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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.

EBT2250, D30M, D30M0062Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt2250Read 30 September 2026Model EBT2250, Graphite and Platinum, Tower Plus 27.1 L, 173 W x 372.9 H x 426.9 D mm. Two DDR5 slots, max 64 GB. Front: 3 USB-A 5 Gbps, 1 USB-C 10 Gbps, headset and SD. Rear: 4 USB 2.0 Type-A, 2 USB-A 5 Gbps, TB4 USB-C 40 Gbps, HDMI 2.0, 2.5 GbE, 2 audio and S/PDIF. BE200 Wi-Fi 7 and BT 5.4. The current listed OS is Windows. Current fixed builds use CPU 265 (not K) and do not verify the exact reference status, bundle or PSU. Scope: shared EBT2250 platform. The exact reviewed GPU outputs are unknown.9Regulatory filingdl.dell.com/RDOC/Dell%20%20Dell%20Tower%20Plus%20EBT2250%20D30M%20D30M006%20DELL%20Regulatory%20and%20Environmental%20Datasheet%20en-us.pdfRead 7 October 2026First page identifies EBT2250, regulatory model D30M, regulatory type D30M006. The document applies to products using the assigned regulatory model and type.

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.

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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

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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.

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Graphite, Platinum2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt2250Read 30 September 2026

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.

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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)2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt2250Read 30 September 2026

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.

Width173Height372.9Depth426.9mm(6.8 × 14.7 × 16.8 in)2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt2250Read 30 September 2026

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

27.1L2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt2250Read 30 September 2026

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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, Plastic9Regulatory filingdl.dell.com/RDOC/Dell%20%20Dell%20Tower%20Plus%20EBT2250%20D30M%20D30M006%20DELL%20Regulatory%20and%20Environmental%20Datasheet%20en-us.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 6 identifies external case material as Steel (SGCC), ABS, and PC+ABS. Store steel and plastic. This is enclosure material, not internal PCB material.

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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.

Yes10Maker spec sheet (PDF)2beshop.com/images/products/pdf/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-desktop-spec-sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 calls entry tool-less. Owner manual requires loosening the captive latch retention screw first, then pulling the release latch by hand. True follows the schema definition after a security or retention screw is released.11Owner's manualjarcomputers.com/images/custom/docs/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-owners-manual-en-us-1762903607.pdfRead 7 October 2026January 2025 Rev. A01, Removing the left-side cover: loosen captive screw securing cover latch, then pull release latch and lift cover. Retention screw is the stated prerequisite.

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Dust filters

No15Reviewtech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-desktop-090100058.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly states No dust filtration and describes exposed air intakes. Shared enclosure fact. Tested headline hardware is 265K, RTX 5070, 32 GB, 1 TB, but its 750 W PSU differs from other documented builds.

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VESA mount

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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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Motherboard

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Chipset

Intel Z89010Maker spec sheet (PDF)2beshop.com/images/products/pdf/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-desktop-spec-sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Technical table: CHIPSET Intel Z890. Shared EBT2250 platform.

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.

Proprietary15Reviewtech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-desktop-090100058.htmlRead 7 October 2026CNET review by Mark Knapp, publicly syndicated by Yahoo, updated July 8, 2026. It describes a custom board outside standard ATX or mATX footprints with front I/O on the extended PCB. Shared chassis and board architecture only. PSU and other configuration-dependent values are not transferred.

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CPU socket

LGA18517Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 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 Plus

Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	16	5	1	Yes
PCIe x4	4	3	2	Not available
M.2 E-key	Not available	Not available	1	Yes

Source4Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3786318/Dell-Tower-Plus-Ebt2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026Internal ports: one PCIe Gen5 mechanical x16 / electrical 16, two Gen3 x4, one WLAN M.2. Ethernet Killer E3100G 10/100/1000/2500. BE200 bands 2.4/5/6 GHz. Scope: exact configuration.

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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.

311Owner's manualjarcomputers.com/images/custom/docs/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-owners-manual-en-us-1762903607.pdfRead 7 October 2026System-board connector list enumerates only three fan headers: item 9 FAN SYS2, item 18 FAN SYS1, item 19 FAN CPU. These are physical motherboard fan connectors, not installed rotor count.

