Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
MSI Codex Z2 CodZ2A8NVL446 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, 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
MSI Codex Z2 CodZ2A8NVL446 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, RTX 5060, Black
The MSI desktop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its strong performance, quiet operation, and good value for the price. Users report smooth gaming at high settings and appreciate the build quality and packaging. However, one verified buyer received a unit missing the graphics card and had a very poor customer service experience with MSI, which significantly drags down the overall sentiment.
Pros
- Strong gaming performance at high settings
- Quiet operation even under load
- Good value for the price
- Well-packaged and shipped securely
- Plenty of airflow and cooling
Cons
- Risk of missing graphics card on delivery
- Poor customer service from MSI
- Not top-of-the-line for high-end users
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | MSI Codex Z2 CodZ2A8NVL446 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen™ 7 8700F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 16 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★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 650W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 9.66 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 7 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI™ -out (2.1) |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3x DP-out (1.4a) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 1 Gigabit LAN |
| 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 Codex Z2 CodZ2A8NVL446 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD + 1TB HDD, RTX 5060, Black
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 27 specs.