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Dell Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop: Ultra 9 285, RTX 5080, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD Expired

$2500 or less
$2,899.99
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Dell Technologies has Dell Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop (ACT1250) on sale for $2499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for sharing this deal.

Note: New customers may receive an additional 10% off via email sign up; this email sign up offer is only good for new Dell customers. Select American Express Cardholders may be eligible for Cashback offer via statement credit (e.g. $50 back on $250+ spend; offer will vary by account).

Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285 (24-Core, 76MB Total Cache, 1.9Ghz to 5.6GHz)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Graphics
  • 32GB Dual Channel DDR5 (2x 16GB - Green) 5200 MT/s Memory
  • 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive
  • 1000W Platinum Rated PSU, 240mm Liquid-Cooled CPU & Clear Side Panel
  • Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
  • Dell Wired Keyboard (KB216, Black) + Dell Wired Mouse (MS116, Black)
  • Windows 11 Home

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$2249.99 $2899.99 after the following steps:
  • Click here [dell.com] to Subscribe to emails for unique 10% off code
    • Check your inbox or spam folder for email w/ coupon code; may take 30 minutes or more to arrive
  • Go to Alienware Aurora Desktop [dell.com]
  • Add item to cart
  • Proceed to cart
  • Enter your unique 10% off coupon code from email
  • Your total will be $2249.99 (excluding tax) + shipping is free
Additional Savings:
$2499.99 without the above discounts.

SPECS:
  • Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285 (24-Core, 76MB Total Cache, 1.9Ghz to 5.6GHz)
  • Windows 11 Home
  • (Dell Technologies recommends Windows 11 Pro for business)
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 16GB GDDR7
  • 32GB Dual Channel DDR5 (2x 16GB - Green) 5200 MT/s
  • 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD
  • 1000W Platinum Rated PSU, 240mm Liquid-Cooled CPU & Clear Side Panel

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/d...1250wcto06
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For gaming specifically I don't think anyone wants this particular processor. Think of this build as a $1500 GPU with a computer thrown in. Is the computer worth $750? Yup. Therein lies the deal.
You can't just drop that without explaining, haha.
My ex girlfriend was not a sane person.

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Hat-Trick
04-24-2025 at 05:47 AM.
04-24-2025 at 05:47 AM.
Quote from thenewdesign :
These Intels have one awesome thing about them, seemingly zero heat. I had an Omen 45L w/ a 5090 and the 9 285K something and that thing was dead silent w/ zero perceptible heat coming out of the case when not under load. This gen of Intel is nice and cool
This deal for the Alienware ACT1250 says it does not come with a top fan as it is not needed, yet more proof things are much cooler.

"Cooling Option: Top fan is not required".
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04-24-2025 at 05:49 AM.
04-24-2025 at 05:49 AM.
Quote from Enzo954 :
This deal comes with a 5080 in it. Why are you saying a 5080 won't fit?
vdawg5 said his older R11 doesn't fit a 5080. Obviously if the ACT1250 comes with a 5080,, it fits. Wink
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04-24-2025 at 05:56 AM.
04-24-2025 at 05:56 AM.
Quote from bluetrep :
mobile processor in desktop, interesting
Is it? Ultra 9 285 vs Ultra 9 285H -- is the 285H a desktop chip in a laptop or is the 285 a mobile chip in a desktop? Is your glass half empty or half full? Big Grin
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vdawg5
04-24-2025 at 09:35 AM.
04-24-2025 at 09:35 AM.
So apparently canceling an order with Dell means nothing? Just got a notification that this thing has shipped.

Does Dell charge a restocking fee? Wondering if I may just as well play around with it before returning it.
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barrera_j
04-24-2025 at 10:23 AM.
04-24-2025 at 10:23 AM.
Quote from Abhi88 :
No one knows, nobody has identified it to be a problem with newer gen CPU. This ultra version is 2nd generation. 1st gen Intel ultras were proven to be lot better than 13th/14 gens.
1st gen ultras were literally slower than Intel 14th gen....
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rbraden
04-24-2025 at 10:25 AM.
04-24-2025 at 10:25 AM.
Quote from vdawg5 :
So apparently canceling an order with Dell means nothing? Just got a notification that this thing has shipped.

