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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.

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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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  • 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:
  • 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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It's in no way comparable
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Community Reviews

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.

  • The 1TB SSD configuration can be a practical upgrade path for older systems that need more storage and faster app loading.

    Nate650resonantgoo

  • The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 is a modern processor that can outperform much older i5 and i7 chips by a wide margin.

    Nate650

  • The desktop can support Windows 11 by using versions that bypass the hardware check.

    UniqueMagic721

  • The system uses a proprietary Dell power supply instead of a standard off-the-shelf ATX PSU.

    Nate650

  • The 180W power supply can limit GPU upgrades and may restrict performance to low-end options like an RTX 3050 6GB.

    litesdsd

  • The small case can reduce upgrade potential and it is not a good fit for plans to add a dedicated GPU.

    mwgrad

  • The integrated graphics can only use HDMI 1.4, which can limit real 4K output unless using DisplayPort.

    scraejtp

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Nov 9, 2025 2:56 PM
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Stuntriver76Nov 9, 2025 2:56 PM
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Anyone know if it is a single stick of RAM or two 8GB?

Thanks in advance!
Nov 9, 2025 3:05 PM
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HappyHose8918Nov 9, 2025 3:05 PM
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How it compare to this one
https://www.newegg.com/p/3D5-000D-00207
Nov 9, 2025 3:16 PM
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scraejtpNov 9, 2025 3:16 PM
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Quote from Stuntriver76 View quoted comment :
Anyone know if it is a single stick of RAM or two 8GB?

Thanks in advance!
Previous reviews/questions show that the system has 1 16GB stick. Product image confirms 1x16GB stick.

Also only two slots on this board, better performance from only using two stick of memory anyway.
Last edited by scraejtp November 9, 2025 at 07:30 AM.
Nov 9, 2025 3:20 PM
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Stuntriver76Nov 9, 2025 3:20 PM
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Quote from scraejtp View quoted comment :
Previous reviews/questions show that the system has 1 16GB stick. Also only two slots on this board, better performance from only using two stick of memory anyway.
I was hoping it was a single stick of 16gb so that the upgrade 32gb would be as simple bas adding another. Thank you!!
Nov 9, 2025 3:21 PM
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scraejtpNov 9, 2025 3:21 PM
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Quote from UniqueMagic721 View quoted comment :
I have win 11 running on it now. There are versions of win 11 that skip the hardware check. It's a complete non-issue.
Yep, and the likelihood that you paid for a license on your $75 system is low too. Security updates may fail in the future and bypassing the need for TPM 2.0 does reduce security measures on your "new" pc.

Regardless, getting a decade old PC is not the same thing as buying a new unit. It is much slower, more prone to failure (aged PSU), and needs more technical knowledge to make up for the inherent shortcomings even for daily usage. (replace HDD for SSD, upgrading memory, bypassing windows features, troubleshooting more common failures) The integrated graphics can only use support HDMI 1.4, so no real 4K support unless using display port.
Last edited by scraejtp November 9, 2025 at 07:25 AM.
Nov 9, 2025 5:10 PM
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resonantgooNov 9, 2025 5:10 PM
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Costco has the 500gb ssd version for $500. It's been OOS the last few days. Best Buy store has this unit for the same $550 price. I have a feeling this hits the sweet spot for people upgrading +8 year old systems. I think it's a really good price. I bought one from best buy store. Interesting typo on the site, title says "1 TB SDD".

BB link for in-store. Same PC. https://www.bestbuy.com/product/d...ku/6622619

There's Dell store deal. But that one has less RAM and less SSD storage. I have a feeling that will be the only one left in a few weeks.
Nov 9, 2025 5:42 PM
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congletonjNov 9, 2025 5:42 PM
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Assuming this is a good option for upgrading 10+ year old Plex server which my wife is starting to use for photo editing as well?

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Quote from resonantgoo View quoted comment :
Costco has the 500gb ssd version for $500. It's been OOS the last few days. Best Buy store has this unit for the same $550 price. I have a feeling this hits the sweet spot for people upgrading +8 year old systems. I think it's a really good price. I bought one from best buy store. Interesting typo on the site, title says "1 TB SDD".

BB link for in-store. Same PC. https://www.bestbuy.com/product/d...ku/6622619

There's Dell store deal. But that one has less RAM and less SSD storage. I have a feeling that will be the only one left in a few weeks.
Good eye noticing that "SDD" typo. Smilie
Nov 9, 2025 10:34 PM
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mwgradNov 9, 2025 10:34 PM
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Quote from litesdsd View quoted comment :
Wow this has a very low wattage power supply at 180W. Do not buy this if you plan to do any serious gaming. You might get away with an RTX 3050 6GB but not much more due to the small PSU.
The case is also very small. Don't plan on adding anything. The tower plus is a bit bigger and comes with a slightly bigger psu. Don't get this with plans to add a dgpu.
Nov 10, 2025 1:26 PM
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UniqueMagic721Nov 10, 2025 1:26 PM
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Quote from scraejtp View quoted comment :
Yep, and the likelihood that you paid for a license on your $75 system is low too. Security updates may fail in the future and bypassing the need for TPM 2.0 does reduce security measures on your "new" pc.

Regardless, getting a decade old PC is not the same thing as buying a new unit. It is much slower, more prone to failure (aged PSU), and needs more technical knowledge to make up for the inherent shortcomings even for daily usage. (replace HDD for SSD, upgrading memory, bypassing windows features, troubleshooting more common failures) The integrated graphics can only use support HDMI 1.4, so no real 4K support unless using display port.
none of that is relevant to me. Literally, none of that. Many people who looked at that mediocre deal may see my post and find a better option they hadn't thought about. But then there are a lot of suckers out there who think they need all the crap you posted about when they don't.
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SDRebelNov 10, 2025 4:35 PM
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Dead now? I see 799.99
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scraejtpNov 11, 2025 3:41 AM
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Quote from UniqueMagic721 View quoted comment :
none of that is relevant to me. Literally, none of that. Many people who looked at that mediocre deal may see my post and find a better option they hadn't thought about. But then there are a lot of suckers out there who think they need all the crap you posted about when they don't.
Good for you. Maybe do not call a decade old computer "a pretty nice and comparable setup. " when the CPU passmark score is 1/5 of the deal posted. It is thread-crapping and misleading to people who do not know, "suckers" with less knowledge on the subject.
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