Dell Desktop ECT1250 vs STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-97BN1
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-97BN1, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070 XT
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
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-97BN1, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070 XT
The Gamin STORM PH980XDCC-97BN1 R is a high-performance gaming PC with strong specs including an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon RX 9070 XT. It offers excellent value for 1440p high refresh rate gaming and is praised for its robust cooling system with 360mm AIO and 7 ARGB fans. The inclusion of Windows 11 Home, a mechanical keyboard, and gaming mouse adds convenience.
Pros
- High-performance CPU and GPU
- Excellent for 1440p high refresh rate gaming
- Robust cooling with 360mm AIO and 7 fans
- Includes Windows 11 Home, keyboard, and mouse
- VR ready out of the box
Cons
- No user complaints or issues reported
- Limited sample of reviews
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-97BN1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9070 XT★ |
| 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 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7★ | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| 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
STORMCRAFT PHANTOM PH980XDCC-97BN1, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Radeon RX 9070 XT
- Strong storage (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong cpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average port selection (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average reliability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 7 of 25 specs.