Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
MSI
79 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 Z2 A8NVM-485US 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
75 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The MSI Gaming Desktop PC Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US receives positive feedback for its solid build and performance. Users appreciate the included 650W PSU and single 16GB RAM stick, though some note limited HDMI ports. Overall, it is seen as a good value for gaming.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Good gaming performance
- Included 650W PSU
- Single 16GB RAM stick
Cons
- Limited HDMI ports (only 1)
Build quality 1
Performance 1
Value for money 1
Power supply 1
Ram configuration 1
Hdmi ports 1
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Gaming
Creator
Workstation
Compact
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Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 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 | 650W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 9.70 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 8★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| 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 | 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 (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
No current pricing available
MSI Codex Z2 A8NVM-485US 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 16GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5060 Ti, Black
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 25 specs.
