Dell Pro QCT1250 Tower 14Gen Intel Core i5- 14500 / 8GB DDR4 Ram / 512GB SSD -Wireless & Bluetooth—Desktop

The Dell Pro Tower QCT1250 is the next-generation OptiPlex successor — a 14th Generation Intel tower desktop engineered for business environments that demand sustained 14-core processing power, enterprise-grade expandability, and comprehensive connectivity in a compact 324.3mm chassis. Powered by the Intel Core i5-14500 with 14 cores, 20 threads, and 5.00GHz turbo, Intel UHD 770 graphics, 8GB DDR5, and a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD — the QCT1250 delivers substantially more processing headroom than the ECT1250 i3-14100 configuration while sharing the same chassis, port layout, and expansion platform.

INTEL CORE i5-14500 — 14TH GEN, 14 CORES, 20 THREADS, UP TO 5.00GHz

The Intel Core i5-14500 is a 14th Generation Raptor Lake Refresh processor combining 6 Performance cores (P-cores) boosting to 5.00GHz and 8 Efficiency cores (E-cores) running to 3.70GHz across 14 cores, 20 threads, 24MB Smart Cache, and a 65W TDP. The 14-core / 20-thread configuration delivers measurable advantages over the ECT1250's 4-core i3-14100 across every multithreaded workload category:

- Parallel processing: simultaneous execution of up to 20 threads vs 8 on the i3-14100

- CPU rendering: 3–4× faster completion on video export, batch image processing, and data model computation

- Sustained performance: P-core burst to 5.00GHz vs 4.70GHz — faster single-thread execution on latency-sensitive business applications

- Enterprise workflows: VMware, Docker, SQL Server, and multi-instance ERP/CRM environments that scale with core count directly benefit from the i5-14500's thread headroom

INTEL UHD GRAPHICS 770 — SUPERIOR TO UHD 730 ON THE ECT1250

Intel UHD Graphics 770 (integrated, 32 Execution Units) delivers higher GPU performance than the UHD 730 (24 EUs) on the ECT1250 — with faster video encode/decode, smoother multi-monitor rendering, and better performance in GPU-accelerated applications including Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and Teams background processing. Dual display output supports up to 4K@60Hz simultaneously via:

- HDMI 2.1 TMDS (rear): 4K@60Hz

- DisplayPort 1.4a HBR2 (rear): 4K@60Hz (daisy chain: 1x 4K or 4x FHD with compatible displays)

8GB DDR5-4800 UDIMM — EXPANDABLE TO 64GB

8GB DDR5-4800 (1×8GB, single-channel UDIMM) covers standard single-user business workloads. The Q670 platform's two UDIMM slots support up to 64GB DDR5 — immediate upgrade path to dual-channel 16GB (2×8GB), 32GB (2×16GB), or 64GB (2×32GB) without chassis or board replacement.

512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD — FAST SYSTEM STORAGE + HDD EXPANSION BAY

The 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD delivers fast Windows boot and application launch. The ECT1250 and QCT1250 share identical expansion: the integrated SATA 3.0 bay accommodates an additional 3.5" HDD for bulk storage without replacing the primary NVMe drive.

WI-FI 6 + BLUETOOTH — MEDIATEK MT7920

MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 (MT7920, 2×2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO) delivers fast dual-band wireless with up to 3× throughput vs Wi-Fi 5. Bluetooth enables wireless peripherals and mobile connectivity. Wired RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet (rear) provides stable network connectivity for bandwidth-intensive applications.

SMARTPOWER ON — AUTOMATIC RESTART ON POWER RESTORE

The rear USB 2.0 ports support Dell SmartPower On — automatic system restart when AC power is restored after an outage. Critical for reception, kiosk, POS, and always-on deployments.

ENTERPRISE SECURITY

- Kensington Security Lock slot (standard)

- Chassis intrusion detection switch

- Discrete Trusted Platform Module (dTPM 2.0) — optional upgrade from fTPM for stricter enterprise security frameworks

- BIOS passwords (admin, power-on, hard disk)

EXPANSION PLATFORM — Q670 CHIPSET, PCIe x16, M.2, SATA

- 1x PCIe x16 Gen3: discrete GPU (AMD Radeon RX 6300, RX 7400, NVIDIA RTX A400 available as Dell factory options; RTX 4060 compatible with stock 300W PSU via adapter)

- 2x PCIe x1 Gen3: networking, capture, or sound card expansion

- 1x M.2 2230/2280 (SSD): NVMe upgrade/replacement

- 1x M.2 2230 (Wi-Fi/BT card)

- 1x SATA 3.0 (3.5" HDD bay)

- 1x Kensington lock slot

SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION — EPEAT SILVER, ENERGY STAR

Up to 39% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and 50% recycled steel in select chassis parts. ENERGY STAR certified and EPEAT Silver registered — qualifying for corporate sustainability procurement requirements.

DELL WIRED KEYBOARD & MOUSE INCLUDED

Dell wired USB keyboard and mouse bundled — immediate out-of-box productivity.

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

- Processor: Intel Core i5-14500 (14th Gen) | 14C/20T (6P+8E) | 2.60GHz base / 5.00GHz turbo | 24MB Smart Cache | 65W TDP

- Chipset: Intel Q670

- Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770 (32 EUs, integrated)

- RAM: 8GB DDR5-4800 UDIMM (1×8GB, single-channel) | 2 UDIMM slots | expandable to 64GB

- Storage: 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | 1x SATA 3.0 HDD bay (3.5")

- Wireless: MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 (MT7920, 2×2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO) + Bluetooth

- Front Ports: 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps), 1x 3.5mm headset jack

- Rear Ports: 2x USB 2.0 (SmartPower On), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4a HBR2, 1x RJ-45 (1Gbps)

- Expansion: PCIe x16 Gen3, 2x PCIe x1 Gen3, M.2 2230/2280, M.2 2230 (Wi-Fi), SATA 3.0, Kensington Lock

- PSU: 300W internal

- SmartPower On: Yes

- Dimensions: 324.3 × 154 × 293mm (H×W×D)

- Weight: Starting 5.44 kg

- Recycled Content: Up to 39% PCR plastic | 50% recycled steel (select parts)

- Certifications: ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver

- Bundled: Dell wired USB keyboard + mouse

- OS: Windows 11 Home / Pro (SKU dependent)

- Warranty: 1-Year Basic Onsite Service