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DELL Alienware Aurora ACT1250 gaming PC Ultra 7 265F RTX 5070 12GB 32GB DDR5 8TB

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Gaming desktop tower with a 15th Gen Ultra 7 265F processor, RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory and an 8TB NVMe SSD

  • Screen sizeNo Screen
  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7
  • RAM capacity32 GB DDR5
  • SSD storage8 TB
  • GraphicsGeForce RTX 5070
  • Operating systemWindows 11 Home
  • Intel Core Ultra 7 265F reaches 5.3 GHz with 20 cores for fast compute
  • NVIDIA RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 delivers VR-ready graphics performance
  • 32GB DDR5 memory provides high-bandwidth multitasking headroom
  • 8TB PCIe NVMe SSD stores large libraries with rapid access
  • WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 enable low-latency wireless connectivity

Aurora ACT1250 desktop for 4K gaming

The Alienware Aurora ACT1250 is a tower gaming desktop built around a 15th Gen Intel Core Ultra 7 265F processor with 20 cores and 30 MB cache. It pairs that CPU with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card carrying 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and VR-ready certification. The system ships with 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and an 8 TB PCIe NVMe SSD, running Windows 11 Home out of the box. It targets players who want high-frame-rate 4K performance in a single pre-built chassis.

500 W PSU thermals and acoustics

A 500 W power supply feeds the CPU, GPU, memory and storage without auxiliary connectors shown in the data. The tower form factor measures 16.5 IN wide, 18.2 IN deep and 7.9 IN high, weighing 29.2 lb, giving the internal airflow path room to move heat from the 2.40 GHz base clock and 5.3 GHz boost processor. WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 controllers add negligible thermal load. No fan curves, decibel ratings or power-draw figures are supplied, so typical operating noise and temperature cannot be quantified.

Build integration: ports, storage and expandability

The rear I/O provides two USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI output, three DisplayPort connectors and two USB 3.2 Type-C ports plus a headphone/microphone combo jack. A single RJ-45 port handles wired networking alongside the wireless radios. The 8 TB NVMe drive occupies one M.2 slot; additional M.2 or 2.5-inch bays are not detailed, so storage expansion capacity remains unspecified. The included Dockztorm USB hub adds extra 5 Gbps ports for peripherals without using internal headers.

How it compares

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

Price $2,892.99
Pricier than about 55% 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 8 TB
Higher than about 99% 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 storage8 TB
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration8 TB PCIe SSD
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 8TB PCIe NVMe SSD and what step do people get wrong?

The 8TB PCIe NVMe SSD is factory-fitted in the Alienware Aurora ACT1250 tower. No installation is required. The step people get wrong is assuming they must open the case; the system ships fully assembled with Windows 11 Home 64-bit ready to use.

What maintenance or replacement will the 500W PSU and RGB fans need later?

The 500W PSU and RGB fans are sealed units. Clean dust from the tower vents every few months with compressed air. If a fan fails or the PSU degrades after years of sustained load, replace the whole unit with a compatible 500W module.

What limit shows up first under sustained gaming on the RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7?

The 500W power supply is the first limit under sustained gaming. The Ultra 7 265F (up to 5.3 GHz, 20 cores) and RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 draw heavily; the 500W PSU caps total system power before thermal throttling on the GPU or CPU occurs.

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