Dell Tower ECT1250 Black 2025
Lenovo 90YA0017US
What Buyers Say
Dell Tower ECT1250 Black 2025
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
Lenovo 90YA0017US
The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i has received outstanding praise from verified buyers, who highlight its powerful Intel Ultra 7 CPU and RTX 5070 Ti GPU for exceptional gaming and creative performance. Users consistently note the quiet cooling, clean design, and easy upgradability with extra M.2 slots. A few minor cons include limited fans in one model, 1 TB base storage, and slight heat on the top vent under heavy load, but overall the machine is described as a fantastic value at its sale price.
Pros
- Powerful Intel Ultra 7 and RTX 5070 Ti
- Quiet cooling with good airflow
- Clean and subtle design
- Easy upgradability with extra M.2 slots
- Excellent gaming performance at max settings
Cons
- Limited fans in one model
- Base storage only 1 TB SSD
- Top vent gets warm under heavy load
- GEFORCE logo only white, not RGB
- Can get loud at full fan speed
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Tower ECT1250 | Lenovo 90YA0017US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 30 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★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 15.00 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 8★ | 0 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell Tower ECT1250 Black 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
Lenovo 90YA0017US
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 25 specs.