Does Dell charge a restocking fee? Wondering if I may just as well play around with it before returning it.
They don't. If you don't mind unboxing it and then boxing it back up, there's technically no reason you can't play with it for a few.
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barrera_j
04-24-2025 at 10:28 AM.
04-24-2025 at 10:28 AM.
Quote from Abhi88 :
because 13th and 14th gen were unrealiable with voltage issue which should be already addressed for everybody. I have not heard anything wrong other than lower performance in ultra series 1. I am a buyer as well, getting this. There are other builds available in market, but they dont appeal me personally. The biggest tech reviewers will only recommend AMD if its cheaper than intel. At the same price point and performance, they will not side with anyone. All of them are the same

Edit: The new intel processors are on tsmc 3nm and amds' are still on 4nm. Intel desktop processors are more efficient than amd atleast for this generation. Check for youself, dont believe the strangers
"The biggest tech reviewers will only recommend AMD if its cheaper than intel."

Biggest BS ever written, frame per frame the 9000 AMD series is still the most efficient as Intel ultra is even slower than Intel's 14th gen

Stop using vague terms and put names on it, Gamers Nexus and Hardware Unboxed will recommend the best price first but they have proven AMD chips are better through their testing

There's a reason Intel goes on sale faster
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Abhi88
04-24-2025 at 10:41 AM.
04-24-2025 at 10:41 AM.
Quote from barrera_j :
"The biggest tech reviewers will only recommend AMD if its cheaper than intel."

Biggest BS ever written, frame per frame the 9000 AMD series is still the most efficient as Intel ultra is even slower than Intel's 14th gen

Stop using vague terms and put names on it, Gamers Nexus and Hardware Unboxed will recommend the best price first but they have proven AMD chips are better through their testing

There's a reason Intel goes on sale faster
i dont understand what you are trying to say. If intel goes on sale, but it.

There are others who are complaining about power draw. If Intel is cheaper buy it , if AMD is cheaper buy it. Its not me or you, everyone will buy the cheaper one if the performance is similar. Nobody cares about 10-20 frame difference in competitive games.
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Abhi88
04-24-2025 at 10:44 AM.
04-24-2025 at 10:44 AM.
Quote from vdawg5 :
So apparently canceling an order with Dell means nothing? Just got a notification that this thing has shipped.

Does Dell charge a restocking fee? Wondering if I may just as well play around with it before returning it.
it does not have restocking fee for consumer returns. Its documented in their site.


Re-stocking Fees:
For approved returns initiated within the time period specified in this policy, Dell will provide return shipping labels at no cost to you and will not charge a re-stocking fee if:
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the product you are returning is defective.
you have to return a product because Dell made an error.
you are a consumer who purchased for personal use.
For all other permitted returns, Dell may charge a re-stocking fee of 15% of the actual price you paid for the product. That price does not include shipping and handling or sales tax. Typically, we deduct any re-stocking fee from the amount of your refund or credit.
https://www.dell.com/en-us/lp/ret...y-and-FAQs

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RustyCorolla
04-24-2025 at 03:54 PM.
04-24-2025 at 03:54 PM.
Quote from QuangD2487 :
Can you share your link to buy ram ?

Not sure if there's confusion with my comment or not but it's an added expense option when selecting the pc. Should be available from OP's link.
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Pytho
04-24-2025 at 04:50 PM.
04-24-2025 at 04:50 PM.
Quote from nn3513 :
I currently have an older aurora prebuilt i7 8700k/rtx 2070. That's been chugging along just fine, even after being thrown from a second story window 4 years ago. Is this a good upgrade from it? I do a decent amount of VMs and only have 1080p monitors, but have been toying with purchasing some 2k monitors for more screen area. Most gaming is just newer RE games, emulators, and new Vegas. My current rig can't max re4 without sounding like a jet plane.

What kind of bumpers do you have installed to withstand a 2nd story fall?!!!
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bhavin411
04-24-2025 at 05:05 PM.
04-24-2025 at 05:05 PM.
Ended up getting this one after reading a thread about this deal on buildapcsales https://skytechgaming.com/product...-32gb-ram/

Using codes SWARM, SMS50, SKYTECH100 brought my total to $1950 with hopefully 2% cb coming.
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04-25-2025 at 07:53 AM.
04-25-2025 at 07:53 AM.
Ordered WED and got shipping confirmation email this morning (FRI). Much faster than the estimate.
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hemidakota
04-25-2025 at 08:57 AM.
04-25-2025 at 08:57 AM.
Ok, I dropped it in the cart and now it is down to $2397 (Ultra9K series). You can sign up for discounts - Veterans, 1st responders, and more. Just a reminder, like Samsung products, Dell also do trade-ins.
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
Ordered WED and got shipping confirmation email this morning (FRI). Much faster than the estimate.
Yep. I ordered super late Monday night and just got mine today.
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