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Feb 5, 2026 3:29 PM

Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 PC: Intel Ultra 7 265, RTX 5060Ti, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD

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Select Micro Center Stores have Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Gaming Desktop PC (DEBT2250-7160BL) for $999.99. Select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location

Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (1.8GHz) Processor
  • 32GB DDR5-5200 RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GDDR7 Graphics Card
  • 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
  • 2.5GbE LAN, 2x2 WiFi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4
  • 460 Watt Power Supply
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Front/Top Panel Ports:
    • 1 x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-A)
    • 3 x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
    • 1 x headphone
  • Back Panel Ports:
    • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    • 2 x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
    • 4 x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
    • 1 x HDMI
    • 3x DisplayPort
    • 1 x LAN RJ-45
    • 2 x Audio
    • 1 x Digital Audio

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • 1-year warranty
    • Rating of 4.6/5 from Micro Center customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Micro Center's return policy (here)

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Written by Dr.W
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Select Micro Center Stores have Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Gaming Desktop PC (DEBT2250-7160BL) for $999.99. Select free store pickup where available.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location

Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (1.8GHz) Processor
  • 32GB DDR5-5200 RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GDDR7 Graphics Card
  • 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
  • 2.5GbE LAN, 2x2 WiFi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4
  • 460 Watt Power Supply
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Front/Top Panel Ports:
    • 1 x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-A)
    • 3 x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
    • 1 x headphone
  • Back Panel Ports:
    • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    • 2 x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
    • 4 x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
    • 1 x HDMI
    • 3x DisplayPort
    • 1 x LAN RJ-45
    • 2 x Audio
    • 1 x Digital Audio

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • 1-year warranty
    • Rating of 4.6/5 from Micro Center customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Details of Micro Center's return policy (here)

Original Post

Written by Dr.W

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deelseaker
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Should be perfect for that.

Three SATA slots [dell.com] and two hard drive bays [dell.com].
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HayesCooper
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If you were building this PC in the current AI-slopified market, the RAM and GPU alone would be $1K.
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Dis3ngage
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Quick PCPartPicker build just sorted lowest price and without an OS came out to ~$1300:
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tYTPxf
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Community Reviews

This Dell Tower Plus looks like a strong out of the box workstation and light gaming box, with the Core Ultra 7 265, 32GB of RAM, and RTX 5060 Ti making it appealing for photo editing, everyday pro work, and games like Overwatch or Valorant. The price also lands below rough parts estimates, and the case has room for extra SATA drives and an extra M.2 slot. The main drawbacks are Dell's proprietary motherboard, power supply, and case design, which make upgrades and repairs harder, plus the 8GB GPU and 460W PSU limit future headroom. A solid fit if the current configuration is enough.

Common Questions (5)

  • It is fine for the stock configuration, but it limits headroom for bigger GPU upgrades. Dell does offer a 1000W PSU option on this tower, and the 460W unit is the main reason people hesitate about long-term upgrade plans.

    BrightSuit918dealmashugunaNDSolHat-Trick

  • This configuration is the 8GB RTX 5060 Ti, not the 16GB model. The 16GB version exists separately, which is why several shoppers flagged the 8GB card as the main drawback.

    DJRobNMElon69NDSolnovasian

  • Yes. The Ultra 7 265, 32GB RAM, and RTX 5060 Ti are strong enough for heavy Lightroom/Photoshop/DxO work and can game well enough, especially with DLSS. It is a better fit for pro workloads than an older laptop, but the 8GB GPU is the main limitation for more demanding gaming or future-proofing.

    NDSolTechGuyBeauDJRobNManil0801

  • Some parts can be upgraded, including the GPU, RAM, SSD, CPU, Wi‑Fi card, and SATA storage. The motherboard and power supply are effectively proprietary, so major case/PSU swaps and some upgrades can be painful or expensive.

    einzelherzHat-TrickdcpoorGolgatha

  • Yes. The system is reported to have three SATA slots, two hard drive bays, and room for additional SATA drives, plus an extra M.2 slot. One caveat is that this model may only support SATA drives up to 2TB.

