Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Thermaltake LCGS View 9870T-270 2025, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Black
What Buyers Say
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
All five reviewers give this Dell desktop the highest rating, praising its speed, quiet operation, and compact size. Users highlight how easy it is to set up and note the excellent price, especially compared to Dell's own member site. The main reason for purchase was the need to upgrade to Windows 11, and the computer meets that need seamlessly.
Pros
- Fast boot and file access
- Quiet operation
- Compact size fits under desk
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Great price compared to Dell site
Cons
- Lack of information in Q&A
- Concern about future Windows upgrades
Thermaltake LCGS View 9870T-270 2025, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Black
This prebuilt gaming PC receives mixed reviews. Several buyers praise its performance, quiet operation, and clean build with quality components like an ASUS motherboard and Zotac 5070 Ti, running games at ultra settings. However, a significant number of units arrive dead or fail within hours or months, with no display output and poor customer support, leading to returns. The overall sentiment is sharply divided between excellent value and critical reliability issues.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance at ultra settings
- Quiet and cool operation
- Quality components (ASUS motherboard, Zotac 5070 Ti)
- Clean cable management
- Minimal bloatware
Cons
- High rate of DOA units
- Fails within hours or months
- No display output on arrival
- Poor customer support
- Unreliable warranty
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Thermaltake LCGS View 9870T-270 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 96 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | full-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 14.98 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 10★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Thermaltake LCGS View 9870T-270 2025, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Black
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
Thermaltake LCGS View 9870T-270 2025, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti, Black
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 4 of 25 specs.
