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Dell EDU: Alienware Aurora Desktop: Ultra 7 265F, RTX 5080, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD
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Dell has for EDU Accounts: Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop (ACT1250), as configured below, on sale for $1574.99 (discount appears at checkout). Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member N3RD_01 for sharing this deal.
Note: You must create/sign in with a verified EDU account; active Military, First Responders, and Healthcare accounts may also qualify for this discount.
Specs:
Thanks to Community Member N3RD_01 for sharing this deal.
Note: You must create/sign in with a verified EDU account; active Military, First Responders, and Healthcare accounts may also qualify for this discount.
Specs:
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (20-Core, 66MB Total Cache, 1.8GHz to 5.3GHz) Processor
- 16GB Dual Channel DDR5 Memory (2x 8GB - Green) 5200 MT/s
- 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Graphics
- 1000W Platinum Rated PSU, Clear Door & 240mm Liquid Cooler
- 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
- Inputs:
- Front:
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) port with PowerShare technology
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C port with PowerShare technology
- Rear:
- 1x USB4 (20 Gbps) Type-C port with Power Delivery
- 2x 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports
- 2x USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) ports with SmartPower
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C port
- RJ45 Ethernet port
- Front:
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Dell has for EDU Accounts: Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop (ACT1250), as configured below, on sale for $1574.99 (discount appears at checkout). Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member N3RD_01 for sharing this deal.
Note: You must create/sign in with a verified EDU account; active Military, First Responders, and Healthcare accounts may also qualify for this discount.
Specs:
Thanks to Community Member N3RD_01 for sharing this deal.
Note: You must create/sign in with a verified EDU account; active Military, First Responders, and Healthcare accounts may also qualify for this discount.
Specs:
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (20-Core, 66MB Total Cache, 1.8GHz to 5.3GHz) Processor
- 16GB Dual Channel DDR5 Memory (2x 8GB - Green) 5200 MT/s
- 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Graphics
- 1000W Platinum Rated PSU, Clear Door & 240mm Liquid Cooler
- 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
- Inputs:
- Front:
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) port with PowerShare technology
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C port with PowerShare technology
- Rear:
- 1x USB4 (20 Gbps) Type-C port with Power Delivery
- 2x 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports
- 2x USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) ports with SmartPower
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C port
- RJ45 Ethernet port
- Front:
Editor's Notes
Written by Nate650 | Staff- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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The Alienware Aurora stands out as a compact RTX 5080 gaming desktop with an Ultra 7 265F, fast DDR5, and SSD options that can make the price feel strong for the hardware. The best value points are the 5080 configuration, the 32GB RAM and 2TB SSD upgrades, and occasional stackable savings from AmEx, PayPal Pay in 4 cashback, ID.me, or employer discounts. The main concerns are Alienware's proprietary motherboard, power supply, and case, which can make future upgrades or repairs harder. Pricing also moved around during the thread, with some checkout totals landing much higher than the headline deal. A strong spec sheet, but the upgrade path and final cart price matter.
Common Questions (4)
The Aurora ACT1250 has 2 RAM slots, and the base 16GB configuration is 2x8GB. Upgrading later means replacing both modules, so moving to 32GB or 64GB requires buying a matched pair.
A 5080 build with 32GB RAM and a 2TB SSD is described as a strong value, with one configured total around $1,809.64 shipped with tax and another around $1,480 before tax after upgrades. The main caution is Alienware's proprietary motherboard, PSU, and case, which can make future repairs and upgrades more expensive.
For gaming and general use, the RTX 5080 is the stronger pick, while 64GB RAM is mainly useful for heavy 4K video editing or 3D modeling. Because the Aurora has only 2 RAM slots, upgrading later means replacing both sticks, so RAM capacity matters if you expect to need more soon.
The price can reportedly be reduced further with an AmEx Spend $500, Get $100 credit offer and PayPal Pay in 4 cashback. PayPal's limited-time 20% cashback offer is capped at $250 and is found in the PayPal app's Rewards section.
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Subtotal
$1,709.99
Total (USD)
$1,809.64 Shipped with tax
1000W Platinum Rated PSU, Clear Door & 240mm Liquid Cooler
NVIDIA(R) GeForce RTX(TM) 5080 16GB GDDR7
32GB Dual Channel DDR5 (2x 16GB - Green) 5200 MT/s
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 processor 265F (20-Core, 66MB Total Cache, 1.8GHz to 5.3GHz)
2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD
The RAM upgrade to 32GB is now $150 extra (normal street price IMO for an extra 16GB). It calls it out as 2x 16GB, so why are people saying there is a single RAM slot on the motherboard? It even shows 2 in the images.
The 5080 is +$350 to base config, while the 5070ti is +$750 to the base config!
I'm logged in as EDU but don't see any additional savings shown at checkout - maybe I need a code and missed that though. All in it's 2028 with tax, 1850 before tax. Passing, probably the deal has changed now and is dead.
Config:
Processor Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 265F (20-Core, 66MB Total Cache, 1.8GHz to 5.3GHz)
Operating System Windows 11 Home
Graphics NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 16GB GDDR7
Memory 16GB Dual Channel DDR5 (2x 8GB - Green) 5200 MT/s
Storage 1 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
Chassis Options 1000W Platinum Rated PSU, Clear Door & 240mm Liquid Cooler
Wireless Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless LAN and Bluetooth
Keyboard Dell Wired Keyboard - KB216 - US English - Black
I've reachout to the contact listed at Dell for one, and the programs. Haven't heard anything back in the past week.
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