Customers are satisfied with the Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop's performance, particularly its ability to handle demanding games and streaming smoothly at high frame rates. The sleek design and quiet operation are also frequently praised, with many appreciating the powerful graphics card and its ability to deliver stunning visuals. Positive feedback highlights the system's excellent performance in various gaming scenarios.
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Pros mentioned:
Fps, Noise level, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Tank
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s quiet and never too hot no matter what settings you put it on. I can confidently and comfortably stream at 6000 bitrate for hours and hours while getting great FPS. I run everything on max settings, 1440p and used to use my 4K TV at first which also ran max settings but 60 FPS because of the 60htz TV. This thing saved my youtube channel lol
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Pc review
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Alienware PC is a powerhouse that excels in both performance and design. It handles ultra settings with smooth frame rates, stunning visuals, and a quiet, efficient cooling system that keeps temperatures low even during intense gaming. Its sleek design, customizable RGB lighting, and lightning-fast SSD make for an impressive experience with virtually instant load times and smooth multitasking. Whether for gaming, streaming, or demanding tasks, this PC delivers consistently. For anyone serious about performance and reliability, Alienware is a top choice and worth every penny.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Noise level, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
For $1700 you cannot beat the speed
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got this tower on sale after a cancelled order through Dell for an inferior machine that got put on backorder for over a month. Best buy hooked me up with a ready to pick up machine that sidestepped the issues with the geforce 4060ti graphics card and with an upgraded memory size. I can’t hear this run, even when clocking difficult games. The simple and refined LEDs make this a fun but more elegant tower than Alienwear’s prior towers. The R16 tower is a great choice for out of box gamers not looking to tool around with hardware and drivers. The liquid cooling system thats completely enclosed is a great touch for this machine. I can run music apps, movies, and games all at the same time without busting a sweat. A+++. Sidenote, Dell service end is hit or miss. The guy who helped cancel my order was super chill and directed me to get an in hand machine from store current inventory and that lead me to Bestbuy. 0% financing for 24 months was cool too. Snag a large curved uhd monitor for the full experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Crashes randomly within 2 weeks out of the box
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Let’s s start of the pros - love the specs Intel i71400KF / RTX 4070 Super, and 1000 watts, suitable for my gaming needs, and overall size of the rig, not overly bulky like most rigs. Now for the cons - within 2 weeks of owing it out of the box, I had several random crashes and unresponsive, even with the latest drivers update, as well as windows 11 updates. Only comes with 1TB M.2 2230, would’ve been nice if it comes with at least 2TB M.2 2280, oh and the most hideous RAM looking ever for a modern gaming PC, would’ve been nice with RGB lighting RAMs like most others. It’s my first Dell PC gaming rig and it’s not a good experience out of the box within less than a month of ownnh. For the price of $2,199 retail I expect a better experience. I might return it and try my luck with AMD Rizen 7 instead of Intel.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Beastly PC, wish it didn’t have the bloatware…
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It’s a beast of a PC but there are some strange lag spikes that occur when opening the settings, starting multiple programs simultaneously, which my older pc Acer Predator still executes without any hesitation. I am almost positive it’s something to do with all of the Dell/Alienware bloatware running that I can’t seem to turn off, I’ll remove it eventually and hopefully it will fix the issues. I’ll do some more research and see what I find out. Other than that the package components have potential to create a beast.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bro
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Wawaweewa. This computer very nice. Very fast very graphics!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great machine with plenty of GPU power.
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My daughter bought this for gaming and graphic design work. We were wondering if the 4070 GPU would have the power she needs. It has performed extremely well and she’s very happy with it. Overall a great choice!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
HE LOVES IT!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Got this for my Fiancé for a late XMAS & Early Birthday Present!
He love it so much!!!!
He plays on it 24/7 and plays games like Project Zomboid or Sons of the Forest, they play so smoothly!!!
The lights are really dope on it as well!
