Alienware
Alienware Aurora ACT1250
A entry-level pick in the gaming pcs line-up, with RTX 5070 up front.
54/100
RTX 5070Core Ultra 712 GB64 GB240mm liquid coolingPlatinum
£1,349best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- RGB
- Tempered glass panel
- OS pre-installed
- Above-average cpu cores
- Below-average gpu vram
Score profile
Scored against the gaming pcs classWhere the Alienware Aurora ACT1250 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Compute
CPUCore Ultra 7
CPU cores20
CPU max clock5.5 GHz
GPURTX 5070
GPU VRAM12 GB
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z890
Memory and storage
RAM64 GB
RAM typeDDR5
Max RAM64 GB
Primary storage1000 GB
Primary storage typeNVMe SSD
Total storage9 TB
Cooling
CPU cooling240
Power
PSU wattage1000 W
PSU efficiencyPlatinum
Ports
Ethernet2.5
Wireless
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7
Design
Case brandAlienware
RGBYes
Tempered glass panelYes
Bundle and OS
Operating systemWindows 11 Home
OS pre-installedYes
Warranty1 years
More specs
WIFIYes
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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 54/100 against other gaming pcs, a entry-level result where the class average is around 43.
What stands out on the Alienware Aurora ACT1250?
Its rgb stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop: AMD R7-9800X3D?
The MSI Aegis ZS2 Gaming Desktop: AMD R7-9800X3D scores 55/100 versus this one at 54/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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