Customer Ratings & Reviews

Not much to review as I never got to use this system. I bought this to replace older PC and I took this PC to Geek squad for data transfer. Geek squad called later that day and said they couldn't perform the data transfer as there was a mother board issue. They tried another system off the shelf and had the same issue. Had to go with another brand PC. Bad Quality Control on Dell's part

The PC is very slow and is not running up to expectations. It is not as good as my Dell XPS I have had in the past. I wish I would have stayed with my old Dell XPS. Very poor. It does not function with my photo editing. I am very disappointed with this Dell Desktop and with windows 11. I would not recommend this PC.

So far, this computer has been pretty good to me. I like the 1TB SSD instead of a 256GB or 512GB; and the Core Ultra 7 265 has had no trouble with any standard office tasks such a hundred Chrome tabs and a handful of Word documents and Excel spreadsheets. I can do some pretty heavy multitasking without issue. There's a decent array of ports, so I don't have to worry too much about running out of space to plug in yet another thing. I ran a variety of 3DMark benchmarks, and the scores were pretty alright for something without a proper GPU. (Side note: in Device Manager, the graphics just shows up as Intel Graphics. Not even Intel UHD or something, just "Intel Graphics." I'm kinda disappointed with that. I would have liked at least Xe or something.) However, other than the framerates being terrible in the more graphically demanding benchmarks, the system had absolutely no issue whatsoever running any of them. It was kind of impressive - the fans didn't even sound like they were struggling. All of this being said, if you're looking for a base system to slap some upgrades into, I wouldn't really recommend this thing. First off, the PSU is 180 watts. Here's the issue: the Core Ultra 7 265 says the base TDP is 65 watts... but it can hit 185 watts with Intel Turbo Boost. That leaves, like, no room left for a GPU. On top of this, the PCIe slot for a graphics card is right up against the power supply. Even if you found a single-wide SFF card to put in there, you'd be choking off it's air supply. Additionally, while there's clearly empty slots to add, say, an additional hard drive; the mounting bracket and cables aren't present. You'd have to buy them from Dell. As for my random other thoughts on this machine. I don't really AI all that much, but if you do, the Core Ultra 7 265 is one of the better desktop chips for that since it does have an NPU, which you do need to get the best experience with Windows AI functionality. I know I've heard some people throw shade at Intel for their P-cores and E-cores being kinda weird and buggy, but I haven't noticed any such things with this system. I like how this model looks, it's the perfect kind of system to keep in an office - not very distracting, small footprint, can easily fit on the side of a desk. It's also really easy to take apart, which is a plus. Overall, I like it. I feel like the design could use a little improvement to make it just slightly more upgradeable, but I like it. I'd absolutely recommend this, if and only if you won't have any need to stuff a GPU into this thing.

This machine runs very slowly. Over 20 seconds to load the PIN to use the machine. It is NOT utilizing what we expect to be a quick running machine.

This new offering Dell is just what you need whether it be for home or work. It's a slim form factor which makes it really convenient for tucking it out of the way on your desk to make more room for other things. It does come with a power cord and a dell brand wired keyboard and mouse to get you up and going. You will need to provide your own monitor and the PC has a HDMI and Display Port connection options. Plenty of USB ports mixed A and C variety. Inside your have a proprietary power supply and motherboard sporting 16gb DDR5 ram easily upgradeable to 64gb (2xDimm Slots). 1tb NVME SSD so plenty of space for whatever you might need. There isn't really any room for mounting any drives inside so that's a bummer but plenty of space. The processor is the latest and greatest and you will struggle to saturate this thing with anything you throw at it. Windows 11 Home edition came preinstalled and ready to go which is handy. The Bios have some neat cloud recovery options if you run into a bad situation where Windows will no longer boot. This is a great little machine for home or work, have not been disappointed yet. Have to mention this is not a gaming desktop, no GPU only onboard graphics here.

Seem I am having a lot of problem with this purchase.

I am not happy with this computer. I had a Dell and thought that I would just be able to transfer my info to the new one. For AOL mail, I clicked one button and was on the site. Now I have to give password, wait for NEXT and then wait again for NEXT to get on the site. This is ridiculous.

This was returned as it happened to be defective. They don't make DELL like they used to.

