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expiredFrankthetank760 posted May 7, 2026 4:38 AM

Micro Center: Alienware Aurora Gaming PC: Ultra 9 285K, RTX 5080, 32GB, 2TB

$2,400

$4,900

51% off
+ Free Pickupat Micro Center
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Select Micro Center Stores have Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop (DACT1250-9338BL) as configured below on sale for $2399.99. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member Frankthetank760 for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (24-Core, 76MB Total Cache, 3.7GHz to 5.7GHz) Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Graphics
  • 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 32 GB Dual Channel DDR5 (2 x 16 GB) 5200 MT/s Memory
  • 1000W Platinum Rated PSU, 240m Liquid-Cooled CPU & Clear Side Panel
  • Killer E3100G Network
  • 2x2 Intel Wi-Fi 7 802.11be + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • Front:
      • 1x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-C)
      • 3x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
      • 1x Headphone/Microphone Combo
    • Back:
      • 2x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
      • 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
      • 1x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-C)
      • 1x USB 4.0 (Gen 3 Type-C)
      • 1x HDMI
      • 3x DisplayPort
      • 1x LAN RJ-45
      • 2x Audio
      • 1x Digital Audio

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $500 less (17.2% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $2899.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on over 100 Micro Center customer reviews.
    • 1 Year Limited/Onsite Warranty
    • Manufacturer product page
  • Additional notes:

Original Post

Written by Frankthetank760
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Select Micro Center Stores have Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop (DACT1250-9338BL) as configured below on sale for $2399.99. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Member Frankthetank760 for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (24-Core, 76MB Total Cache, 3.7GHz to 5.7GHz) Processor
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7 Graphics
  • 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 32 GB Dual Channel DDR5 (2 x 16 GB) 5200 MT/s Memory
  • 1000W Platinum Rated PSU, 240m Liquid-Cooled CPU & Clear Side Panel
  • Killer E3100G Network
  • 2x2 Intel Wi-Fi 7 802.11be + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Microsoft Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • Front:
      • 1x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-C)
      • 3x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
      • 1x Headphone/Microphone Combo
    • Back:
      • 2x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
      • 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
      • 1x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-C)
      • 1x USB 4.0 (Gen 3 Type-C)
      • 1x HDMI
      • 3x DisplayPort
      • 1x LAN RJ-45
      • 2x Audio
      • 1x Digital Audio

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $500 less (17.2% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $2899.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on over 100 Micro Center customer reviews.
    • 1 Year Limited/Onsite Warranty
    • Manufacturer product page
  • Additional notes:

Original Post

Written by Frankthetank760

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psyctto
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man it's sad this is a "deal" these days...

WHAT A (stupid) TIME TO BE ALIVE!!!
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dealmashuguna
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Need the amex dell deal(s) to come back!
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Finzez
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Bought this on a Woot deal back in November for $1900 shipped. I really like it. Added another ssd and it does everything I need it to.
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Need the amex dell deal(s) to come back!
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May 7, 2026 9:34 PM
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WeikelpMay 7, 2026 9:34 PM
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It is sick tho
May 7, 2026 9:40 PM
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psycttoMay 7, 2026 9:40 PM
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man it's sad this is a "deal" these days...

WHAT A (stupid) TIME TO BE ALIVE!!!
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Hat-TrickMay 7, 2026 9:50 PM
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Quote from dealmashuguna :
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May 7, 2026 9:58 PM
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BlueLightSpcialMay 7, 2026 9:58 PM
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Quote from psyctto :
man it's sad this is a "deal" these days...

WHAT A (stupid) TIME TO BE ALIVE!!!
Do you mean it was better when my 386 PC was 2k from Sears?
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May 7, 2026 10:52 PM
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FinzezMay 7, 2026 10:52 PM
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Bought this on a Woot deal back in November for $1900 shipped. I really like it. Added another ssd and it does everything I need it to.
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May 7, 2026 11:18 PM
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L3ATHAFAC3May 7, 2026 11:18 PM
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Quote from chils41 :
This is better buy. https://www.newegg.com/andromeda-...=copy-link
Ignorant question, what makes this a better deal?
May 7, 2026 11:51 PM
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kermitSTOMay 7, 2026 11:51 PM
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deleted - wrong thread.
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May 8, 2026 12:11 AM
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Good deal, but it is Microcenter, so no shipping, you have to live close to a Microcenter store.
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May 8, 2026 1:09 AM
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ShrewdSeagull9567May 8, 2026 1:09 AM
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Quote from chils41 :
This is better buy.

https://www.newegg.com/andromeda-...=copy-link
shit cpu only 8 core
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May 8, 2026 1:12 AM
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anguyen94112May 8, 2026 1:12 AM
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I got this, I really enjoy it. But, I was able to pick one up open box for 1979.96 (before tax)
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May 8, 2026 3:57 AM
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SmilingPiranha463May 8, 2026 3:57 AM
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Quote from Kralon :
Good deal, but it is Microcenter, so no shipping, you have to live close to a Microcenter store.
I agree. Decent deal but only if you live by a microcenter.

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This was $2100 new with open box at $1800 just one month ago at MicroCenter before they raised price.
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