Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs iBUYPOWER Slate SBA7R97XT02
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
iBUYPOWER Slate SBA7R97XT02 2025, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070XT, Black
What Buyers Say
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
All five reviewers give this Dell desktop the highest rating, praising its speed, quiet operation, and compact size. Users highlight how easy it is to set up and note the excellent price, especially compared to Dell's own member site. The main reason for purchase was the need to upgrade to Windows 11, and the computer meets that need seamlessly.
Pros
- Fast boot and file access
- Quiet operation
- Compact size fits under desk
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Great price compared to Dell site
Cons
- Lack of information in Q&A
- Concern about future Windows upgrades
iBUYPOWER Slate SBA7R97XT02 2025, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070XT, Black
Reviewers are consistently pleased with this iBUYPOWER gaming PC, calling it a great value compared to building from scratch. Performance is strong for 1440p and 4K gaming with smooth frame rates, quiet operation, and effective cooling. The main complaints are the limited 750-watt power supply and somewhat slow RAM, with several users advising there's little room for future upgrades. Customer support received praise for helping resolve a driver issue, and overall the build quality and RGB integration are seen as well-executed.
Pros
- Great value vs. building yourself
- Strong gaming performance (1440p/4K)
- Quiet operation under load
- Effective cooling (GPU <70°C)
- Good build quality and aesthetics
Cons
- Limited 750W PSU with non-modular cables
- Slightly slow RAM
- Fingerprint-prone tempered glass
- Mild pump noise from AIO
- Required driver troubleshooting for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | iBUYPOWER Slate SBA7R97XT02 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 96 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 9070XT★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 850W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 16.33 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 7 | 9★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 3 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi Ready |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
iBUYPOWER Slate SBA7R97XT02 2025, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070XT, Black
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong port selection (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average reliability (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 25 specs.