Alienware Aurora ACT1250 U9-285K Intel Core Ultra 9 285K 24-Core 32GB DDR5-5200 2TB SSD NVMe RTX Graphics Gaming Desktop Tower

Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop - Intel Core Ultra 9 Edition (5397184970423)

The Alienware Aurora R16 (Model ACT1250 / 3J186) is a flagship-tier gaming desktop engineered to leverage the latest "Arrow Lake" architecture for elite performance in gaming, 3D rendering, and AI-driven workloads. This high-specification configuration features the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, a 24-core powerhouse with specialized NPU capabilities for localized AI tasks. The system is equipped with 32GB of high-bandwidth DDR5 memory and a massive 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD, providing near-instantaneous load times and extensive storage for modern AAA titles. Housed in the redesigned 25.2L Legend 3 chassis, the R16 offers a 40% reduction in total volume compared to previous generations while improving thermal efficiency. The internal cooling system utilizes a 240mm liquid-cooled heat exchanger and a 12-phase voltage regulation design to maintain consistent clock speeds under heavy thermal loads. Integrated AlienFX lighting provides a signature "stadium" glow, fully customizable via the Alienware Command Center.

Technical Specifications

* Model: Aurora R16 (ACT1250)

* Part Number: 3J186

* EAN: 5397184970423

* Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K (24 Cores: 8P + 16E; Up to 5.7 GHz Turbo)

* Memory: 32 GB Dual-Channel DDR5 (2x 16GB)

* Storage: 2 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD

* Graphics: Typically paired with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7

* Chipset: Intel Z890

* Cooling: 240mm AIO Liquid Cooling / 12-Phase VRM

* Networking: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 + 2.5Gbps Ethernet

* Power Supply: 1000W Platinum Rated

* Operating System: Windows 11 Pro / Home

* Chassis: Basalt Black with Clear Side Panel

* Lighting: AlienFX Stadium Lighting

Key Features

* Intel Core Ultra 200S Architecture: Powered by the 285K "Arrow Lake" CPU, featuring a built-in AI NPU (Neural Processing Unit) and optimized performance-to-watt efficiency for sustained high-frame-rate gaming.

* Legend 3 Industrial Design: Features a streamlined, airflow-focused 25.2L chassis that significantly increases the intake surface area compared to the R15, resulting in quieter operation and lower component temperatures.

* Hyper-Efficient Voltage Regulation: Utilizes a 12-phase VRM system that ensures clean and stable power delivery to the processor, critical for maintaining stability during overclocking or intensive multi-core rendering.

* Advanced Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity: Includes the latest BE200 wireless standard, offering higher throughput and lower latency for competitive online gaming and high-resolution 4K streaming.

* Alienware Command Center 6.0: Provides a centralized interface to manage system thermals, overclocking profiles, and the AlienFX lighting zones across the chassis and connected peripherals.