DELL
DELL ECT1250 Tower Desktop PC Intel Core Ultra 9 285 48GB DDR5 4TB NVMe RTX 3050
Tower desktop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor, 48GB DDR5 memory, 4TB NVMe storage and NVIDIA RTX 3050 graphics
- 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 for demanding workloads
- 48GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 4TB NVMe SSD deliver responsive multitasking and ample storage
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics supports creative tasks and modern gaming
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus Gigabit Ethernet provide flexible connectivity options
- Includes Dell wired keyboard and mouse with Windows 11 Home ready to use out of the box
Dell ECT1250 Tower Desktop
The Dell ECT1250 is a tower desktop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor with 24 cores and a 36 MB L3 cache. It ships with 48 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 4 TB NVMe solid-state drive. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory handles display output. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed.
Suits AI-enhanced workflows and multi-display desks
Business users and educators who rely on the on-chip AI Boost NPU for local inference will benefit from the 24-core architecture. The graphics card provides DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1 and DVI connections for three monitors. Buyers who need more than 6 GB of video memory for heavy 3D rendering or GPU compute should look at a different configuration.
LGA 1851 socket defines upgrade path
The processor uses the LGA 1851 socket, so any future CPU change is limited to processors designed for that specific socket. The 48 GB of installed DDR5 memory and the 4 TB NVMe drive occupy the primary slots, so expansion depends on the board layout and available bays.
Highlights
- 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor with 36MB cache and 5.60 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
- 48GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 4TB NVMe SSD deliver responsive multitasking and ample storage
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics supports creative tasks and modern gaming
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus Gigabit Ethernet provide flexible connectivity options
- Includes Dell wired keyboard and mouse with Windows 11 Home ready to use out of the box
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | ECT1250 |
| Release Year | 2025 |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Color | Black |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
| Processor Main Features | 64 bit 24-Core Processor |
| Cache Per Processor | 36MB L3 Cache |
| Memory | 48GB |
| Storage | 4TB NVMe SSD |
| Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Monitor | Monitor not included |
| Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Mouse | Mouse |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Windows 11 | Ready |
| CPU Type | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Installed Qty | Business, Education & Everyday Use |
| CPU Name | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1851 |
| GPU/VGA Type | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| Graphics Interface | Integrated |
| Virtual Reality Ready | Yes |
| Memory Capacity | 48GB |
| Memory Speed | DDR5 5600 |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 96GB |
| SSD | 4TB |
| Touchscreen | No |
| WLAN | 802.11ax Wireless |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Front USB | 4 |
| Video Ports | 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
| Rear USB | 4 |
| RJ45 | 1 |
| Keyboard Type | Wired Keyboard |
| Mouse Type | Wired Mouse |
| Package Type | Retail |
Questions about this item
How do I install the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 card and which step is often missed?
The graphics card is already installed in the Dell ECT1250 tower. When adding a monitor, connect the cable to the RTX 3050 ports — one DisplayPort 1.4, one HDMI 2.1 and one DVI — not to the motherboard video outputs, which stay disabled.
What maintenance or replacement will the MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7920 wireless card need later?
The MT7920 2x2 802.11ax card is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be swapped. Keep its drivers updated through Windows Update; if the hardware fails the whole board must be serviced.
What limit appears first on the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 during sustained heavy workloads?
The 24-core processor has a 2.5 GHz base frequency and a 5.60 GHz turbo ceiling. Under continuous all-core load the tower's 12.02 lb air-cooled chassis reaches its thermal envelope first, forcing clocks down toward the base speed.
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