Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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MEPC Prime 78X DIY Barebones Computer Kit¹, 7800X3D, 256GB, Black
MEPC
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
95 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Speed performance 5
Quiet operation 3
Compact size 3
Ease of setup 3
Value for money 3
Windows 11 compatibility 4
MEPC Prime 78X DIY Barebones Computer Kit¹, 7800X3D, 256GB, Black
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Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Compact
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | MEPC Prime 78X DIY Barebones Computer Kit¹ | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD® Ryzen™ 7 7800X3D 4.2GHz 8 Core Processor w/ 5.0GHz Max Boost, 16 Threads, 104MB L2 + L3 X3D Caches, 5nm, 120W |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 96 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics★ | Required, but not included PCI Express 5.0 / 4.0 x16 Card Slot compatible Graphics Card Recommended |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 256 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | — |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 18.00 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7 | 10★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB 4 (40Gbps) |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI™ port |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.4★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be Chipset* Tri-Band 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz w/ up to 2.9Gbps transfer rates via 160MHz bandwidth Supports IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax / be Wireless Protocols * Windows 11 version 24H2 required for WiFi 7 / Bluetooth v5.4, earlie |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows |
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
MEPC Prime 78X DIY Barebones Computer Kit¹, 7800X3D, 256GB, Black
- Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong gpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (74th percentile)
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 26 specs.