STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-57TN1 vs Dell Desktop ECT1250
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-57TN1 2026, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-57TN1 2026, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this prebuilt gaming PC, praising its build quality, performance at 1440p, and excellent customer support. The system arrives game-ready with no bloatware and includes premium components like a 360mm AIO cooler and an 850W modular power supply. A minor con mentioned is the lack of clearly marked drive bays and missing SATA cables, but this is easily fixed.
Pros
- Excellent build quality and attention to detail
- Great performance at 1440p high settings
- Game-ready out of the box with no bloatware
- Premium components: 360mm AIO, 850W modular PSU
- Outstanding customer support
Cons
- Drive bays not clearly marked
- Missing SATA cables and screws
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
Scores
Specifications
| STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-57TN1 | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD RYZEN 7 9800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 4.7 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 96 MB★ | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 16 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | desktop | sff |
| PSU | 850W★ | 180W |
| Weight | — | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 7★ |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | — | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth ready | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-57TN1 2026, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average port selection (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 25 specs.