Dell Pro Slim QCS1250 (Intel Core i7) Desktop PC

Description

14th Gen Multi-Core Performance in a Slim Chassis

The Core i7-14700 brings 20 cores (8 performance + 12 efficiency), 28 threads, and a boost frequency of 5.4 GHz with a 33MB cache and Intel UHD Graphics 770 — a full desktop-class 14th Gen processor in a chassis barely wider than a thick hardcover book. It handles demanding office workloads, multi-application multitasking, video conferencing, and data-intensive tasks with ease. The 8GB DDR5 ships in one of two DIMM slots, leaving one slot free for a straightforward capacity upgrade up to 64GB maximum.

Storage, Expansion & Connectivity

The 512GB M.2 2230/2280 PCIe 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 additional cards, with GPU power support up to 75W without external power connectors. Front I/O provides 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 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 slot supports VGA, a second HDMI, a second 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, Durability & Sustainability

All Dell Pro desktops are tested to MIL-STD-810H military durability standards. Security provisions include TPM 2.0, Kensington lock slot, padlock ring, chassis intrusion detection, and BIOS-level Smart USB Protection. The chassis is built from recycled materials and carries ENERGY STAR and EPEAT Silver certifications.

⚠️ This configuration ships with 8GB DDR5 — tight for heavy multi-tasking or developer workloads. The second DIMM slot makes upgrading to 16GB or 32GB quick and cost-effective and is worth considering at the time of purchase.

⚠️ The i7-14700 variant uses DisplayPort 1.4a HBR2 on the rear port (max ~5.4 Gbps bandwidth), compared to HBR3 (max ~8.1 Gbps) on the Core Ultra 200 Series variants of this machine. For most office use this makes no practical difference, but buyers driving a high-refresh 4K display should consider the BTO108 (Core Ultra 7 265) instead.

💡 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 75W passive power envelope.

Key Highlights

• Intel Core i7-14700 — 20 cores, up to 5.4 GHz, Intel UHD Graphics 770
• 8GB DDR5 — 1 slot free, upgradeable to 64GB
• 512GB M.2 PCIe 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 (HBR2) — 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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