Just remember it does tend to over heat so make sure there’s good air flow near your pc!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alienware is back
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this pc! Been amazing so far, no issues no complaints, does everything I want it to!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent choice at an affordable price!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good specs. Pc works great for all kinds of games!! Definitely enjoying it so far! Happy with the service offered as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great product.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing aesthetic. I got the Logitech Gaming Mouse and Keyboard to go with it and the set up looks like something out of a professional gaming magazine if such a thing exists. I would give the item a 5-star if I could figure out why my games will not load on it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Dream Machine
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Many thanks for making it so easy and affordable to finally get my Dream Machine!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Creative Photographer and Visual Artist
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop has been an absolute game-changer for my creative photography work. Its Intel Core i7-14700KF processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER deliver the kind of power I need for editing high-resolution images and rendering complex projects effortlessly. The 32GB of RAM ensures seamless multitasking, allowing me to run multiple editing tools without a hitch, while the 1TB SSD keeps my vast photo library easily accessible and loads everything in a flash. Beyond performance, the sleek black design is a beautiful addition to my workspace, and it runs surprisingly quiet, even during intensive use. Alienware has truly crafted a machine that combines style, power, and reliability—perfect for someone who values creativity and efficiency. This desktop is an incredible tool for bringing my photographic visions to life, and I couldn’t recommend it more!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Noise level, Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Phenomenal Gaming PC
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
As of 30 Aug 24, the Aurora R16 is on sale for a phenomenal price. I would highly recommend buying one!
A quick summary of the Aurora R16:
Pros:
Fast
Modern Looking
Plenty of ports
Customizable lighting
Quiet (so quiet)
Can handle whatever you throw at it
Cons:
Alienware software
Detailed Summary:
First, I'm just a simple man making my way through the world. I bought this with no plans to upgrade any components (except the RAM in the very distant future). This PC is amazing. It can handle the vast majority of games at Ultra settings and I've yet to see it struggle. It's whisper quiet, and the only time I've heard the fans turn on was during some graphic intensive tasks. There are multiple ports available on the front and back. To access the internals, you simply have to remove a screw.
Lighting is fully customizable and I prefer the more modern, discreet look to the body.
The only con I found was the software. I wish it was a one stop shop, but so far I've had to use My Alienware for registration, SupportAssist (to update the BIOS), Alienware Command Center for adjusting the performance and lighting, the GeForce Experience App for the graphics card, and the Killer Intelligence Center for the wifi. There's this little dongle that comes in the box and attaches to the back of the PC on the two gold threads. I HIGHLY recommend attaching it and using the Killer Intelligence App to adjust your system networking performance. I have 1 GB internet in my home and initially had download speeds in Steam of around 10 Mbps. I attached the dongle and adjusted the network settings to bounce up to 836 Mbps. So save yourself 3 hours of network troubleshooting and just attach it.
Overall, this is a solid midrange PC for gamers and creators alike. And with $400 off right now, it's a stellar bargain!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
GREAT PRODUCT BUT please read our advice
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The product is great. Both my boys love their gaming PC which are both this model. One piece of advice for anyone purchasing this model. Both of our PCs have a glitch where due to preinstalled Killer Intelligence App the upload speed is very very slow and only improves when you go into killer intelligence app and turn it off. Our second computer we tried to delete the app/ uninstall it and this does not work and we had to reinstall the app in order to turn it off to get the upload speeds correct. So the PC as a gaming PC is great but to save you headaches in set up make sure you open Killer Intelligence App and turn it off if you want fast upload speeds. Hopefully this helps buyers avoid the headaches of customer support not knowing this is the fix
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Pc
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I play with a 1080p 140hz monitor. Runs Gray Zone Warfare easily. Cod max settings. Only 2 memory slots on motherboard. Comes with keyboard and mouse. Case and fan lighting customizable with 3rd party light plug ins. Space in case to slap a full size Graphics Card.
Overall a good buy for a pre built if your workload stays under the 32gb of memory with no space to expand past that.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Highly recommend
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great system! Yes, it is highly proprietary, but that is fine with me. I have no desire to work on these any longer at my age and wanted a power-house right out of the box. Very quiet, very quick and can run any current video game at Ultra levels of resolution without skipping a beat. Looks great and is not in-your-face with all the multi-colored fans and added flashes. Wish the factory warranty was longer though.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Design, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alienware does it again!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy on the eye! Stylish sturdy well built machine. Functions exactly as expected. Alienware is true to the brand name. Quality product!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Awesome PC
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great pc for 1440p 165hz gaming. Only gave it four stars because the OEM parts make it tough to upgrade. I got it used for $1400 so it was a good deal it came in great shape
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Pros and cons
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great computer. With the quantum dot Alienware monitor it pairs perfectly. As far as set up and go this is the computer for you. I previously built my own and that took hours of maintenance and setting up in general. The only reason for 4 stars is because like anything else like this you'll have to maintain it. New thermal paste every 6 months, updating the hardware, etc. Looking at the internals it will be a little difficult to do that on my own with all the proprietary parts. However the time saved just plugging an playing is worth it.