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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 512GB NVMe RTX 3050

SKU CH-P3PT-ZBJ6E

Tower desktop with 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285, 48GB DDR5, 512GB NVMe, RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, Windows 11 Home, keyboard and mouse included

  • 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 with AI Boost NPU accelerates heavy workloads
  • 48GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory keeps multitasking smooth and responsive
  • 512GB NVMe SSD provides fast boot and application loading
  • NVIDIA RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics handles creative tasks and light gaming
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus Gigabit Ethernet ensure reliable connectivity

Tower desktop for business and education

The Dell ECT1250 is a tower desktop built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor with 24 cores and a 36MB L3 cache. It ships with 48GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory and a 512GB NVMe SSD. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics card drives displays through DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1 and DVI outputs. Windows 11 Home is pre-installed and a wired keyboard and mouse are included.

Sustained workload behaviour

The 24-core CPU runs at a 2.5 GHz base frequency and can reach 5.60 GHz with Turbo Boost, while the integrated Intel AI Boost NPU handles AI-accelerated tasks. The RTX 3050 provides a dedicated 6GB GDDR6 frame buffer for graphics workloads. DDR5 5600 MHz memory feeds both compute and graphics engines. Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 6 with MU-MIMO maintain network throughput during long sessions.

Installation notes and common pitfalls

The tower measures 12.76 inches high, 6.06 inches wide and 11.53 inches deep, weighing 12.02 lb, so verify desk or floor space before unboxing. Front I/O includes two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, a global headset jack and a media card reader. Rear I/O adds two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, DVI and RJ-45. The LGA 1851 socket limits future CPU upgrades to compatible Intel Core Ultra processors.

Highlights

  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 with AI Boost NPU accelerates heavy workloads
  • 48GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory keeps multitasking smooth and responsive
  • 512GB NVMe SSD provides fast boot and application loading
  • NVIDIA RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics handles creative tasks and light gaming
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus Gigabit Ethernet ensure reliable connectivity

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
Storage512GB 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
SSD512GB
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 ECT1250 get when the 24-core Core Ultra 9 285 runs at 5.60 GHz all day?

The tower uses a 324.3 mm high chassis with front 2.0 and 3.2 USB ports that aid airflow; the 285 processor has a 36 MB cache and 2.5 GHz base clock, but Dell does not publish acoustic or thermal figures for sustained turbo loads.

Does the ECT1250 include a display, or must I already own a monitor with DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1?

No monitor is included; the rear panel provides one DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.1 output, so any screen with either input will work.

Can I keep using my older USB 2.0 peripherals with the ECT1250’s four rear USB 2.0 ports and two front USB 2.0 ports?

Yes, the four rear and two front USB 2.0 ports run at 480 Mbps and are backward-compatible with legacy keyboards, mice and drives.

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