Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Desktop Computer - Series 2 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD
Is this PC a good deal?
Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Desktop Computer - Series 2 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD is a prebuilt gaming PC from amazon with RTX 5070 graphics, Core Ultra 9 285K processor, 32GB DDR5 memory, 1TB SSD storage. At $2,899.00, it is listed as in stock. PC Per Dollar estimates similar DIY parts at $1,700, so building it yourself is about $1,199 cheaper. Its PC/$ score is 5.8, with a 82/100 excellent performance rating. Use it as a fast shortlist signal rather than a guarantee: a good score means the hardware package is priced well against current component estimates, while a weak score means the convenience premium is doing more of the work. The retailer page should still be verified before purchase because final price, stock status, shipping, taxes, retailer-specific bundles, and included parts can change after PC Per Dollar last checked the listing.
What you're getting
The Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Desktop Computer - Series 2 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD + 1TB HDD pairs a RTX 5070 with a Core Ultra 9 285K, scoring 5.8 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $1,199. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
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