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Black tower desktop with wired keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL ECT1250 Tower desktop PC Core Ultra 9 285K 32GB 2TB

SKU CH-73XJ-P6S03

Tower desktop with 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32GB DDR5 memory, 2TB NVMe storage, Intel UHD Graphics, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, Windows 11 Pro, keyboard and mouse included

  • Release Year2025
  • Form FactorTower
  • ColorBlack
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
  • Processor Main Features64 bit 24-Core Processor
  • Cache Per Processor36MB L3 Cache
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K handles heavy multitasking with 3.7 GHz base and 5.70 GHz turbo
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory keeps demanding apps responsive
  • 2 TB NVMe PCIe SSD provides fast boot and large project storage
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 give reliable wireless connectivity
  • Tower chassis measures 12.76 in high, 6.06 in wide, 11.53 in deep for desk placement

Ready for business and education

The Dell ECT1250 tower desktop is built for business, education and everyday use. It ships with Windows 11 Pro and includes a wired keyboard and mouse. The system uses an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor with 24 cores and 36MB of L3 cache. Thirty-two gigabytes of DDR5 memory and a 2TB NVMe SSD provide capacity for demanding workloads.

Thermals and power in normal use

The tower chassis measures 324.3 mm high, 154 mm wide and 293 mm deep with a weight of 5.45 kg. Intel UHD graphics handles display output through one DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.1 port. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 and Gigabit Ethernet. Front and rear ports supply USB 3.2, USB 2.0, a USB-C 3.2 port and a headset jack.

Integrated graphics only

Buyers who need a discrete graphics card for gaming or GPU compute cannot add one internally. The platform relies on the processor's integrated Intel UHD graphics for all visual tasks. Media creation, 3D rendering or high-refresh gaming will require a different system. The LGA 1851 socket and DDR5 memory are fixed to this processor generation.

Highlights

  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K handles heavy multitasking with 3.7 GHz base and 5.70 GHz turbo
  • 32 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory keeps demanding apps responsive
  • 2 TB NVMe PCIe SSD provides fast boot and large project storage
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 give reliable wireless connectivity
  • Tower chassis measures 12.76 in high, 6.06 in wide, 11.53 in deep for desk placement

Specifications

BrandDELL
ModelECT1250
Release Year2025
Form FactorTower
ColorBlack
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
Processor Main Features64 bit 24-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor36MB L3 Cache
Memory32GB
Storage2TB NVMe SSD
EthernetEthernet
MonitorMonitor not included
KeyboardKeyboard
MouseMouse
Operating SystemWindows 11 Pro
Windows 11Ready
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9
Installed QtyBusiness, Education & Everyday Use
CPU NameIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
GPU/VGA TypeIntel UHD Graphics
Graphics CardIntel UHD Graphics
Graphics InterfaceIntegrated
Virtual Reality ReadyYes
Memory Capacity32GB
Memory SpeedDDR5 5600
Maximum Memory Supported96GB
SSD2TB
TouchscreenNo
WLAN802.11ax Wireless
BluetoothBluetooth
Front USB4
Video Ports1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
Rear USB4
RJ451
Keyboard TypeWired Keyboard
Mouse TypeWired Mouse
Package TypeRetail

Questions about this item

How do I install the Dell KB216 keyboard and MS116 mouse, and which port do people plug them into by mistake?

Plug both wired USB-A connectors into the rear USB 2.0 Type-A ports; the front USB-C port fits only Type-C plugs, so the keyboard and mouse will not seat there.

What component will need replacement first, and how do I reach it?

The CMOS battery on the motherboard typically lasts several years; access it by removing the side panel after unplugging the tower.

At what point does the Intel UHD Graphics become the bottleneck during a long rendering session?

Sustained GPU compute loads hit the integrated graphics thermal ceiling first, causing clock throttling before the CPU or SSD limits appear.

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