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Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
Processor | 4.4 GHz ryzen_7_3700x |
RAM | 16 GB 8 Gb |
Hard Drive | 512 GB |
Chipset Brand | AMD |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 8 GB |
Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 6 |
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Value for money | 3.9 | 4.0 | — | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Tech Support | — | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 4.3 |
Noise level | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | 4.4 |
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hard disk size | 512 GB | 1 TB | 500 GB | 512 GB | 1 TB | 1 TB |
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cpu speed | 4.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 3 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
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Brand | Alienware |
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Item model number | AWAUR10-A886BLK-PUS |
Hardware Platform | Windows |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Item Weight | 38.5 pounds |
Package Dimensions | 24.8 x 22.2 x 16.3 inches |
Color | black |
Processor Brand | AMD |
Number of Processors | 16 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 512 |
Hard Drive Interface | eSATA |
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ASIN | B084GSGQZQ |
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4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #49,837 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #1,997 in Tower Computers |
Date First Available | February 3, 2020 |
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THE RYZEN EDITION HAS ARRIVED
Create and conquer: The new Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition desktop gives you the power to develop and explore new worlds with AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (8-Core, 32MB L3 Cache, Max Boost Clock of 4.4GHz) processor. Designed for powerful, intelligent and efficient gaming performance.
Push power further: The Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition desktop is designed to fully support custom upgrades, including AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB GDDR6 graphic. Experience incredibly fast load times with 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (Boot) + 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s Storage.
Advanced memory technology: Your system delivers unwavering overclocking capabilities automatically thanks to 16GB Dual Channel HyperX FURY DDR4 XMP at 2933MHz memory. HyperX memory modules are tested at speeds to ensure they are free from manufacturing and material defects, and preset timings, included on the memory modules, enable the highest performance possible on your system.
LEGENDS LIVE ON
The future of design: The new Legend Industrial Design is a return to Alienware’s roots, with a look that pushes Aurora into a new realm. The unique design helps avid gamers stand out from the crowd thanks to bold, continuous lighting and the iconic central loop of AlienFX. Additionally, functional front airways and hexagonal-shaped side venting boost intake efficiency and maximize air movement.
Light it up: Compatible with over 180 games, the integrated AlienFX RGB LED lighting is designed to enhance immersive gaming.
Enhanced usability: By moving the ports from the top of the system to the front, the Aurora gives users easier access, while surrounding lighting helps identify which ports are already occupied.
A NEW ERA OF ENGINEERING
The new Aurora features our Legend Industrial Design with an improved airflow pattern. The Legend ID ensures airflow moves more fluidly and efficiently to reduce CPU temperatures. Lower temperatures mean performance with more stability and higher overclocking which results in higher frames per second while gaming. Additionally, the Legend Industrial Design lowers temperatures by up to 8% at the voltage regulator heatsinks over its predecessor.
GAMING MADE TIMELESS
The new Alienware Aurora is thoughtfully engineered with an innovative PSU swing-arm, which enables a variety of benefits like tool-less graphics, expansion bays and a compact chassis size. It also allows graphics cards to be perfectly positioned for purposeful airflow. We ensured the swing-arm carries the power supply which allows for airflow through the side vent, while securing and reducing vibrations to the cards themselves during shipping.
PERFORMANCE THAT RISES BEYOND
Killer connections: Never miss a beat with integrated networking solutions like Killer E2600 Ethernet LAN—standard on the motherboard—and Killer DoubleShot Pro technology that sends your connection signals into turbo-boost when Killer LAN is enabled.
Superior speed & storage: The Aurora Ryzen Edition desktop also offers various configurations with SSDs as the main bootable drive and a larger secondary drive to house all your media, games and additional files.
ADDED SAFETY
o ensure safety and to avoid any damage or injury, we created a stop-anywhere locking mechanism on the PSU swing-arm. This prevents the swing-arm from falling or swinging while in use.
AMD Ryzen processor are also ideal for livestreaming gamers who play and record simultaneously. With AMD SenseMI Technology, processor performance is automatically adapted to meet your gaming and application needs, while AMD GameCache reduces memory latency for higher frame rates.
