Best Dell Gaming PCs in 2026: Picks by Stated Specs
This guide ranks Dell and Alienware prebuilt gaming PCs from a pool of 20 Dell listings that state a discrete graphics card. The top pick is the Alienware Aurora with an RTX 5070 Ti and 16GB of graphics memory, the most among the first group of picks, with 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. The machines are compared on the specifications stated in each listing and on live prices, with picks in the guide's mid-range price segment listed first.
13 picks from 21 gaming PCs that match this guide with a price we can quote today. Every price below is live and carries the moment it was read.
The picks at a glance
Which one should you buy?
- For a player who wants the most graphics memory in the list: The Alienware Aurora with an RTX 5070 Ti states 16GB of graphics memory, more than any other pick here. That gives the card room for large, detailed scenes and textures. See pick 1
- For someone who streams while playing: A 64GB machine like the Dell Tower Plus with an RTX 5060 and 4TB of storage leaves room for the game, a launcher, voice chat and a capture program open at once. See pick 2
- For a player building a large game library: The 4TB picks, including the Dell Tower Plus with an RTX 4060, hold the most games before anything needs to be moved or deleted. See pick 3
- For a player who wants a top-tier graphics card: The Alienware Aurora with an RTX 5080 states 16GB of graphics memory, tied for the most in the guide, alongside 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. See pick 13
The 13 picks
1 Most graphics memory here
Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop Intel 20-core Ultra 7 265F
- CPU
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
- GPU
- GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- GPU memory
- 16 GB
- RAM
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 2000 GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Dedicated graphics card
- Yes
$2,899.00 price as of 2026-10-14 05:55 UTC (Details)
With 16GB of stated graphics memory, the most in the guide, the Alienware Aurora leads the list under the ordering rule. It sits in the first price group and outranks every 8GB pick in the guide.
Pros
- 16GB of graphics memory, the most in the guide
- 32GB of RAM stated
- 2TB of storage stated
- Windows 11 Pro stated
Cons
- 32GB of RAM, less than the 64GB picks
- 2TB of storage, less than the 4TB picks
Good fit if
- For a player who wants the most graphics memory in the list
- For someone who wants an Alienware machine with an RTX 5070 Ti
Skip if
- For a player who needs 64GB of RAM
- For a player who wants more than 2TB of storage
Verdict: The Alienware Aurora leads this guide with the most stated graphics memory among the first-group picks.
2 Largest storage among RTX 5060 picks
Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250
- CPU
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
- GPU
- RTX 5060
- GPU memory
- 8 GB
- RAM
- 64 GB
- Storage
- 4000 GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Dedicated graphics card
- Yes
$2,961.99 price as of 2026-10-14 05:56 UTC (Details)
This RTX 5060 Dell Tower Plus carries 64GB of RAM and 4TB of storage, the most storage among the RTX 5060 picks. It follows the top pick because both sit in the first price group and it is ordered by RAM, then storage.
Pros
- 4TB of storage, the most among RTX 5060 picks
- 64GB of RAM stated
- RTX 5060 with 8GB of graphics memory
- Windows 11 Pro stated
Cons
- 8GB of graphics memory, below the 16GB top pick
- No stated 12GB or 16GB graphics card option
Good fit if
- For a player who wants 4TB of storage on an RTX 5060 machine
- For someone who runs the game, launcher and a stream at once with 64GB of RAM
Skip if
- For a player who wants 16GB of graphics memory
- For a player who prefers a 1TB drive
Verdict: This Dell Tower Plus holds the most storage among the RTX 5060 picks with 4TB and 64GB of RAM.
3 Largest storage with RTX 4060
Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Desktop Computer
- CPU
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- GPU
- GeForce RTX 4060
- GPU memory
- 8 GB
- RAM
- 64 GB
- Storage
- 4000 GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Dedicated graphics card
- Yes
$2,998.00 price as of 2026-10-14 05:56 UTC (Details)
The RTX 4060 and its 8GB of graphics memory place this machine below the RTX 5060 picks, but its 4TB of storage and 64GB of RAM keep it above the 2TB machines. It holds the most storage among the RTX 4060 picks.
