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Dell Alienware Aurora (2025) vs Apple iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024, Two ports)
Product A: Dell
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MINISFORUM AtomMan G1 Pro
CORSAIR VENGEANCE a7500
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CORSAIR VENGEANCE a750090 of 152 fields differ
- 37 different values
- 53 known for one only
- 7 the same
- 55 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 76 desktop PCs.
- User-facing USB portsA: 4B: 0Dell has 4 more.
- Power supplyA: 500WB: 143WDell is 3.5 times higher.
- Rear USB portsA: 6B: 2Dell is 3 times higher.
- Max RAMA: 64GBB: 24GBDell is 40 GB higher.
- CPU coresA: 20B: 8Dell has 12 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ADell: 197 × 418 mm
- BApple: 547 × 461 mm
Weight
0 to 25 kg
All 160 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
MWUF3LL/A, Mac16,23Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List.pdfRead 8 October 2026Official US institutional price list dated September 9, 2026, PDF page 1 exact MWUF3LL/A row: blue, Apple M4 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 16 GB and 256 GB SSD. Identifies a currently offered US reference. Current education price is not launch retail MSRP. Mac16,2 is independently mapped by the maker model index. Special ZAGG accessory package parts are different numbers and excluded.4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108054Read 8 October 2026Exact iMac (24-inch, 2024, Two ports) section explicitly Mac16,2 and MWUF3xx/A series. US LL/A full retail suffix and blue 8/8/16/256 mapping come from official US product list. Mac16,3 is four-port and excluded.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Predecessor
Dell Alienware Aurora R167Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/alienware-aurora-act1250-gaming-desktopRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review calls the Aurora ACT1250 the 2025 refresh of the Aurora R16 and calls the R16 the previous Aurora.
Apple iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023, Two ports)20Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/m4-imacRead 23 October 2026MacRumors calls the M3 iMac the prior-generation model of the M4 iMac.21Press articlemacworld.com/article/2502772/the-m4-imac-has-16gb-ram-and-a-12mp-center-stage-camera-standard.htmlRead 23 October 2026Macworld says the M4 replaces the M3 in the iMac and the entry model still has two ports.
Successor
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Markets
Colours
Segment
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Form factor
Tower (size tier not specified)4Maker product pagedell.com/en-hk/shop/pcs-desktop-computers/spd/alienwareauroraact1250Read 30 September 2026
Case
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Case dimensions
Width197Height418Depth458.4mm(7.8 × 16.5 × 18 in)3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/B1FmWiQgqVL.pdfRead 30 September 2026
Width547Height461Depth147mm(21.5 × 18.1 × 5.8 in)2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight explicitly width 54.7 cm, height 46.1 cm and stand depth 14.7 cm, converted exactly to millimetres. Overall upright system with standard stand. Stand width 13 cm is not chassis width. Body-only thickness is not substituted for overall depth.
Case volume
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Weight
Case model
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Case materials
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Aluminium, Glass (type not specified)6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/120957Read 10 October 2026Original display-removal procedure expressly identifies glass and requires Broken Glass Safety and cut-resistant gloves. This supports glass front cover material, separate from the review-proved aluminium enclosure.12Reviewappleinsider.com/articles/24/11/19/imac-m4-review-minor-changes-lead-to-perfection-for-apples-all-in-one-macRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly tests base 8-core M4, 16 GB/256 GB in Green and describes anodized aluminium enclosure. Only common enclosure material applies to selected Blue finish. Glass display cover is separately explicit in the original maker repair manual. No four-port chassis or performance results borrowed.
Side panel
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Front panel
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Tool-less side panel
Dust filters
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VESA mount
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Display
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Screen size
Not available
Native resolution
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Max refresh rate
Not available
60Hz15Reviewtomsguide.com/us/best-all-in-one-pc,review-2159.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Apple iMac M4 product section specification line explicitly 4480 x 2520 built-in display at 60 Hz. Applies to the described eight-core through ten-core M4 model range. This is a stated panel capability, not a transferred four-port benchmark or an external-display timing. No lower-resolution maxima inferred.17Reviewlaptopmedia.com/gb/review/apple-imac-m4-review-theres-one-hidden-crucial-detail-no-one-talks-aboutRead 8 October 2026Matching two-port review display table explicitly maximum refresh rate 60 Hz at its 4480 x 2520 native resolution. This corroborates the model-level Tom's Guide 60 Hz specification. No external-display output timing is substituted.
