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Black Alienware Aurora tower with RGB fans, USB keyboard and mouse

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DELL Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming PC Intel Ultra 7 265F RTX 5070 12GB 32GB DDR5 512GB SSD 2TB HDD

SKU CH-1E46-ACGDE

A gaming desktop with a 15th Gen Ultra 7 265F processor, RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory, 512GB PCIe SSD plus 2TB HDD, 802.11be Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.4 in a tower chassis

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7
  • RAM capacity32 GB DDR5
  • SSD storage512 GB
  • GraphicsGeForce RTX 5070
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Home
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 265F with 20 cores reaches 5.3 GHz for responsive gaming
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB GDDR7 delivers VR-ready graphics performance
  • 32 GB DDR5 memory supports smooth multitasking across demanding titles
  • 512 GB PCIe SSD plus 2 TB HDD gives fast boot and ample game storage
  • Wi-Fi 802.11be and Bluetooth 5.4 provide low-latency wireless connectivity

ACT1250 Gaming Desktop

The Alienware Aurora ACT1250 is a tower gaming desktop built around an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F processor with 20 cores and 30 MB cache. It ships with 32 GB of DDR5 memory, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card with 12 GB of GDDR7 video memory and a 512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD paired with a 2 TB hard drive. Windows 11 Home 64-bit is pre-installed for immediate use.

Thermals and power

A 500 W power supply delivers energy to the CPU, GPU and RGB fans inside the chassis. The system uses forced-air cooling to manage heat from the 20-thread processor and dedicated graphics card during gaming sessions. Operational noise will vary with fan speed as the thermal solution responds to load. Power draw scales with the combined demands of the CPU, GPU, memory and storage devices.

Build integration

The tower measures 16.5 by 18.2 by 7.9 inches and weighs 29.2 lb, so the case or desk space must accommodate those dimensions. Connectivity includes 802.11be Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, a wired RJ-45 port, two USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.2 Type-C ports, one HDMI output, three DisplayPort outputs and a headphone-microphone combo jack. A USB keyboard, USB mouse and a Dockztorm portable USB hub are included in the box.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming PCs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $2,337.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 24,925 comparable items (median $2,694.99).
RAM capacity 32 GB DDR5
Typical for this category: the median of 24,338 items is 32 GB.
SSD storage 512 GB
Lower than about 96% of the 24,468 comparable items (median 2 TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAlienware
Model nameAurora
Product typeGaming & Entertainment
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7
L3 cache per CPU30 MB Cache
Memory
RAM capacity32 GB DDR5
Storage
SSD storage512 GB
Hard drive2 TB
Storage configuration512 GB PCIe SSD + 2 TB HDD
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen sizeNo Screen
Graphics
GraphicsGeForce RTX 5070
GPU interfaceDedicated Card
VR readyVR Ready
Connectivity
Wi-Fi802.11be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
Memory card readerNo
Ethernet portYes
Power
Power supply500 W
Size & build
Form factorTower
In the box
Included monitorNot included
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
More details
Keyboard typeUSB Keyboard

Questions about this item

How do I install the 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD into the Aurora ACT1250, and what step do people often miss?

Mount the NVMe drive into the M.2 slot on the motherboard, secure it with the retaining screw, then initialise the volume in Windows Disk Management — the step most people forget.

What maintenance will the 500W power supply need after extended use?

Dust the PSU intake and exhaust vents every few months with compressed air; the internal fan bearings are sealed and not user-serviceable, so replacement is the only fix if noise or voltage drift appears.

Which limit appears first when the RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 runs sustained heavy loads?

The 500W power budget caps total system draw, so the GPU will hit its power limit before thermal throttling becomes the primary constraint.

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