NEW ALIENWARE COMMAND CENTER
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THERMAL CONTROLObserve and edit your system’s thermal profiles for performance-optimized airflow. The rear and top vents of the Alienware Aurora work as exhaust to keep temperatures in ideal ranges by removing heat from the system. The front and side vents simultaneously take in cool air to enable high performance and maintain system health. |
OPTIMAL OVERCLOCKINGThe new Alienware Command Center includes an easy and intuitive overclocking control module that allows the user to quickly squeeze additional performance out of their graphics and memory. Create your own system overclocking profiles, then easily control your system’s performance. |
ENHANCED ALIENFXThe latest AlienFX hardware and software supports full RGB values with up to 16.8 million colors. Easily manage your FX lighting zones, edit peripheral settings and save new themes for each game. |
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Customers like the quality, speed, and value of the desktop. For example, they mention it's a really good computer, runs smooth, and is fast as advertised. Some are happy with gaming, and sturdiness. That said, some complain about the noise level. Opinions are mixed on performance, and cooling.
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Customers like the quality of the computer. They say it's a really good computer, a nice gaming computer, and a pretty capable computer that runs most games at high settings on a 1440p. Some say that it'd be an awesome rig for Modern Warfare, and that it has good specs. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.
"...I could want to play at max settings and then some, no problems over a year after getting it!..." Read more
"...I'm overall happy with the computer. It's a powerful computer that's easy to upgrade and looks nice, plus includes technology like PCIe 4.0 for a..." Read more
"...Plays Cyberpunk 2077 like a dream with right settings, and Modern Warfarr is amazing. Handles 4k editing without a hitch...." Read more
"Overall a pretty capable computer runs most games at high settings on a 1440p display and the software for the rgb and stuff is good...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the computer. They say that it runs smooth and fast as advertised, has a very fast processor, and can keep up with frame rates as high as 100 fps. It downloads fast, and has remarkable gaming performance. It handles 4K editing without a hitch.
"...Other than that I love this pc. It's fast, runs my games on ultra settings without issue. Downloads fast, even on my country internet...." Read more
"...The pros for this R10 3700X 5700 XT combination:-Very fast processor - video encoding is so much faster than the i7 2600 I was using in a XPS..." Read more
"...Handles 4k editing without a hitch. I did replace Top Exhaust fan and Front Fan for much quiter Corsair fans, and noise problem solved...." Read more
"...The good:The case is slickIt's fast enough to play any game, I am getting a very playable ~36 fps (no dips) in Cyberpunk 2077 on mostly..." Read more
Customers like the value of the computer. They mention it's well worth the price and solid for its performance.
"...The Alienware is a solid gaming PC for the money. I picked mine up on a black Friday deal...." Read more
"...this when it was on sale for Black Friday, so the value was solid for its performance...." Read more
"I'm happy with this purchase and feel it was a great deal for the money. Works great for playing games and using the internet...." Read more
"...Worst possible price to performance pc. This spec is strong enough to play PS5 level games...." Read more
Customers like the gaming capabilities of the computer. They mention that it's great for gaming, absolute monster for gaming and perfect for VR gaming. They also say that it runs their games on ultra settings without issue and downloads fast.
"...Other than that I love this pc. It's fast, runs my games on ultra settings without issue. Downloads fast, even on my country internet...." Read more
"The pc is good for gaming, but has some flaws. Don't buy this if you plan to keep the stock cpu fan...." Read more
"...Simply plug and play and I've had ZERO problems playing over 50 VR games...." Read more
"Absolute Monster for Gaming and probably anything else you could throw at it." Read more
Customers are impressed with the sturdiness of the computer. They say it is sturdy and has space in the top for a mouse. Customers are also happy with the warranty and support.
"...-Case design is sturdy, looks modern, and has an illuminated front with 2 zones of16 million colors..." Read more
"...I'm not the biggest fan of the look of the case, but it's sturdy and all the connections are easy to access...." Read more
"...Overall a pretty well-built machine besides the fans.The bad:..." Read more
"...Again very impressed with the warranty and support !..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the computer. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it keeps crashing and rebooting. The fans are super loud, and the computer stops working again. The graphics card broke within a week, and even though the PC was under warranty, the video graphic stopped working after six months.
"...of 2021 (it didn't cost as much at the time as a note), it runs absolutely everything I could want to play at max settings and then some, no..." Read more
"...Upgrading mine (professionally) led to crashing and damage beyond repair." Read more
"...The computer works great out of the box...." Read more
"The first one they sent had issues with the video not working...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the cooling of the computer. Some mention that the fans run a lot but the well ventilated case quickly removes heat, while others say that the air flows and spec for cooling is horrible. The CPU runs hot and overheats very easily. The computer is guaranteed to reach its maximum temperature.
"...-CPU is air cooled and is quickly thermally throttled during hard tests but does reach it's 'guaranteed speeds' which you should know does not..." Read more
"So far have had no problems, the fans run alot but the keeps it cool..." Read more
"...But since air flows and spec for cooling is so horrible, alienware is the only pc that would require upgrading in order to play without thermal..." Read more
"Great Gaming bad cooling..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the noise produced by the computer. Some mention that the fan noise is loud, but not outrageous. Others say that it overheats very easily and the sound is insanely loud. Some say that the computer is not very quiet.