Dell may be one of the most recognizable brands in computers, with a storied history going all the way back to Michael Dell building custom desktops in his dorm room in 1984. Now a global juggernaut in the retail, corporate, and commercial spaces, Dell’s reputation for quality products and service puts them on a short list of major OEMs that can support the IT needs of individual home users as well as it supports multinational corporations. This compact Dell desktop (model DECS1250) is one of hundreds, if not thousands, of products the company sells at retail. While I’ve been impressed with the features, build quality, performance, and value of quite a few Dell machines over the years, I’ve seen just as many that have few of those qualities and left me disappointed. Sadly this desktop seems to only hit on performance, making far too many compromises for all but those seeking very basic computing needs that could be better met elsewhere. - Unboxing & Setup Arriving with just the essentials to get the system up and running - the desktop, a keyboard and mouse, power cord, and basic documentation - and arriving in a plain cardboard box, the unboxing process is trivially straightforward and as no-frills as it comes. Setup is as easy as it is with any other machine - plug in the power cable, your monitor(s), and peripherals, and you’re up and running. I don’t particularly care for the cheap-feeling keyboard and mouse, but they get the job done. An important note for users of older monitors - this machine does not support VGA output. You will need to use an HDMI or DisplayPort connection to hook this up without the use of converters. Once powered up, Windows 11 installation is straightforward with only a few Dell-specific additions. Windows 11 Home performs well enough as the natural evolution to Windows 10, and users coming from the older OS should find a lot of familiarity after acclimating to the interface. - Performance I must give credit where it’s due…the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 at the heart of this barebones desktop is an extremely capable all-rounder. Oddly lacking hyperthreading, the Ultra 7 265 still packs 8 physical “performance” cores and 12 physical “efficient” cores all within a low 65-watt power envelope. Combined with 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a speedy 1TB SSD, Windows takes just seconds to boot, and this CPU handles office tasks and media creation like a champion. While the desktop lacks a dedicated graphics card and won’t win any awards for high-end production, Intel Quicksync and AVX instruction sets let this machine churn through hobbyist and amateur video editing work with aplomb, with virtually lag-free timeline scrubbing and speedy rendering in Davinci Resolve. One topic enthusiast users might take issue with is that the system as configured is using a single 16GB stick of DDR5 as opposed to 2 8GB sticks. On older DDR4 systems this would have limited the system to single-channel memory mode and greatly reduced performance, DDR5 memory is always accessed with dual channels per stick. The bigger concern for a desktop like this is simply that 16GB is adequate, not stellar in 2025 for performance computing. Windows is fairly efficient about its memory management, but I would’ve preferred seeing 32GB so Windows is less reliant on swap space all the same. As this computer uses integrated graphics (where the CPU is responsible for graphics instead of a dedicated video card), gaming and video performance was never going to be competitive against systems with dedicated graphics cards or APUs. The Core Ultra 7 265 uses an Arc Xe graphics core that supports the same DirectX12 Ultimate and OpenGL/Vulkan libraries that its flagship graphics cards do, albeit with only a small handful of cores and using system memory instead of dedicated graphics memory, so don’t expect to run any intense games and certainly not at high resolutions. At 1080p I could run some eSports-caliber titles like Rocket League and Fall Guys at 60FPS with medium details. The Core Ultra 7 265 would be a stellar performer when paired with a dedicated graphics card - indeed, it’s one of the top performing gaming CPUs of this generation of Intel CPUs, but adding one to this desktop will be challenging as I’ll discuss in Upgradeability below. - Thermals and Noise The benefit of having no dedicated graphics card, and a processor optimized for a 65-watt performance profile, means that this system runs comfortably even with only a single fan in the whole computer. Indeed, the only fan present outside the power supply unit is the CPU cooling fan, which does an adequate job keeping the entire system cool as it is a down-draft cooler that spreads air across the mainboard after passing the CPU’s heatsink. Some heat buildup does occur internally after a while, but it never approaches any concerning level. The single fan also means that noise is kept to a minimum. Even when it spins up to full speed the fan is barely audible, and the power supply fan emits only the faintest hum when the system is on. This would work exceptionally well in a quiet office environment. - Build Quality & Upgradeability Sadly, this is where I must say that Dell’s charging more for their name than the quality of their products. While the desktop performs well enough and I encountered no notable issues in my testing, I am genuinely surprised how cheap the machine feels all around. It’s a light machine even for its size, feeling hollow and a little flimsy around the chassis and side panels. Where I’m extremely disappointed with this small form factor Dell desktop is in the very limited upgradeability and use of proprietary parts and connectors to expand the system. Internal expandability is limited to three PCIe slots (one PCIe 4.0 x16 and two PCIe 4.0 x1), two DDR5 DIMM slots (one occupied by the 16GB stick), and an open SATA port. The lone NVMe slot is occupied with the system disk, so expanding storage in this system is limited to the SATA port…which requires both a proprietary Dell cable (only available direct from Dell at a high cost) to utilize the proprietary SATA power connector, and a drive cage to support a 2.5” or 3.5” is not included (and is also, as far as I can tell, only available direct from Dell at a high cost). Any storage upgrades will almost universally need to be external via USB. I’d also like to point out that besides the physical half-height restriction of a small form factor desktop, the PCIe x16 slot is only rated for add-in boards that draw 50W of power or less, and it’s positioned right next to the power supply which will limit your graphics card selection to half-height, single-slot cards, of which there are few available and at high cost. Worse yet, the power supply is a weak 180W unit with no available standard connectors, so a power supply upgrade would be required to add in anything better…and that’s if you can find a power supply in this form factor that has Dell’s connectors. Very unimpressed. - Bottom Line I come away fairly unimpressed at what Dell gives for its $899 MSRP. While the Core Ultra 7 265 is a powerful all-in-one CPU for office and home use, the system built around the pricey chip just feels cheap and the heavily proprietary nature of this Dell desktop ensures future upgrades will require either forking out inordinate amounts for common add-ins or buying a new desktop altogether. I was initially excited to use this as a home theater PC or efficient server, but as it stands I will need an entirely different system for either of these use cases. There’s just so little that can be upgraded or added to this system that I struggle to recommend it - even if you don’t need expanded capabilities now, it’s simply more likely to become e-waste than other desktops in this price range with similar specifications and much more standard parts & expansion options. Not recommended.

