DELL
DELL ECT1250 Tower Desktop PC Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 16GB DDR5 2TB NVMe RTX 3050 Windows 11 Pro
Tower desktop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 16GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe storage and an RTX 3050 graphics card for AI-accelerated workloads
- 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 processor with 36MB cache reaches 5.70 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
- 16GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 2TB NVMe solid-state drive deliver fast multitasking and ample storage
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics supports modern visual tasks and creative applications
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus Gigabit Ethernet provide flexible wired and wireless connectivity
- Windows 11 Pro with AI Copilot, wired keyboard and mouse included for immediate productivity
Product Positioning
The DELL ECT1250 tower desktop is built for business, education and everyday users who need a new Windows 11 Pro system with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor. It ships with a wired keyboard and mouse so it is ready to work immediately. Buyers who need more than 16GB of memory or a higher-tier graphics card for heavy 3D work should look elsewhere.
Memory and Storage Headroom
The system includes 16GB of DDR5 5600 MHz RAM and a 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 solid-state drive. That capacity handles typical office suites, browser workloads and light creative tasks comfortably. Users running large virtual machines, extensive video timelines or memory-hungry datasets will reach the 16GB limit and the single NVMe slot cannot be supplemented internally without replacing the drive.
Connectivity and Display Limits
Video output relies on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 card which provides one DisplayPort 1.4, one HDMI 2.1 and one DVI port. Wired networking is limited to a single gigabit Ethernet jack while wireless uses a MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7920 2x2 802.11ax MU-MIMO adapter with Bluetooth 5.4. Front I/O offers two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C and one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; the rear adds two more USB 3.2 Type-A and two USB 2.0 Type-A ports.
Highlights
- 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor with 36MB cache reaches 5.70 GHz turbo for demanding workloads
- 16GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 2TB NVMe solid-state drive deliver fast multitasking and ample storage
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6 graphics supports modern visual tasks and creative applications
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 plus Gigabit Ethernet provide flexible wired and wireless connectivity
- Windows 11 Pro with AI Copilot, wired keyboard and mouse included for immediate productivity
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Model | ECT1250 |
| Release Year | 2025 |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Color | Black |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |
| Processor Main Features | 64 bit 24-Core Processor |
| Cache Per Processor | 36MB L3 Cache |
| Memory | 16GB |
| Storage | 2TB 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 285K |
| 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 | 16GB |
| Memory Speed | DDR5 5600 |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 96GB |
| SSD | 2TB |
| 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
Will my Dell KB216 wired keyboard and MS116 wired mouse plug straight into the front USB 2.0 ports on the ECT1250 tower?
Yes. The front panel includes two USB 2.0 Type-A ports that accept the wired keyboard and mouse supplied with the system.
How can I confirm the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is running at its 3.7 GHz base speed and 5.70 GHz turbo after I build the PC?
Open Task Manager in Windows 11 Pro, select the Performance tab and watch the CPU clock readout under load; it will show the current frequency scaling between base and turbo.
Does the box contain a display cable for the HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 1.4 outputs on the RTX 3050?
The package includes the tower, a Dell KB216 wired keyboard, a Dell MS116 wired mouse and a power cord; a monitor and any video cable must be purchased separately.
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