Dell Pro Slim Essential QVS1260 (Intel Core Ultra 5) Desktop PC

Description

Series 2 AI in a 95mm Slim Chassis

The Core Ultra 5 225 is an Intel Series 2 Arrow Lake processor with 10 cores (6 performance + 4 efficiency), 10 threads, a 4.9 GHz boost frequency, a 20MB cache, and a dedicated Intel AI Boost NPU delivering 13 TOPS — enabling hardware-accelerated AI workloads, AI-enhanced productivity apps, and Copilot+ features that the previous 14th Gen Essential variants don’t support. At 303.5 × 95 × 293mm and 3.49 kg, it’s a genuinely space-saving machine that stands or lies flat without dominating a desk. The 16GB DDR5-5600 ships in one of two UDIMM slots, with one slot free and a maximum ceiling of 64GB.

Storage, Expansion & Connectivity

The 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD handles primary storage, with a SATA bay available for a 3.5″ HDD and a SATA slim ODD bay for an optional optical drive. Three half-height PCIe slots — one x16, two x1 — accommodate a low-profile discrete GPU or add-in cards within the slim chassis constraints. Front I/O covers 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 provides 2x USB 2.0 (Smart Power On), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), with an optional rear expansion port for VGA, additional HDMI, additional DP, dual USB 3.2 Gen 2, or USB-C with DP Alt Mode. MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 (MT7920, 802.11ax) and Bluetooth are built in.

Security & Sustainability

Security provisions include TPM 2.0, Kensington lock slot, padlock loop, and chassis intrusion detection. The chassis is constructed from 43% recycled plastic and 50% recycled steel, with up to 56.7% total recycled content, and carries ENERGY STAR and EPEAT Silver with Climate+ certifications.

💡 The QVS1260 shares the same chassis dimensions as the Pro Slim QCS1250 (95mm wide) — the key differences are the “Essential” tier positioning (no vPro, MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 vs Intel Wi-Fi 6E on the QCS1250) and a lower price point, making it a strong value choice for businesses that don’t need enterprise remote management.

⚠️ All PCIe slots are half-height — standard full-height GPU cards will not fit. Discrete GPU options are limited to low-profile, single-slot cards within the chassis power budget. The 180W Bronze PSU limits GPU options further; confirm card TDP before purchasing.

Key Highlights

• Intel Core Ultra 5 225 — 10 cores, up to 4.9 GHz, Intel AI Boost NPU (13 TOPS)
• 16GB DDR5-5600 — 1 slot free, upgradeable to 64GB
• 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD — SATA HDD bay + slim ODD bay available
• 3x half-height PCIe slots (x16 + x1 + x1) — low-profile GPU compatible
• HDMI 2.1 + DisplayPort 1.4 — dual display standard
• Optional rear expansion port (VGA / HDMI / DP / USB 3.2 Gen 2 / USB-C)
• MediaTek Wi-Fi 6 (MT7920, 802.11ax) + Bluetooth
• 95mm wide slim chassis — vertical or horizontal placement
• 43% recycled plastic / 50% recycled steel
• TPM 2.0 + Kensington lock + padlock loop
• ENERGY STAR / EPEAT Silver Climate+
• 3-year ProSupport with next-business-day on-site warranty (Dell South Africa)
• Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)

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