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Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 2 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 W

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Alienware Aurora ACT1250, Intel Core Ultra 9, 285K, 32 GB, 2 TB, Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
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Description

Optimised for all gamers
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.

Key Features

  • Windows 11 Home 64-bit
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (36MB Cache)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB GDDR7)
  • 32GB DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 16) & 2000GB SSD

Reasons To Buy

Top-tier gaming versatility

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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

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ern 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

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An array of hexagonally shaped vents enables passive air intake supporting graphics performance and quieter acoustics.

STREAMLINED DESKTOP

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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

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Seamless internal cable management reduces obstruction of airflow and keeps thermals efficiently managed.

FRONT I/O FLEXIBILITY

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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.

Intentional thermal strategy

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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.

Game cool and quietly

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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.

Optimised airflow strategy
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.

240mm heat exchanger
The 240mm heat exchanger, available on the CPU liquid cooling, heightens thermal resistance, ensuring temperatures stay consistently low during longer gaming sessions.

Updated heat exchanger fans
Revamped 240mm heat exchanger fans are designed to be smoother in angle and shape, making airflow more efficient with less fan noise.

Game changing graphics

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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.

Ray Tracing Redefined
Experience cinematic ism with full ray tracing, brought to life by fourth-gen RT Cores. F stunning light reflections to intricate shadows, your in-game world looks better than ever.
AI-Boosted Gameplay
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.
Competitive Advantage
Compete faster with NVIDIA® Reflex 2 technology featuring Frame Warp, which further reduces latency based on the game’s latest mouse input.
Unparalleled Video Playback
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.
Immersive Entertainment
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.

Marathon gaming ed

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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 ed and can be overclocked.

CPU
Ensures everything runs smoothly and as expected; like controlling non-player characters, calculating istic physics, translating a button press into an action, and triggering sound effects at the right time in the game.
NPU
Dedicated AI accelerators provide intelligent performance across gaming, creation and streaming apps where AI capabilities are possible.

More performance, quicker multitasking

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Upgradable parts enable gamers to tailor their experience and expand the lifespan of their PC.

Gen5 PCIe performance
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.

Faster multitasking
Load large games and handle intensive tasks with up to 64GB of DDR5 XMP memory.

Two PCIe NVMe M.2 slots
Enabling up to 8TB of total solid state storage space.

Available 3.5" hard disk drive
To store, run and archive any games, files, or applications.

Advanced Networking
Made possible with Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 Gbps ethernet, enabling the best wired and wireless connection.

Alienware Elite Care

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Next-Level Gaming Support
We know gaming. Talk directly to our elite Alienware support experts, anytime.

Support Essential
Accidents happen. Alienware Elite Care includes Accidental Damage Service for fast and seamless repairs due to drops, spills and electrical surges.

SupportAssist Technology
Your personal wingman to keep you gaming at peak performance - predicting and resolving issues before they occur.

All for play and play for all

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Game with the graphics you need, with the people you want, with the peripherals you prefer.

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.

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.

Get your game on

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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.

Features

Product story 2.0

Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop

Optimised for all gamers

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.

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

ern 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.

Purpose-built 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.

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 R15¹. This approach — combined with liquid cooling CPU option — contributes to an incredibly smooth gaming experience.

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.

Optimised airflow strategy

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.

240mm heat exchanger

The 240mm heat exchanger, available on the CPU liquid cooling, heightens thermal resistance, ensuring temperatures stay consistently low during longer gaming sessions.

Updated heat exchanger fans

Revamped 240mm heat exchanger fans are designed to be smoother in angle and shape, making airflow more efficient with less fan noise.

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.

Ray Tracing Redefined

Experience cinematic ism with full ray tracing, brought to life by fourth-gen RT Cores. F stunning light reflections to intricate shadows, your in-game world looks better than ever.

AI-Boosted Gameplay

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.

Competitive Advantage

Compete faster with NVIDIA® Reflex 2 technology featuring Frame Warp, which further reduces latency based on the game’s latest mouse input.

Unparalleled Video Playback

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.

Immersive Entertainment

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.

Marathon gaming ed

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 ed and can be overclocked².

CPU

Ensures everything runs smoothly and as expected; like controlling non-player characters, calculating istic physics, translating a button press into an action, and triggering sound effects at the right time in the game.

