Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
Skytech Azure 3 2024, Ryzen 7 9700X, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, White
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
Skytech Azure 3 2024, Ryzen 7 9700X, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, White
The Skytech Gaming PC receives mostly positive feedback for its solid build, strong gaming performance at 1440p with high FPS, and easy upgradability. However, a critical verified review reports a CPU failure after four months and poor warranty support, which lowers overall confidence. Users appreciate the quality components and smooth gameplay, but note issues like loud fans, confusing panel removal, and the need to adjust fan curves.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Strong gaming performance at 1440p
- Easy to upgrade
- Quiet operation after fan curve adjustment
- Good value for entry-level PC gaming
Cons
- Loud fans out of the box
- Confusing panel removal instructions
- CPU failure reported after 4 months
- Poor warranty support experience
- Plastic coverings left on components
Scores
Specifications
| Dell Desktop ECT1250 | Skytech Azure 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ | AMD Ryzen 7 9700X |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 20★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.8 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 32 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 4060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 2 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | sff | mid-tower |
| PSU | 180W | 650W★ |
| Weight | 6.41 kg | 14.65 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 7★ | 2 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 x Display Port |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | 802.11ac |
| 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
Skytech Azure 3 2024, Ryzen 7 9700X, 16GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 4060, White
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong cpu (78th percentile)
- Strong gpu (74th percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (27th percentile)
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.