Customers value the Aurora R13's exceptional performance and powerful components, frequently praising its ability to handle demanding tasks and games. While some appreciate the price and build quality, others have noted issues with RAM compatibility and occasional fan noise. The RTX 3080 graphics card received mixed reviews, with some users finding it satisfactory and others reporting slightly elevated temperatures.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good price for a gaming computer
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far so good, great gaming computer, I bought a returned the weird part is that Best Buy doesnt give the warranty its still provided by DELL which is fine as I found it would work up to the end of the year and I could renew directly with DELL, so good brand, good gaming computer, I really recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alienware PC
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is an awesome machine, powerful and so quiet. I was really excited that starfield was coming out and I wanted a new PC that could handle it at high settings (my children have taken over my other PCs). It handles everything with ease
I would recommend this to a friend
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Fan noise
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works great! The only thing I didnt like is the fan noise sometimes when playing some games.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great computer
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
No problems can run anything. I am happy with it. Cool cool
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic product
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fantastic computer with plenty of power and graphics to utilize with VR and all games. Fantastic value.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Current Main PC
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Currently use this to play World of Warcraft, League of Legends, Hearts of Iron IV, and Escape From Tarkov amazing for the high end gamers!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great!
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Used for working with Autocad and other programs for developing metal fabrication and running sheet metal laser cutting machine.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Don’t buy an open box from Best Buy.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great price but there is no hard drive in the computer. We had to contact Alienware/Dell and have them replace the computer. Not a good experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice rig
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
What you would expect for an Alienware. Pricey, but cool. Only complaint: you spend all that money for the rig and they give you a dirt cheap keyboard and mouse… thanks Dell….
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
More than satisfied!!!
Good value, quality and practical
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth every penny.
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing machine. Handles everything I throw at it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Ram
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not fully as advertised but still great
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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 computer only 1 small issue the ram being locked in at 4400 instead of the advertised 4800 even went into the start up menu and it can't be increased even though the ram sticks are rated at 4800
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So far so good —
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The NVM E drive is ridiculously fast. This box boots like it’s an iPad. Halo infinite runs like butter, with the 16 GB of memory Ark Survival ascended runs dog slow on epic. I’m going to add another 16 GB to see what happens. Overall box is quality and the heat management seems to be working fine.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth the money
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I Love this PC, very fast, the design its súper cool
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Fantastic performance plagued by issues
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
First attempt at pc gaming and the desktop was on sale for a “good” price from Alienware. Since this was my first pc, it was too daunting to build my own so I purchased a prebuilt. What I didn’t know was that key components in prebuilts, though you’d think for the price that they’ll be at least meeting the standard, was horrible. The desktop constantly rebooted, shuting down (downloading 1 game with a pc running an i7 AND a rtx 3080 which baffled me), and the constant updates from Alienware command center was a horrible experience trying pc gaming. Whether it was the layout of the components or the choice of subpar hardware, Alienware and I’d say any company that sells pre builds should be avoided.
When gaming, oddly it was a different experience. Running a 4k 144hz monitor the desktop was able to run call of duty and other AAA games at a stable 90-110hz at 4k resolution! I believe it may be the cpu and the layout that is the issue since there were no shut downs or issues while playing on the pc. The problem is the time and issues just to play the games was downright frustrating. Maybe I got a bad unit so if you’re looking for a prebuilt pc I’d recommend researching more before buying one. This isnt to say Alienware is not good which many people told me. The performance is top notch and i believe my unit was just unlucky.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from YourDellTeam
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Hey Ds144, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your Alienware Aurora R13 Gaming Desktop. We are sorry to hear that your device keeps rebooting and shutting down. That is not the type of feedback we like to hear from our customers. We have noted the details of your statement and will use them to improve current and future products. Below I have provided a link to help resolve your issue. Computer Restarts or Shuts down Intermittently Link: https://dell.to/3Uy4M7e Should you need further assistance; we recommend that you contact Dell directly with the information below. Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam Phone number to Dell: 1-800-624-9896. Sincerely, Summer@Dell
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Build quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a great pc, runs very well, built very well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alienware
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
My son got this pc two years ago for Christmas and he is still loving it. No complaints
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
High Powered Gaming PC
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great Machine. I bought it for my son as a Christmas gift while on sale. He loves it, and it worked great right out of the box. Quick start up and smooth with multi-tasking. Quiet even while running demanding games and high res video streaming. Solid feel and quality components.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Windows 11 is a nightmare
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Windows 11 bricks the computer. Then you waste days researching why and having to run ms config and essentially reprogram and go back to older installations trying to figure out what’s wrong and how to get a simple software you use daily to function. Putting it back in the box and retuning
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from YourDellTeam
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Hi Zfire, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your Alienware Aurora R13 Gaming Desktop. We are sorry to hear that you are not completely satisfied with Windows 11 and have made the decision to return your device. That is not the type of feedback we like to hear from our customers, or the type of product Dell intends to deliver. We have noted the details of your statement and will escalate them to our quality team for improvements on current and future products. We recommend that you contact Dell directly with the information below if you need further assistance. Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam Phone number to Dell: 1-800-624-9896.
Best, Summer@Dell
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Alienware Gaming PC
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It is an excellent PC! It is very fast. I love the liquid cooling and Lunar Light.