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Oct 27, 2026 3:55 PM

Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Desktop: Core Ultra 9 285, RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB DDR5, 1TB

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Micro Center has Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop (DACT1250-9216BL) for $2299.99. Free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to community member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285 1.9GHz Processor (Up to 5.6GHz Turbo Boost)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 Graphics
  • 32GB (2x16 GB) DDR5 5200 MT/s Memory
  • 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD
  • 1000W Platinum Rated PSU
  • 240m Liquid-Cooled CPU
  • 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 802.11be + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Includes 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
    • 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 RJ-45
      • 2x Audio
      • 1x Digital Audio

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Our research indicates this offer is $300 lower (11.5% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
  • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 27 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 Dr.W
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Micro Center has Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop (DACT1250-9216BL) for $2299.99. Free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.

Thanks to community member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285 1.9GHz Processor (Up to 5.6GHz Turbo Boost)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 Graphics
  • 32GB (2x16 GB) DDR5 5200 MT/s Memory
  • 1TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD
  • 1000W Platinum Rated PSU
  • 240m Liquid-Cooled CPU
  • 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 802.11be + Bluetooth 5.4
  • Includes 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
    • 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 RJ-45
      • 2x Audio
      • 1x Digital Audio

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Our research indicates this offer is $300 lower (11.5% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant at the time of this post.
  • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 27 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 Dr.W

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lc49
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Isn't this one of Intel's top processors? I believe it is.

EDIT: It's insane how prices are going up. 7 months ago this model with a 5080 was cheaper: Microcenter Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming PC; Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 3.2GHz Processor; 2 TB, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7; 32GB - $2,199.99 (in store only)
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incarnate
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Probably never, unless it is this exact model 4 years from now. I don't think GPU, ram and ssd costs will come down until 2030. By that point people will be used to the prices, so I doubt they will come down unless demand totally dies.
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Brewedcoffee
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That processor is extremely powerful and one of Intel's current top of the line processors. I'd rather have the Ultra 7 270K Plus though which seems better in many regards. Also, the downside here in my opinion is Alienware's proprietary parts (motherboard, PSU, case, and cooling).
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Oct 27, 2026 6:51 PM
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CoolHill579Oct 27, 2026 6:51 PM
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I am not that experienced with computer assembly so I might come of as ignorant, but isn't that processor power way too low for a 2300 usd computer?
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Oct 27, 2026 7:53 PM
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Baller3696Oct 27, 2026 7:53 PM
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Quote from CoolHill579 View quoted comment :
I am not that experienced with computer assembly so I might come of as ignorant, but isn't that processor power way too low for a 2300 usd computer?
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Oct 27, 2026 7:54 PM
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Baller3696Oct 27, 2026 7:54 PM
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I think this a pretty good deal considering the prices I've been seeing, if only I had all the money right now. Don't think there will be anything better for black friday on a clean prebuilt that doesn't look all cyberpunk.
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Oct 27, 2026 8:03 PM
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lc49Oct 27, 2026 8:03 PM
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Quote from CoolHill579 View quoted comment :
I am not that experienced with computer assembly so I might come of as ignorant, but isn't that processor power way too low for a 2300 usd computer?
Isn't this one of Intel's top processors? I believe it is.

EDIT: It's insane how prices are going up. 7 months ago this model with a 5080 was cheaper: Microcenter Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming PC; Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 3.2GHz Processor; 2 TB, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7; 32GB - $2,199.99 (in store only)
Last edited by lc49 October 27, 2026 at 02:06 PM.
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Oct 27, 2026 9:05 PM
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BrewedcoffeeOct 27, 2026 9:05 PM
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Quote from CoolHill579 View quoted comment :
I am not that experienced with computer assembly so I might come of as ignorant, but isn't that processor power way too low for a 2300 usd computer?
That processor is extremely powerful and one of Intel's current top of the line processors. I'd rather have the Ultra 7 270K Plus though which seems better in many regards. Also, the downside here in my opinion is Alienware's proprietary parts (motherboard, PSU, case, and cooling).
Oct 27, 2026 9:09 PM
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CoolHill579Oct 27, 2026 9:09 PM
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Quote from Baller3696 View quoted comment :
Turbo Boost SpeedUp to 5.6GHz
Makes sense now!
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Oct 27, 2026 9:28 PM
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nitestalOct 27, 2026 9:28 PM
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Really good deal if you're wanting to go Intel.
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Oct 28, 2026 3:53 AM
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natan.ostroOct 28, 2026 3:53 AM
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Quote from lc49 View quoted comment :

Isn't this one of Intel's top processors? I believe it is.

EDIT: It's insane how prices are going up. 7 months ago this model with a 5080 was cheaper: Microcenter Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming PC; Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 3.2GHz Processor; 2 TB, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7; 32GB - $2,199.99 (in store only)
Yeah. I was going to say... I bought this exact machine, but instead with a Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF and RTX 12gb instead of 16gb, for 1400$ from dell outlet only a year ago. Nuts.
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Oct 28, 2026 4:22 AM
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filewarriorOct 28, 2026 4:22 AM
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Quote from lc49 View quoted comment :
Isn't this one of Intel's top processors? I believe it is.

EDIT: It's insane how prices are going up. 7 months ago this model with a 5080 was cheaper: Microcenter Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming PC; Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 3.2GHz Processor; 2 TB, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7; 32GB - $2,199.99 (in store only)
9/15/25 my lenovo 7i ultra7 265k 5080 32gb 2tb was 2300 shipped, its now 3500 before tax and shipping. crazy swings.
Oct 28, 2026 4:31 AM
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MemorableSuit793Oct 28, 2026 4:31 AM
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It's sad that this wasn't even considered a good deal for a 5080 not that long ago.
That being said, you can save money by getting a 9070XT build that will perform better and won't have a terrible build experience
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Oct 28, 2026 5:07 AM
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Fortune090Oct 28, 2026 5:07 AM
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Quote from filewarrior View quoted comment :

9/15/25 my lenovo 7i ultra7 265k 5080 32gb 2tb was 2300 shipped, its now 3500 before tax and shipping. crazy swings.
Got this same Alienware build but with a 5080 for the same price a year ago as well. Crazy times.
Oct 28, 2026 2:52 PM
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BraveMusic2015Oct 28, 2026 2:52 PM
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anyone else just waiting for the xbox helix? it really seems like the best of both worlds
Oct 28, 2026 3:08 PM
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SensibleCable8694Oct 28, 2026 3:08 PM
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need 64GB ram
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AntPalOct 28, 2026 6:22 PM
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Quote from lc49 View quoted comment :

Isn't this one of Intel's top processors? I believe it is.

EDIT: It's insane how prices are going up. 7 months ago this model with a 5080 was cheaper: Microcenter Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming PC; Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 3.2GHz Processor; 2 TB, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7; 32GB - $2,199.99 (in store only)
It didn't go up. Our money got diluted.

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