Alienware - Aurora R12 Gaming Desktop - Intel Core i7-11700F - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 - 256GB SSD+1TB HDD
Model: AWAUR12-7979WHT-PUS
SKU: 6455826
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Customers are impressed with the Aurora R12's performance and powerful GPU, finding it delivers a great gaming experience at a reasonable price. However, many customers express concerns regarding the cooling system's inadequacy and the limitations of the RAM configuration. Some also mention noise issues related to the fans.
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As many PC gamers understand, getting your hands on an nVidia RTX video card has been next-to-impossible or extremely costly. I discovered the only way to reliably and affordably get one was to order a pre-built system and include an RTX card in the build. While researching many of the better-known pre-built offerings, I took a look at Alienware's line-up. I was surprised to find I could get an Aurora R12, equipped with a GTX 3080 (or 3090, if I had wanted to go that crazy!) and other cutting-edge components (CPU, RAM, etc.) for a lower price than ANY other provider. In fact, I ended up getting a BETTER CPU, a level-up on the video card I was looking at (a 3080 instead of a 3070), faster RAM, and a beefier power supply for SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS LESS than the nearest competitor. Needless to say, I pulled the trigger. Not only did the system ship SOONER than estimated (another pleasant surprise), but it arrived in a pristinely-packed box, protecting my investment. Although I have always built my own systems, I have to admit the Aurora R12 looks pretty nice and discrete sitting on my desk. When I powered it on and worked through the setup process, I found the built-in Alienware apps to actually be useful (imagine that), with a great UX/design. Using the system now for over a week, I've been thoroughly impressed by the performance - no hitches yet! Excellent air flow and overclocking controls via the Alienware apps. Overall, an excellent way to get into a new RTX card, with a faster build-out and shipping time and at a more affordable price than anywhere else I could find. This is a highly recommended route to take if you're looking for an RTX card that isn't priced at some multiple of the MSRP, and you're willing and able to consider an entirely new build
Posted by rtx3080ti
Not a bad system if you are willing to purchase a second hyperx ddr4 3466 16gb dimm that is odd and hard to find for $115 to correct the single channel ram and can live with the clunky case that seems out of place on a $2000 purchase. It works fine and is reasonably fast but also need to ditch the 256gb nvme for something larger and who in this day uses a 1tb hard drive
Posted by Nick
I really like this computer. I read the prior reviews before ordering and went ahead and got everything to liquid cool it when i bought it. Cost me all of 45 dollars on ebay for original alienware liquid cooler and brackets to install it. Also managed to score another 16gb of ram for 40 bucks . Took less than 20 minutes to install and that was being extra careful. Runs great. I play metro and warzone on high settings with raytracing enabled in 2k and this computer has no issues keeping either running smooth. Lowest fps ive seen is 93 on metro exodus (keep in mind this is in 2k). I would definitely recommend this computer to anyone looking for a great machine with a 3070 in it, on grounds that they liquid cool it.
Posted by Christopher