33pc/$

microcenter
Fair price — close to what the parts would cost
Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming PC Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 3.2GHz Processor
33pc/$
$2,499.99In stock
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GPU
RTX 5080
CPU
Core Ultra 9 285K
Memory
32GB DDR5
Storage
2TB SSD
What you're getting
The Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming PC Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 3.2GHz Processor pairs a RTX 5080 with a Core Ultra 9 285K, scoring 32.8 PP$.
Building it yourself would save about $20. If you're comfortable assembling, DIY wins on this config.
Quick verdict
Sticker price
$2,500
Build it for
$2,480
$20 cheaper to build
Performance
91/100
Excellent
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