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Alienware Aurora Gaming PC: Intel Ultra 9 285, RTX 5070Ti, 32GB DDR5-5200, 1TB SSD $1999.99 at Micro Center

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SPECS:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285 (1.9GHz) Processor
  • 32GB DDR5-5200 RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card
  • 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
  • 2.5GbE LAN, 2x2 WiFi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4
  • Windows 11 Home

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...-gaming-pc
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Available In-Store Only; In stock at all stores when posting.

SPECS:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285 (1.9GHz) Processor
  • 32GB DDR5-5200 RAM
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Graphics Card
  • 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
  • 2.5GbE LAN, 2x2 WiFi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4
  • Windows 11 Home

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...-gaming-pc

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This Alienware Aurora stands out as a high end gaming prebuilt with an Intel Ultra 9 285, RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB of DDR5, and a 1TB SSD. The 5070 Ti is framed as strong value for gaming, and the new assembled system adds warranty coverage and saves build time. Dell price matching with Micro Center can also unlock Dell Rewards, and the order may include a LEGO Batman game code. The main caution is the fan noise under heavier games, and the price still draws comparison to custom builds and used parts.

  • This prebuilt can be discounted by about $1000 to $2000 across Dell or Micro Center variants.

    Geisterbahn

  • Buying a new assembled PC can add warranty value compared with assembling from used parts.

    0ard

  • The RTX 5070 Ti is described as strong value for gaming versus higher-end 5080 options.

    Elon69

  • A buyer who paid $2100 reported no complaints aside from the fan getting louder in some latest games.

    NervousSparrow787

  • Building a DIY system with the same GPU, RAM, and SSD specs may cost more due to current component pricing pressures.

    incarnate

  • Parts pricing can be higher than discounted prebuilts, which can reduce the savings from building yourself.

    Elon69

  • The fan can get loud during some latest games, which may affect comfort during play.

    NervousSparrow787

  • Receiving a faulty component can erase deal savings, even when a warranty exists.

    phillip9

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Jul 6, 2026 9:16 AM
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Jul 6, 2026 9:16 AM
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Dell's website does price matching and Microcenter is one of the accepted retailers, so you could build this online and get Dell Rewards back from your purchase as well ($60+ minimum if it's 3% now but it might be 6%. They have AW monitors at 9% currently so maybe it's $180 back on desktops too, unsure). Should also come with a copy of LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight. Ask the sales rep to create the order for you and include the game code. (Cite the intel offer if necessary. "SCHEDULE SUMMARY Purchase Period: Buy a Qualifying ProductEstablished by Participating Seller - may span some, but not necessarily all, of the following period:{May 01, 2026 USA Pacific Time} to {July 31, 2026 USA Pacific Time}")

Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop | Dell USA - not sure if this is going to hyperlink but otherwise you can manually search up the desktop model that has this CPU. Model: ACT1250 , and Dell usually uses FedEx shipping exclusively.

TLDR: Same computer + game + Dell Rewards, and I forget if their checkout page for these matched deals will let you use a browser add-on (Slickdeals browser extension or your preferred one) for another ~3%+ cashback but Dell does participate in those too if it does work. Even if it doesn't, this should still end up a better deal than buying it from Microcenter.
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Jul 6, 2026 1:51 PM
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incarnateJul 6, 2026 1:51 PM
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Quote from Kuds View quoted comment :
Better specs similar pricing. it's called looking for deals where you can , buy used if you need to and DIY. Not sure why I got downvoted for what I said. it's a mid tier PC and a not great one at that for the price is all.
I didn't downvote you. I just responded. I would not recommend buying used SSD, GPU, or RAM. Those are the most expensive components and most likely to be abused or defective.

I don't understand how you are trying to compare buying used parts and DIY to a prebuilt or even a DIY with new parts. I don't think you're living in the 2026 reality with the rest of us. I bought 32GB of DDR5 6400MT 32CL RAM two years ago for $125, and that same RAM is $600 today as an example. I wish I would have bought a 64GB kit at the time. Probably would have been less than $250, now it is over $1,200. I bought a micro SD card for $22 exactly 1 year ago, and now it is over $56. Almost triple.
Last edited by incarnate July 6, 2026 at 07:03 AM.
Jul 7, 2026 2:24 AM
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phillymozartJul 7, 2026 2:24 AM
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People sell used GPUs, Ram, and SSDs all the time. While I might make more frequent backups of the ssd/nvme, nothing has died on me yet.
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Jul 7, 2026 2:56 PM
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atlascoreJul 7, 2026 2:56 PM
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Dang bro. This is the price of one MSI Claw 8 EX. I know I know different segments but look at this and look at that. Can grab this beast and stream instead
Jul 10, 2026 7:39 PM
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phillip9Jul 10, 2026 7:39 PM
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Quote from Kuds View quoted comment :
Better specs similar pricing. it's called looking for deals where you can , buy used if you need to and DIY. Not sure why I got downvoted for what I said. it's a mid tier PC and a not great one at that for the price is all.
You get 1 faulty part and any savings is erased and you go negative A 1+ year warranty on new parts has a book value alsoGood luck.
Jul 10, 2026 8:30 PM
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Lawrence_GeeJul 10, 2026 8:30 PM
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Quote from dhodson View quoted comment :
I'm not downvoting you personally

Buying used isn't considered "similar " in these threads.

This isn't mid tier.
I mean... if you were specifically to line up all the RTX 50s cards in order, 5050 (bad), 5060 Budget, 5070, 5070TI Mid Tier, 5080 High Tier, 5090 High Baller Tier? Even RX 9070 XT is around a 5070TI (losing in ray tracing but better raw rasterization for price per performance) is considered a Mid tier no?
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Jul 10, 2026 8:34 PM
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Lawrence_GeeJul 10, 2026 8:34 PM
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Quote from phillip9 View quoted comment :
You get 1 faulty part and any savings is erased and you go negative A 1+ year warranty on new parts has a book value alsoGood luck.
I see the pro/cons of both sides, buying used and buying new. I totally agree with both, especially with the warranty part. However, due to rise in memory prices... seems companies are being scummy and not trying to honor warranties, especially on goods purchased PRIOR to the price increases and will just give an excuse when trying to do RMA. Louis Rossman recently had his experience with Samsung SSD and made a whole video about it with a crap ton of views, calling Samsung and other companies doing this scummy.
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Jul 12, 2026 4:04 AM
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StrongApparel9947Jul 12, 2026 4:04 AM
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I got from dell. As per our price match policies if a product needs to be price matched with other vendor, it should be shipped to the customer's location only as we do not have store pick up option in our website.
Jul 13, 2026 5:27 AM
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maverick6146Jul 13, 2026 5:27 AM
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Is it possible to upgrade the memory further? Tempted to run some AI generator on this one.
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