Skytech Crystal CRYSTAL-2357-B-AM vs Dell Desktop ECT1250
Skytech Crystal CRYSTAL-2357-B-AM 2025, Intel i5 14400F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, Black
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
What Buyers Say
Skytech Crystal CRYSTAL-2357-B-AM 2025, Intel i5 14400F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, Black
This budget gaming PC receives mixed reviews. Many users praise its quiet operation, easy setup, and strong 1080p performance for the price, with name-brand components and no bloatware. However, several buyers report critical errors, blue/black screens, repeated shutdowns, and software issues, with one receiving a unit that appeared refurbished. Customer service is also noted as difficult to reach.
Pros
- Quiet operation
- Easy setup out of the box
- Strong 1080p performance
- Great value for the price
- Name-brand components
Cons
- Critical errors and blue/black screens
- Repeated shutdowns on boot
- Software issues requiring multiple repairs
- Unit appeared refurbished instead of new
- Missing cables in replacement unit
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
All five reviewers give this Dell desktop the highest rating, praising its speed, quiet operation, and compact size. Users highlight how easy it is to set up and note the excellent price, especially compared to Dell's own member site. The main reason for purchase was the need to upgrade to Windows 11, and the computer meets that need seamlessly.
Pros
- Fast boot and file access
- Quiet operation
- Compact size fits under desk
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Great price compared to Dell site
Cons
- Lack of information in Q&A
- Concern about future Windows upgrades
Scores
Specifications
| Skytech Crystal CRYSTAL-2357-B-AM | Dell Desktop ECT1250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 14400F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 20★ |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz★ | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 30 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB GDDR6★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | mid-tower | sff |
| PSU | 650W★ | 180W |
| Weight | 13.24 kg | 6.41 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 1★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 7★ |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1x Display Port | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Skytech Crystal CRYSTAL-2357-B-AM 2025, Intel i5 14400F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5050, Black
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong ram (78th percentile)
- Strong gpu (73rd percentile)
- Strong storage (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
- Below average reliability (27th percentile)
Dell Desktop ECT1250 2025, Core Ultra 7, 32GB, 2TB SSD, Black
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong storage (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 25 specs.