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Series

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Codex Z21Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Maker product name is MSI Codex Z2.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

ECT1250, DECT1250-7173BLK-PUS2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2TL5JT9Read 14 October 2026Amazon US item model number DECT1250-7173BLK-PUS. Product videos on the listing are credited to Dell Marketing USA, LP. Its UPC 884116490173 is one of the eight UPCs in the ENERGY STAR record for ECT1250, so it is a Dell SKU of this model.

A8NVP-436US, A8NVP-486US, CodZ2A8NVP436, CODZ2A8NVP4861Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Amazon US item model number CodZ2A8NVP436, model name Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US. A8NVP-486US is the sibling retail code of the same Codex Z2 A8NVP configuration. Amazon A8NVP-436US and the A8NVP-486US listings carry the same CPU, GPU, 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB SSD and Windows 11 Home. No source states a difference.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Avendor lists part number CODZ2A8NVP486 for the A8NVP-486US. A8NVP-486US is the sibling retail code of the same Codex Z2 A8NVP configuration. Amazon A8NVP-436US and the A8NVP-486US listings carry the same CPU, GPU, 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB SSD and Windows 11 Home. No source states a difference.

GTIN / EAN

8841164901732Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2TL5JT9Read 14 October 2026UPC 884116490173 from the item details. The same UPC is in the ENERGY STAR record.

824142418673, 8241424358851Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026UPC 824142418673 from the item details of the A8NVP-436US listing. The A8NVP-486US UPC comes from the Avendor listing.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Variant barcode 824142435885 for the A8NVP-486US.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2TL5JT9Read 14 October 2026Listing is live with offers for the Dell US configuration.

Available1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Listing is live with Add to cart offers from Amazon.com and other sellers, and about 275 ratings.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2TL5JT9Read 14 October 2026US Amazon listing for the Dell US configuration. Other markets sell other configurations.

US1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026US Amazon listing, sold by the MSI brand store.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chassis row lists Black only.

Black1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Color field: Black.

SegmentiUse the maker's product category. Do not assign a use case from performance or appearance alone.

Mainstream1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Maker sells Dell Tower under the Dell brand for personal and small business use. Stored as mainstream. No gaming or workstation claim.

Gaming1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Listing calls it a gaming desktop and the main image and bullets target gaming. The use list also names education and everyday use.

Form factoriThe maker's stated chassis class. Generic tower does not imply a full, mid or mini tower tier.

Tower (size tier not specified)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chassis row says Desktop (14.6L). The maker name is Dell Tower. PC Watch calls it a mini tower. Stored as generic tower because the maker names no size tier.

Tower (size tier not specified)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Item details say Computer Tower. The maker names no size tier in the listing.

Case

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Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

Width154Height324.3Depth293mm(6.1 × 12.8 × 11.5 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Height 324.3 mm (12.76 in), width 154 mm (6.06 in), depth 293 mm (11.53 in). PC Watch gives the same 154 x 293 x 324.3 mm.6Press articlepc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1670261.htmlRead 14 October 2026154 x 293 x 324.3 mm, the same as the spec sheet.

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Case volumeiVolume published by the maker. It may differ from the outer dimensions multiplied together.

14.6L1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chassis row, Desktop (14.6L).

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WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

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Case model

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Case materialsiPublished materials of the enclosure and panels, not every internal component. An edition with other panels, such as a wood front, can differ, so it is per variant.

Steel, Plastic1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Sustainability panel says designed with 50% recycled steel and up to 43% recycled plastic. Stored as steel and plastic. No glass or mesh panels are stated.

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Side panel

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Glass (type not specified)1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026The listing's main photo shows a glass left side panel. The maker does not name tempered glass, so the generic glass option is used. Seen in photos only.

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Mesh1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026The listing's photos show a mesh front with three lit fans.

Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Room to grow panel: tool-less entry and an easily removable panel. Dell adds no condition about a shipping or security screw.

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Dust filters

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Display

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Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

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Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

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TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

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Motherboard

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Chipset

Intel Q8701Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Chipset row: Intel Q870 for Intel Core Ultra and Intel Q670 for Intel Core. The Ultra 7 265 uses Q870.

