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Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 36 reviews

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64%would recommend to a friend

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Customers regard the Gaming Desktop - AMD Ryzen 7-Series - 3700X as a high-performance machine, particularly praising its speed and ability to run demanding games smoothly. The attractive price point is also frequently noted. However, a significant drawback mentioned by customers is the system's considerable noise level during operation. Some users found the fan noise to be quite disruptive.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great computer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing graphics! Really impressed by the screen size!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent system

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great gaming system my grandson is learning how to do programming and create his own games!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Returned

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased for son. Locked up in two weeks. Best Buy said quicker to just return and get a new one. Happy with Best Buy. Not so much the computer. Ended up going with a different model.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great from the start

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great from start to finish! Amazing PC and the customer service is on point...

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible Design

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Poor design. VERY loud and hot. Specs are good, but the design by Dell stinks. Putting the CPU mid case with little to no ventilation caused this unit to sound like a jet engine at take off. Ended up taking this back and purchasing another computer elsewhere.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Does not boot.

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This computer has good hardware config. But Dell's automatic driver update makes me headache and the machine does not boot. It seems I need to install a fresh windows 10 to make it start. If pre-built does not come with the convenience then consumer should consider other options.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Alienware

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A sturdy and capable gaming platform. The cooling fan can be a bit loud when handling memory intensive operations.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Run perfect my games

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfect. I'm happy with this purchase,good price !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The box looks cool!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good. Its wrapped up under the Christmas tree and won't be opened for another week.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Greatly built by Alienware I have to say the AMD ryzen processor is terrific great for gaming!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don't buy from Dell

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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 by far the worst pc I've ever owned. it can barely handle 1 chrome tab without acting like it's about to take flight, and I got the blue screen of death more than once. The dell Rep treated me like an idiot when I called them up to ask them how to fix the fan issues. With this being said, none of this was Best Buys fault. it's all on Dell

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
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      Linux44,

      Thanks for your review and we're sorry to hear about the performance issues that you've had with your new desktop so far. We'd recommend updating the BIOS on your computer to help with the fan noise that you're experiencing. the Alienware Control Center should be able to help you with any performance issues that you're facing and it will allow you to choose a thermal profile that works best for your usage. If you continue to experience Blue Screen Errors you can diagnose them with the following steps:

      1. At the desktop, click the Search the web and Windows box and type "problem reports".
      2. Select View all problem reports to view a list of errors that have occurred on your computer and possible solutions for them, such as updating drivers, flashing your system BIOS, or checking for updates to the software.
      3. Under the Source column, look for Windows and under Summary, look for Shut down unexpectedly.
      4. Right-click the line item and select Check for a solution.

      We'd also suggest checking to make sure that your software and drivers are up to date on Dell's Product Page - http://dell.to/3aMlQD5.

      You can read the full article here - http://dell.to/2u98Cct.

      Best,
      Bryan
      1-800-624-9896 Dell

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Alienware Great Choice

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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.

    Very incredible product I'm happy to be an owner of Alienware

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Trash computer

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worst thing i have ever bought. It literally sounded like a Jet engine and Alienware was just BSing until the return policy was up... Don't buy this garbage

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
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      Hello Sexypirateman,

      Thank you for your review. We are sorry this product has not met your needs. We would love to assist you with any troubleshooting needs but would need a little more information. Please feel free to reach out to Dell Support at your earliest convenience.

      Best regards,
      Wendy C.

      If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Dell directly with the information below Chat or Call:
      https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam.
      Phone number to Dell: 1-800-264-9896. Dell

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Disappointment a lesson about futility

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Received this expensive item, to not only have staff completely unable to pull up its info so we could pick it up from the store since were ordered it online but also to have it be defective as well. Would never recommend this model.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
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      Eveplayer,

      Thanks for your review and we're sorry to hear that your system did not work properly for you. Please reach out to Best Buy with regards to their return policy: http://bit.ly/2v2IVhI.

      Best,
      Bryan
      1-800-624-9896 Dell

  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    As expected so far

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far the computer is as expected and I am satisfied. It does have an annoying noise factor when certain games are loading and/or being played that I never experienced with gaming computers that I previously owned. However it does not seem to affect game play. Otherwise overall I am satisfied.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Ripoff

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Im not satisfied I purchased this device from amazon and came here to ask about the type of motherboard that is in it. Then I procced to figure out that it has a B550 which cannot withstand a ryzen 7 3700x. It can only hold at the most a ryzen 7 2700. Also I belive since the cpu is wrong it dosent include its AMD Radeon RX 5700 Xt and probaly has a lower model or a Geoforce. I would like Dell to reply to my message and explain. It runs games pretty well but I paid way too much to not have the right stuff.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
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      Hello TimTV,

      Thank you for your review. We understand how important the chipset of your motherboard is. You would be correct, the Aurora R10 utilizes a B550 motherboard. Rest assured however that is is compatible with the Ryzen 7 3700X, the system would not be functional otherwise. If you would like to learn more about the components in your Aurora configuration, please use the 'My Alienware' application that came pre-installed with your PC.

      If you have any other questions, feel free to visit the support page for your Aurora at https://dell.to/3cetG93.

      Best regards,
      Anthony P. Dell