Failed out of box. Power supply socket, not making good contact.

This Dell Slim Desktop is a nice option for anyone looking for good specs in a smaller desktop package with AI integrated in its Intel Core Ultra processor to optimize productivity and creativity. We utilize this computer at a built-in desk, so it easily fits behind the monitor while utilizing minimal desk space. It is in an area of our home in proximity to the kitchen and family room and operates very quietly and efficiently. Its specs are good with an Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 processor, 1 TB SSD, 16 GB RAM and eight total USB (A and C) ports with four located on the front, along with an SD card reader, and audio input jack. Graphics are integrated with Intel UHD Graphics so the extreme gamer is not the customer Dell is targeting here. This PC can support up to four multiple monitors using DisplayPort 1.4 and Daisy Chaining, or connect two 4K displays using an HDMI 2.1 port and DisplayPort 1.4. Dell has provided for upgrade capabilities and ease of access with tool-less entry and a removable side panel. Two memory slots support up to 64GB DDR5 memory should your use require more than the 16GB RAM provided. Even though there is no optical drive one can utilize an external drive if needed. Other upgrades should take any heat and space issues into account given the slim design and power supply being 180 watts. Security features include a TPM security chip (integrated cryptographic keys) and a Kensington built-in lock slot. For those thinking green this Dell Slim Desktop is registered EPEAT Silver with Climate+ and is certified Energy Star, additionally incorporating 43% recycled plastic and 50% recycled steel, along with recycled packaging. I think Dell has made some nice improvements in this Dell Slim Desktop to improve performance and looks over its previous generations of Slim Desktops. For many computer users that are performing work tasks, or at home surfing the web or viewing videos, they should find this to be a nice option, especially if they’re lucky to find a break in pricing.

The Dell-Desktop-Intel Core Ultra 7-265-16GB Memory-1TB SSD was easy to setup. Powered it on plugged everything in and the driver's setup within about 10 minutes. This was great to me, as sometimes setting computers up can take quite some time. I then synced my email accounts up and added different profiles that I use for social media. Then started testing how streaming worked on the desktop. Videos ran smoothly, and could hear things clearly using my headset. It appears run videos quite fast, which is nice. Your able to plug in headphones, has ports for USB, Type c, and more. Was able to stream my videos and play games as well. Was able to save files to the desktop and the hard drive. The desktop does not run hot. Has ability to run multiple programs at once. Didn't have any problems with this. Glad it has a Solid State Drive, this really helps since I tend to do a lot with volunteer work, regular job related work, and also record videos. Overall I am pleased with this product. I would recommend this device to people that work at home, need a desktop to do every day tasks, and or like to create standard videos. Thank you for the opportunity to test this product. Greatly appreciated it. Pros: Easy Setup Fast Speed Can Multi-Task with various programs Can play games on the desktop Cons: None so far. Will update review, if I find any.

