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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 32GB DDR5 4TB NVMe RTX 3050

SKU CH-C50W-5K3AH

Tower desktop with 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, 32GB DDR5 memory, 4TB NVMe storage and RTX 3050 graphics for business and everyday use

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9
  • Memory size32 GB
  • Storage drive4 TB NVMe SSD
  • GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
  • CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
  • RAM capacity32 GB
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor with 36MB L3 cache for demanding workloads
  • 32GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 4TB NVMe SSD for fast multitasking and ample storage
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics for creative and visual tasks
  • MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7920 and Bluetooth 5.4 with Gigabit Ethernet for versatile connectivity
  • Dell wired keyboard and mouse included with Windows 11 Home ready to use

Tower desktop for business and everyday use

The Dell ECT1250 tower desktop delivers an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor with 24 cores and 36MB L3 cache, 32GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory, a 4TB NVMe SSD and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics card. It ships with Windows 11 Home, a wired keyboard and a wired mouse, targeting office, education and general productivity workloads.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The system uses a standard tower chassis measuring 12.76 in height, 6.06 in width and 11.53 in depth, weighing 12.02 lb. No specific fan, noise or power-draw figures are provided for typical operation.

Build quality connectors and daily implications

The black tower includes front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, two USB 2.0 ports, a headset jack and a media card reader. Rear I/O provides DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, two USB 3.2 Type-A, two USB 2.0 Type-A, Gigabit Ethernet, a Kensington lock slot and a padlock loop. Wireless connectivity uses MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7920 2x2 802.11ax MU-MIMO with Bluetooth 5.4. Buyers needing additional internal drive bays or expansion slots beyond the supplied configuration should verify compatibility before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $1,541.99
Pricier than about 89% 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 285K
CPU modelIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
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 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 add a second NVMe drive, and which screw do people forget?

Open the side panel, locate the spare M.2 slot on the motherboard, insert the drive at an angle, then secure it with the single M.2 standoff screw — that tiny screw is the step most installers drop or leave out.

Which part will need replacement first under heavy daily use?

The 3050 graphics card has 6 GB GDDR6 memory and a 12.02 lb chassis; its cooling fan is the only moving component and typically wears out before the soldered CPU, DDR5 memory or NVMe storage.

What thermal limit appears first when the 285K runs at 5.70 GHz for long periods?

The 24-core processor hits its 5.70 GHz turbo ceiling, then the tower's air cooler saturates, so core temperatures climb until the CPU throttles — that throttle point is the first sustained-use boundary.

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