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Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop: i7 14700F, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, RTX 4070

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$1,900

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Dell Technologies has Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop on sale for $1699.99 or less with Email Signup for New Customers. Shipping is free.

Note: New customers may receive an additional 10% off via email sign up; this email sign up offer is only good for new Dell customers.

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Specs:
  • Intel Core i7 14700F Processor (20-Core, 61MB Total Cache, 2.1GHz to 5.4GHz w/Turbo Boost Max 3.0)
  • 16GB (2x 8 GB), DDR5, 5600 MT/s Memory
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB GDDR6X Graphics
  • 1000W Platinum Rated PSU, 240mm Liquid-Cooled CPU & Clear Side Panel
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210, 2x2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO, Bluetooth wireless Card
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Inputs:
    • Front Ports:
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
      • USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare technology
      • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with PowerShare technology
    • Rear Ports:
      • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps)
      • USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)
      • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A with Smart Power Technology
      • Coaxial S/PDIF port
      • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps)
      • RJ-45 Killer E3100 Gigabit Ethernet

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Warranty:
    • Includes 1-Year Premium Support with Hardware and Software1-2 Biz Day Onsite after remote diagnosis
  • Reviews:
    • This Gaming Computer receives 4.7 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 1,800 Customer Reviews.
  • Additional Note:

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Written by gabrielh
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Dell Technologies has Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop on sale for $1699.99 or less with Email Signup for New Customers. Shipping is free.

Note: New customers may receive an additional 10% off via email sign up; this email sign up offer is only good for new Dell customers.

Thanks community member gabrielh for sharing this deal

Specs:
  • Intel Core i7 14700F Processor (20-Core, 61MB Total Cache, 2.1GHz to 5.4GHz w/Turbo Boost Max 3.0)
  • 16GB (2x 8 GB), DDR5, 5600 MT/s Memory
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB GDDR6X Graphics
  • 1000W Platinum Rated PSU, 240mm Liquid-Cooled CPU & Clear Side Panel
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210, 2x2, 802.11ax, MU-MIMO, Bluetooth wireless Card
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Inputs:
    • Front Ports:
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
      • USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare technology
      • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with PowerShare technology
    • Rear Ports:
      • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10Gbps)
      • USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)
      • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A with Smart Power Technology
      • Coaxial S/PDIF port
      • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps)
      • RJ-45 Killer E3100 Gigabit Ethernet

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Warranty:
    • Includes 1-Year Premium Support with Hardware and Software1-2 Biz Day Onsite after remote diagnosis
  • Reviews:
    • This Gaming Computer receives 4.7 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 1,800 Customer Reviews.
  • Additional Note:

Original Post

Written by gabrielh

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x2OhSeven
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I have this. It's fine. You have to uninstall all the Alienware bullshit for it to run well though. It would get frame drops like crazy until I removed the Alienware performance software. Totally counterintuitive.
Oooooh99
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Friends don't let friends buy an alienware
RepFree83
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Alienware software is horsedudoo, I have a recently built rig with a 4070ti and it had issues when I had their software on it just for my monitor, removing it fixed several issues

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x2OhSeven
Feb 21, 2024
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I have this. It's fine. You have to uninstall all the Alienware bullshit for it to run well though. It would get frame drops like crazy until I removed the Alienware performance software. Totally counterintuitive.
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euuser3088112
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Quote from x2OhSeven :
I have this. It's fine. You have to uninstall all the Alienware bullshit for it to run well though. It would get frame drops like crazy until I removed the Alienware performance software. Totally counterintuitive.
How's the airflow on this? Last gen has blocked vents and heat up a lot.
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gabrielh
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Feb 21, 2024
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Did u uninstall the whole Alienware Command Center? Getting frame drops like crazy too and cant figure out why.... (on AW with RTX 3080)
Quote from x2OhSeven :
I have this. It's fine. You have to uninstall all the Alienware bullshit for it to run well though. It would get frame drops like crazy until I removed the Alienware performance software. Totally counterintuitive.
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RepFree83
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Quote from gabrielh :
Did u uninstall the whole Alienware Command Center? Getting frame drops like crazy too and cant figure out why.... (on AW with RTX 3080)
Alienware software is horsedudoo, I have a recently built rig with a 4070ti and it had issues when I had their software on it just for my monitor, removing it fixed several issues
Feb 21, 2024
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larry1162
Feb 21, 2024
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Quote from SyL9382 :
How's the airflow on this? Last gen has blocked vents and heat up a lot.
I've been looking around, so I saw a few reviews on this. It's an improvement from the r15, but far from best in class.

