Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Dell
93 Overall Score
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Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i1460 2024, Core i5-14400F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, White
Thermaltake
71 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
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i1460 2024, Core i5-14400F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, White
85 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
This desktop PC comes with a 1TB SSD and 16GB DDR4 memory, which can be upgraded up to 128GB. It features a Thermaltake ARGB Tower Air Cooler and is VR-ready. The LAN supports up to 1000Mbps and Wi-Fi 5 is included. Overall, users find it well-equipped for gaming and general use.
Pros
- Large 1TB SSD storage
- Upgradable memory up to 128GB
- VR-ready desktop
- Efficient Thermaltake ARGB air cooler
- Fast LAN and Wi-Fi 5 support
Cons
- Wi-Fi 5 instead of Wi-Fi 6
- No mention of NVMe slot count
Storage capacity 1
Memory expandability 1
Vr readiness 1
Cooling system 1
Network speed 1
Wifi standard 1
Scores
Home Office
Business
Developer
Workstation
Compact
Gaming
Creator
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i1460 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | Intel Core i5 14400F |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB★ | 20 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★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 600W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 10.07 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | 0 |
| USB Ports | 7 | 10★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| 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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Thermaltake LCGS Quartz i1460 2024, Core i5-14400F, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5060, White
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong port selection (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong gpu (78th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Dell Desktop ECT1250
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 25 specs.