Alienware - Aurora Gaming Desktop - Intel Core Ultra 9 285 2025 - 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB - 2TB Storage - Black
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- Key Specs
- Processor Model: Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 2000 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 32 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- General
- Brand: Alienware
- Model Number: DACT1250-9913BLK-PUS
- Product Name: Aurora Gaming Desktop - Intel Core Ultra 9 285 2025 - 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB - 2TB Storage
- Color: Black
- Year of Release: 2025
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Intel
- Processor Model: Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: 285
- Processor Model Year of Release: 2025 (The year the processor model was initially available for sale or built into a computer.)
- CPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.5 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The average rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks under normal operating conditions as asserted by the manufacturer.)
- CPU Boost Clock Frequency: 5.6 gigahertz (Actual central processing unit (CPU) speed may vary by device configuration and design. The maximum rate at which the processor is able to execute tasks, typically only used for a short period of time as needed. This rate may temporarily boost the processor's performance, but may result in overheating, shutdown, or damage to equipment if sustained.)
- Number of CPU Cores: 24-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Number of CPU Threads: 24 (Generally, the more threads, the faster and more responsive the operating system.)
- CPU Cache Memory Level: L2
- L2 Cache: 40 megabytes (Cache memory, also called CPU memory, is random-access memory (RAM) that a computer microprocessor can access more quickly than it can access regular RAM. This memory is typically integrated directly with the CPU chip or placed on a separate chip that has a separate bus interconnect with the CPU.)
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU): true (Whether the product comes with an integrated neural processing unit (NPU) that performs computations for AI (artificial intelligence) functions to increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption.)
- Maximum NPU Performance: 13 trillions operations per second (The maximum neural processing unit (NPU) computations performed. NPUs increase proficiency of the CPU and reduce power consumption for AI (artificial intelligence) functions.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 2000 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 2000 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Solid State Drive Interface: PCIe (Connects the solid state drive to the host system. PCI and SATA interfaces are the most common; PCI interfaces are typically faster, but SATA interfaces are compatible with a wider range of systems.)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 32 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): DDR5 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- System Memory RAM Speed: 5200 megahertz (How fast the information-storing hardware operates. The faster the RAM, the faster memory can be transferred to other system components. Ultimately, faster RAM improves operational efficiency.)
- Number Of Memory Slots: 2
- Number of Memory Sticks Included: 2
- System Memory RAM Expandable To: 64 gigabytes (Adding more random-access memory (RAM) to a computer speeds up performance and improves efficiency. Upgrades to memory are limited by the number of expansion slots for additional RAM and existing RAM installed on the device.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Dedicated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: NVIDIA
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s): DLSS 4 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing (Imaging technology designed to improve graphics rendering.)
- GPU Base Clock Frequency: 2.33 gigahertz (The minimum rate at which the graphics controller is guaranteed to operate.)
- GPU Boost Clock Frequency: 2.51 gigahertz (The maximum ideal rate at which the graphics controller is able to operate, typically only for a short period of time.)
- GPU Video Memory (RAM): 12 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a GPU’s, or graphics cards, short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the GPU can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, larger amounts of RAM for gaming or video editing increases performance.)
- GPU Video Memory Type (RAM): GDDR7 (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- GPU Video Memory Base Clock Frequency (RAM): 14 gigahertz
- Power
- Total Graphics Power: 250 watts
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage: 1000 watts
- Compatibility
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Operating System Architecture: 64-bit (An operating system (OS) manages computer hardware, software resources, and programs in conjunction with the system's processor. 64-bit operating systems can handle more data at once than 32-bit systems, resulting in faster speeds, more effiency, and overall improved performance.)
- Motherboard Model Number: Intel Z890
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI 2.1, 3 x DisplayPort 2.1 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 1
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total): 3
- Number of VGA Ports: 0 (VGA (Video Graphics Adapter or Video Graphics Array) is a display standard that transmits via analog signals. This type of interface is typically used to connect a computer to a display device such as a monitor, projector, or TV.)
- Number Of DVI Ports: 0
- USB Ports: 5 x USB-A 3.2, 2 x USB-C 3.2, 1 x USB-C 4, 2 x USB-A 2.0 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 10
- Number of USB-A Charging Ports: 2
- Number of USB-C Charging Ports: 1
- Number Of PS/2 Ports: 0
- Microphone Input: true (The device features an input for connecting an external microphone.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Standard: AX (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Ethernet Card: 10/100/1000/2500 (Also known as an Ethernet adapter, this card plugs into a computer's motherboard and enables it to access an Ethernet network. Ethernet data transmission speeds are measured in Mbps (megabits per second) and Gbps (gigabits per second). For example, a 10/100 Ethernet port transmits 10 and 100 Mbps, while a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port transmits 10 and 100 Mbps and has a maximum speed of 1000 Mbps (1 Gbps).)
