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Dell Alienware Aurora (2025) vs HP OMEN MAX 45L
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ASUS ROG NUC (2025)79 of 152 fields differ
- 47 different values
- 32 known for one only
- 15 the same
- 58 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 76 desktop PCs.
- RAMA: 16GBB: 64GBHP is 4 times higher.
- Graphics memoryA: 8GBB: 32GBHP is 4 times higher.
- Power supplyA: 500WB: 1,200WHP is 700 W higher.
- Max RAMA: 64GBB: 128GBHP is 64 GB higher.
- CPU coresA: 20B: 12Dell has 8 more.
- User-facing USB portsA: 4B: 3Dell has 1 more.
- Rear USB portsA: 6B: 8HP has 2 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ADell: 197 × 418 mm
- BHP: 204 × 555 mm
Weight
0 to 25 kg
All 160 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
5 of 9 differ
Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
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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.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
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
Width204Height555Depth469.9mm(8 × 21.9 × 18.5 in)2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-amd.htmlRead 15 October 2026Weight and dimensions: case dimension 8.03 x 18.50 x 21.85 in. Width x depth x height as in Tom's Hardware. Converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 mm. HP says dimensions may vary with configuration.5Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/hp-omen-max-45l-reviewRead 15 October 2026Dimensions (WxDxH) 8.03 x 18.50 x 21.85 inches. Converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 mm. Windows Central lists a depth of 18.15 inches, which differs. HP and Tom's Guide agree on 18.50.
Case volume
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Weight
22.6kg(49.8 lb)2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-amd.htmlRead 15 October 2026Case weight 49.82 lbs, which is 22.6 kg. Weight may vary depending on configuration.5Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/hp-omen-max-45l-reviewRead 15 October 202649.82 pounds, the HP case weight, converted to 22.6 kg. HP says weight may vary with configuration.
Case model
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Case materials
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Side panel
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Tempered glass2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-amd.htmlRead 15 October 20263Press articlehp.com/us-en/tech-takes/gaming/launches/omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-preview.htmlRead 15 October 2026HP preview: brushed metal and tempered glass.8Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/hp-omen-max-45l-reviewRead 15 October 2026Clear glass panels on the front and back. The all-black chassis is aluminum. The side panel opens with the Internal Access button. HP says tempered glass. The review unit was a Ryzen 9 9950X3D and RTX 5080 build.
Front panel
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Tool-less side panel
Dust filters
Not available
VESA mount
Not available
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Display
None of 6 known
Screen size
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Native resolution
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Panel type
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Max refresh rate
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Touchscreen
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Motherboard
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Motherboard
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Chipset
Motherboard form factor
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CPU socket
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 |
BHP OMEN MAX 45L
| Mechanical slot type | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | 1 | Yes |
| PCIe x4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | No |
| M.2 E-key | Not available | Not available | 1 | Yes |
PCIe x16 slots
1
1
Free expansion slots
Not available
1
Fan headers
Not available
Not available
Overclocking in BIOS
Not available
Not available
Processor
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Processor
Processor brand
Processor codename
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 |
BHP OMEN MAX 45L
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max core turbo clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 12 | Zen 5 | 4.4 | 5.5 |
CPU cores
20
12
Performance cores
8
12
Efficiency cores
12
0
Threads
Max core turbo clock
5.2GHz
5.5GHz
L3 cache
CPU core process node
CPU base power (chip rating)
Peak CPU power (configured)
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Unlocked multiplier
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NPU performance
Not available
Integrated GPU
Not available
Cooling
5 of 6 differ
CPU cooler
CPU cooler model
Not available
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Radiator size
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360mm2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-amd.htmlRead 15 October 2026Up to 360 (3 x 120) mm RGB liquid cooler with LCD screen option.5Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/hp-omen-max-45l-reviewRead 15 October 2026AIO liquid cooler with 360mm radiator and 3x 120mm fans.
Radiator position
Not available
Case fans
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Position | Fan rotors | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Rear | 1 | Yes |
| Front | 1 | Not available |
BHP OMEN MAX 45L
| Position | Size (mm) | Fan rotors | On radiator | RGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 120 | 3 | No | Yes |
| Rear | 120 | 1 | No | Yes |
| Top | 120 | 3 | Yes | Not available |
Number of case fans
2
7
Graphics
3 of 11 differ
Discrete GPU
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50902Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-amd.htmlRead 15 October 2026Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 32 GB GDDR7 or AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT. The reviewed build has the RTX 5090.5Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/hp-omen-max-45l-reviewRead 15 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 in the review unit.
