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(74%)
19 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(90%)
6 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
High Performance Graphics Card
Well Designed Tool Free Case
Wide Range of Customization Options
Uses dual video cards
Impressive styling
Customizable lighting
Overclocked CPU is liquid cooled
Includes Blu-ray drive
A plethora of ports
Stylish
Organized and compact case
Strong gaming performance
Plentiful memory and storage
Wide range of connectivity options including USB-C and 802
11ac
Well-engineered
Compact build
Tool-less case and PCIe card slots
The Alienware Aurora can fit two graphics cards into a relatively small case. Interior access doesn't require a screwdriver
And future GPU upgrades should be easy
Powerful graphics cards and processor choices make it easy for you to customize a high
End gaming machine.
The editors didn't like
Older Generation Phenom
DDR2 Memory
Not a top performer
Can be loud
Video cards block expansion slots
Cramped case discourages tinkering
Relatively poor performance for the price
A bit finicky to open and upgrade
Interior cable wiring could be better routed
Limited expandability
This is still big and heavy for a mid-size gaming desktop
Some components are hidden behind the power supply
And some of the latest highest-end component options aren't available yet
Solid
State drive options are limited to only 512GB of storage space
Published: 2016-10-10, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Strong gaming performance, Plentiful memory and storage, Wide range of connectivity options including USB-C and 802,11ac, Well-engineered, compact build, Tool-less case and PCIe card slots
A bit finicky to open and upgrade, Interior cable wiring could be better routed, Limited expandability
The Alienware Aurora is a more compact gaming desktop than some of the behemoths we've tested lately, but it's more than capable of handling VR and fluid gameplay on one or more 4K monitors...
The Alienware Aurora can fit two graphics cards into a relatively small case. Interior access doesn't require a screwdriver, and future GPU upgrades should be easy
This is still big and heavy for a mid-size gaming desktop, some components are hidden behind the power supply, and some of the latest highest-end component options aren't available yet
Alienware's mid-size Aurora is very flexible, and one of the smallest dual-GPU-ready gaming desktops, but it's still going to hog a lot of floor space under your desk...
Uses dual video cards, Impressive styling, Customizable lighting, Overclocked CPU is liquid cooled, Includes Blu-ray drive,
Not a top performer, Can be loud, Video cards block expansion slots,
Like an upscale gaming PC should be, the Alienware Aurora is built well and has the speed that you want when you kick the spurs. It's not the fastest system out there, but it certainly has a distinctive style. ...
Abstract: The Alienware Aurora could be a perfect example of style overriding substance. The gaming desktop has all the looks you would want out of a performance PC, but what about its components...
A plethora of ports, Stylish, organized and compact case
Cramped case discourages tinkering, Relatively poor performance for the price
The new Alienware Aurora is well-designed with a great case and a few neat features, but it’s a little pricey and doesn’t perform well in our performance tests. Alienware Aurora: Style Trumps Substance Alienware Aurora Review, by Alex Wawro July 8, 20...
Abstract: Affordable Price Tag, Smaller Desktop Tower, Core i7 Processor With Intel X58 Based Motherboard. Less Memory and Hard Drive Space In Standard Configuration, 525W Base Power Supply Not Suitable For SLI, Upgrades Quickly Increase Cost...
The Alienware Aurora can fit two graphics cards into a relatively small case. Interior access doesn't require a screwdriver, and future GPU upgrades should be easy
This is still big and heavy for a mid-size gaming desktop, some components are hidden behind the power supply, and some of the latest highest-end component options aren't available yet
Alienware's mid-size Aurora is very flexible, and one of the smallest dual-GPU-ready gaming desktops, but it's still going to hog a lot of floor space under your desk...
High-end specs, Very fast SSD, Excellent drive bays
Very expensive, Cabling not very neat, Noisy radiator fan
There's no doubt that the Alienware Aurora is a great gaming PC. It's fast and interesting, and definitely fun to use. However, it's very expensive. You pay a hefty premium for features that not many other pre-built systems offer, such as excellent tool-l...
