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Small black Dell Pro Slim desktop tower with USB keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL Pro Slim QCS1250 desktop PC i5-14500 8GB DDR5 512GB SSD

SKU CH-ZS8Y-5X8B7

Compact business desktop with 14-core Intel i5-14500, 8 GB DDR5, 512 GB SSD and dual-monitor support

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core i5 14th Gen
  • Memory size8 GB DDR5
  • Storage drive512 GB SSD
  • GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
  • CPU14th Generation Intel Core i5-14500 14-Core Processor 2.6 GH
  • 14-core Intel i5-14500 up to 5.00 GHz powers demanding workloads
  • 8 GB DDR5 memory accelerates multitasking and data processing
  • 512 GB SSD delivers quick boot and fast file access
  • Intel HD Graphics drives dual monitors via DisplayPort and HDMI
  • 180 W supply supports versatile USB 2.0, 3.2 and Type-C connectivity

Dell Pro Slim QCS1250 Business Desktop

The Dell Pro Slim QCS1250 is a small-form-factor business desktop built around a 14-core Intel Core i5-14500 processor with 24MB cache. It ships with 8GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB SSD for quick boot times and responsive application loading. Integrated Intel HD Graphics drives two displays via DisplayPort and HDMI. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed for business-grade security and management.

Thermals, Noise and Power Draw

The system relies on a 180W power supply and Dell’s advanced cooling design within the Pro chassis. In typical office workloads the compact form factor runs quietly while maintaining stable temperatures. Power consumption stays modest during everyday productivity tasks such as document editing, web browsing and video conferencing.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under prolonged multi-threaded workloads the 14-core processor can reach up to 5.00GHz while the cooling system manages heat without aggressive fan speeds. The DDR5 memory and SSD maintain consistent throughput during extended rendering, compilation or data-analysis sessions. The 180W supply limits total system draw, so very heavy continuous compute may throttle before peak frequencies are sustained indefinitely.

How it compares

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

Price $543.99
Typical for this category: the median of 14,711 items is $494.99.
Memory size 8 GB DDR5
Lower than about 80% of the 5,840 comparable items (median 16 GB).
RAM capacity 8 GB DDR5
Lower than about 80% of the 13,125 comparable items (median 16 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL
Product lineDell Pro
Model nameQCS1250
Product typeBusiness Desktops & Workstations
Recommended useBusiness
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i5 14th Gen
CPU14th Generation Intel Core i5-14500 14-Core Processor 2.6 GHz Up to 5 GHz
Processor cache24 MB Intel Smart Cache
L3 cache per CPU24 MB Intel Smart Cache
Memory
Memory size8 GB DDR5
RAM capacity8 GB DDR5
RAM type and speedDDR5
Memory configuration8 GB DDR5
Storage
Storage drive512 GB SSD
SSD storage512 GB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration512 GB SSD
Disc driveNo
Second disc driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Display capabilitiesDual Monitor Capable
Graphics
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
GPUIntel HD Graphics
GPU modelIntel HD Graphics
GPU interfaceIntegrated
Connectivity
Network speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Wired networkGigabit Ethernet
Wi-FiNo Wifi
Bluetooth supportNo
Ports & slots
Front USB ports2 x USB 2.0,1 x USB 3.2, 1 x USB Type-C 3.2
Front audio jacks1 x Headphone Jack
Memory card readerNo
Video connectorsHDMI,DisplayPort
Rear USB ports2 x USB 3.2, 2 x USB 2.0
Ethernet port1 port
Power
Power supply180 W
Size & build
Form factorSmall Form Factor
Overall dimensions18 × 16 × 14
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Bundled mouseDell USB Mouse
Pointing deviceDell Mouse
In the boxSmall Form Factor PC, Power cord
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
More details
KeyboardDell USB keyboard
Keyboard typeDell Keyboard

Questions about this item

How do I install the DDR5 memory modules in the Dell Pro Slim QCS1250, and which step do people often get wrong?

Power off and unplug the system, open the small-form-factor chassis, align the notch on the DDR5 module with the slot key, press firmly until the retention clips click, then reassemble; the step often missed is fully seating both clips so the module locks flat.

What maintenance or replacement will the 512GB SSD or 8GB DDR5 memory need later?

The SSD has no moving parts and requires no scheduled maintenance; the DDR5 memory is fixed at 8GB and is not user-upgradeable, so no replacement is expected unless a fault occurs.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy workloads on the i5-14500 with the 180W power supply?

The 180W power supply and compact cooling cap the processor at its base power, so frequencies drop from the 5.00GHz turbo toward the 2.60GHz base under prolonged load.

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