- Number Of Ethernet Ports: 1
- Network Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a long distance using a cellular network.)
- Cooling
- CPU Cooling System: Liquid
- GPU Cooling System: Air
- Expansion
- Number of M.2 Slots: 3 (This interface is most commonly used for high-speed solid state drives (SSDs), and is often used in laptops due to its small size.)
- Number Of PCI-E x4 Slots: 2
- Number Of PCI-E x16 Slots: 1
- Features
- Keyboard Type: Mechanical
- Customizable Keyboard Lighting: No
- Keyboard Technology: Mechanical (Type of technology that detects a key press.)
- Media Card Reader: false (A hardware device that allows for access to data on a memory card and enables the transfer of its files to a computer. These devices may have one or multiple slots for various types of memory cards, and may be integrated into the computer or available as an external device.)
- Customizable Case Lighting: true
- Audio Technology: Realtek ALC1220
- Windows AI: Copilot
- Size: Standard
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 16.46 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 7.75 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 18.05 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 33.89 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Included
- Included Software: Microsoft 365 30-day trial
- Optical Drive Type: None (An optical disk drive (ODD) uses a laser light to read data from or write data to an optical disc. These discs include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs. This allows you to play music or watch movies using prerecorded discs.)
- Keyboard Included: true
- Mouse Included: true
- Wireless Keyboard: false
- Wireless Mouse: false
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 Year Basic Onsite Service-Retail
- Warranty - Labor: 1 Year Basic Onsite Service-Retail
- Other
- UPC: 884116487913
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: ACT1250 features modern design with a matte "basalt black" finish in an optimized chassis with customizable AlienFX lighting zones, including the striking stadium lighting.
- Game changing graphics: Step into the future of gaming and creation with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture.
- Marathon gaming unlocked: 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.
- 240mm heat exchanger: The 240mm heat exchanger, available on the optional CPU liquid cooling, heightens thermal resistance, ensuring temperatures stay consistently low during longer gaming sessions.
- Total command: Alienware Command Center software allows you to create and edit AlienFX lighting across the ecosystem, choose and monitor your performance mode across distinct power states, and create custom gaming profiles for your whole library.
Whats Included
- Alienware Aurora ACT1250
- US Power Cord
- Documentations
Q: What operating system does this desktop use?
A: This desktop uses Windows 11 Home operating system.
Q: What is the total amount of storage capacity?
A: The total storage capacity is 2000 gigabytes.
Q: How much memory does the graphics card have?
A: The graphics card has 12 gigabytes of video memory.
Q: Is there an ethernet port available on this desktop?
A: Yes, there is one ethernet port available.
Q: Does this desktop have customizable case lighting?
A: Yes, this desktop has customizable case lighting.
Q: What kind of processor does this gaming desktop have?
A: This gaming desktop has an Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 processor.
Q: Does this desktop come with a keyboard included?
A: Yes, this desktop includes a keyboard.
A: Great question, this is an important detail to clarify before buying or upgrading. It ships with ONE single 2TB NVMe SSD (not two 1TB drives). You will still have additional empty storage slots available for future expansion.
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| Pros for Alienware - Aurora Gaming Desktop - Intel Core Ultra 9 285 2025 - 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB - 2TB Storage - Black | |||
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| Overall Performance, Noise Level, Design, Processor Speed | Overall Performance, Speed, Noise Level, Upgradability, Storage Capacity | There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Noise Level, Speed, Design, Heat Dissipation |
| Cons for Alienware - Aurora Gaming Desktop - Intel Core Ultra 9 285 2025 - 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 12GB - 2TB Storage - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | Size, RAM | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
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Customers are saying
Customers are enthusiastic about the Aurora Gaming Desktop's overall performance, describing it as a powerful machine. Users also appreciate its quiet operation and efficient processor speed. The sleek and premium design of the Aurora is another aspect that receives positive feedback.
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- Processor Speed (10)
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alienware r16 ultra 9 with rtx 5070
This is my 2nd alienware pc 1st one was a arora r13 i9 and a 4070 it was a great pc. Kinda loud and got hot. I recently bought the r16 with the ultra 9 and the rtx 4070. Its only downfall is only 2 ram slots. Other than that it runs cooler 10 times quieter. It is an amazing machine for a prebuilt unit. And it looks great!
Wolf Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Pre-Built PC
Has exceeded my expectations so far. I'm about 2 weeks in and it has handled everything I've thrown at it so far with ease. Super quiet in my opinion and performs like a beast. Will probably upgrade the GPU eventually but it's handling business at the moment.
QUINTONF Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love This PC
Great all Around computer that can do anything you want it to game, work, casual browsing all of the above you can’t go wrong with this pc or any of the Alienware models
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