Alienware

Alienware Aurora ACT1250

A entry-level gaming pc for everyday users and creators, leading with RTX 5080.

43/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
RTX 5080Core Ultra 932 GB
£3,348best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Above-average primary storage
  • Scores 43/100
  • Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile

Where the Alienware Aurora ACT1250 wins and loses

Scored against the gaming pcs class
MemoryOverallValue414343
Memory and storage
41
Overall spec score
43
Value position
43
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Compute

CPUCore Ultra 9
GPURTX 5080

Memory and storage

RAM32 GB
Primary storage1000 GB
Head to head

Alienware Aurora ACT1250 vs ASUS ROG Strix G18

Highlighted cell = better in that row
MemoryOverallValue
Alienware Aurora ACT1250ROG Strix G18
 AlienwareAlienware Aurora ACT1250This pageASUSROG Strix G18
Overall score43 /10043 /100
GPURTX 5080RTX 5070
CPUCore Ultra 9Ryzen 9
RAM32 GB32 GB
Storage1000 GB1000 GB
Who it's for

Is the Alienware Aurora ACT1250 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable gaming pc for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier gaming pc is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Alienware Aurora ACT1250 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 43/100 against other gaming pcs, a entry-level result where the class average is around 43.

What stands out on the Alienware Aurora ACT1250?

Its primary storage stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.

How does it compare to the ADMI Gaming PC Ryzen 7 5700X RTX 5070 Ti?

The ADMI Gaming PC Ryzen 7 5700X RTX 5070 Ti scores 44/100 versus this one at 43/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.