28pc/$
microcenter
Slight premium — a bit over parts cost
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming PC Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 3.3GHz Processor
28pc/$
$1,699.99In stock
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GPU
RTX 5070
CPU
Core Ultra 7 265KF
Memory
32GB DDR5
Storage
1TB SSD
What you're getting
The Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming PC Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF 3.3GHz Processor pairs a RTX 5070 with a Core Ultra 7 265KF, scoring 28.2 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $130. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Sticker price
$1,700
Build it for
$1,570
$130 cheaper to build
Performance
81/100
Excellent
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