GPU brand
Graphics card
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VRAM
VRAM type
GPU board power
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GPU boost clock
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Graphics card length
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Graphics card thickness
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GPU power connector
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Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Configured RAM speed
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Rated kit speed
Not available
Memory kit
Not available
RAM upgrade
Memory slots
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Slot | Count |
|---|---|
| DIMM | 2 |
BHP OMEN MAX 45L
| Slot | Count | Occupied | Module size (GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMM | 2 | Yes | 32 |
| DIMM | 2 | No | Not available |
RAM slots
2
4
Free RAM slots
Not available
2
Max RAM for this CPU and GPU
ECC memory
Not available
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Storage
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Storage
1TB
4TB
Installed drives
ADell Alienware Aurora (2025)
| Capacity (GB) | Type | PCIe generation |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | NVMe SSD | 4 |
BHP OMEN MAX 45L
| Capacity (GB) | Type | PCIe generation | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 | NVMe SSD | 4 | Samsung MZVL82T0HBL1-00BH1 |
| 2,000 | NVMe SSD | 4 | Samsung MZVL82T0HBL1-00BH1 |
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 |
BHP OMEN MAX 45L
| Interface | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe NVMe | 2 | Yes |
M.2 slots
2
Not available
Free M.2 slots
1
0
Free drive bays
1
0
Fastest storage-slot PCIe generation
4
Not available
Power supply
5 of 7 differ
PSU rated output
PSU form factor
Not available
PSU efficiency
Not available
Modular cables
Not available
Fully modular2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-amd.htmlRead 15 October 2026Up to 1200 W 80 Plus Gold Certified PCIe5 ATX 3.1 Modular Power Supply, fits up to 160mm in case. The headline above the table says up to 1200W Platinum certified. Windows Central found a Cybenetics Platinum rating. The 80 Plus Gold level of the spec row is stored.5Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/hp-omen-max-45l-reviewRead 15 October 2026
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 |
BHP OMEN MAX 45L
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 10Gbps | 1 | 10 |
| USB-A | USB 5Gbps | 2 | 5 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Headphone and microphone combo jack | 1 | Not available |
Source2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-amd.htmlRead 15 October 2026Top ports: 1 USB Type-C 10Gbps (HP Sleep and Charge), 2 USB Type-A 5Gbps, headphone and microphone combo jack.5Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/hp-omen-max-45l-reviewRead 15 October 2026Top Ports: 2x USB 5 Gbps Type-A, 1x USB-C 10 Gbps, 3.5 mm headphone/microphone.
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 |
BHP OMEN MAX 45L
| Type | Version | Count | Max stated link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Connected to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-A | USB 5Gbps | 2 | 5 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-C | USB 10Gbps | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 | 1 | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Motherboard |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| 3.5 mm audio | Line in | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Line out | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| Mic in | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Motherboard |
| DisplayPort | Not available | 3 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Graphics card |
| HDMI | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Graphics card |
Source2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-amd.htmlRead 15 October 2026Rear ports: 4 USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 USB Type-C 10Gbps (HP Sleep and Charge), 2 USB Type-A 5Gbps, 1 Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C 40Gbps (DisplayPort 2.1, HP Sleep and Charge). Ethernet and audio jacks come from the reviews. Windows Central counts two 10Gbps USB-C ports instead of one 10Gbps and one Thunderbolt 4. HP and Tom's Hardware list Thunderbolt 4. GPU outputs come from Tom's Hardware.5Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/hp-omen-max-45l-reviewRead 15 October 2026Rear Ports: 4x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2x USB 5 Gbps Type-A, 1x USB-C 10 Gbps, 1 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x 2.5 GbE, 3x audio jacks. Video Outputs: 3x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI. The 3x audio jacks are line in, line out and microphone per Windows Central.
User-facing USB ports
4
3
User-facing USB-C ports
1
1
Rear USB ports
6
8
Thunderbolt
No
Yes
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
2.5Gbps
Discrete GPU output ports
0
4
Wireless
4 of 6 differ
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-amd.htmlRead 15 October 2026Up to Mediatek Torres MT7925 M.2 2230 Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4.5Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/hp-omen-max-45l-reviewRead 15 October 2026Networking: 2.5 GbE, MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/B1FmWiQgqVL.pdfRead 30 September 2026
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Wi-Fi module
Wi-Fi antenna
Not available
Bluetooth
Ethernet controller
Not available
Camera and audio
None of 5 known
Webcam
Not available
Not available
Built-in speaker drivers
Not available
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Total speaker power
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Microphones
Not available
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Audio features
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Lighting
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RGB lighting
Lit parts
Front panel, Case fans3Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/B1FmWiQgqVL.pdfRead 30 September 2026
Case fans, CPU cooler, RAM2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-amd.htmlRead 15 October 2026
Lighting standard
Not available
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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
Light Studio in OMEN Gaming Hub2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-amd.htmlRead 15 October 2026
Software
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Operating system
OS family
Control software
Upgradeability
1 of 4 differ
Proprietary parts
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Max graphics card length
Max CPU cooler height
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Warranty kept after upgrade
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Measured performance
None of 8 known
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
None of 6 known
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
None of 5 known
ENERGY STAR
Not available
Not available
EPEAT
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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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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
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Included extras
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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Warranty service
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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.
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EPREL registration number
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