For instance: https://youtu.be/27ifmv-PYqY?si=q...DN4V&t=558
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ShrewdHerring3928
Feb 21, 2024
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Quote from SyL9382 :
How's the airflow on this? Last gen has blocked vents and heat up a lot.
The reviews I've seen say its pretty decent hea--wise, that said the heat from the gpu is low anyways. I really like the way these cases look personally and as I've said in other posts, my dells have lasted a long time still using one from 13 years ago to game 1080p for shits and giggles.

This is more a okay deal if you get the 10% off. If your going to use the 14700f for work, and gaming I'd say this is a slightly better deal than if it was just gaming.

All and all its a decent+ deal, perhaps I'm blinded by the really nice case Smilie

If your fine with running dlss or fsr for 1440p/4k in a few years if the 12gig vram becomes an issue, this system will last you a while and then you can upgrade the gpu, the system has got a good 1000 w psu.

Also check your CC offers, sometimes you get additional credits/rewards for buying dells.
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x2OhSeven
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Quote from SyL9382 :
How's the airflow on this? Last gen has blocked vents and heat up a lot.
Haven't had an issue - able to run everything at max without problems.
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x2OhSeven
Feb 21, 2024
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Quote from ShrewdHerring3928 :
The reviews I've seen say its pretty decent hea--wise, that said the heat from the gpu is low anyways. I really like the way these cases look personally and as I've said in other posts, my dells have lasted a long time still using one from 13 years ago to game 1080p for shits and giggles.

This is more a okay deal if you get the 10% off. If your going to use the 14700f for work, and gaming I'd say this is a slightly better deal than if it was just gaming.

All and all its a decent+ deal, perhaps I'm blinded by the really nice case Smilie

If your fine with running dlss or fsr for 1440p/4k in a few years if the 12gig vram becomes an issue, this system will last you a while and then you can upgrade the gpu, the system has got a good 1000 w psu.

Also check your CC offers, sometimes you get additional credits/rewards for buying dells.
The CC offers usually max out at say $50, so if you can split the payment over multiple cards with deals that's best. Also it took Rakut like three months of me bugging them to get my cash back approved.
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x2OhSeven
Feb 21, 2024
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Quote from gabrielh :
Did u uninstall the whole Alienware Command Center? Getting frame drops like crazy too and cant figure out why.... (on AW with RTX 3080)
Yep. Everything. Also their driver update support crap. Helped a ton.
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BubBowen
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Quote from SyL9382 :
How's the airflow on this? Last gen has blocked vents and heat up a lot.
FALSE

Maybe R14 and below. But they fixed the airflow on R15. And I know, because I've had one sitting next to me for a year. Barely any heat/fan issues at all compared to R14, R13 and before.

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SaraAB87
Feb 21, 2024
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I have this PC with a 4080 and 32GB of ram and its fine. Its also extremely quiet. They fixed the airflow with the R16. Do not buy R14, R13 though, those are very different.
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I don't trust Alienware at all, after owning an R11.
It was terrible. The cooling was particularly awful, even with the liquid cpu cooler.
I sold it. Learned how to make my own PC instead.
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cliffsteele
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I went through 5 motherboard replacements on my only Alienware experience, an M17R5. My buddy had a desktop and went through 2 motherboards before selling his. They are not well cooled and the proprietary boards are terrible

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