Alienware - Aurora Desktop - Intel Core i7 - 8GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 - 1TB Hard Drive - Epic Silver
Model: AUR5-5714SLV
SKU: 5330000
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Customers admire the Aurora Desktop's speed and performance in gaming, frequently praising its excellent graphics capabilities. However, some users express concerns about the limited RAM and occasional loud fan noise. A few also mention issues with the power supply and its cabling.
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So I've been debating for a long time now whether or not to actually get an Alienware computer. Reviews all across the internet will say "Build your own! It's cheaper." but they also don't take into account that not everyone is tech savvy enough to put together a working computer. I've been on the fence about Alienware for the last four or five years now. And I'm glad that I was able to finally get my hands on this one. While there are many pre-built computers that can handle intensive gaming. I would say that the Alienware Aurora is really great for out of the box gaming. I'm not the best when it comes to tech/computers, or PC gaming. But I'll list my personal Pros and Cons of the computer. PROS: - decent sized tower, not too big, not too small. fits nicely on top or under desk. - comes with OS pre-installed, so you can just plug and chug when it comes to setting up your computer (though there are BIOS updates, etc, so plan for a couple hours of rebooting computer while it updates and configures) - very beautiful design, runs smoothly. the colours of the alien-head (power button) and side panels are all customize-able. which is GREAT. - a nice array of USB ports for plugging in accessories. - has the CD/ROM slot so you can actually put discs in it, unlike a lot of cheaper gaming PCs I've seen. - also has WIFI router inside, so you do not need to have an cord to hook up to the internet, though both are options! - nifty handles for lugging the tower around from place to place. - JUST ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL CONS: - the mouse that comes with the computer feels like it will break if i press any of the buttons too hard. not really recommended if you plan on gaming with this computer. - takes a long time to update the pre-installed software - fans can be loud if you have a quiet house (which i do not) - price is on high end, try to wait for it to be on sale Additional Notes: - apparently the RAM is not the best, I don't really know for sure, but according to a plethora of online reviews, it is easily expendable. - this computer is built to be upgraded, so there's plenty of room for future use without having to buy a whole new system. - this computer came with a keyboard & mouse. the keyboard i haven't used, because i have a Razer Blackwidow Chroma keyboard & mouse. lol. - the fans have been said to be loud, but that's really a personal call. to me, they are not very loud. to others, they are very loud. it depends on what you consider loud. my best example would be saying it's the hum of an oscillating fan on the lowest setting. it's only really loud if you're close to the tower. Overall: - This computer is AMAZING. I am able to play Black Desert Online at high graphic settings, and there's no lag or glitches in the display. I have never been so obsessed with the appearance of a game before. But this computer delivers a stunning speed and quality that none of my previous computers could give. - It's a beautiful computer, simple to set up, truly worth every cent that I put into it. - So far I've played Black Desert Online and League of Legends without problems. - Photoshop runs smoothly on this PC, does not crash. - Works perfectly with Wacom Intuos tablet, no need to manually install drivers, etc. - Plays everything in great quality, handles long hours of use and play. - Definitely really great computer for someone like me. I think that it's truly amazing. - Alienware is a lot better than people online make it sound. Hardcore gamers that stick to building their own PCs will tell you "don't waste your money" but if you have the money and want this computer, it will be a good choice! I promise!
Posted by Namskal
I received this PC as a gift on 8/17/2016 and it has been amazing so far. I wanted to get something to handle both gaming and my school work. My current MacBook Air was great for campus and was portable and light so it added to the convenience factor. However, I needed something with a little more power. It was either between this and the 27in 5k iMac, which is about $1800 with the Fusion drive and education pricing. I'm mostly pro-apple everything (own the 6S+, Watch, iPads, and MacBook), but I think what drew me to this rig is its gaming potential...and boy does it have potential and plenty of room for future improvement. I’m currently running games at 60FPS on ultra settings, such as Siege and high settings for Killing Floor 2 and Overwatch. I’m sure there is room to go higher, but I have an Asus 27in IPS display at 60hz. Only negative I would say is the available RAM and the PSU. I am planning to upgrade the RAM to 16GB and will look into PSU options if I ever upgrade to a GTX 1080. Overall, I would recommend this PC but maybe wait for a sale later this year because it is a little steep. I only paid $200 out of pocket for the Geeksquad plan and the rest was a gift for school.
Posted by Richyrich
Purchased mine for $800 on sale. Great computer for money with trade-offs. First power supply has cables to only supports one card at about 400W. Second the 970 graphics card is OK for entry VR. Also power supply face can be loud at times - se other reviews for this. And only 8GB of ram. What is good is Alienware support. Case is great compact size and. There are 2 more ram slots for expansion. You can upgrade the graphics card with one of the new NVDIA 1080 or 1070 if you want to. There are plenty of ports. Overall I am happy. If I had one which it would have been to include liquid cooling.
Posted by Eric