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Black Dell ECT1250 tower desktop with wired keyboard and mouse

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DELL ECT1250 Tower Desktop PC Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 16GB DDR5 4TB NVMe

SKU CH-DFDC-KDEB0

Tower desktop with a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, 16GB DDR5, 4TB NVMe storage, Intel UHD Graphics, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, keyboard and mouse, and Windows 11 Home

  • 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 handles heavy multitasking with ease
  • 16GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory keeps demanding applications running smoothly
  • 4TB NVMe SSD provides vast high-speed storage for projects and media
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 deliver fast, stable wireless connectivity
  • Tower chassis includes wired keyboard and mouse for immediate setup

Dell ECT1250 Tower Desktop PC

The Dell ECT1250 is a new tower desktop built around a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor with 36MB L3 cache and an integrated AI Boost NPU. It ships with 16GB of DDR5 5600 MHz memory, a 4TB PCIe NVMe M.2 solid-state drive, Windows 11 Home, and included wired keyboard and mouse. MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 provide wireless connectivity.

Suited to productivity and AI-assisted workloads

This system suits professionals, educators and everyday users who want strong multi-threaded CPU performance and on-device AI acceleration for Copilot features. It is not intended for buyers who need a discrete graphics card for 3D rendering, high-refresh-rate gaming or GPU-compute workloads because the platform relies solely on integrated Intel UHD Graphics.

24-core Core Ultra 9 285K with NPU

The defining specification is the 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor that reaches up to 5.70 GHz and includes an Intel AI Boost NPU for local AI inference. If your workflow depends on that core count and NPU integration, this tower matches the requirement; if you need dedicated GPU horsepower, a different configuration would be necessary.

Highlights

  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor handles heavy multitasking with ease
  • 16GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory keeps demanding applications running smoothly
  • 4TB NVMe SSD provides vast high-speed storage for projects and media
  • Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 deliver fast, stable wireless connectivity
  • Tower chassis includes wired keyboard and mouse for immediate setup

Specifications

BrandDELL
ModelECT1250
Release Year2025
Form FactorTower
ColorBlack
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 285K
Processor Main Features64 bit 24-Core Processor
Cache Per Processor36MB L3 Cache
Memory16GB
Storage4TB 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 285K
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
GPU/VGA TypeIntel UHD Graphics
Graphics CardIntel UHD Graphics
Graphics InterfaceIntegrated
Virtual Reality ReadyYes
Memory Capacity16GB
Memory SpeedDDR5 5600
Maximum Memory Supported96GB
SSD4TB
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

Will the 16 GB DDR5 memory or the 4 TB NVMe drive need upgrading first for heavier workloads?

The system ships with 16 GB DDR5 and a 4 TB NVMe drive; memory can be expanded later if applications demand more RAM, while the solid-state storage is already at a high capacity for most users.

What component hits its limit first during sustained all-core loads on the 24-core 3.7 GHz processor?

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K can boost to 5.70 GHz, so prolonged heavy compute will be constrained by the tower's thermal headroom before the CPU itself throttles.

How loud and hot does the tower get when it runs all day with the 24-core CPU and Intel UHD Graphics?

The compact 12.76 × 6.06 × 11.53 in chassis uses standard Dell cooling; under continuous load the fans become audible and exhaust warm air, but stay within normal desktop operating temperatures.

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