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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 7, 2026 10:00 PM
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Clk1986Feb 7, 2026 10:00 PM
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Quote from barrera_j View quoted comment :
they sometimes have garbage BIOS limitations that won't let you upgrade the RAM either
but it varies
Eh. Upgrading ram hasn't been the case with any XPS I've purchased (8500, 8910se, 8940) or any other consumer PC/Laptop.

XPS, in my experience, has been a solid platform. Dell PSU's are generally very solid (especially their platinum units), but they do cost an arm and a leg if you do end up wanting to upgrade or replace, and usually a 3rd party purchase, so in that respect, the proprietary nature is a negative.

BIOS, sure, somewhat limited, but this is a workstation, you want more BIOS features you go Aurora.
Feb 8, 2026 3:42 AM
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EfreakFeb 8, 2026 3:42 AM
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Quote from ducksoup18 View quoted comment :
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.
K is unlocked, F is no GPU. K is better than non-k usually. (Beyond overclocking, there's another slight difference: the K will usually have a higher base clock and use more power)
Feb 8, 2026 4:04 PM
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finaldestiny730Feb 8, 2026 4:04 PM
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Quote from Aerodaves View quoted comment :
Seems like a great deal to replace my 13 year old Dell 8700 i7 XPS, which has served me extremely well. Have used it just about every day since 2013. It's not Windows 11 compatible so it's time. Thanks OP! In for one at the North Dallas store.
I have the same one as well! I combo-ed it with a dell gift card deal that offered $50 bonus with every $300 gc or something like that back then. This deal is really tempting but I might hold off until I absolutely need an upgrade. As you said, it doesn't support Windows 11, but I might explore Linux options.
Feb 8, 2026 6:12 PM
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BTC007Feb 8, 2026 6:12 PM
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I've also got an old XPS-8700 that I need to upgrade, but I would have to drive over an hour to get this. It would be nice if they shipped.
Feb 8, 2026 6:49 PM
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LavaHoundFeb 8, 2026 6:49 PM
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I just picked up one at my local MC. This thing is awesome. If you are a professional who also likes to play games, this is the pc for you. I swapped over my 4TB ssd and 6tb 3.5" backup drive. I had to change the settings to get it to boot from raid...

1 stick of 32gb ram. Let's go!!!
Feb 8, 2026 9:49 PM
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tbear2Feb 8, 2026 9:49 PM
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This looks like a very nice one that we could use and upgrade the one that we have now.
Feb 9, 2026 12:18 AM
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SpanishPeanutsFeb 9, 2026 12:18 AM
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Dell Tower Desktop - Intel Core Ultra 7 265 - 32GB RAM - 1TB SSD - Windows 11 Home
Is this one from Costco as good or better deal?

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Feb 9, 2026 12:20 AM
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SpanishPeanutsFeb 9, 2026 12:20 AM
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Is this deal better or worse from
Costco..
https://www.costco.com/p/-/dell-t...ue&nf=true
Feb 9, 2026 2:12 AM
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cabbyFeb 9, 2026 2:12 AM
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Quote from SpanishPeanuts View quoted comment :
Is this deal better or worse fromCostco..https://www.costco.com/p/-/dell-t...ue&nf=true
Costco is terrible. No dedicated graphics card.
Feb 9, 2026 4:28 AM
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deelseakerFeb 9, 2026 4:28 AM
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Quote from SpanishPeanuts View quoted comment :
Dell Tower Desktop - Intel Core Ultra 7 265 - 32GB RAM - 1TB SSD - Windows 11 Home
Is this one from Costco as good or better deal?
Quote from SpanishPeanuts View quoted comment :
Is this deal better or worse from
Costco..
https://www.costco.com/p/-/dell-t...ue&nf=true
The Costco deal is for a lesser model (Dell Tower ECT1250 at Costco vs. Dell Tower Pro ECT2250 at MicroCenter). Other than being a different build with fewer upgrade options, the Costco deal lacks a dedicated graphics which is a $350-$400 value.
Feb 9, 2026 6:59 PM
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anil0801Feb 9, 2026 6:59 PM
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Picking mine up at the Westmont, IL store today. Looking to upgrade from my 12yo DELL XPS 8900 work horse that is not supported by Windows 11 anymore. I have been looking around for a deal on this since January and this is a great deal on the configuration with 32GB RAM and RTX 5060 Ti (8GBversion). 460W PSU is a big plus for those that do not need the higher PSU's. With the ever rising RAM and GPU prices this year, it's going to be hard to get a better deal on this DELL configuration.
Feb 9, 2026 7:05 PM
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cabbyFeb 9, 2026 7:05 PM
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Quote from LavaHound View quoted comment :
I just picked up one at my local MC. This thing is awesome. If you are a professional who also likes to play games, this is the pc for you. I swapped over my 4TB ssd and 6tb 3.5" backup drive. I had to change the settings to get it to boot from raid...

1 stick of 32gb ram. Let's go!!!
How bulky and heavy is the box? I'm going to have to lug it on the bus.

Nothing close to price range right now for triplet of Intel Ultra 7 265, RTX 5060Ti, 32GB RAM.

This seems like great deal albeit propreitary parts, no fancy RGB lighting or windowed case.
Feb 9, 2026 10:48 PM
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DoctorAwesomeFeb 9, 2026 10:48 PM
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Quote from einzelherz View quoted comment :
Probably fine so long as you never plan to upgrade. AFAIK dells use a lot of proprietary stuff so changing out otherwise common hardware can be a pain.
Lol - the "dell is proprietary" wive's tale again
Feb 9, 2026 11:03 PM
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NDSolFeb 9, 2026 11:03 PM
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Quote from cabby View quoted comment :

How bulky and heavy is the box? I'm going to have to lug it on the bus.

Nothing close to price range right now for triplet of Intel Ultra 7 265, RTX 5060Ti, 32GB RAM.

This seems like great deal albeit propreitary parts, no fancy RGB lighting or windowed case.
19" x 21" x 14". I would say less than 20lbs.

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Feb 10, 2026 9:29 AM
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XisttFeb 10, 2026 9:29 AM
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Quote from McPhreaky1990 View quoted comment :
How are you supposed to play games on this? There's no RBGs?
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