The Core i3-14100 delivers 4 cores, 8 threads, and a boost frequency of 4.7 GHz with a 12MB cache and Intel UHD Graphics 730 — well-suited to everyday office tasks including email, web browsing, document processing, video calls, and light multitasking. At 303.5 × 95 × 293mm, the Pro Slim chassis keeps the desk clear without sacrificing expandability. The 8GB DDR5-4800 ships in one of two UDIMM slots, with one slot free and a 64GB maximum ceiling.

Storage, Expansion & Connectivity

The 512GB M.2 2230 PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD handles primary storage, with a second M.2 slot and a SATA slim ODD bay available for expansion. Three half-height PCIe Gen3 slots — one x16, two x1 — allow for a low-profile discrete GPU or other add-in cards. Front I/O provides 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, and a global headset jack. The rear adds 2x USB 2.0 (Smart Power On), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a (HBR2), and Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45). An optional rear expansion port supports VGA, additional HDMI, additional DP, dual USB 3.2 Gen 2, or USB-C with DP Alt Mode. Intel Wi-Fi 6E (AX211, 802.11ax) and Bluetooth are built in.

Security & Sustainability

Security provisions include TPM 2.0, Kensington lock slot, padlock ring, chassis intrusion detection, and BIOS-level Smart USB Protection. MIL-STD-810H tested, ENERGY STAR certified, and EPEAT Silver rated.

The QCS1250 Pro Slim is positioned above the Pro Slim Essential QVS1260 — notably, it ships with Intel Wi-Fi 6E (vs MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 on the Essential), 3-year ProSupport on-site warranty (vs the Essential’s courier/carry-in on some models), and the more enterprise-capable QCS1250 platform with full Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211.

This configuration ships with 8GB DDR5 — the second DIMM slot makes upgrading to 16GB straightforward and is worth considering at time of purchase for users running multiple applications simultaneously. All PCIe slots are half-height; standard full-height GPU cards will not fit.

Key Highlights

• Intel Core i3-14100 — 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 4.7 GHz, Intel UHD 730
• 8GB DDR5-4800 — 1 slot free, upgradeable to 64GB
• 512GB M.2 2230 PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD — 2nd M.2 slot + slim ODD bay available
• 3x half-height PCIe slots (Gen3 x16 + x1 + x1) — low-profile GPU compatible
• HDMI 2.1 + DisplayPort 1.4a — dual display standard
• Optional rear expansion port (VGA / HDMI / DP / USB 3.2 Gen 2 / USB-C)
• Intel Wi-Fi 6E (AX211, 802.11ax) + Bluetooth
• 95mm-wide slim chassis — vertical or horizontal placement
• MIL-STD-810H tested
• TPM 2.0 + Kensington lock + padlock ring
• ENERGY STAR / EPEAT Silver
• 3-year ProSupport with next-business-day on-site warranty (Dell South Africa)
• Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)

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