Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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MSI Codex R2 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
MSI
77 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
MSI Codex R2 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
73 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The computer is praised for its gaming performance, quiet operation, and cool temperatures. However, a verified reviewer warns about RAM instability at max capacity and a long-term processor instability issue with no fix. Overall, most users are satisfied, especially when purchased on sale.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Cool temperatures
- Great value on sale
Cons
- RAM instability at max capacity
- Long-term processor instability
- No fix for processor issue
Gaming performance 4
Quiet operation 2
Cool temperatures 2
Value for money 2
Ram instability 1
Processor instability 1
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Creator
Gaming
Workstation
Compact
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | MSI Codex R2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i7 14700F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.1 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 | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 650W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 13.15 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 9★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 |
| 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 R2 2025, Core i7-14700F, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060, Black
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 4 of 25 specs.