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Motherboard
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Motherboard
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Chipset
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Motherboard form factor
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CPU socket
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Expansion slots
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Mechanical slot type | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| PCIe x4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | Not available |
| M.2 E-key | Not available | Not available | 1 | Yes |
BApple iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024, Two ports)
Not availablePCIe x16 slots
1
Not available
Free expansion slots
Not available
Not available
Fan headers
Not available
Not available
Overclocking in BIOS
Not available
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Processor
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Processor
Processor brand
Processor codename
Not available
Core configuration
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8 | 2.4 | 5.2 |
| Efficiency | 12 | 1.8 | 4.6 |
BApple iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024, Two ports)
| Core type | Count | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4 | 4.4 |
| Efficiency | 4 | Not available |
Source2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Chip section explicitly 8-core CPU: four performance and four efficiency cores. No six-efficiency-core four-port M4 configuration inherited. Apple gives no core frequencies here.18Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/imac/specs/imac-m4-8-core-cpu-8-core-gpu-two-ports-24-inch-2024-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor Speed 4.4 GHz. Apple publishes no clock. Third-party software reports a variable clock speed around 4.4 GHz. It is stored as the performance-core maximum. No efficiency-core clock is stored. The Notebookcheck chip entry in this file lists 4.0 and 4.4 GHz in different cells and is not used for clocks.
CPU cores
20
8
Performance cores
8
4
Efficiency cores
12
4
Threads
Max core turbo clock
5.2GHz
4.4GHz
L3 cache
Not available
CPU core process node
CPU base power (chip rating)
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
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Unlocked multiplier
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NPU performance
Integrated GPU
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Apple M4 8-core GPU2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026
Cooling
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CPU cooler model
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Radiator size
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Radiator position
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Case fans
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Position | Fan rotors | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Rear | 1 | Yes |
| Front | 1 | Not available |
BApple iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024, Two ports)
| Fan rotors |
|---|
| 1 |
Source7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121514Read 10 October 2026Exact two-port exploded view and complete parts table identify one physical blower, Fan 923-10861. The original fan-removal procedure shows one rotor, connector and removable fan inside the system housing. LaptopMedia explicitly calls the purchased two-port eight-core unit a one-system-fan configuration. This is one documented chassis system blower, not a separate CPU, GPU or PSU fan. Size, position category, lighting and PWM control are not stated.17Reviewlaptopmedia.com/gb/review/apple-imac-m4-review-theres-one-hidden-crucial-detail-no-one-talks-aboutRead 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly bought the two-port eight-core iMac and says it has one system fan. The four-port configuration has two system fans and is excluded. Original maker two-port parts table and removal image independently prove one physical blower. No undocumented fan dimensions or CPU cooler specification inferred.
Number of case fans
2
1
Graphics
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Discrete GPU
GPU
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GPU brand
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Graphics card
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VRAM type
Not available
GPU board power
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GPU boost clock
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Graphics card length
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Graphics card thickness
Not available
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GPU power connector
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Configured RAM speed
Rated kit speed
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Memory kit
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RAM upgrade
Memory slots
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Slot | Count |
|---|---|
| DIMM | 2 |
BApple iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024, Two ports)
Not availableRAM slots
2
Not available
Free RAM slots
Not available
Not available
Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
ECC memory
Not available
Not available
Storage
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Storage
1TB
256GB
Installed drives
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Capacity (GB) | Type | PCIe generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | NVMe SSD | 4 |
BApple iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024, Two ports)
| Capacity (GB) | Type |
|---|---|
| 256 | SSD, protocol not stated |
Storage slots and bays
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | No |
| 3.5-inch bay | SATA | Not available | Not available | 1 | No |
BApple iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024, Two ports)
Not availableM.2 slots
2
Not available
Free M.2 slots
1
Not available
Free drive bays
1
Not available
Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
4
Not available
Power supply
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PSU rated output
PSU form factor
Not available
PSU efficiency
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Modular cables
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PSU model
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ATX version
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Native 12V-2x6 cable
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Ports
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User-facing I/O position
User-facing ports
