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DELL

DELL Pro Micro i9-12900K 32GB DDR5 2TB NVMe desktop PC

SKU CH-YS3R-7K57M

Ultra-compact business desktop with 24-core Intel Core i9-12900K, 32GB DDR5 and 2TB NVMe storage in a slim chassis

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i9 12th Gen
  • RAM capacity32 GB DDR5
  • SSD storage2 TB PCIe
  • GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
  • Ready for heavy workloads with 24-core Intel Core i9-12900K
  • Fast 32 GB DDR5 memory running at 4800 MHz
  • Spacious 2 TB NVMe PCIe solid-state storage
  • Compact Micro form factor fits tight workspaces
  • Modern connectivity including Wi-Fi 6E and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

Compact business desktop with Core i9-12900K

This Dell Pro Micro system delivers a 24-core Intel Core i9-12900K processor, 32 GB of DDR5 4800 memory and a 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD in a slim chassis. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 drives up to two displays via DisplayPort 1.4a and HDMI 2.1. The 65 W power supply and air cooling keep the unit quiet in office environments.

Suited for office workloads and multi-monitor setups

The combination of high core count, fast DDR5 memory and dual NVMe slots supports demanding productivity tasks, virtualisation and large datasets. Buyers who need discrete graphics performance, additional PCIe expansion cards or a higher-wattage power supply for sustained heavy loads should consider a larger form factor.

24-core i9-12900K with DDR5 4800 and 2 TB NVMe

The processor provides 8 performance cores up to 5.60 GHz and 16 efficient cores up to 4.20 GHz with 36 MB cache. Memory runs at 4800 MHz across two SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 64 GB. Storage uses PCIe NVMe on two M.2 2280/2230 slots. Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C at 10 Gbps complete the key interfaces.

How it compares

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

Price $1,253.99
Pricier than about 83% of the 14,711 comparable items (median $494.99).
RAM capacity 32 GB DDR5
Higher than about 70% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).
SSD storage 2 TB PCIe
Higher than about 90% of the 11,342 comparable items (median 512 GB).

Specifications

Product
Product lineMicro
Model namePro
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i9 12th Gen
CPU socketLGA 1700
Memory
RAM capacity32 GB DDR5
RAM type and speedDDR5 4800
Storage
SSD storage2 TB PCIe
Hard driveNo
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Audio & video
SoundSound card - Integrated
Audio chipIntegrated
Speaker setupInternal Speaker
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet controllerIntegrated
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.0
Ports & slots
Front USB ports1x USB 3.2 TYPE C, 1x USB 3.2
Front audio jacks1
Video connectors1 HDMI 1 Display Port
Rear USB ports2 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0
Ethernet port1 port
Power
Power supply65 W
Size & build
Form factorSlim/Small Form Factor
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportReady
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Pointing deviceWired Mouse
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
Cooling methodAir Cooling
Keyboard typeWired Keyboard

Questions about this item

How do I install the 32GB DDR5 SO-DIMM modules and which step is often missed?

The board has two DDR5 SO-DIMM slots. Insert each stick at an angle until the contacts disappear, then press down until the side clips click. The step often missed is seating both clips fully; a loose clip causes a no-post condition.

What maintenance or replacement will the 65W air-cooled i9-12900K need later?

Dust the CPU heatsink and chassis vents every six to twelve months. The 65W power supply and integrated fan are not user-serviceable; if the fan fails or thermal paste degrades, the whole cooler assembly must be replaced by a technician.

What limit appears first when the i9-12900K runs sustained loads in this 65W chassis?

The 65W power supply caps total system draw, so the 24-core processor hits its power limit before thermal throttling. Expect the performance cores to drop from 5.60 GHz toward the 2.00 GHz base under continuous multi-threaded work.

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