Description
The Dell Slim Desktop with Linux Mint Cinnamon — a small machine that does everything you need, without the surveillance.
The Dell Slim Desktop with Linux Mint Cinnamon is what happens when a properly configured small-form-factor desktop meets a private operating system. Same Dell hardware Australian businesses have been buying for years. Same chassis quality, same ports, same expansion options. Just stripped of the Windows install Dell ships with — and rebuilt around an operating system that doesn’t report back to Microsoft.
We buy it brand new from Dell Australia. We open the box. We wipe the operating system Dell ships with. We install Linux Mint Cinnamon in its place — properly configured, hardened for privacy, every driver tested before it leaves us.
What you get back is a full-power small-form-factor Dell desktop that does everything you bought a computer to do — browsing, email, documents, video calls, photos, music, streaming — without the surveillance layer Microsoft builds into every Windows install.
Three configurations of the Dell Slim Desktop with Linux.
The Dell Slim Desktop with Linux comes in three configurations using the same compact ECS1250 chassis. Same Linux Mint Cinnamon install. Same hand-tested build standard. Same FreedomTech support. The differences are processor and storage.
Entry — i5 / 16GB / 512GB · $1,624 inc GST
Intel Core i5-14400 (10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz), 16GB DDR5, 512GB NVMe SSD. Comfortable for everyday use — browsing, email, documents, photo editing, streaming, video calls, light multitasking. The right pick if your computer mostly handles daily life and you don’t need workstation-class power.
Performance — i7 / 16GB / 512GB · $2,024 inc GST
Intel Core i7-14700 (20 cores, up to 5.4 GHz), 16GB DDR5, 512GB NVMe SSD. The 20-core processor matters if you run many tabs, dashboards, or applications simultaneously. Smoother multitasking, faster on serious workloads.
Best — Ultra 7 / 16GB / 1TB · $2,174 inc GST
Intel Core Ultra 7-265 (20 cores, latest generation), 16GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD. The most current processor architecture, twice the storage, plenty of long-term headroom. The right pick for serious daily use, future-proofing, and if you want the latest hardware in the range.
Why choose a Dell Slim Desktop with Linux instead of a laptop?
For a desktop computer at home or on a desk, the Slim form factor has practical advantages over a laptop:
- Bring your own monitor. Use the screen size you actually want — 27″, 32″, curved, ultrawide, dual displays. The Slim Desktop has DisplayPort and HDMI built in
- Use any keyboard and mouse. Mechanical keyboard, ergonomic mouse, vertical mouse, wireless, wired — your choice. The desktop ports support whatever you plug in
- Better thermals than any laptop. Larger chassis, better airflow, no thermal throttling on long sessions
- Compact footprint. 303 × 95 × 293 mm — fits under a monitor, behind one, or sits on a shelf without dominating the desk
- Quiet. The 180W power supply runs cool and the fan rarely spins up under normal load
If you need portability, look at our Dell 15 Laptop with Linux or Dell 16 Laptop with Linux. If you want more upgrade headroom, look at our Dell Tower Desktop with Linux.
Configured to order. Not pre-flashed in a factory.
Every Dell Slim Desktop with Linux we ship is configured one at a time, in Australia. Not by a script overseas. Not flashed in bulk. The install is verified end-to-end before it leaves us.
That’s why we charge a flat labour fee on top of Dell’s hardware price — and why we don’t apply a percentage markup. The labour to set up a Slim Desktop is the same as the labour to set up any other Linux computer in our range. The hardware price changes. The standard doesn’t.
What you receive
- A brand-new Dell Slim Desktop, Linux Mint Cinnamon installed and configured
- Privacy-respecting browser and apps pre-installed and ready to use
- Set up to update itself automatically — no Microsoft accounts, no Google sign-in
- Standard Dell wired keyboard and optical mouse included (USB)
- Express shipping Australia-wide
- Email support from the same person who built your computer
- 1-year Dell hardware warranty + Basic Onsite Service
What you’ll need to bring
Like any desktop, the Dell Slim Desktop with Linux needs you to provide your own monitor. The desktop has DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 built in — so any modern monitor will work. If you’re not sure what to pair with it, contact us.
Need more horsepower?
If you’re looking at heavy video editing, 3D rendering, AI/ML work, or high-end gaming on Linux, we can quote a more powerful build — and at that level we’d usually recommend looking at AMD-based hardware for better performance per dollar. Contact us with what you’re trying to do and we’ll work it out together.
Technical specifications
| Category | Entry (i5) | Performance (i7) | Best (Ultra 7) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-14400 (10 cores) | Intel Core i7-14700 (20 cores) | Intel Core Ultra 7-265 (20 cores) |
| Memory | 16GB DDR5 | 16GB DDR5 | 16GB DDR5 |
| Storage | 512GB NVMe SSD | 512GB NVMe SSD | 1TB NVMe SSD |
| Graphics | Intel UHD 730 | Intel UHD 770 | Intel Graphics |
| Operating System | Linux Mint Cinnamon | ||
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth | ||
| Ethernet | 1GbE RJ45 | ||
| Front ports | 2× USB 2.0, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1× USB-C, headset jack | ||
| Rear ports | 2× USB 2.0, 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 | ||
| Expansion | Half-height PCIe x16, PCIe x1, M.2 slots, SD slot, SATA bay | ||
| Power supply | 180W Bronze (80PLUS Bronze Certified) | ||
| Dimensions | 303.5 × 95 × 293 mm | ||
| Weight | 3.49 – 4.75 kg | ||
| Includes | Dell wired keyboard, Dell optical mouse, power cord | ||
| Warranty | 1-year Dell hardware + Basic Onsite Service | ||