NPU

Dedicated AI accelerators provide intelligent performance across gaming, creation and streaming apps where AI capabilities are possible.

More performance, quicker multitasking

Upgradable parts enable gamers to tailor their experience and expand the lifespan of their PC.

Gen5 PCIe performance

The Alienware Aurora includes the Intel® Z890 chipset with three PCIe slots. The primary Gen5 PCIe slot³ provides x16 physical and electrical lanes devoted to maximum performance.


Faster multitasking

Load large games and handle intensive tasks with up to 64GB of DDR5 XMP memory.


Two PCIe NVMe M.2 slots

Enabling up to 8TB of total solid state storage space.


Available 3.5” hard disk drive

To store, run and archive any games, files, or applications.


Advanced Networking

Made possible with Wi-Fi 7⁴, 2.5 Gbps ethernet, enabling the best wired and wireless connection.

Alienware Elite Care

Next-Level Gaming Support

We know gaming. Talk directly to our elite Alienware support experts, anytime⁵.

Support Essential

Accidents happen. Alienware Elite Care includes Accidental Damage Service for fast and seamless repairs due to drops, spills and electrical surges⁶.

SupportAssist Technology

Your personal wingman to keep you gaming at peak performance – predicting and resolving issues before they occur⁷.

Total command

Alienware Command Centre software allows you to create and edit AlienFX lighting across the ecosystem, choose and monitor your performance e across distinct power states, and create custom gaming profiles for your whole liby.

Expressive gameplay

Show off your gaming style by customising AlienFX lighting across your Alienware ecosystem with millions of colour combinations at your disposal.

Performance presets

Choose and monitor performance across distinct power states - quiet e, balanced e, and performance e - according to your gaming preferences.

Game your way

Play through every game exactly how you want by creating customised gaming profiles for your whole liby.

All for play and play for all

Game with the graphics you need, with the people you want, with the peripherals you prefer.


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.


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 day⁸.

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 play⁹.

Ports and slots

Front Ports

  1. 1x Global headset jack
  2. 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A port
  3. 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A port with PowerShare technology
  4. 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C© port with PowerShare technology

Rear Ports

5. 1x Line In

6. 1x SPDIF Digital Output (TOSLINK)

7. 1x Line Out

8. 1x USB 4 (20 Gbps) Type-C© port

9. 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A port

10. 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports with Smart Power technology

11. 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C© port

12. 1x RJ-45 Killer™ E3100G 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet

Dimension and weight

Including Rear pull bar and rubber foot

  1. Height: 418.00 mm (16.46")
  2. Width: 197.00 mm (7.75")

Including Rear pull bar and rubber foot

3. Depth: 458.40 mm (18.05")

Maximum weight: 15.37 kg (33.89 lb)¹⁰

Regulatory Product Compliance & Environmental

Dell Technologies is committed to compliance with the laws and regulations in each country into which the company ships it's products. Dell products are designed and tested to meet the appropriate worldwide standards for Product Safety, Electagnetic Compatibility, Ergonomics, and other regulatory compulsory requirements when used for their intended purpose.


In addition, Dell products are developed with design for the environment in mind. Our environmental stewardship program drives conservation of product energy consumption, develops methods to reduce or eliminate materials for disposal, prolongs product life span, and provides effective and convenient equipment recovery solutions.

1. Based on internal analysis, June 2023, using identical components. Performance may vary.

2. Overclocking for 14th Gen Intel® Core™ K-series processors can be managed in the system's BIOS.

3. Two additional Gen3 x4 PCIe slots are available but may not be accessible with most graphics options.

4. Wi-Fi 7 products will roll out in accordance with the Wi-Fi Alliance certification schedule throughout 2024. Wi-Fi 7 requires the latest Wi-Fi Alliance certification, Windows HLK device driver, hardware update, supported Windows OS version and compatible router. Wi-Fi 7/ 6E connectivity (6 GHz) with Windows 11 is limited and will leverage prior generation of Wi-Fi 6E/ Wi-Fi 6 speeds until drivers are available and hardware adoption increases. Ubuntu OS will not support Wi-Fi 7 and will operate on Wi-Fi 6E/6 speeds when configured for Wi-Fi 7. Router requires a separate purchase. Wi-Fi 7/ 6E (6 GHz) connectivity is only available in select locations. Check availability with your service provider. The Bluetooth wireless card version may vary depending on the operating system that is installed on your computer.

