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Black tower desktop with wired keyboard and mouse

DELL

DELL ECT1250 Tower Desktop PC Intel Core Ultra 9 285 48GB DDR5 2TB NVMe RTX 3050

SKU CH-RW3E-TFD45

Tower desktop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor, 48GB DDR5 memory, 2TB NVMe storage and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics card

  • Release Year2025
  • Form FactorTower
  • ColorBlack
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 285
  • Processor Main Features64 bit 24-Core Processor
  • Cache Per Processor36MB L3 Cache
  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor with 36MB cache and 5.60 GHz turbo boost
  • 48GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory paired with 2TB NVMe solid state drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics for creative and gaming workloads
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 wireless plus Gigabit Ethernet for flexible connectivity
  • Windows 11 Home with AI Copilot and included wired keyboard and mouse

Tower desktop for AI-assisted productivity

The Dell ECT1250 tower desktop pairs a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor with 48GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 2TB NVMe solid-state drive. An integrated Intel AI Boost NPU handles local inference tasks while Windows 11 Home and the bundled Copilot assistant manage everyday workloads. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 with 6GB GDDR6 adds discrete graphics for light creative work and multiple displays.

Sustained-load thermal behaviour

The 12.76-inch tall chassis uses front-to-rear airflow across the 2.5 GHz base-clock CPU, which can reach 5.60 GHz under turbo. During extended compute sessions the 36MB L3 cache and 5600 MHz memory subsystem keep data moving without throttling the NPU or GPU. Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6 2x2 MU-MIMO maintain network throughput when large datasets are transferred continuously.

Installation notes and common pitfalls

The system arrives with a wired Dell KB216 keyboard and MS116 mouse connected via front or rear USB-A ports, so no extra peripherals are required for first boot. Builders must supply their own display because no monitor is included; the rear panel offers DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1 and DVI outputs. The 6.06-inch width limits internal expansion, so additional full-height cards will not fit.

Highlights

  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor with 36MB cache and 5.60 GHz turbo boost
  • 48GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory paired with 2TB NVMe solid state drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics for creative and gaming workloads
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 wireless plus Gigabit Ethernet for flexible connectivity
  • Windows 11 Home with AI Copilot and included wired keyboard and mouse

Specifications

BrandDELL
ModelECT1250
Release Year2025
Form FactorTower
ColorBlack
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 285
Processor Main Features64 bit 24-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor36MB L3 Cache
Memory48GB
Storage2TB NVMe SSD
EthernetEthernet
MonitorMonitor not included
KeyboardKeyboard
MouseMouse
Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
Windows 11Ready
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9
Installed QtyBusiness, Education & Everyday Use
CPU NameIntel Core Ultra 9 285
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
GPU/VGA TypeNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Graphics CardNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Graphics InterfaceIntegrated
Virtual Reality ReadyYes
Memory Capacity48GB
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 loud and hot does the Core Ultra 9 285 tower get when running all day?

The tower measures 324.3 mm high, 154 mm wide and 293 mm deep, weighing 5.45 kg. It ships with a Dell wired keyboard KB216 and wired mouse MS116 included.

What must I already own for this desktop to work out of the box?

A monitor is not included, so you need a display with HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 1.4 input. The PC includes Windows 11 Home, wired keyboard KB216 and wired mouse MS116.

Will my older USB 2.0 peripherals and 1080p monitor work with the RTX 3050 and rear ports?

The rear panel provides one HDMI 2.1, one DisplayPort 1.4, two USB 3.2 Type-A and two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, so legacy USB 2.0 devices and a 1080p display connect directly.

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