Dell Slim Desktop ECS1250 – Compact Power Meets AI Efficiency The Dell Slim Desktop ECS1250 delivers a refined balance of form and function, engineered to enhance productivity without crowding your workspace. With a minimalist design and cutting-edge internals, it’s a compelling choice for users who value performance wrapped in a smaller form facor. Performance & Intelligence Powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, this desktop doesn’t just handle demanding daily tasks—it anticipates them. The combination of CPU, GPU, and NPU accelerators enables three-tiered AI performance, making content creation, business workflows, and streaming apps faster and smarter. Whether you're multitasking or diving into creative software, the system adapts intelligently to your needs. I found that it was speedy at most tasks and multitasking. Display Flexibility Visual real estate won’t be a problem here. The ECS1250 can support up to four Full HD monitors via DisplayPort with Daisy Chaining, or seamlessly drive dual 4K displays through HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort—a huge plus for professionals working across multiple screens. What’s Included Inside the box, you’ll find the essentials: - Dell Slim Desktop ECS1250 - Power Adapter - Mouse - Keyboard - Quick-Start Guide Everything you need to plug in and power up right away, with the exception of the monitor. Design That Fits Anywhere The space-saving design isn’t just easy on the eyes—it’s practical. This desktop fits into tight nooks while maintaining a stylish, modern edge. Whether in an office, home studio, or dorm setup, it blends in without sacrificing capability.

Dude, you're getting a dell!! I wish they would bring back that slogan.... Anyways, my parent's needed a new desktop at home as theirs was ancient, had Windows 10 (now that is is about to go EOL) and was just slow and still using a spinning disk. This fit the bill for their needs! The specs on this machine are definitely powerful enough for your everyday needs, web browsing, spreadsheets, watching youtube videos... printing some documents. The CPU benchmarks are actually quite impressive for this machine, especially on a multi-core level. 16GB of RAM is plenty, but I am disappointed that upon opening the case, you can not expand the RAM past 16GB, unless you happen to buy a 32GB DIMM from Dell which would cost $300+. One DIMM is meh, but, I get it, the goal is to keep this as static of a config as possible. Same with storage, just 1 nVME spot, no real room to expand even with a small SATA SSD. Bloatware was minimum, boot times are fast, it runs cool, no loud fans. There is ONE issue though... the mouse was DOA, but it wasn't a big deal as we have many mice and use wireless mice, but still, just a little annoying that the mouse didn't work.

Given its design and intended purpose, this Dell slim desktop PC with an Intel Core Ultra 7-265 processor, 16GB DDR5 5600 MT/s memory, 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, and Intel UHD graphics is a great option if you are in need of a dependable desktop PC that is dedicated to office use and/or schoolwork. My business has used slim-sized Dell desktop PC’s like this one for many years now and I have never been disappointed. Fortunately, this current version of the slim Dell desktop PC follows the trend of its predecessors by providing reliable performance without having to pay a lofty price for unnecessary features and gaming-level components. The 1TB SSD provides more than enough storage for our purposes and the integrated Intel UHD graphics provides all the graphical performance we need, even when using multiple monitors which is easily accomplished since the system includes both an HDMI 2.1 port as well as one DisplayPort 1.4 connector. The single stick of 16GB DDR5 memory also provides just the right amount of RAM for our purposes but this can easily be upgraded by purchasing and adding a second stick to the available second slot on the motherboard. Speaking of the motherboard, it is easily accessible via thumbscrews on the back of the unit. Additional upgradeability is somewhat limited but nobody would realistically purchase a system like this with the hopes of adding a more powerful graphics card or anything else you would expect to find in a higher-end system. Other features this particular system includes are Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6, one gigabit Ethernet port, four USB-A 2.0 ports (2 front, 2 rear), three USB-A 3.2 ports (1 front, 2 rear), and one USB-C 3.2 port (front). Again, this is more than enough for my purposes at the office and I believe would be similarly sufficient for a student in need of a PC purely for schoolwork. Overall, this Dell slim desktop PC with an Intel Core Ultra 7-265 processor, 16GB DDR5 5600 MT/s memory, 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, and Intel UHD graphics is a great system given its design and intended purpose and I highly recommend it!

very good deal, highly recommended and best place to get any electronic item.

Can't figure out why but it is very slow when runnning my chiropractic program. Seems like we have to much information transfered into and the processor has been slowed by that.

Unusually slow. Needs constant reboot. Videos may totally pixilate.