Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
MSI Aegis AeR2AIC2NVR1452, Core Ultra 9 285, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti
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
MSI Aegis AeR2AIC2NVR1452, Core Ultra 9 285, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti
The MSI desktop receives mostly glowing reviews for its speed, quiet operation, and solid build quality, especially for 4K gaming and VR. However, a few verified buyers report serious defects like RAM failure and boot issues, with one citing unhelpful customer service. The overall sentiment is positive but tempered by reliability concerns and a difficult unboxing experience.
Pros
- Fast performance for 4K gaming
- Quiet operation even under load
- Solid build quality and cable management
- Excellent value when on sale
- Great for VR gaming
Cons
- Difficult unboxing experience
- Defective RAM in some units
- Boot issues requiring reinstallation
- Unhelpful customer service
- Rear port build quality feels rough
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | MSI Aegis AeR2AIC2NVR1452 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 1 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| 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★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 12.20 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7★ | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | WiFi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Yes |
| 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
MSI Aegis AeR2AIC2NVR1452, Core Ultra 9 285, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5070 Ti
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average port selection (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 25 specs.
