The Dell Tower Plus desktop PC is now cheaper than $1000

The front of the Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 as it sits on a table. — Whether it's homework or office jobs, this desktop PC can get the job done and more quickly. (Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)

Whether it's homework or office jobs, this desktop PC can get the job done and more quickly. (Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)

Trying to build a PC yourself these days is financially risky due to the RAM Crisis, which is driving up the prices of crucial PC components.

Because of this, it's sometimes better to buy a prebuilt PC, as the whole is cheaper than the sum of its parts, especially when one is on sale, like the Dell Tower Plus (EBT2250) desktop PC, now available for $999.99 at Dell.

Why buy the Dell Tower Plus desktop?

Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 on a desk and connected to a monitor. — This minimalist-designed PC is more than meets the eye. (Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)

The variant of the Dell Tower Plus (EBT2250) that's on sale is pre-built with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265 processor (with 20 Cores, a total cache 66MG, and 1.8GHz to 5.3GHz clock speeds), Windows 11, an Intel UHD GPU, 16GB of RAM (DDR5), and a 1TB SSD.

With these specs, the Dell Tower Plus (EBT2250)'s performance can easily trounce mountains of work from writing up essays and reports in Microsoft 365, browsing the internet, hosting video call meetings, and booting its systems in mere seconds.

This PC can also be useful for playing PC games at higher settings once you upgrade from this discounted variant's Intel integrated GPU to a dedicated GPU like an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series card.

The Dell Tower Plus's other noteworthy qualities include a sleek, minimalist design, top-notch build quality, a plethora of ports, superb thermal performance, and tons of upgrade possibilities, like increasing its RAM and storage.

The only downsides of the Dell Tower Plus (EBT2250) are that its fans can be loud when it's put under heavy workloads, and its usual MSRP of $1,399.99 may be too much for most people's wallets to handle.

Fortunately, Dell is kind enough to give PC users a chance to own one of the best PC desktops around for less, as it is now available for $999.99 for a limited time.

FAQ

What is its max RAM capacity?

The Dell Tower Plus' motherboard can support up to 64GB of DDR5 memory, which usually consists of two 32GB RAM sticks.

What ports does it feature?

The Dell Tower Plus features one Thunderbolt 4 (with 40Gbps and DisplayPort Alt Mode), three USB-A (3.2 Gen 1), one USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), one headset audio jack, and one SD card slot.

Does it include wireless connectivity?

Yes, the Dell Tower Plus includes Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 and Bluetooth connectivity.

Can its GPU be replaced and upgraded for gaming?

The Dell Tower Plus' Intel UHD graphics card can be removed and replaced with a dedicated, discrete GPU.

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Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander's expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry's most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is!

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