AMD B6502Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Chipset AMD B650, motherboard PRO B650-VC WIFI II. Excalibur PC gives the same. The board model is not stored because another MSI store extract lists a B840 board for a Codex Z2 listing and the 436US page names no board.3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 2026Motherboard PRO B650-VC WIFI II, chipset AMD B650.

Motherboard form factoriMotherboard dimensions class, not the size of the computer case.

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CPU socket

LGA18514Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241068/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265-30m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026

AM54Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700f.htmlRead 14 October 2026AM5. The AMD site did not load for direct fetches, so these values come from the page as returned by search.

Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

ADell Tower ECT1250

Mechanical slot type	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	1	Not available
PCIe x1	2	Not available
M.2 E-key	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 20263 full-height PCIe expansion slots (x1, x1, x16). Mechanical sizes only. Electrical lanes and generation are not stated by Dell. The WLAN M.2 row comes from Hardware Corner and PC Watch, and it is occupied because this configuration has Wi-Fi 6.7Spec databasehardware-corner.net/desktop-models/Dell-Tower-ECT1250Read 14 October 2026Lists PCIe x16 plus two PCIe x1 slots and an M.2 2230 slot for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The page mixes Series 1 and Series 2 wording, so only the slot layout is used and it matches the spec sheet.

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PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

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Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

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Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

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Overclocking in BIOSiTrue when BIOS permits CPU or memory tuning. Source notes must distinguish XMP or EXPO memory tuning from CPU multiplier overclocking.

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 7 2652Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2TL5JT9Read 14 October 2026Title: Intel Core Ultra 7-265, 20 cores, 2.4 GHz, 30 MB cache.

AMD Ryzen 7 8700F1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Title: AMD R7-8700F.

Processor brand

Intel4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241068/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265-30m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026

AMD4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700f.htmlRead 14 October 2026

Processor codenameiChip maker's processor or platform codename. This is separate from each core's architecture name.

Arrow Lake4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241068/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265-30m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Products formerly Arrow Lake.

Phoenix4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700f.htmlRead 14 October 2026Former codename Phoenix. Architecture Zen 4.

Core configurationiOne row per stated core category. Apple super cores are distinct from performance cores. Clock values describe that category.

ADell Tower ECT1250

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.4	5.2
Efficiency	12	1.8	4.6

Source4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241068/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265-30m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 20268 performance cores at 2.4 GHz base and 5.2 GHz max turbo, 12 efficient cores at 1.8 GHz base and 4.6 GHz max turbo. Intel also lists 5.3 GHz max turbo for the processor. That favored-core rating is not stored here. Core names are not on the page.

BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	Zen 4	4.1	5

Source4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700f.htmlRead 14 October 20268 cores at 4.1 GHz base and up to 5.0 GHz boost. All cores are Zen 4 cores of one type.

CPU cores

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Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

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Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

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Threads

204Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241068/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265-30m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 202620 threads. No Hyper-Threading.

164Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700f.htmlRead 14 October 202616 threads.

Max core turbo clockiHighest core-category turbo or boost clock in cpu_clusters. Separate favored-core or processor-level boost ratings are not substituted for a category's published turbo clock.

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L3 cache

30MB4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241068/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265-30m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 202630 MB Intel Smart Cache, stored as L3.

16MB4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700f.htmlRead 14 October 2026L3 16 MB. L2 is 8 MB.

CPU core process nodeiPublished CPU-core fabrication node. Package components and I/O dies may use other nodes. Maker node name belongs in the source note.

3nm4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241068/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265-30m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Lithography TSMC N3B, stored as 3. Package tiles use other nodes.

4nm4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700f.htmlRead 14 October 2026TSMC 4nm FinFET for the CPU cores.

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

65W4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241068/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265-30m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Processor base power 65 W. Maximum turbo power is 182 W. Dell's PL2 setting is not published.

65W4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8700f.htmlRead 14 October 2026Default TDP 65 W, configurable 45 to 65 W. The PC maker's power limit is not published.

Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

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Unlocked multiplier

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

13TOPS4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241068/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265-30m-cache-up-to-5-30-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026NPU peak 13 TOPS, Int8.

