DELL
DELL ECT1250 Tower Desktop PC Intel Core Ultra 9 285 48GB DDR5 512GB NVMe
Tower desktop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 processor, 48GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB NVMe drive, plus Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, Windows 11 Pro and wired 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 demanding workloads
- 48GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory keeps multitasking smooth across heavy applications
- 512GB NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times for everyday use
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 deliver reliable wireless connectivity
- Windows 11 Pro with AI Copilot supports business and education tasks out of the box
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 36 MB of L3 cache. It ships with 48 GB of DDR5 memory at 5600 MHz and a 512 GB NVMe solid-state drive. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed, and a wired keyboard and mouse are included.
Sustained multi-core workloads
The 24-core processor reaches a maximum turbo frequency of 5.60 GHz and includes an AI Boost NPU for local inference tasks. Intel UHD Graphics drives up to two displays through DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 outputs. MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7920 with MU-MIMO and Bluetooth 5.4 handle wireless connectivity alongside gigabit Ethernet.
Compact chassis with front and rear I/O
The black tower measures 324.3 mm high, 154 mm wide and 293 mm deep, weighing 5.45 kg. Front ports provide two USB 2.0, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, a global headset jack and a media card reader. Rear I/O adds two USB 3.2 Type-A, two USB 2.0 Type-A, DisplayPort, HDMI and RJ-45, plus Kensington lock slot and padlock loop for physical security.
Highlights
- 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285 with AI Boost NPU accelerates demanding workloads
- 48GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory keeps multitasking smooth across heavy applications
- 512GB NVMe SSD provides fast boot and load times for everyday use
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 deliver reliable wireless connectivity
- Windows 11 Pro with AI Copilot supports business and education tasks 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 | 512GB NVMe SSD |
| Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Monitor | Monitor not included |
| Keyboard | Keyboard |
| Mouse | Mouse |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro |
| 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 | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Graphics Card | Intel UHD Graphics |
| Graphics Interface | Integrated |
| Virtual Reality Ready | Yes |
| Memory Capacity | 48GB |
| Memory Speed | DDR5 5600 |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 96GB |
| SSD | 512GB |
| 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 much heat or noise does the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 produce when the tower runs all day?
The 24-core processor has a 2.5 GHz base speed and can boost to 5.60 GHz, so sustained loads will draw more power and generate more heat than lighter tasks; the tower chassis uses internal airflow to manage thermals.
What must I already own to start using the Dell ECT1250 right away?
A monitor with a DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1 input is required because no display is included; the wired keyboard and mouse are already in the box.
Will my older USB 2.0 peripherals and a legacy VGA screen work with this desktop?
Four USB 2.0 Type-A ports and two USB 3.2 Type-A ports accept older devices directly; the VGA monitor would need an active DisplayPort-to-VGA or HDMI-to-VGA adapter.
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