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Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop PC
Status: Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop PC… (Core Ultra 9 285K RTX 5080 gaming PC): Unavailable on Amazon as of . Closest in-stock match (same RTX 5080 Core Ultra 9 285K gaming PC): Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop + Home…, $3,149.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-23 04:14 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.
Bottom line: The Dell Core Ultra 9 285K / RTX 5080 prebuilt has 16GB of graphics memory, 64GB of DDR5 RAM and a 8TB NVMe SSD.
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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 3 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:
Same RTX 5080 Core Ultra 9 285K gaming PC: Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop + Home… — $3,149.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-23 04:14 UTC (price may vary).
Same RTX 5080 Core Ultra 9 285K gaming PC: Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 Desktop PC — $2,799.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-22 16:15 UTC (price may vary).
Same RTX 5080 Core Ultra 9 285K gaming PC: Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 10 Gaming Desktop PC — $2,599.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-23 04:20 UTC (price may vary).
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Pairs a Core Ultra 9 285K processor with GeForce RTX 5080 16GB graphics
- ✓ 8TB NVMe SSD for the OS and game library
- ✓ 64GB of DDR5 RAM leaves headroom for gaming alongside streaming or creative apps
Cons
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop ComputerTop-tier gaming versatilityThe Alienware Aurora is engineered for exceptional performance with a streamlined, minimal design. This generation of Aurora desktops focuses on reducing acoustics whilemaintaining airflow, making it a perfect gaming system for any setting.Legend perfectedModern design with a matte "basalt black" finish in an optimized chassis with customizable AlienFX lighting zones, including the striking stadium lighting. Available withClear Side Panel for showing off the internal components, with the elevated Legend 3 industrial…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop PC using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the prebuilt gaming pcs category. Dell's prebuilt gaming pcs lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for prebuilt gaming pcs of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Video review
A Good Prebuilt? 2025 Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop (ACT1250 ) — Tech Guy Beau on YouTube
Key Features
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-Core 3.70 GHz Processor (36MB Intel Smart Cache, Turbo Boost up to 5.70 GHz), Intel AI Boost
- 64GB DDR5 5200 MHz Memory, 8TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive, No Optical Drive, Windows 11 Pro with AI Copilot
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Graphics Card (1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort), Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless LAN & Bluetooth, Killer E3100G 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
- 5x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A, 1x USB 4 (20 Gbps) Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Global headset jack, 1x Line In/out, 1x SPDIF Digital Output
- 2-Year Warranty by Techno Intelligence & Free Tech Support, Dell Wired Keyboard & Mouse Included, Clear Side Panel, Customizable AlienFX Lighting Case, Basalt Black
Full Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Color | Basalt Black |
| Turbo | Yes |
| Weight | 3100g |
| RAM Type | DDR5 RAM |
| CPU Model | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| CPU Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Model Name | Aurora ACT1250 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB, WiFi |
| Memory Speed | 5200 MHz |
| Model Number | Aurora ACT1250 |
| Video Output | HDMI, DisplayPort |
| Compatibility | PC |
| Connection Type | Wired |
| Item Dimensions | 18.05 x 7.75 x 16.46 inches |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 24 |
| Processor Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| Total Usb Ports | 11 |
| Full listing title | Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop PC - Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-Core up to 5.7GHz, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 8TB NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB, Liquid Cooling, Keyboard & Mouse, Windows 11 Pro |
Performance Data
View gaming FPS, AI inference throughput, and synthetic scores for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 — the core hardware component in this product. Benchmarks sourced from TechPowerUp, PassMark, and the r/LocalLLaMA community.
Related benchmarks: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K benchmarks
Which local LLMs fit in 16 GB?
16 GB holds a 20–27B model at Q4 with a modest context window; 30B-class weights need 24 GB.
- ✅ 7–9B models (Llama 3.1 8B, Qwen 3 8B) — fits at Q4
- ✅ 12–14B models (Qwen 3 14B, Phi-4) — fits at Q4
- ❌ 20–27B models (Gemma 3 27B, Mistral Small) — needs 20 GB+
- ❌ 30–35B models (Qwen 3 32B, QwQ 32B) — needs 24 GB+
- ❌ 70B models (Llama 3.3 70B, Qwen 2.5 72B) — needs 48 GB+
Across 5 community runs from 5 sources, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 generates a median 132 tok/s on 7–9B models at Q4 (per Hardware Corner).
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