Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
MSI Aegis AeZS2C7NVV1278 2025, Ryzen 9 7900X, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, 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
MSI Aegis AeZS2C7NVV1278 2025, Ryzen 9 7900X, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
The MSI Aegis ZS2 receives mixed feedback. Many verified buyers praise its performance, ease of setup, and value for the price, noting it runs demanding games smoothly and looks great. However, several negative reviews highlight serious shipping issues with UPS, including lost or delayed deliveries, and some users question the build quality and motherboard compatibility. Overall, the product itself seems solid when it arrives, but shipping reliability is a major concern.
Pros
- Great performance for gaming
- Easy setup and plug-and-play
- Smooth operation on ultra settings
- Quiet operation
- Minimal bloatware
Cons
- Shipping issues with UPS
- Lost or delayed deliveries
- Build quality concerns
- Motherboard compatibility questions
- Long wait times for replacement
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | MSI Aegis AeZS2C7NVV1278 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 64 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| 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 | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 12.20 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 9★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| 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
MSI Aegis AeZS2C7NVV1278 2025, Ryzen 9 7900X, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
Pricing
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
MSI Aegis AeZS2C7NVV1278 2025, Ryzen 9 7900X, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Black
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 2 of 25 specs.