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Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics3Retailer pagespeedcom.co.th/en/collections/commercial-computers/products/dell-tower-ect1250-oect1250u701Read 14 October 2026Dell Tower ECT1250 (OECT1250U701) lists Intel Graphics with 4 Xe cores. The spec sheet lists Intel Graphics for Core Ultra 5 and 7.

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Cooling

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CPU cooler

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Air1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Cooling Method: Air. The CPU cooler model is not stated.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

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Radiator position

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Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

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Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

No2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2TL5JT9Read 14 October 2026Title and details: Intel UHD Graphics, integrated. The title says UHD, but the spec sheet names plain Intel Graphics for Core Ultra processors.

Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Title: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. The Ryzen 7 8700F has no integrated graphics.

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50701Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Graphics coprocessor: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, 12 GB.

GPU brand

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NVIDIA1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070.

Graphics card

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VRAM

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12GB5Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026GeForce RTX 5070 has 12 GB. Amazon's details also list 12 GB.

VRAM type

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GDDR75Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 14 October 2026GDDR7 on the NVIDIA page. Amazon's details list GDDR6, which conflicts and looks like a copy error. Retailer pages and reviews say GDDR7. The card's board maker and clocks are not stated, so no board power or boost clock is stored.

GPU board poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

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Graphics card length

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

16GB2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2TL5JT9Read 14 October 2026Title and details: 16 GB DDR5 at 5600 MHz, 1 memory slot available.

32GB1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Title and details: 32 GB DDR5. The details list maximum size 96 GB, which conflicts with the 128 GB on another listing, so no maximum is stored.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 202632GB (2x16GB).

RAM type

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Memory options for Core Ultra 5 or Ultra 7: DDR5 UDIMM.

DDR51Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026DDR5.

Configured RAM speediMemory transfer rate configured on delivery. A rated XMP or EXPO profile may be faster when it is disabled.

5,600MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Computers with an Intel Core i7, Core Ultra 5 or Ultra 7 processor list DDR5 at 5600 MT/s. Core i3 and i5 versions use 4800 MT/s. Stored as the configured speed.

6,000MT/s1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Details: memory speed 6000 MHz, memory clock 3000 MHz. The listing does not say whether an XMP or EXPO profile is on at delivery. Stored as the stated speed.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026DDR5 6000MHz.

Rated kit speediRated memory-kit or profile speed. This can differ from the speed configured on delivery.

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Memory kit

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RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Slots1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Expansion row: two DIMM slots, supports up to 64GB DDR5. UDIMM modules, so not soldered.

Slots3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 2026Desktop memory in 2 slots with a stated maximum. The maximum conflicts with Amazon, so it is not stored.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable memory connectors, with one row per occupancy state. Package-integrated memory is not a DIMM slot.

ADell Tower ECT1250

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
DIMM	1	Yes	16
DIMM	1	No	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Two DIMM slots. The 16 GB option is one 16 GB UDIMM, single-channel, so one slot is free.

BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 32GB DDR5 6000MHz (2x16GB). Excalibur PC says the board has 2 memory slots, so both are filled.3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 202632GB desktop memory, 2 slots.

RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

64GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Expansion row: two DIMM slots, supports up to 64GB DDR5.

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ECC memoryiSystem-level ECC memory support or configuration. DDR5 on-die ECC alone does not establish this field.

No3Retailer pagespeedcom.co.th/en/collections/commercial-computers/products/dell-tower-ect1250-oect1250u701Read 14 October 2026Listing says non-ECC memory for the Ultra 7 265, 16 GB DDR5-5600 SKU.

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Storage

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Storage

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Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

ADell Tower ECT1250

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
1,000	NVMe SSD	4

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026SSD options are PCIe NVMe M.2 2230. Footnote: Gen4 for Core Ultra 5 or Ultra 7 processors, Gen3 for Core i3, i5 and i7. The 1 TB option is QLC, Class 25. Drive maker and model are not stated. Stored as 1000 decimal GB.

BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
2,000	NVMe SSD	4

Source1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Title: 2 TB M.2 NVMe SSD. Drive maker and model are not stated. Stored as 2000 decimal GB. Gen4 comes from the Avendor listing.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD.

