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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.

  • The configuration can handle heavy Lightroom, Photoshop, and DxO photo workflows better than an older laptop.

    NDSol

  • The system includes three SATA slots and two hard drive bays for workstation-style storage expansion.

    deelseaker

  • The 32GB DDR5 and RTX 5060 Ti 8GB combination can support pro work and gaming with DLSS.

    TechGuyBeau

  • The PCPartPicker comparison suggests the $1000 price can be below the cost of similar parts without an OS.

    Dis3ngage

  • Dell's proprietary motherboard and power supply can make future upgrades or repairs more expensive and less straightforward.

    einzelherzHat-Trick

  • The 460W power supply can limit future GPU upgrades and may be a concern for long-term headroom.

    BrightSuit918dealmashuguna

  • The RTX 5060 Ti 8GB configuration is a common drawback for buyers expecting more VRAM.

    DJRobNMnovasian

  • Real-world ownership reports include system lockups during data transfers and Plex stuttering, leading to returns.

    svid1701

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Feb 5, 2026 3:52 PM
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NDSolFeb 5, 2026 3:52 PM
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I picked this up two days ago, but still have it in the box as was not sure how good a deal this is. Use is for heavy photography editing (not video) as my laptop that is only 18 months old can't always handle LR, PS & DXO files.
Feb 5, 2026 3:54 PM
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McPhreaky1990Feb 5, 2026 3:54 PM
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How are you supposed to play games on this? There's no RBGs?
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Feb 5, 2026 3:56 PM
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L33R0yFeb 5, 2026 3:56 PM
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I'm not currently in the market but if I was this is the PC I would jump on!!!
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Feb 5, 2026 4:03 PM
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Orange_ElvisFeb 5, 2026 4:03 PM
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let me guess, no SATA ports on the MB either.
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Feb 5, 2026 4:07 PM
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einzelherzFeb 5, 2026 4:07 PM
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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.
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Feb 5, 2026 4:27 PM
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TideFanGeorgeFeb 5, 2026 4:27 PM
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Would jump on it but no stores anywhere near me.
Feb 5, 2026 4:40 PM
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TechGuyBeauFeb 5, 2026 4:40 PM
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Quote from NDSol View quoted comment :
I picked this up two days ago, but still have it in the box as was not sure how good a deal this is. Use is for heavy photography editing (not video) as my laptop that is only 18 months old can't always handle LR, PS & DXO files.
In this market is amazing

265 is a REALLY good pro cpu. basically best youd want to buy
32GB ram worth a house
5060TI 8gb more than enough for pro work, and can game well enough (esp with DLSS)
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Feb 5, 2026 4:40 PM
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TechGuyBeauFeb 5, 2026 4:40 PM
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Quote from Orange_Elvis View quoted comment :
let me guess, no SATA ports on the MB either.
usually these have sata for SURE since pro workstations
Feb 5, 2026 4:41 PM
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deelseakerFeb 5, 2026 4:41 PM
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Quote from NDSol View quoted comment :
I picked this up two days ago, but still have it in the box as was not sure how good a deal this is. Use is for heavy photography editing (not video) as my laptop that is only 18 months old can't always handle LR, PS & DXO files.
Should be perfect for that.
Quote from Orange_Elvis View quoted comment :
let me guess, no SATA ports on the MB either.
Three SATA slots [dell.com] and two hard drive bays [dell.com].
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Feb 5, 2026 5:37 PM
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FYI: 460w psu
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Feb 5, 2026 5:39 PM
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dealmashugunaFeb 5, 2026 5:39 PM
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Likely clearing out the RTX 5060Ti 8GB as they announced the 16GB version...
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Feb 5, 2026 5:44 PM
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Dis3ngageFeb 5, 2026 5:44 PM
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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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Feb 5, 2026 5:50 PM
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BrokenStr8Feb 5, 2026 5:50 PM
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Quote from dealmashuguna View quoted comment :
Likely clearing out the RTX 5060Ti 8GB as they announced the 16GB version...
the 5060 Ti 16GB has been available for a while...It's the non-Ti that only has a 8GB option. They are always trying to clear out the 8GB 5060 Ti and non-Tis on cheaper prebuilds.
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Feb 5, 2026 5:52 PM
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deee5Feb 5, 2026 5:52 PM
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great deal spec wise, why does the picture not show the gpu ports?

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