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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 265K1Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/dell-tower-plus-2025-reviewRead 30 September 2026Public tested Specs: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, RTX 5070, 32 GB, 1 TB SSD. Geekbench 6 2985/19181 and existing game FPS are unchanged. Power profile, upscaling and ray tracing are not stated. Tool-less access is separately corrected using maker evidence and the current field definition. Exact PSU and drive model are not linked to the other reviews.

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

Processor brand

Intel7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Intel ARK 265K: Products formerly Arrow Lake. 8 performance / 12 efficient cores. P base 3.9, P Max Turbo 5.4. E base 3.3, E Max Turbo 4.6 GHz. Threads 20. Smart Cache 30 MB. Lithography TSMC N3B. Processor Base Power 125 W. NPU peak 13 TOPS. Socket FCLGA1851. Intel Graphics only on non-F CPU. Processor TVB and Turbo Boost Max 3.0 differ from the core-type turbo cells. Scope: chip specification, not PC BIOS or power-limit measurement.

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 Lake7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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 Plus

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	3.9	5.4
Efficiency	12	3.3	4.6

Source7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

207Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

30MB7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

3nm7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

125W7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

Yes8Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000099656/processors.htmlRead 30 September 2026Summary and product list identify 285K and 265K/265KF as unlocked Core Ultra Series 2 desktop CPUs. Scope: CPU property. Board overclocking permission unknown.

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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.

13TOPS7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241063/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-265k-30m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air10Maker spec sheet (PDF)2beshop.com/images/products/pdf/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-desktop-spec-sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Technical table assigns Advanced CPU air cooling to 125 W K-series CPUs, matching the retained 265K. CPU-cooler fan is excluded from case-fan count.

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.

ADell Tower Plus

Position	Fan rotors
Front	1
Rear	1

Source11Owner's manualjarcomputers.com/images/custom/docs/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-owners-manual-en-us-1762903607.pdfRead 7 October 2026Major components list has one front-chassis fan and one rear-chassis fan. Separate removal instructions confirm each single installed chassis fan. GPU, PSU and standalone processor-cooler fans are excluded. Sizes, PWM and radiator flags are unproved and omitted.

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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

Yes1Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/dell-tower-plus-2025-reviewRead 30 September 2026

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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50701Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/dell-tower-plus-2025-reviewRead 30 September 2026

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

GPU brand

NVIDIA1Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/dell-tower-plus-2025-reviewRead 30 September 2026

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

Graphics card

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VRAM

12GB6Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 30 September 2026RTX 5070 (not Ti) standard memory 12 GB GDDR7. Scope: exact configuration.

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

GDDR76Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 30 September 2026

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

32GB1Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/dell-tower-plus-2025-reviewRead 30 September 2026

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

DDR52Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt2250Read 30 September 2026

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.

5,200MT/s12Maker product pagedell.com/community/en/conversations/dell-pro-desktops/faq-tower-plus-ebt2250/67f17ac76ecd9115e0083097Read 7 October 2026Dell community-manager FAQ dated April 5, 2025 explicitly says factory OEM 5600 memory downclocks to 5200. Original and current owner memory tables list both 32 GB options at 5200 MT/s. This is delivery configuration, not rated XMP 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.

Slots2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt2250Read 30 September 2026

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 Plus

Slot	Count
DIMM	2

Source3Maker product pagemanualslib.com/manual/3786318/Dell-Tower-Plus-Ebt2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

64GB2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt2250Read 30 September 2026

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

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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 Plus

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

Source1Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/dell-tower-plus-2025-reviewRead 30 September 2026

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 Plus

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	No
3.5-inch bay	SATA	Not available	Not available	2	No

Source5Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3786318/Dell-Tower-Plus-Ebt2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026Storage: two M.2 2230/2280 Gen4 x4 and two HDD bays. 2.5-inch is an alternative use, not extra bays. Reference lists one SSD and no HDD. PCIe Gen4 NVMe from the maker storage table. Scope: exact configuration.

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.

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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.

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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.