Pros
- 4TB of storage, tied for the most among 64GB picks
- 64GB of RAM stated
- RTX 4060 with 8GB of graphics memory
- Windows 11 Pro stated
Cons
- 8GB of graphics memory, below the 16GB top pick
- RTX 4060 is one of only two RTX 4060 picks in the guide
Good fit if
- For a player who wants the most storage among RTX 4060 picks
- For someone who keeps 64GB of RAM and 4TB of storage together
Skip if
- For a player who wants an RTX 5060 or higher
- For a player who needs less storage to keep the machine lighter
Verdict: This RTX 4060 Dell Tower Plus pairs 64GB of RAM with 4TB of storage, the most among RTX 4060 picks.
4 RTX 5060 with 64GB RAM
Dell Tower Desktop Computer 2026
- CPU
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
- GPU
- GeForce RTX 5060
- GPU memory
- 8 GB
- RAM
- 64 GB
- Storage
- 2000 GB
- Dedicated graphics card
- Yes
$2,499.99 price as of 2026-10-14 05:56 UTC (Details)
With 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, this RTX 5060 machine sits right behind the 4TB pairs in the first price group. Its 64GB RAM puts it in the top RAM group, and its 2TB storage places it after the 4TB machines.
Pros
- 64GB of RAM stated
- 2TB of storage stated
- RTX 5060 with 8GB of graphics memory
Cons
- 2TB of storage, less than the 4TB picks
- 8GB of graphics memory, below the 16GB top pick
- Operating system not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- For a player who wants 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage
- For someone who wants an RTX 5060 machine in the middle of the list
Skip if
- For a player who wants 4TB of storage
- For a player who needs 16GB of graphics memory
Verdict: This RTX 5060 machine balances 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage in the middle of the first price group.
5 RTX 4060 with 64GB RAM
Dell Tower ECT1250 Desktop Computer
- CPU
- Intel Core Ultra 7
- GPU
- GeForce RTX 4060
- GPU memory
- 8 GB
- RAM
- 64 GB
- Storage
- 2000 GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Dedicated graphics card
- Yes
$2,247.99 price as of 2026-10-14 05:56 UTC (Details)
This RTX 4060 machine has the same 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage as the pick above it, so the pool order decides the sequence. It still outranks the 1TB and 32GB machines in the first price group.
Pros
- 64GB of RAM stated
- 2TB of storage stated
- RTX 4060 with 8GB of graphics memory
- Windows 11 Pro stated
Cons
- 2TB of storage, less than the 4TB picks
- RTX 4060 is one of only two RTX 4060 picks in the guide
Good fit if
- For a player who wants 64GB of RAM with an RTX 4060
- For someone who wants 2TB of storage on a Dell Tower Plus
Skip if
- For a player who wants an RTX 5060 machine
- For a player who wants more than 2TB of storage
Verdict: The RTX 4060 Dell Tower Plus combines 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage in the rear half of the 64GB picks.
6 64GB RAM with 1TB storage
Dell Tower Desktop
- CPU
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
- GPU
- RTX 5060
- GPU memory
- 8 GB
- RAM
- 64 GB
- Storage
- 1000 GB
- Dedicated graphics card
- Yes
$2,399.99 price as of 2026-10-14 05:56 UTC (Details)
This is the only 64GB machine with 1TB of storage, so it follows the 2TB machines in the RAM group. The RTX 5060 and its 8GB of graphics memory match most picks here.
Pros
- 64GB of RAM stated
- 1TB of storage stated
- RTX 5060 with 8GB of graphics memory
Cons
- 1TB of storage, the smallest among the 64GB picks
- Operating system not stated by the seller
Good fit if
- For a player who wants 64GB of RAM and is fine with 1TB of storage
- For someone who wants an RTX 5060 machine at the lower storage end
Skip if
- For a player who needs 4TB of storage
- For a player who wants a stated operating system
Verdict: This RTX 5060 machine keeps 64GB of RAM and drops storage to 1TB, placing it after the 2TB machines.
7 32GB RAM with 2TB storage
Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250
- CPU
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
- GPU
- RTX 5060
- GPU memory
- 8 GB
- RAM
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 2000 GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Dedicated graphics card
- Yes
$2,131.99 price as of 2026-10-14 05:56 UTC (Details) Typical price: $2,349.00, 9% off
Dropping to 32GB of RAM moves this RTX 5060 machine below all the 64GB picks. Its 2TB of storage keeps it ahead of the other 32GB machines.
