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Manufacturer code36YYW
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About the Alienware Aurora ACT1250
Alienware 36YYW is listed in the pcs/workstations category. The recorded specifications include processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9; internal memory: 32 GB; total storage capacity: 2 TB; operating system installed: Windows 11 Home. This entry covers manufacturer code 36YYW. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
This configuration lists 32 GB of memory and 2 TB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Processor family
- Intel Core Ultra 9
- Processor model
- 285K
- Memory (RAM)
- 32 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 2 TB
- Storage media
- SSD
- Operating system installed
- Windows 11 Home
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Alienware Aurora ACT1250 specifications
Manufacturer code: 36YYW · Icecat product 134603521 · Checked 26 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
|---|---|
| Processor model | 285K |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 2 TB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Chassis type | Desktop |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening7 details
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
|---|---|
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Audio channels | 5.1 channels |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC1220 |
| Audio system | High Definition Audio |
Display1 detail
| Display included | No |
|---|
Processor, memory & storage28 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.7 GHz |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Number of processors installed | 1 |
| Processor base power | 125 W |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Total processor performance up to | 36 TOPs |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 16 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x DIMM |
| SSD capacity | 2 TB |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| Number of discrete graphics cards | 1 |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z890 |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 65 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95% |
Connections & wireless17 details
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Graphics card HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Graphics card DisplayPorts quantity | 3 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| LAN controller | Killer E3100G |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 5 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity | 1 |
| Number of USB ports with PowerShare support | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
| Total number of SATA connectors | 3 |
Power & battery3 details
| Power supply | 1000 W |
|---|---|
| Power supply input voltage | 90 - 264 V |
| Power supply input frequency | 47 - 63 Hz |
Controls & features3 details
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 35 °C |
Design & dimensions7 details
| Product type | PC |
|---|---|
| Placement supported | Vertical |
| Product colour | Platinum |
| Width | 197 mm |
| Depth | 458.4 mm |
| Height | 418 mm |
| Weight | 15.4 kg |
Software & compatibility4 details
| 80 PLUS certification | 80 PLUS Platinum |
|---|---|
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Operating system language | Danish, English, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish |
| Trial software | Activate Your Microsoft 365 For A 30 Day Trial |
Further product details33 details
| Performance cores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Maximum turbo power | 250 W |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Memory data transfer rate | 5200 MT/s |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 2 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| PowerShare | Yes |
| Line-out | Yes |
| Line-in | Yes |
| PCI Express x4 (Gen 4.x) slots | 2 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots | 1 |
| Water cooling system | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Wedge |
| Viewing window | Yes |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Operating altitude | -15.2 - 3048 m |
| Non-operating altitude | -15.2 - 10668 m |
| Operating vibration | 0.26 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 1.37 G |
| Operating shock | 40 G |
| Non-operating shock | 105 G |
| Special features | Clear Door & 240mm Liquid Cooler with AlienFX lighting |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Cables included | AC |
|---|
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What is the listed processor model for Alienware Aurora ACT1250?
The source specification records processor model as 285K. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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