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Oct 18, 2026 6:32 PM

Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Desktop: Core Ultra 7 265KF, RTX 5070, 32GB, 1TB

$1,800

$3,700

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Micro Center has Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop (DACT1250-7254BL) for $1799.99. Free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to community member MaroonGoat660 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 265KF (20-Core, 66MB Total Cache, 3.3GHz to 5.5GHz)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 Graphics
  • 32GB DDR5-5200 RAM
  • 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD
  • 2x2 Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 + Bluetooth 5.4
  • 240mm Liquid Cooler
  • Dell KB216 Wired Keyboard + MS116 Wired Mouse
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • Front/Top
      • 1x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-C)
      • 3x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
      • 1x Headphone/Microphone Combo
    • Back
      • 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
      • 1x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-C)
      • 1x USB 4.0 (Gen 3 Type-C)
      • 2x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
      • 1x HDMI
      • 3x DisplayPort
      • 1x RJ-45
      • 2x Audio
      • 1x Digital Audio

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Our research indicates this offer is $1508 lower (45.6% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
  • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 70 Micro Center customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by MaroonGoat660
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Micro Center has Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop (DACT1250-7254BL) for $1799.99. Free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to community member MaroonGoat660 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 265KF (20-Core, 66MB Total Cache, 3.3GHz to 5.5GHz)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 Graphics
  • 32GB DDR5-5200 RAM
  • 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD
  • 2x2 Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 + Bluetooth 5.4
  • 240mm Liquid Cooler
  • Dell KB216 Wired Keyboard + MS116 Wired Mouse
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • Front/Top
      • 1x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-C)
      • 3x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
      • 1x Headphone/Microphone Combo
    • Back
      • 2x USB 3.2 (Gen 1 Type-A)
      • 1x USB 3.2 (Gen 2 Type-C)
      • 1x USB 4.0 (Gen 3 Type-C)
      • 2x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
      • 1x HDMI
      • 3x DisplayPort
      • 1x RJ-45
      • 2x Audio
      • 1x Digital Audio

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Our research indicates this offer is $1508 lower (45.6% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
  • Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 70 Micro Center customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by MaroonGoat660

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I mean, this is an OK deal.... I think their point is that, alienware will probably sell this PC regularly at like 2-2.3k. Going down to 1800 is nice... Not crazy.

But 5070 12gb cards, with 32gb ram has been lower at costco, or even prime day deals. A great deal for these specs I'd say is like 1400-1700. Also I believe now alienware is a HUGE downside, often times some of these pc's use odd OEM parts, or make it intentionally hard to upgrade or change components out.

I've seen 5070 12gb's with 32gb ram and 1tb ssd's at like 1400-1500 but they just sell out crazy fast. Which makes sense.
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Community Reviews

This Alienware Aurora is a solid mid to upper tier gaming desktop for the money, with the Core Ultra 7 265KF and RTX 5070 delivering strong performance and a parts value that is close to the asking price. The deal looks better if you want a ready built system and do not plan to swap components, since the CPU, motherboard, RAM, GPU, case, cooling, and storage would cost more to piece together separately. The main drawbacks are the 1TB SSD, only two RAM slots with up to 64GB support, and the usual Alienware upgrade headaches from proprietary parts. It is a practical pick if you want Dell backed hardware and can live with limited expandability.

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Quote from Ivanthemeh View quoted comment :
Looks like a decent, but not killer price for these specs in this day and age, better than most. I'm 50/50, I was hoping to get a 2TB drive but they're hard to come by at this price.
Do you have a deal that's "killer"?

Do share.
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Quote from BrightMorning977 View quoted comment :
Guess I'll keep waiting for BF. Same deal last year and similar one going for 1749.
Key words "Last Year"
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Quote from BrightMorning977 View quoted comment :
Guess I'll keep waiting for BF. Same deal last year and similar one going for 1749.
By BF this year, just the RTX-5080 gonna be a good deal at $1749.
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Quote from tngo7121 View quoted comment :
If it's $1k, then I'll think about it.
Too much. $699 and I'm in like Flynn!
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MellowStranger162Oct 18, 2026 11:10 PM
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3800 MSRP is a joke but decent deal. Should be looking for a 5070ti config over a 5070 if can afford the few hundred extra clams
Last edited by MellowStranger162 October 18, 2026 at 04:13 PM.
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You mean only a 5080 card itself, right?

Quote from turns2stone View quoted comment :
By BF this year, just the RTX-5080 gonna be a good deal at $1749.
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This PC will cost double next year.
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Quote from wherestheanykey View quoted comment :
Do you have a deal that's "killer"?

Do share.
I mean, this is an OK deal.... I think their point is that, alienware will probably sell this PC regularly at like 2-2.3k. Going down to 1800 is nice... Not crazy.

But 5070 12gb cards, with 32gb ram has been lower at costco, or even prime day deals. A great deal for these specs I'd say is like 1400-1700. Also I believe now alienware is a HUGE downside, often times some of these pc's use odd OEM parts, or make it intentionally hard to upgrade or change components out.

I've seen 5070 12gb's with 32gb ram and 1tb ssd's at like 1400-1500 but they just sell out crazy fast. Which makes sense.
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Quote from xiaowang View quoted comment :
You mean only a 5080 card itself, right?
Yep..

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dirtymouthmommaOct 19, 2026 3:07 AM
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Maybe not a killer price but what's the better deal at the moment?

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