    deelseakerMedic311EricPostsmalljohnson

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Feb 5, 2026 10:48 PM
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ducksoup18
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Feb 5, 2026 10:48 PM
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Does this intel CPU also have an igpu or is it a K version? Would be awesome to upgrade my i7-8700 htpc with something more beefy/expandable.
Feb 5, 2026 11:37 PM
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dealmashugunaFeb 5, 2026 11:37 PM
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460 Watt Power Supply sux if eventually upgrading the GPU
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Feb 5, 2026 11:51 PM
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Feb 6, 2026 12:14 AM
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ducksoup18
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Feb 6, 2026 12:14 AM
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Quote from wongdave1 View quoted comment :
Not a good deal. Costco has Lenovo PC with I7 14th generation. 1TB SSA Drive, 32GB DDR5600. on sale for $700 before tax.
It comes with 2 years warranty.
link? I see $799. Plus its an intel core ultra 5. This dell is a 7.
Feb 6, 2026 12:17 AM
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lawrence_jeffFeb 6, 2026 12:17 AM
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Quote from wongdave1 View quoted comment :
Not a good deal. Costco has Lenovo PC with I7 14th generation. 1TB SSA Drive, 32GB DDR5600. on sale for $700 before tax.
It comes with 2 years warranty.
Any details /link. The only Lenovo I'm finding on their site that seems to match this is 949. In store only?
Feb 6, 2026 12:21 AM
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vkn1ghtFeb 6, 2026 12:21 AM
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Quote from wongdave1 View quoted comment :
Not a good deal. Costco has Lenovo PC with I7 14th generation. 1TB SSA Drive, 32GB DDR5600. on sale for $700 before tax.
It comes with 2 years warranty.
do you have a link for this? I'm in the market for a pc and really not that tech savvy. How does this compare to the original deal posted?
Feb 6, 2026 12:57 AM
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RMLAFeb 6, 2026 12:57 AM
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Which model comes with 16gb video RAM?

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Feb 6, 2026 12:59 AM
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MadoserFeb 6, 2026 12:59 AM
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Good deal. Equivalent is almost 2k at DELL. Thanks OP. In for one!
Feb 6, 2026 1:13 AM
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Hat-TrickFeb 6, 2026 1:13 AM
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Quote from wongdave1 View quoted comment :
Not a good deal. Costco has Lenovo PC with I7 14th generation. 1TB SSA Drive, 32GB DDR5600. on sale for $700 before tax.
It comes with 2 years warranty.
Last time I checked ( a few days ago) that model / deal was sold out.
Feb 6, 2026 1:14 AM
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Hat-TrickFeb 6, 2026 1:14 AM
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Quote from Madoser View quoted comment :
Good deal. Equivalent is almost 2k at DELL. Thanks OP. In for one!
$2K is an outlandish "MSRP" for this caliber PC. Don't judge this deal based on that MSRP.
Feb 6, 2026 4:19 AM
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christianzFeb 6, 2026 4:19 AM
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how about this one
https://www.costco.com/p/-/hp-ome...ue&nf=true
Feb 6, 2026 4:26 AM
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neuro81Feb 6, 2026 4:26 AM
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Quote from christianz View quoted comment :
how about this onehttps://www.costco.com/p/-/hp-ome...ue&nf=true
5060 on Costco one versus 5060ti on micro center
Feb 6, 2026 7:57 AM
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barrera_jFeb 6, 2026 7:57 AM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
"a lot of proprietary stuff"? Things you can't upgrade: Motherboard. Power Supply. Things you can upgrade: GPU card, RAM, SSD, CPU, WIFI card, any HDD or SSD SATA storage.
they sometimes have garbage BIOS limitations that won't let you upgrade the RAM either
but it varies
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Feb 6, 2026 8:23 AM
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dcpoorFeb 6, 2026 8:23 AM
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Quote from gamabunta View quoted comment :
Do Dell mobos use proprietary spacers? Like, could you ditch the case and PSU and upgrade stuff w the available SATA ports?
cant ditch the case because the front panel ports are on the motherboard (non standard form factor)

see:
https://www.dell.com/support/manu...lang=en-us

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Feb 6, 2026 10:14 AM
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hppavFeb 6, 2026 10:14 AM
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
It's only a "weak psu and hot case" because you want to use it in a way it's not designed for. A screwdriver+hammer is not a jackhammer. Buy the right tool to begin with.
"A screwdriver+hammer is not a jackhammer." such profound concept that is reason enough to buy this right? so what is this PC designed for?

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