Pros
- 32GB of RAM stated
- 2TB of storage stated
- RTX 5060 with 8GB of graphics memory
- Windows 11 Pro stated
Cons
- 32GB of RAM, less than the 64GB picks
- 2TB of storage, less than the 4TB picks
Good fit if
- For a player who is fine with 32GB of RAM and wants 2TB of storage
- For someone who wants an RTX 5060 pick below the 64GB machines
Skip if
- For a player who wants 64GB of RAM
- For a player who wants 4TB of storage
Verdict: This RTX 5060 machine with 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage is the lead 32GB pick.
8 RTX 5060 Ti with 32GB RAM
Alienware - Aurora Gaming Desktop
- CPU
- Intel Core Ultra 7
- GPU
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
- GPU memory
- 8 GB
- RAM
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 1000 GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Dedicated graphics card
- Yes
$2,259.00 price as of 2026-10-14 05:29 UTC (Details)
The RTX 5060 Ti with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage sits below the 2TB 32GB machine. It is the last 32GB pick before the RAM-unstated listing.
Pros
- RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB of graphics memory
- 32GB of RAM stated
- 1TB of storage stated
- Windows 11 Pro stated
Cons
- 1TB of storage, the smallest among the 32GB picks
- 32GB of RAM, less than the 64GB picks
Good fit if
- For a player who wants the RTX 5060 Ti with 32GB of RAM
- For someone who wants a 1TB Alienware Aurora
Skip if
- For a player who needs 64GB of RAM
- For a player who wants 2TB or more of storage
Verdict: The RTX 5060 Ti with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage closes the 32GB group.
9 RTX 5060 with 2TB, RAM unstated
Dell Tower Desktop Computer Intel Ultra 7 265F RTX 5060 32GB 2TB Win 11
- CPU
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
- GPU
- RTX 5060
- Storage
- 2000 GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Dedicated graphics card
- Yes
$2,099.99 price as of 2026-10-14 05:56 UTC (Details)
The listing states the RTX 5060 and 2TB of storage but no RAM figure, so it closes the first price group. The ordering rule places an unstated RAM last in its group.
Pros
- RTX 5060 with 8GB of graphics memory
- 2TB of storage stated
- Windows 11 Pro stated
Cons
- RAM not stated by the seller
- 2TB of storage, less than the 4TB picks
Good fit if
- For a player who wants an RTX 5060 with 2TB and does not need the RAM stated
- For someone who wants Windows 11 Pro on an RTX 5060 machine
Skip if
- For a player who needs a stated RAM figure
- For a player who wants 4TB of storage
Verdict: This RTX 5060 listing states 2TB of storage but no RAM figure, so it closes the first price group.
10 RTX 5060 Ti with 64GB RAM
Alienware - Aurora Gaming Desktop
- CPU
- Intel Core Ultra 7
- GPU
- GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
- GPU memory
- 8 GB
- RAM
- 64 GB
- Storage
- 2000 GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Dedicated graphics card
- Yes
$3,129.00 price as of 2026-10-14 05:29 UTC (Details)
This Alienware Aurora with an RTX 5060 Ti, 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage is the closest machine to the first price group from above, so it opens the second part of the list.
Pros
- RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB of graphics memory
- 64GB of RAM stated
- 2TB of storage stated
- Windows 11 Pro stated
Cons
- 8GB of graphics memory, below the 16GB top pick
- 2TB of storage, less than the 4TB picks
Good fit if
- For a player who wants an RTX 5060 Ti with 64GB of RAM
- For someone who wants an Alienware machine with 2TB of storage
Skip if
- For a player who wants the most graphics memory
- For a player who wants 4TB of storage
Verdict: This Alienware Aurora with an RTX 5060 Ti and 64GB of RAM opens the out-of-range section of the guide.
11 RTX 5060 with 32GB RAM
Dell Tower Desktop Computer 2026
- CPU
- Intel Core Ultra 7 265F
- GPU
- GeForce RTX 5060
- GPU memory
- 8 GB
- RAM
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 1000 GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Dedicated graphics card
- Yes
$1,856.99 price as of 2026-10-14 05:56 UTC (Details)
This RTX 5060 machine with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage is the closest out-of-range pick below the first price group. Its distance from the group is the second nearest among the remaining picks.