5. Alienware Elite Care requires a separate purchase. Designated tech support - Availability may differ outside of North America and is limited to commercially reasonable efforts. For more information, visit www.dell.com/support to determine how to get more assistance.

6. Accidental damage coverage excludes theft, loss, and damage due to fire, flood, or other acts of nature, or intentional damage. Customer must return damaged unit. Limit of 1 qualified incident per contract year.

7. For supported system and requirements, please refer to our user guide (SupportAssist for Home PCs version for personal use) or administrator guide (SupportAssist for Business PCs version for PC fleet management) and select supported PCs. Proactive and predictive capabilities depend upon your active service plan and Dell Technologies business rules. For ProSupport Suite for PCs capabilities view our administrator guide and select Connect and manage capabilities and Dell service plans. For Premium Support Suite for PCs capabilities view the user guide and select SupportAssist capabilities and Dell Services plans.

8. Subscription sold separately.

9. Credit card required. Subscription continues automatically at regular monthly price unless cancelled. Subject to xbox.com/subscriptionterms. Digital Direct: Your digital content will be delivered directly to your device during set up; no codes required.

10. Weights vary depending on configuration and manufacturing variability.


Specifications

Processor

Processor manufacturer*
Intel
Processor family*
Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generation
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor el*
285K
Processor cores
24
Processor threads
24
Processor boost frequency
5.7 GHz
Performance cores
8
Efficient cores
16
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequency
3.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency
3.2 GHz
Processor cache
36 MB
Processor cache type
Smart Cache
Number of processors installed
1
Processor base power
125 W
Maximum turbo power
250 W

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

Internal memory*
32 GB
Maximum internal memory*
64 GB
Internal memory type
DDR5-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)
2 x 16 GB
Memory slots
2x DIMM
Memory channels
Dual-channel
Memory data transfer rate
5200 MT/s

Storage

Total storage capacity*
2 TB
Storage media*
SSD
Optical drive type*
No
Total SSDs capacity
2 TB
Number of SSDs installed
1
SSD capacity
2 TB
SSD interface
PCI Express 4.0
NVMe
Yes
SSD form factor
M.2

Graphics

Discrete graphics card*
Yes
On-board graphics card*
Yes
Discrete graphics card el*
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics card memory
16 GB
Discrete graphics memory type
GDDR7
Number of discrete graphics cards
1
On-board GPU manufacturer
Intel
On-board graphics card family
Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card el*
Intel® Graphics
Graphics card HDMI ports quantity
1
Graphics card DisplayPorts quantity
3

Network

Ethernet LAN*
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates
10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
LAN controller
Killer E3100G
Wi-Fi*
Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
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)
WLAN controller manufacturer
Intel
WLAN controller el
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200

Network

Antenna type
2x2
Bluetooth
Yes

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity*
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity*
5
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity*
2
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity
1
PowerShare
Yes
Number of USB ports with PowerShare support
2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
1
Line-out
Yes
Line-in
Yes
Combo headphone/mic port
Yes
S/PDIF out port
Yes
Total number of SATA connectors
3

Expansion slots

PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots
2
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots
1

Design

Chassis type*
Desktop
Placement supported
Vertical
Water cooling system
Yes
Cable lock slot
Yes
Cable lock slot type
Wedge
Product colour*
Platinum
Viewing window
Yes

Performance

Market positioning
Gaming
Motherboard chipset
Intel Z890
Audio chip
tek ALC1220
Audio system
High Definition Audio
Audio output channels
5.1 channels
Product type*
PC

Software

Operating system architecture
64-bit
Operating system installed*
Windows 11 Home
Trial software
Activate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day Trial

Power

Power supply*
1000 W
Power supply input voltage
90 - 264 V
Power supply input frequency
47 - 63 Hz
80 PLUS certification
80 PLUS Platinum

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)
10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-40 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
5 - 95%
Operating altitude
-15.2 - 3048 m
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

Display included*
No

Other features

Special features
Clear Door & 240mm Liquid Cooler with AlienFX lighting

Additional Information

More Information
EAN/UPC 5397184970683
MPN 36YYW

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