Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs STORMCRAFT PHANTOM
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM 2026, Ryzen 9 9900X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080
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
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM 2026, Ryzen 9 9900X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | STORMCRAFT PHANTOM | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 12 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 128 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 | 12.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 3 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 3x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 1x 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 (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM 2026, Ryzen 9 9900X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080
- Strong gpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average port selection (30th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 25 specs.