Pros
- RTX 5060 with 8GB of graphics memory
- 32GB of RAM stated
- 1TB of storage stated
- Windows 11 Pro stated
Cons
- 1TB of storage, the smallest here
- 32GB of RAM, less than the 64GB picks
Good fit if
- For a player who wants an RTX 5060 with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage
- For someone who wants a machine below the first price group
Skip if
- For a player who wants 64GB of RAM
- For a player who wants 2TB of storage
Verdict: This RTX 5060 machine with 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage is the nearest out-of-range pick below the first group.
12 RTX 5070 with 12GB graphics memory
Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Desktop Computer
- CPU
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- GPU
- GeForce RTX 5070
- GPU memory
- 12 GB
- RAM
- 64 GB
- Storage
- 4000 GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Dedicated graphics card
- Yes
$3,548.00 price as of 2026-10-14 05:56 UTC (Details)
This RTX 5070 machine states 12GB of graphics memory, 64GB of RAM and 4TB of storage. It sits after the two out-of-range picks that are closer to the first price group.
Pros
- RTX 5070 with 12GB of graphics memory
- 64GB of RAM stated
- 4TB of storage stated
- Windows 11 Pro stated
Cons
- 12GB of graphics memory, below the 16GB top pick
- Sits further from the first price group than the previous two out-of-range picks
Good fit if
- For a player who wants 12GB of graphics memory
- For someone who wants 64GB of RAM and 4TB of storage with an RTX 5070
Skip if
- For a player who wants 16GB of graphics memory
- For a player who wants a machine closer to the first price group
Verdict: This RTX 5070 machine with 12GB of graphics memory, 64GB of RAM and 4TB of storage sits in the middle of the out-of-range picks.
13 RTX 5080 tied for most graphics memory
Dell Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop
- CPU
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- GPU
- GeForce RTX 5080
- GPU memory
- 16 GB
- RAM
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 2000 GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Dedicated graphics card
- Yes
$4,899.00 price as of 2026-10-14 05:55 UTC (Details)
The RTX 5080 states 16GB of graphics memory, tied with the top pick, but its price sits furthest from the first price group, so it closes the guide. Its 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage are stated in the listing.
Pros
- RTX 5080 with 16GB of graphics memory, tied for the most here
- 32GB of RAM stated
- 2TB of storage stated
- Windows 11 Pro stated
Cons
- 32GB of RAM, less than the 64GB picks
- 2TB of storage, less than the 4TB picks
Good fit if
- For a player who wants an RTX 5080 with 16GB of graphics memory
- For someone who wants 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage on an Alienware Aurora
Skip if
- For a player who wants the RTX 5070 Ti top pick
- For a player who needs 64GB of RAM
Verdict: The RTX 5080 Alienware Aurora wraps up the guide with 16GB of graphics memory at the far end of the out-of-range order.
Side by side
| # | Gaming PC | CPU | GPU | GPU memory | RAM | Storage | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dell Alienware Aurora ACT1250 Gaming Desktop Intel 20-core Ultra 7 265F | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 16 GB | 32 GB | 2000 GB | Windows 11 Pro |
| 2 | Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F | RTX 5060 | 8 GB | 64 GB | 4000 GB | Windows 11 Pro |
| 3 | Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Desktop Computer | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | GeForce RTX 4060 | 8 GB | 64 GB | 4000 GB | Windows 11 Pro |
| 4 | Dell Tower Desktop Computer 2026 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F | GeForce RTX 5060 | 8 GB | 64 GB | 2000 GB | not stated |
| 5 | Dell Tower ECT1250 Desktop Computer | Intel Core Ultra 7 | GeForce RTX 4060 | 8 GB | 64 GB | 2000 GB | Windows 11 Pro |
| 6 | Dell Tower Desktop | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F | RTX 5060 | 8 GB | 64 GB | 1000 GB | not stated |
| 7 | Dell Tower Desktop ECT1250 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F | RTX 5060 | 8 GB | 32 GB | 2000 GB | Windows 11 Pro |
| 8 | Alienware - Aurora Gaming Desktop | Intel Core Ultra 7 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | 8 GB | 32 GB | 1000 GB | Windows 11 Pro |
| 9 | Dell Tower Desktop Computer Intel Ultra 7 265F RTX 5060 32GB 2TB Win 11 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F | RTX 5060 | not stated | not stated | 2000 GB | Windows 11 Pro |
| 10 | Alienware - Aurora Gaming Desktop | Intel Core Ultra 7 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti | 8 GB | 64 GB | 2000 GB | Windows 11 Pro |
| 11 | Dell Tower Desktop Computer 2026 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265F | GeForce RTX 5060 | 8 GB | 32 GB | 1000 GB | Windows 11 Pro |
