Alienware PCs aren't for everyone, but this Aurora RTX 5070 Ti early Black Friday deal instantly caught my eye

(Image credit: Phil Hayton)

When it comes to bigger investments like swanky new Alienware rigs, I normally tell players to hold off until Black Friday. Yet, I find myself really drawn to a specific RTX 5070 Ti rig deal at Dell right now that might suit even those of you who aren't into the brand's vibe, especially if you're seeking solid 4K performance.

The specific build in question is the Alienware Aurora ACT1250 armed with an RTX 5070 Ti, an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F CPU, and 16GB DDR5 RAM. It's currently down to $1,699.99 from $2,099.99 at Dell right now, which is funny given that the non-Ti version is only $50 less.

I probably don't have to tell you that spending that tiny bit more on a machine with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti inside makes far more sense, even if the GeForce RTX 5070 version has 32GB RAM. If you'd rather go for the latter, you do you, but the former will serve up much higher frame rates for under $1,700.

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Side view of Alienware Aurora 2025 PC with glass side panel in view. — (Image credit: Phil Hayton)

Not only have I spent a bunch of time with the Alienware Aurora R16, but it just so happens I've been testing the 2025 RTX 5070 Ti version specifically this week. I'll be sharing a full rundown soon, but I'll let you in on the fact that with $400 off, this is a pretty solid 4K gaming machine that's cheaper than most similar systems out there right now.

I get that the whole Alienware thing isn't everyone's jam. I also appreciate that Dell's quirky systems are sometimes a pain to update due to their proprietary components, but a lot has changed since the Aurora R15 was the best Alienware gaming PC around. Rather than looking like a weird space capsule, the PC maker's machines are now pretty contemporary boxes, with the only real flash of sci-fi being the RGB side vent.

As a result, systems like the Aurora R16 and its rebranded 2025 counterparts are quieter and take up far less space. Simply put, the fact that it's an Alienware isn't going to really haunt your gaming sessions, so don't let any aversions to the Zeta-head brand put you off bagging a decent RTX 5070 Ti discount.

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Close up of Alienware Aurora R16 RGB lighting — (Image credit: Future / Phil Hayton)

Look, $1,700 is still a lot of money, so I don't blame you if you're not instantly mashing the buy button. What might help, though, is putting the kind of gaming PC you're getting for that price into perspective. Thanks to that RTX 5070 Ti and water-cooled Core Ultra 7 CPU, you'll be able to easily crank settings up to 4K Ultra and still hit 60fps in even demanding romps like Cyberpunk 2077, and that's without DLSS 4 AI assistance.

Switch on Nvidia's bag of AI upscaling tricks, and you're looking at pretty lofty frame rates no matter what you're playing. Naturally, you'll have more of a performance ceiling than if you used an RTX 5080 configuration, or you're bananas and splash out thousands on the RTX 5090 Alienware Area-51, but honestly? Triple-digit fps figures should be enough to satiate most players, even with speedy gaming monitors on their desks.

If you feel like you are going to want flagship-level performance down the road, the Aurora still makes for a good starting point. The key is to make sure you've got plenty of power supply wiggle room so that you can add whatever best graphics card contenders arrive down the road, and the RTX 5070 Ti version comes with 1000W juice.

Alienware Aurora view of inside with GPU and AIO cooler in view. — (Image credit: Phil Hayton)

If your budget is far tighter, an Alienware machine might not be ideal at this very moment. I've had a look at the customizable configurations, and the cheapest machine I could come up with was an RTX 5060 build for $1,449.99. I don't personally think this is as good a buy since you can find plenty of systems at Amazon for under $1,000, albeit with less impressive additional specs.

The players who'll ultimately be drawn to the RTX 5070 Aurora right now are those who want decent 4K performance for a good few years. Dell's Alienware machine should easily run the latest games with high settings for quite a while before frame rates start to dip, and even then, swapping in a newer GPU down the line is easy enough. If you much prefer to put rigs together yourself and have more control over your build, this offer isn't for you, but I still think all PC players should take note of discounts like this when they emerge.

More Alienware PCs at Dell
More Alienware laptops at Dell

Looking for more savings? Swing by Black Friday gaming PC deals and Black Friday graphics card deals for rig upgrades. Alternatively, take a peek at Black Friday monitor deals if you're looking for display discounts.

Phil is the Hardware Editor at GamesRadar+ who specializes in retro console setups, choosing the latest gaming handhelds, and navigating the choppy seas of using modern-day PC hardware. In the past, they have covered everything from retro gaming history to the latest gaming news, in-depth features, and tech advice for publications like TechRadar, The Daily Star, the BBC, PCGamesN, and Den of Geek. In their spare time, they pour hours into fixing old consoles, modding Game Boys, exploring ways to get the most out of the Steam Deck, and blasting old CRT TV visuals into their eye sockets.

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