Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
HP Pavilion 2021, Core i5-10400F, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 2TB SSHD, Ge Force Rtx 3060, 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
HP Pavilion 2021, Core i5-10400F, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 2TB SSHD, Ge Force Rtx 3060, Black
The reviews for this gaming desktop are mixed, with several users reporting overheating issues and power supply failures. While some found it a decent starter machine for the price, others experienced serious problems like freezing, rebooting, and even a chipset spark. The build quality and airflow are common concerns, though a few users appreciated the performance for casual gaming.
Pros
- Good for casual gaming
- Decent price for starter
- 3060 GPU with 12GB VRAM
- Able to play high-resolution games
- Cost-effective for Mac users
Cons
- Overheating due to poor airflow
- Power supply failures
- Freezing and rebooting issues
- Small case with limited upgrade options
- Motherboard built into case
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | HP Pavilion | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i5 10400F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 6 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Nvidia Ge Force Rtx 3060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSHD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 1183W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 7.30 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | 802.11ab |
| 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
HP Pavilion 2021, Core i5-10400F, 8GB, 256GB SSD + 2TB SSHD, Ge Force Rtx 3060, Black
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong gpu (72nd percentile)
- Strong reliability (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average port selection (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 11 of 27 specs.