Dell Pro Essential QVS1260 desktop Ultra 5 225 16 GB Ubuntu, no keyboard

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 belongs to Intel’s newer Core Ultra processor family and has 10 cores. For everyday work with a browser, email, video calls, spreadsheets and documents open at the same time there is plenty of performance, and because the platform is recent, there is headroom left for the coming years as software becomes more demanding.

16 GB of DDR5 memory at 5600 MHz is a sensible amount for a modern office computer: several programs and dozens of browser tabs fit in memory at once, so the system does not have to keep falling back on the drive. Data is stored on an SSD, which starts the system and programs quickly. The drive capacity is not listed in the data for this configuration.

The picture is handled by Intel UHD Graphics, integrated into the processor. It is enough for office programs, web pages, video calls and watching video. There is no separate graphics card in this configuration; it is not intended for demanding 3D games or professional video editing. The manufacturer does not specify the number and type of video outputs, so check the rear panel before choosing a monitor.

The QVS1260 uses a Slim chassis: it is noticeably narrower than a standard tower and fits next to a monitor, on a shelf under the desk or behind a service counter where a large box would have nowhere to go. Built-in Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) lets you connect the computer to the network without a cable, so it does not have to sit near a network socket. The manufacturer does not list the ports.

The computer runs Ubuntu, a free and open-source Linux distribution with no licence fees to pay. It suits developers, server and network work, point-of-sale systems and information kiosks, as well as offices that work in LibreOffice and web applications. Security updates are free. If you do need Windows later, you can install it yourself with a separate licence.

This configuration ships without a keyboard, and the manufacturer data does not list a mouse in the box either. That makes sense if your office already has keyboards and mice, or if the company uses one specific model, such as an Estonian-layout or ergonomic keyboard. No unused sets end up in a drawer, and you can choose peripherals exactly to your liking.

Developers and system administrators who work in Linux anyway; schools and institutions that want to avoid licence costs; checkouts, information kiosks or warehouse computers that need a stable, easily managed system; and anyone who prefers open-source software and a compact chassis.