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Power out (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 mm audio | Universal audio jack | 1 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 3 | 5 | Not available |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | 15 |
BApple iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024, Two ports)
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| 3.5 mm audio | 1 |
Rear ports
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 1 | 20 | USB4 | No | Motherboard |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 | 5 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 2 | 0.48 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Optical S/PDIF | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Line out | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| 3.5 mm audio | Line in | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
BApple iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024, Two ports)
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 / USB 3.1 Gen 2 | 2 | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Motherboard |
User-facing USB ports
4
0
User-facing USB-C ports
1
0
Rear USB ports
6
2
Thunderbolt
No
Yes
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
Not available
Discrete GPU output ports
0
0
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/B1FmWiQgqVL.pdfRead 30 September 2026
Wi-Fi module
Not available
Wi-Fi antenna
Bluetooth
Ethernet controller
Not available
Camera and audio
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Webcam
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
Not available
Total speaker power
Not available
Not available
Microphones
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Audio features
Not available
Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, Force-cancelling woofers, Wide stereo sound, Directional microphone beamforming2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026
Lighting
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RGB lighting
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Lit parts
Front panel, Case fans3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/B1FmWiQgqVL.pdfRead 30 September 2026
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Lighting standard
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Lighting software
Alienware Command Center (AlienFX)2Retailer pageshopabunda.com/products/alienware-aurora-gaming-desktop-act1250-intel-core-ultra-7-265kf-processor-air-cooled-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060ti-16gb-ddr5-ram-1tb-ssd-500w-platinum-rated-psu-win-11-home-clear-panelRead 30 September 2026
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Software
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Operating system
OS family
Upgradeability
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Proprietary parts
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Max graphics card length
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Max CPU cooler height
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Warranty kept after upgrade
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Measured performance
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Cinebench 2024 single-core
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core
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Geekbench single-core
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Geekbench multi-core
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature
None of 6 known
Fan noise per load
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Highest measured fan noise
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Measured fan noise at idle
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CPU temperature in stress test
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CPU clock in stress test
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Measured power
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Power draw idle
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Power draw gaming
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Power draw max
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Power draw sleep or off
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Sustained CPU power (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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Certifications
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Copilot+ PC
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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)
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Other certifications
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EU RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU, with applicable exemptions)2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Footnote on regulated substances states Apple products comply with European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for lead such as high-temperature solder. This is manufacturer-declared compliance with applicable exemptions, not an independently issued certificate.
In the box
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In the box
Dell Wired Keyboard - KB216 - US English - Black, Dell Wired Mouse - MS116 - Black2Retailer pageshopabunda.com/products/alienware-aurora-gaming-desktop-act1250-intel-core-ultra-7-265kf-processor-air-cooled-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060ti-16gb-ddr5-ram-1tb-ssd-500w-platinum-rated-psu-win-11-home-clear-panelRead 30 September 2026
iMac, Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, 143 W power adapter, Power cord (2 m), USB-C Charge Cable2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121556Read 10 October 2026Default two-port US retail bundle. Touch ID keyboard, numeric keypad, trackpad, Ethernet and VESA mount configuration are optional and excluded. USB-C Charge Cable charges accessories, not the iMac computer.
Included extras
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
dl.dell.com/content/manual26101715-alienware-aurora-act1250-owner-s-manual.pdf3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/B1FmWiQgqVL.pdfRead 30 September 2026Owner manual ACT1250: 197 mm wide, 418 mm high, 458.4 mm deep, max 15.37 kg. Z890 chipset. 1 PCIe Gen5 x16, 2 PCIe Gen4 x4, 1 WLAN M.2. 2 DDR5 UDIMMs, max 64 GB. 2 SSD slots M.2 2230/2280 Gen4 x4, optional 3.5-inch HDD. Front: audio, 3 USB-A 5 Gbps, 1 USB-C 10 Gbps PowerShare 15 W. Rear: USB-C USB4 data only 20 Gbps, USB-C 10 Gbps, 2 USB-A 5 Gbps, 2 USB-A USB 2.0, RJ45 2.5 Gbps, S/PDIF, line in and line out. BE200 Wi-Fi 7 bands 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, BT 5.4, Killer E3100G. Internal antenna part. Cover release latch. GPU clearance 305 mm. Scope: shared ACT1250 platform. Older manual RTX 40 card tables are excluded.
EPREL registration number
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