Front2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt2250Read 30 September 2026

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 Plus

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Power out (W)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	15
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available
SD card	Not available	1	Not available	Not available

Source2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt2250Read 30 September 202611Owner's manualjarcomputers.com/images/custom/docs/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-owners-manual-en-us-1762903607.pdfRead 7 October 2026Front USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 PowerShare description states up to 15 W power output. Applies to that one front connector only.

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 Plus

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	1	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	Motherboard
HDMI	2.0	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
3.5 mm audio	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DisplayPort	2.1	3	Not available	Not available	Not available	Graphics card
HDMI	2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Graphics card

Source2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt2250Read 30 September 202613Owner's manualdell.com/support/manuals/en-us/dell-ebt2250-desktop/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-owners-manual/videoRead 7 October 2026Current Dell owner manual Video table, RTX 5070 row: three DisplayPort 2.1 and one HDMI 2.1. These four physical GPU outputs are additional to existing motherboard HDMI and Thunderbolt connectors. The table does not specify suffix 2.1b or connector power.

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 72Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt2250Read 30 September 2026

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz4Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3786318/Dell-Tower-Plus-Ebt2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Wi-Fi module

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE2002Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt2250Read 30 September 2026

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Wi-Fi antenna

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Bluetooth

5.42Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt2250Read 30 September 2026

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

Killer E3100G4Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3786318/Dell-Tower-Plus-Ebt2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

No16Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/desktops/dell-tower-plus-reviewRead 7 October 2026265K/5070/32 GB/1 TB review explicitly says this desktop does not have colorful RGB lighting. The GeForce RTX label lights bright white. A fixed white label is not RGB. No lighting-zone or lighting-standard values are inferred.

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

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

OS family

Windows2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt2250Read 30 September 2026

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

Control software

MyDell11Owner's manualjarcomputers.com/images/custom/docs/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-owners-manual-en-us-1762903607.pdfRead 7 October 2026Locate Dell apps table identifies MyDell with customizable Application, Audio, Power, Color and Display, and Presence detection. Shared maker-supported software, not a statement that reviewers selected a benchmark mode.

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

Upgradeability

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

Motherboard15Reviewtech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-desktop-090100058.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review explicitly calls the motherboard proprietary and explains why a standard board replacement is difficult. PSU only appears proprietary, so PSU is excluded.

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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

2,985points1Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/dell-tower-plus-2025-reviewRead 30 September 2026

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

19,181points1Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/dell-tower-plus-2025-reviewRead 30 September 2026

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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.

ADell Tower Plus

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Average FPS
Assassin's Creed Shadows	1920	1080	Ultra	54
Assassin's Creed Shadows	3840	2160	Ultra	32
Black Myth: Wukong	1920	1080	Ultra	50
Black Myth: Wukong	3840	2160	Ultra	25
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	68.4
Cyberpunk 2077	3840	2160	Ultra	19.4

Source1Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/dell-tower-plus-2025-reviewRead 30 September 2026

BMSI Codex Z2 A8NVP-436US

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

Warranty service

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Links

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Product page

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt22502Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-desktop-computers/spd/delltowerplusebt2250Read 30 September 2026

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Spec sheet

2beshop.com/images/products/pdf/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-desktop-spec-sheet.pdf10Maker spec sheet (PDF)2beshop.com/images/products/pdf/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-desktop-spec-sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Dell-authored four-page EBT2250 sheet on a public retailer mirror. Original delltechnologies asset URL returns 404.

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Manual

www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/dell-ebt2250-desktop/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-owners-manual/video3Maker product pagemanualslib.com/manual/3786318/Dell-Tower-Plus-Ebt2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026Jan 2025 Rev A01 Owner Manual. P18 memory table: two DIMMs. The reviewed 32 GB could be 1 x 32 or 2 x 16, so occupancy and module capacity are unknown. Scope: exact configuration.14Owner's manualdell.com/support/manuals/en-us/dell-ebt2250-desktop/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-owners-manual/videoRead 7 October 2026Official current Dell owner-manual HTML, with full contents and PDF link. Direct current dl.dell.com PDF download returned 403, so this publicly readable maker manual page is retained.

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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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