Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Skytech Chronos ST-CHRONOS3-2079-W-AM 2025, Core i7-14700F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, White
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
Skytech Chronos ST-CHRONOS3-2079-W-AM 2025, Core i7-14700F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, White
The Skytech Gaming PC receives mostly positive feedback for its powerful performance, quiet operation, and ability to run AAA titles smoothly. However, some users report issues with USB ports not working, low storage and RAM for the price, and minor build quality concerns like hot glue residue. Overall, it is seen as a good value that may require upgrades for heavy gaming.
Pros
- Powerful performance for AAA games
- Quiet operation
- Smooth out-of-box experience
- Great RGB lighting
- AIO liquid cooling for CPU
Cons
- USB ports not working properly
- Low storage (1 TB) for modern games
- Low RAM (16 GB) for modern gaming
- Hot glue residue on motherboard
- No SD card slot
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Skytech Chronos ST-CHRONOS3-2079-W-AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i7 14700F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 33 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GDDR7★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 15.04 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 x Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| 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
Skytech Chronos ST-CHRONOS3-2079-W-AM 2025, Core i7-14700F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, White
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong gpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
- Below average reliability (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.