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

ADell Tower ECT1250

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes
3.5-inch bay	SATA	Not available	1	No

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Expansion row: 1x M.2 SSD and 1x 3.5-inch HDD bay. Bays row: up to 2 bays, one HDD and one SSD. SSD options are M.2 2230. The 1 TB SSD fills the M.2 slot, and the 3.5-inch bay is free because the reference configuration has no HDD. PC Watch also reports two M.2 slots, and the second is the WLAN slot.

BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US

Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes
PCIe NVMe	4	1	No

Source2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 2x M.2 and 4x SATA 6Gb/s. Excalibur PC says both M.2 slots are NVMe Gen 4. One holds the 2 TB drive. The M.2 length is not stated, so no form factor is stored. The SATA connectors are not drive bays and the case bays are not stated.3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 20262x M.2 NVMe (Gen 4) slots and 4x SATA SSD slots.

M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

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Free drive bays

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Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

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Power supply

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PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

180W2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2TL5JT9Read 14 October 2026Item details list Power Consumption 180 watts. The Thai Dell reseller listing for the Ultra 7 265 SKU also says 180W. Both match the 180W Bronze option in the spec sheet. Stored as the PSU output rating.

750W2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Power Supply 750W. This is the 486US listing. Other Codex Z2 listings show 650 W and 850 W for other configurations, and the 436US page states no wattage. Stored as likely for this configuration.

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

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PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

80 PLUS Bronze1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power supply options: 180W Bronze internal and 360W Platinum internal. The 180W unit is the one fitted to the reference configuration. Dell writes Bronze and does not name the 80 PLUS program.

80 PLUS Gold2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Power Efficiency 80+ Gold. Whether it is an 80 PLUS certificate is not shown.

Modular cables

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PSU model

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ATX version

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Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

Front1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ports row: Front.

Top1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026The listing's I/O image labels the ports on the top front edge: LED switch, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, mic-in and audio-out jacks, reset and power buttons.

User-facing portsiAccessible front, top, side and bottom ports at the stated I/O position. Counts refer to physical connectors.

ADell Tower ECT1250

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5
3.5 mm audio	Global headset jack	1	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front: (2) USB 2.0, (1) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, (1) USB 3.2 Gen 1, (1) Global headset jack. USB 3.2 Gen 1 is 5 Gbps. The product photo also shows an SD card slot. Dell lists the SD 3.0 reader as optional, so it is not stored.

BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5
Mic in	Not available	1	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Headphone out	1	Not available

Source1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Labels in the I/O image: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, plus a mic-in and an audio-out jack. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 is 20 Gbps and Gen 1 is 5 Gbps. The LED switch and reset button are not ports.

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

ADell Tower ECT1250

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Connected to
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	1	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1 (TMDS)	1	Not available	Motherboard
DisplayPort	1.4	1	Not available	Motherboard

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Rear: (2) USB 2.0 with SmartPower On, (2) USB 3.2 Gen 1, (1) RJ45 1 Gbps, (1) HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), (1) DisplayPort 1.4. The serial port is optional and not stored. Video outputs are on the board because this configuration has no discrete graphics.

BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	1	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1	1	Not available	Graphics card
DisplayPort	1.4a	3	Not available	Graphics card

Source2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Rear USB: 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and 4x USB 2.0. Video outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, which match the RTX 5070 and are attributed to the card. Realtek 1 Gigabit LAN. Rear audio jacks are not listed and are not stored.3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 20263x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps), 4x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

User-facing USB portsiPhysical USB-A and USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel.

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User-facing USB-C portsiPhysical USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel, including Thunderbolt and USB4 sockets.

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Rear USB ports

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ThunderboltiThunderbolt documented in the rear-port table. Front-panel-only Thunderbolt is not covered by this derived field.

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Ethernet speed

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Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Connectivity row: MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7920 with Bluetooth 5.4, or Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 with Bluetooth 5.3. The retailer listing for the reference configuration names the MediaTek card.

Wi-Fi 6E1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026A+ image on the listing says WiFi 6E and Bluetooth enabled. Details say 802.11ax and Bluetooth.2Retailer pageavendor.com/products/codex-z2-a8nvp-486usRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi 6E.3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E.

