Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 2 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Windows 11 Home Desktop PC Platinum
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Alienware Aurora ACT1250 - DT - AI Ready - Core Ultra 9 285K 3.7 GHz - 32 GB - SSD 2 TB |
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Alienware Aurora ACT1250 U9-285K Intel(R) ARL Ultra 9K (125W) 32GB Dual Channel DDR5 (2x 16GB |
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Alienware Aurora ACT1250 U9-285K Intel(R) ARL Ultra 9K (125W) 32GB Dual Channel DDR5 (2x 16GB - Green) 5200 MT/s 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD NVIDIA? GeForce RTX? 5080 16GB GDDR7 Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (2x2) 802.11ax Wireless LAN and Bluetooth Keyboard not inc View on InTouch |
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Reasons To Buy

Top-tier gaming versatility
The Alienware Aurora is engineered for exceptional performance with a streamlined, minimal design. This generation of Aurora desktops focuses on reducing acoustics while maintaining airflow, making it a perfect gaming system for any setting.
Legend perfected
Modern design with a matte "basalt black" finish in an optimised chassis with customisable AlienFX lighting zones, including the striking stadium lighting. Available with a Clear Side Panel for showing off the internal components, with the elevated Legend 3 industrial design.


HEXAGONAL SIDE VENTS
An array of hexagonally shaped vents enables passive air intake supporting graphics performance and quieter acoustics.
STREAMLINED DESKTOP
Our Legend 3 design is echoed by the overall compact and functional size of the system, which is about 40% smaller by volume than the previous design and up to 53% smaller than the Area-51.


CLEANER CABLE MANAGEMENT
Seamless internal cable management reduces obstruction of airflow and keeps thermals efficiently managed.
FRONT I/O FLEXIBILITY
High performance front ports enable great connectivity and two of the USB ports include PowerShare technology which lets you easily power your favourite external devices even while the system is shut down.


Get your game on
Play hundreds of PC games, and day one blockbusters with your new Alienware PC and PC Game Pass - including EA play. With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.
All for play and play for all
Game with the graphics you need, with the people you want, with the peripherals you prefer.<br><br>Whatever parts you pick, Windows 11 has the software to make the most of them to deliver the high framerate, high resolution experience you desire.<br><br>Chances are that the game you want to play is compatible on Windows. With PC Game Pass, you can have even more to try-especially the latest titles on release day.


Alienware Elite Care
Next-Level Gaming Support<br>We know gaming. Talk directly to our elite Alienware support experts, anytime.<br><br>Support Essential<br>Accidents happen. Alienware Elite Care includes Accidental Damage Service for fast and seamless repairs due to drops, spills and electrical surges.<br><br>SupportAssist Technology<br>Your personal wingman to keep you gaming at peak performance - predicting and resolving issues before they occur.
More performance, quicker multitasking
Upgradable parts enable gamers to tailor their experience and expand the lifespan of their PC.<br><br>Gen5 PCIe performance<br>The Alienware Aurora includes the Intel® Z890 chipset with three PCIe slots. The primary Gen5 PCIe slot provides x16 physical and electrical lanes devoted to maximum performance.<br><br>Faster multitasking<br>Load large games and handle intensive tasks with up to 64GB of DDR5 XMP memory.<br><br>Two PCIe NVMe M.2 slots<br>Enabling up to 8TB of total solid state storage space.<br><br>Available 3.5" hard disk drive<br>To store, run and archive any games, files, or applications.<br><br>Advanced Networking<br>Made possible with Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 Gbps ethernet, enabling the best wired and wireless connection.


Marathon gaming unlocked
All Auroras are equipped with our 12-phase voltage regulation design. This high-performance technology ensures clean energy is consistently available, unleashing the top-level power of up to Intel® Core™ Ultra processors as you game, livestream, and multi-task for hours on end. For more demanding experiences, the new Ultra K-Series processors are unlocked and can be overclocked.<br><br>CPU<br>Ensures everything runs smoothly and as expected; like controlling non-player characters, calculating realistic physics, translating a button press into an action, and triggering sound effects at the right time in the game.<br>NPU<br>Dedicated AI accelerators provide intelligent performance across gaming, creation and streaming apps where AI capabilities are possible.
Game changing graphics
Step into the future of gaming and creation with the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture. Designed to push boundaries, this GPU lineup delivers unparalleled AI performance and jaw-dropping graphics fidelity - perfect for those who demand the extraordinary.<br><br>Ray Tracing Redefined<br>Experience cinematic realism with full ray tracing, brought to life by fourth-gen RT Cores. From stunning light reflections to intricate shadows, your in-game world looks better than ever.<br>AI-Boosted Gameplay<br>Unleash next-level speed and responsive gaming with DLSS 4. Achieve ultra-smooth frame rates with Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction powered by fifth-gen Tensor Cores.<br>Competitive Advantage<br>Compete faster with NVIDIA® Reflex 2 technology featuring Frame Warp, which further reduces latency based on the game’s latest mouse input.<br>Unparalleled Video Playback<br>The RTX 50 Series redefines how you enjoy your favourite movies, shows and videos. With advanced AI-powered upscaling and buttery-smooth playback, immerse yourself in vibrant colors, stunning clarity and flawless streaming.<br>Immersive Entertainment<br>Rethink how you stream, chat or create content with NVIDIA Broadcast’s advanced AI enhancements. Clear your audio, upgrade your video, and craft your AI-powered home studio effortlessly.


