AVGPC Q-Box Series Q-Box vs Dell Desktop ECT1250
AVGPC Q-Box Series Q-Box 2022, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 480GB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
AVGPC Q-Box Series Q-Box 2022, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 480GB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
This budget gaming PC offers great value for the price, with fast performance for CPU-intensive tasks and light gaming. However, some users experienced serious quality issues like coolant leaks and high CPU temperatures, though the company's customer support is responsive. The main downsides are limited RAM (8GB or 16GB needing upgrade) and lack of easy RGB customization.
Pros
- Fast performance for CPU-intensive tasks
- Great value for the price
- Good for light gaming
- Responsive customer support
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Potential coolant leak issues
- High CPU temperatures reported
- Limited RAM (8GB or 16GB needs upgrade)
- Difficulty changing RGB colors
- WiFi card missing in some units
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
All five reviewers give this Dell desktop the highest rating, praising its speed, quiet operation, and compact size. Users highlight how easy it is to set up and note the excellent price, especially compared to Dell's own member site. The main reason for purchase was the need to upgrade to Windows 11, and the computer meets that need seamlessly.
Pros
- Fast boot and file access
- Quiet operation
- Compact size fits under desk
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Great price compared to Dell site
Cons
- Lack of information in Q&A
- Concern about future Windows upgrades
Scores
Specifications
| AVGPC Q-Box Series Q-Box | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 3.6 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 6 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 480 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | tower | sff |
| PSU | — | 180W★ |
| Weight | 11.52 kg | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 7★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 2x DP | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
AVGPC Q-Box Series Q-Box 2022, Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB, 480GB SSD, RTX 3050, Black
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average port selection (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average storage (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (27th percentile)
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.