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DELL Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming PC Intel Core Ultra 7 265F 16GB DDR5 1TB NVMe RTX 4060 8GB Liquid Cooling
Gaming desktop with 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, 16GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD and RTX 4060 8GB graphics, liquid-cooled in a Basalt Black tower
- Release Year2025
- TypeGaming & Entertainment
- Form FactorTower
- ColorBasalt Black
- ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 265F
- Processor Main Features64 bit 20-Core Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265F with 20 cores up to 5.30 GHz for high-speed processing
- 16GB DDR5 5200 MHz memory and 1TB NVMe SSD for fast multitasking and storage
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 graphics for smooth 1080p and 1440p gaming
- Liquid cooling and optimized airflow for 20% quieter operation and lower temperatures
- Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G Ethernet, USB 4 Type-C 20 Gbps and multiple USB 3.2 ports for versatile connectivity
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop
This Alienware Aurora ACT1250 is a tower gaming desktop built around an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F 20-core processor with 30 MB L3 cache and a 5.3 GHz maximum turbo frequency. It includes 16 GB of DDR5 memory at 5200 MHz and a 1 TB NVMe SSD. Graphics are handled by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 with 8 GB GDDR6 memory. The system uses liquid cooling and ships with Windows 11 Home, a wired keyboard and mouse.
Suits 1440p gamers and creators.
The 8 GB GDDR6 frame buffer and RTX 4060 core make this system a strong match for high-refresh 1440p gaming and GPU-accelerated creative workloads. Buyers targeting 4K ultra settings, heavy ray-tracing loads or multi-GPU compute should look at configurations with a larger video memory pool and higher-tier GPU. The single 1 TB NVMe drive also limits users who need multiple high-capacity volumes without adding storage later.
Liquid-cooled Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
The factory-fitted liquid cooler keeps the 20-core Intel Core Ultra 7 265F at sustainable clocks during extended sessions, supported by its 30 MB L3 cache and 5.3 GHz turbo ceiling. This thermal solution is the decisive factor for maintaining low noise and consistent frame rates in a compact tower chassis.
Highlights
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265F with 20 cores up to 5.30 GHz for high-speed processing
- 16GB DDR5 5200 MHz memory and 1TB NVMe SSD for fast multitasking and storage
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 graphics for smooth 1080p and 1440p gaming
- Liquid cooling and optimized airflow for 20% quieter operation and lower temperatures
- Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G Ethernet, USB 4 Type-C 20 Gbps and multiple USB 3.2 ports for versatile connectivity
Specifications
| Brand | DELL |
|---|---|
| Series | Alienware |
| Model | Alienware Aurora ACT1250 |
| Release Year | 2025 |
| Type | Gaming & Entertainment |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Color | Basalt Black |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
| Processor Main Features | 64 bit 20-Core Processor |
| Cache Per Processor | 30 MB L3 Cache |
| Memory | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1TB NVMe SSD |
| Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Monitor | Monitor not included |
| Cooling System | Water |
| Keyboard | USB Keyboard |
| Mouse | USB Mouse |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Windows 11 | Ready |
| CPU Type | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| CPU Name | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1851 |
| GPU/VGA Type | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| GPU Memory | 8GB GDDR6 |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| Graphics Interface | PCI Express |
| Virtual Reality Ready | Yes |
| Memory Capacity | 16 GB |
| Memory Speed | DDR5 5200 |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 96GB |
| SSD | 1TB |
| Optical Drive Type | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| WLAN | 802.11ax Wireless LAN |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Video Ports | 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort |
| Mouse Type | Wired Mouse |
| Keyboard Type | Wired Keyboard |
| Package Type | Retail |
Questions about this item
What clearance and power connectors does the RTX 4060 8 GB card need inside the Aurora ACT1250 case?
The graphics card occupies a standard dual-slot PCIe x16 slot and draws power through a single 8-pin connector from the internal PSU; the Legend 3 chassis provides enough length for full-size cards and the clear side panel does not reduce the available space.
Which screw or latch must be released first when swapping the 1 TB NVMe boot drive, and what mistake do builders often make?
Remove the single M.2 retaining screw on the motherboard before lifting the drive at a 30-degree angle; the common error is pulling the drive straight up while the screw is still in place, which can damage the keyed connector.
How often should the liquid-cooling loop on the Core Ultra 7 265F be inspected, and what part is typically replaced first?
Check the coolant level and tubing condition every 12 months; the pump-and-radiator assembly is the first component that usually requires replacement if flow rate drops or noise increases.
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