Game cool and quietly
Central to the Aurora thermal strategy is the increase in its ventilation's total surface area. This increase is the driving force behind the desktop's efficient airflow, cooling and acoustics.<br><br>Optimised airflow strategy<br>The side hexagonal array, top surface exhaust, and the front stadium intake all provide significantly larger pathways for ambient air to enter and heat to be exhausted.<br><br>240mm heat exchanger<br>The 240mm heat exchanger, available on the CPU liquid cooling, heightens thermal resistance, ensuring temperatures stay consistently low during longer gaming sessions.<br><br>Updated heat exchanger fans<br>Revamped 240mm heat exchanger fans are designed to be smoother in angle and shape, making airflow more efficient with less fan noise.
Intentional thermal strategy
Our design prioritises airflow efficiency and improved acoustics by introducing larger passageways and optimised internal cable management resulting in 20% quieter operation, on average, and 7% lower temperatures compared to the Aurora R15. This approach - combined with liquid cooling CPU option - contributes to an incredibly smooth gaming experience.

Description
The Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop features incredible performance boosts and focuses on reducing acoustics while maintaining airflow. Making it a perfect gaming system for any setting with purpose-built legend 3 design.
Specifications
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor model | 285K |
| Number of processors installed | 1 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.7 GHz |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Performance-core base frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Processor base power | 125 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 250 W |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Total processor performance up to | 36 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
| Memory | |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 16 GB |
| Internal memory | 32 GB |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x DIMM |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Memory data transfer rate | 5200 MT/s |
| Storage | |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| SSD capacity | 2 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| Total storage capacity | 2 TB |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Total SSDs capacity | 2 TB |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Graphics card HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Graphics card DisplayPorts quantity | 3 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel Graphics |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Graphics |
| Number of discrete graphics cards | 1 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Optical drive | |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Network | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| LAN controller | Killer E3100G |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 5 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 0 |
| Total number of SATA connectors | 3 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
| Line-out | Yes |
| Line-in | Yes |
| HDMI ports quantity | 0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| PowerShare | Yes |
| Number of USB ports with PowerShare support | 2 |
| USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity | 1 |
| Expansion slots | |
| PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots | 1 |
| Technical details | |
| Water cooling system | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Wedge |
| Product type | PC |
| Product colour | Platinum |
| Chassis type | Desktop |
| Audio system | High Definition Audio |
| Placement supported | Vertical |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Audio output channels | 5.1 channels |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z890 |
| Special features | Clear Door & 240mm Liquid Cooler with AlienFX lighting |
| Design | |
| Water cooling system | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Wedge |
| Product colour | Platinum |
| Chassis type | Desktop |
| Placement supported | Vertical |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Viewing window | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC1220 |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Product type | PC |
| Audio system | High Definition Audio |
| Audio output channels | 5.1 channels |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z890 |
| Software | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Trial software | Activate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day Trial |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| Power | |
| 80 PLUS certification | 80 PLUS Platinum |
| Power supply input frequency | 47 - 63 Hz |
| Power supply input voltage | 90 - 264 V |
| Power supply | 1000 W |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating altitude | -15.2 - 3048 m |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 65 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95% |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 35 °C |
| Non-operating altitude | -15.2 - 10668 m |
| Operating vibration | 0.26 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 1.37 G |
| Operating shock | 40 G |
| Non-operating shock | 105 G |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 197 mm |
| Depth | 458.4 mm |
| Height | 418 mm |
| Weight | 15.4 kg |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included | AC |
| Display included | No |
| Display | |
| Display included | No |
| Other features | |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Special features | Clear Door & 240mm Liquid Cooler with AlienFX lighting |