Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
ASUS ROG GM700 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, 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
ASUS ROG GM700 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
This gaming PC delivers excellent performance for the price, with many users praising its ability to run modern games at high settings and high frame rates. However, several reviews note significant noise from the fans, especially under load, and some users experienced high CPU temperatures that required adjustments like disabling Turbo Boost or adding extra cooling. A few long-term reliability concerns were raised, including a GPU fan failure after over a year. Overall, it's seen as a strong value but with some thermal and acoustic compromises.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great value for money
- Runs games at high settings smoothly
- Quiet under normal use
- Minimal bloatware
Cons
- Loud fans under load
- High CPU temperatures
- GPU fan failure after extended use
- Large case size
- Slow RAM speed (3.2GHz)
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | ASUS ROG GM700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i7 14700F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 5.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 33 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 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★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 9.98 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7 | 8★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | WiFi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5Gbps 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
ASUS ROG GM700 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 25 specs.