Wi-Fi bandsiBands explicitly supported by the installed radio and product region. Do not infer 6GHz use solely from a Wi-Fi version.

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Wi-Fi module

MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT79201Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 MT7920, 2x2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO, named by the maker spec sheet and the Thai Dell reseller listing for the exact Ultra 7 265, 16 GB, 1 TB SKU.

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Wi-Fi antenna

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Bluetooth

5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026MediaTek MT7920 option lists Bluetooth 5.4. Intel AX211 option lists 5.3.

5.33Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listing text: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3. The 436US listing does not state a Bluetooth version.

Ethernet controller

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Realtek 8111H3Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/816822/msi-codex-z2-a8nvp-486us-gaming.htmlRead 14 October 2026Listing text: Realtek 8111H 1 Gigabit LAN. This is the 486US listing.

Camera and audio

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WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

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Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

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Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

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Audio featuresiPublished built-in audio capabilities and their required software or accessories. Do not infer hardware from an audio brand name.

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Lighting

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RGB lighting

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Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Bullet says built-in RGB lighting that cycles with the MSI LED button. The bullets also mention a Codex R2, so the bullet text is shared with another model.

Lit parts

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Lighting standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

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Lighting software

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MSI Center1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Bullet: customize lighting with MSI Center software. The same shared bullet text applies.

Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Pro2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2TL5JT9Read 14 October 2026Listing title and style name give Windows 11 Pro. Micro Center and Thai listings of other SKUs use Windows 11 Home, so the edition differs by SKU.

Windows 11 Home1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

OS family

Windows2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2TL5JT9Read 14 October 2026Windows 11 Pro.

Windows1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

Control software

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MSI Center1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026MSI Center, named in the listing bullet.

Upgradeability

None of 4 known

Proprietary partsiParts or interfaces the maker or teardown identifies as requiring nonstandard replacements. Do not infer from a brand label alone.

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Max graphics card length

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Max CPU cooler height

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Warranty kept after upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

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Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

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Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

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CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured power

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Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

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Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

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Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

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Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Certifications

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ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Spec sheet: Dell Tower is certified ENERGY STAR. The ENERGY STAR certified computers list has model number ECT1250.

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EPEATiPublished registration level. Missing registration evidence is not proof of none.

Silver1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Spec sheet: registered EPEAT Silver with Climate+. Footnote says EPEAT registration varies by country. Not checked on epeat.net, which could not be searched.

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Copilot+ PC

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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

Dell Tower ECT1250 Desktop, Dell Wired Keyboard KB216, US English, Black, Dell Wired Mouse MS116, Black, Documentation, Power cord2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2TL5JT9Read 14 October 2026What's in the box section: Dell Tower ECT1250 Desktop, Dell Wired Keyboard KB216 US English Black, Dell Wired Mouse MS116 Black, Power Cord, Documentation.

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Included extrasiExtras confirmed supplied with the exact configuration. Optional bundles are excluded.

Keyboard, Mouse2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2TL5JT9Read 14 October 2026Keyboard and mouse from the in-the-box list.

Keyboard, Mouse1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026What's in the box lists Keyboard and Mouse. Keyboard description: Gaming.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2TL5JT9Read 14 October 2026Warranty description on the US listing: 1 Year Basic Onsite Service after remote diagnosis with Hardware-Only Support. US market only.

1year1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F15TM77BRead 14 October 2026Warranty description: 1 Year Manufacturer Limited. US market.

Warranty service

On-site2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0F2TL5JT9Read 14 October 2026Onsite after remote diagnosis, from the same warranty description.

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Links

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Product page

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/cty/pdp/spd/dell-ect1250-desktop1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Maker page for the family as surfaced by search. dell.com is blocked for agents, so the page was not opened. Specs here come from the spec sheet and listings.

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Spec sheet

www.delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-th/products/desktops-and-all-in-ones/technical-support/dell-tower-ect1250-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Four-page Dell Tower ECT1250 spec sheet, PDF created 2025-06. It covers the whole family: Core i3, i5, i7 and Core Ultra 5 and 7 processors, so every stored value is matched to the Core Ultra 7 265 configuration.

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Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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