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Dell Tower Desktop: Intel Core Ultra 5 225, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD
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Best Buy via eBay has Dell Tower Desktop (DECT1250-5067BLK-PUS) for $549.99. Shipping is free.
Best Buy also has Dell Tower Desktop (DECT1250-5067BLK-PUS) for $549.99. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.
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Best Buy also has Dell Tower Desktop (DECT1250-5067BLK-PUS) for $549.99. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.
Thanks to Deal Editor Nate650 for finding this deal.
Specs:
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Processor (10-Core, 20MB Total Cache, 3.3GHz)
- 16GB DDR5 5600MT/s Memory
- 1TB Solid State Drive
- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
- 2x2 WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.4
- Includes Keyboard & Mouse
- Windows 11 Home
- Ports
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x DisplayPort 1.4
- 4x USB-A 2.0
- 3x USB-A 3.2
- 1x USB-C 3.2
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Written by johnny_miller | Staff- Our research indicates this offer is $250 lower (31% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on over 125 Best Buy customer reviews.
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Best Buy via eBay has Dell Tower Desktop (DECT1250-5067BLK-PUS) for $549.99. Shipping is free.
Best Buy also has Dell Tower Desktop (DECT1250-5067BLK-PUS) for $549.99. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.
Thanks to Deal Editor Nate650 for finding this deal.
Specs:
Best Buy also has Dell Tower Desktop (DECT1250-5067BLK-PUS) for $549.99. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.
Thanks to Deal Editor Nate650 for finding this deal.
Specs:
- Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Processor (10-Core, 20MB Total Cache, 3.3GHz)
- 16GB DDR5 5600MT/s Memory
- 1TB Solid State Drive
- Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
- 2x2 WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.4
- Includes Keyboard & Mouse
- Windows 11 Home
- Ports
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x DisplayPort 1.4
- 4x USB-A 2.0
- 3x USB-A 3.2
- 1x USB-C 3.2
Editor's Notes
Written by johnny_miller | Staff- Our research indicates this offer is $250 lower (31% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
- Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on over 125 Best Buy customer reviews.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
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The i7-6700 slightly outperforms the i5-7500, but they're 10 and 8 years old, respectively. The Ultra 5 225 outperforms both by a wide margin and is a modern processor, released in Q1 of this year.
The main problems I see with the refurbished one are, as UniqueMagic721 pointed out, it doesn't come with an OS (and doesn't support Windows 11). The second is it has a traditional mechanical hard drive rather than an SSD, so it's going to be much slower loading apps, booting up, and slower in general.
I also don't think it's comparable, as garth25 said.
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This Dell tower is a compact office desktop with a modern Core Ultra 5 225, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, and it stands out as a strong step up for aging 8 to 10 year old PCs. The newer processor is described as far faster than older i5 and i7 chips, and the 1TB SSD and 16GB memory hit a practical sweet spot for everyday use, Plex, and light photo work. The main limits are the tiny 180W proprietary Dell power supply, the very small case, and integrated graphics, so serious gaming or big GPU upgrades are off the table. It looks best as a fast general purpose desktop rather than an upgrade platform.
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The 180W proprietary Dell PSU and very small case make serious GPU upgrades impractical. A low-power card around 75W or less may fit, but anything like an RTX 5070 Super would require a PSU upgrade and likely a different case.
It is a modern Core Ultra 5 225 system that outperforms older i5/i7 desktops by a wide margin, so it is a strong upgrade for aging systems and general office or server use. It is not a gaming-focused machine, and the integrated graphics plus 180W PSU limit expansion.
It can run Windows 11, and the hardware check can be bypassed with versions that skip the requirement. That makes it usable on Windows 11, but bypassing TPM 2.0 reduces security protections.
The system is listed and pictured with 1x16GB installed, and the motherboard has two RAM slots. That leaves one slot open, but dual-channel performance is better with matched sticks.
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The main problems I see with the refurbished one are, as UniqueMagic721 pointed out, it doesn't come with an OS (and doesn't support Windows 11). The second is it has a traditional mechanical hard drive rather than an SSD, so it's going to be much slower loading apps, booting up, and slower in general.
I also don't think it's comparable, as garth25 said.
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