Desktop PC

The Dell ECT1250 is a new tower desktop built around a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor with 36MB L3 cache and an integrated AI Boost NPU. It ships with 16GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory, a 4TB PCIe NVMe M.2 solid-state drive, Windows 11 Home, and included wired keyboard and mouse. MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide wireless connectivity.

Suited to productivity and AI-assisted workloads

This system suits professionals, educators and everyday users who want strong multi-threaded CPU performance and on-device AI acceleration for Copilot features. It is not intended for buyers who need a discrete graphics card for 3D rendering, high-refresh-rate gaming or GPU-compute workloads because the platform relies solely on integrated Intel UHD Graphics.

24-core Core Ultra 9 285K with NPU

The defining specification is the 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor that reaches up to 5.70 GHz and includes an Intel AI Boost NPU for local AI inference. If your workflow depends on that core count and NPU integration, this tower matches the requirement; if you need dedicated GPU horsepower, a different configuration would be necessary.

How it compares

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

Price $1,386.99
Pricier than about 86% 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 drive4 TB NVMe SSD
SSD storage4 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 Home
More details
KeyboardKeyboard
Keyboard typeWired Keyboard

Questions about this item

Will the 16 GB DDR5 memory or the 4 TB NVMe drive need upgrading first for heavier workloads?

The system ships with 16 GB DDR5 and a 4 TB NVMe drive; memory can be expanded later if applications demand more RAM, while the solid-state storage is already at a high capacity for most users.

What component hits its limit first during sustained all-core loads on the 24-core 3.7 GHz processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K can boost to 5.70 GHz, so prolonged heavy compute will be constrained by the tower's thermal headroom before the CPU itself throttles.

How loud and hot does the tower get when it runs all day with the 24-core CPU and Intel UHD Graphics?

The compact 12.76 × 6.06 × 11.53 in chassis uses standard Dell cooling; under continuous load the fans become audible and exhaust warm air, but stay within normal desktop operating temperatures.

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