DELL Pro Slim QCS1250 SFF desktop PC Intel Core i7-14700 16GB DDR5 4TB NVMe SSD

Compact desktop for business and education

The Dell Pro Slim QCS1250 is a small-form-factor desktop built around a 14th-generation Intel Core i7-14700 processor with 20 cores and a 5.4 GHz maximum turbo frequency. It ships with 16 GB of DDR5 memory at 5600 MHz and a 4 TB PCIe NVMe M.2 solid-state drive. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed, and a wired keyboard and mouse are included in the box.

Connections and daily use

Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 drives one HDMI 2.1 port and one DisplayPort 1.4a port for dual-monitor setups. The front panel provides two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port and a global headset jack. Rear connectivity adds two more USB 2.0 ports, two additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and a Gigabit Ethernet jack. The chassis measures 11.95 inches high, 3.74 inches wide and 11.54 inches deep, weighing 8.61 lb.

Upgrade path and fit

This system replaces older small-form-factor desktops limited to lower core counts, slower memory or smaller boot drives. The jump is worthwhile when multi-threaded workloads, larger local datasets or faster application loading matter. Buyers who need discrete graphics performance, additional internal drive bays or user-upgradeable graphics should look elsewhere.