| 12 | Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 Desktop Computer | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | GeForce RTX 5070 | 12 GB | 64 GB | 4000 GB | Windows 11 Pro |
| 13 | Dell Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | GeForce RTX 5080 | 16 GB | 32 GB | 2000 GB | Windows 11 Pro |
How we picked
The pool holds 20 Dell desktop listings, some sold under the Alienware name, that state a discrete graphics card in the title. Every machine is compared on the specifications stated in its listing and on its live price; the site does not operate or measure any of them. The ordering rule places machines in the guide's mid-range price segment first, ordered by stated graphics memory (most first), then by stated RAM, then by stated storage, with ties broken by the order in the pool. The remaining picks follow in order of how far their live price lies from that segment, nearest first, and use the same specification ordering around that distance. A spec that a listing does not state, such as the RAM on one RTX 5060 pick or the operating system on two others, is written as not stated by the seller.
How to choose
What the graphics card and its memory decide
The graphics card draws the game, and its stated graphics memory, sometimes called VRAM, limits how large and detailed the scenes and textures it can hold. In this guide, one pick states 16GB, one states 12GB, and most state 8GB. The guide orders the picks by this figure first, so the 16GB machines sit above the 12GB machine, which sits above the 8GB machines. This is advice based on stated specifications, not a promise about how any game will run.
RAM when the game, voice chat and a stream run together
RAM holds everything open at once: the game, the launcher, a browser, voice chat and a capture program. Most picks here state 64GB, which gives that combination room to breathe. A few state 32GB, and one listing does not state a RAM figure. The guide ranks the 64GB machines ahead of the 32GB machines and places the unstated listing at the end of its group.
Storage for a game library
A game library fills fast, so the size of the drive decides how many titles you can keep installed. The two picks with 4TB hold the most, the 2TB picks hold a solid library, and the 1TB picks fill up sooner. The guide orders the picks by stated storage within each RAM group, so larger libraries sit higher.
Reading a prebuilt gaming PC listing
Every listing in the pool states a processor, a graphics card and some combination of RAM and storage. Some leave a figure out. One pick here states an RTX 5060 and 2TB but no RAM amount, and another pick states 64GB of RAM but no operating system. When a spec is missing, this guide writes not stated by the seller instead of guessing.
What this guide leaves out (and why)
The catalog behind this guide carries stated specifications and live prices only. It has no data on frame rates, fan noise, temperatures, cooling quality, load times or any measured result, so this guide never guesses them. The comparison is limited to what each listing states, and the ordering follows the rule described in the method.
Questions
Does this guide cover frame rates, fan noise or temperatures?
No. The catalog that this guide reads carries stated specifications and live prices only. There is no data on frame rates, fan noise, temperatures, cooling quality or any measured result, and the site does not guess. The guide compares the machines on the specifications stated in each listing and on live prices.
What does graphics memory do for a gaming PC?
Graphics memory, also called VRAM, is the memory on the graphics card. It holds the scenes and textures the card draws. More stated graphics memory gives a card more room for large, detailed game worlds. In this guide, the 16GB picks sit above the 12GB pick, which sits above the 8GB picks.
Why do some pick listings not state every specification?
Some sellers leave a figure out. In this guide, one RTX 5060 listing states 2TB of storage and a Windows 11 Pro operating system but does not state the RAM. The guide writes not stated by the seller for that spec and never guesses the number.
How much RAM should a gaming PC have for streaming?
RAM holds the game, the launcher, a browser, voice chat and a capture program at the same time. The 64GB picks in this guide give that combination plenty of room. The 32GB picks still cover the basics, but the guide ranks them below the 64GB machines.
Are Dell and Alienware compared to other brands here?
No. This guide covers Dell desktops, some sold under the Alienware name, that state a discrete graphics card. Every pick comes from that pool, and the guide compares them with each other on stated specifications and live prices. Other brands are outside the scope of this guide.
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