Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
ASUS ROG Strix G10DK-AB764 2021, Ryzen 7 3700X, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1660 Ti, Grey
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
ASUS ROG Strix G10DK-AB764 2021, Ryzen 7 3700X, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1660 Ti, Grey
The ASUS gaming desktop is generally well-liked for its quiet operation, compact design, and ease of setup, making it a great starter machine for kids. However, a significant number of users report reliability issues, including motherboard or processor failures within the first year, and poor customer support that does not honor warranties. While performance is decent for modern games, limited upgradability and occasional DOA units are notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Quiet operation
- Compact design
- Easy setup out of the box
- Good starter gaming PC
- Solid performance for modern games
Cons
- Reliability issues within first year
- Poor customer support and warranty
- Limited upgradability (no HDD slot)
- Occasional DOA units
- Gets loud under load
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | ASUS ROG Strix G10DK-AB764 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 32 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 6 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 8.02 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7 | 8★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI-out |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 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
ASUS ROG Strix G10DK-AB764 2021, Ryzen 7 3700X, 16GB, 512GB SSD, GTX 1660 Ti, Grey
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Strong gpu (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (30th percentile)
- Below average ram (32nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Pricing
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.