"First of all, the reviews that say the fan is loud are correct. But the fan is upgradable so it's not a huge issue. Other than that I love this pc...." Read more
"...It's like a low moan. I recorded it for Dell support and explained, but they said it's all within specifications and nothing is actually wrong...." Read more
"...Fan noise is loud but not outrageous, so far temps are within reason but a little higher then I'd like...." Read more
"...is awesome even in 2022, the only issue people complain about is the fan noise but you can customize the fan speeds for different contexts..." Read more
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I paired it with the 25inch alienware monitor, razer black widow keyboard and a logitech hero silver. Gaming has never been so good.
Some of the games I play on full settings:
Escape from Tarkov
TESV: Skyrim Special Edition
Insurgency: Sandstorm
The Crew 2
Elden Ring
Holdfast: Nations at War
Hunt: Showdown
And several COD/Battlefield games
I'm overall happy with the computer. It's a powerful computer that's easy to upgrade and looks nice, plus includes technology like PCIe 4.0 for a bit of future proofing. If you can tolerate some flaws in the design, this is a great system. If you're looking for perfection - which as we know is very rare in a product - It's this system with a top fan that's a bit quieter and an AIO water-cooled CPU. You will be happy as long as you understand what you are buying, however.
The pros for this R10 3700X 5700 XT combination:
-Very fast processor - video encoding is so much faster than the i7 2600 I was using in a XPS 8300
-Very fast video card that stays cool - very pleased with this card! ~100 FPS in Division 2 ultra w/HDR @UWHD ( 2560x1080 ) @ 80c and 70% fan speed, should do 1440p no problem; I've heard there is great overclocking potential in these cards, but I'm happy with the card the way it came. Connects at PCIe 4.0x8, not x16 - but that's not a bottleneck considering it's as fast as PCIe 3.0x16.
-AMD x570 chipset
-Fast SSD PCIe Boot Drive 512GB 3,500/MB sec read, 1800/MB sec write speeds w/ATTO tests
-Surprisingly fast HDD Data Drive 1TB 195MB/sec read, 91MB/sec write speeds w/ATTO tests
-Case design is sturdy, looks modern, and has an illuminated front with 2 zones of16 million colors ( oval around the inside face panel & the alien head are the two zones ).
-Allows expandability with two accessible PCIe slots ( 4x & 8x I think - there is a 3rd slot too but the video card blocks it ) and two open 2.5" drive slots already wired for power ( the 3.5" slot is filled with a 3.5" 7200RPM 1TB HDD, and the M.2 PCIe slot filled with PCIe 4.0x4 512GB SSD )
-PCIe 4.0 support is great for future GPU's and even faster SSD's ( GPU is connected at PCIe 4.0x8 even though it's wired for x16 - but that isn't a bottleneck, it's the same speed as 3.0 x16 )
-Super-easy case to access components with a fantastic swing up power supply cradle
-Well ventilated case quickly removes heat and keep the inside as cool as possible; Can double as a space heater when rendering
-Many USB 2.0, 3.1 gen 1 & gen 2 ports including 1xUSB-C gen 2 on the back and 1xUSB-C gen 1 on the front
-The front panel is very convenient ( 3xUSB 3.1 gen 1, 1xUSB-C 3.1 gen 1, Headphone, Microphone )
-Audio quality is just spectacular
-Economical power usage for the speeds you get - 65 Watt CPU & ~200 Watt GPU.
-included keyboard and mouse are not bad
Cons:
-Runs loud- is only a Con because of the sound the top case fan is making. It's like a low moan. I recorded it for Dell support and explained, but they said it's all within specifications and nothing is actually wrong. I'm not happy with the sound, but maybe I'm just a silence snob.
-CPU is air cooled and is quickly thermally throttled during hard tests but does reach it's 'guaranteed speeds' which you should know does not include the maximum boost speed being sustained.
-Although told I would have fan control in a bios upgrade by support, which dropped and was installed a week ago, I still have no control over fans or overclocking within ACC.
-And at this point, the system appears to use the top case cooling fan as the primary cooling device, and leaves the air cooling CPU fan at a constant speed during my limited testing to keep the noise levels down.
-Case is larger than it has to be, but is sturdy and has space in the top for a 120mm radiator. However, I don't quite understand why they didn't make the space large enough for a longer 2x120mm radiator too. And the case is heavy, which is bad if you have to move it but good as long as it sits still.
And the biggest issue in my opinion:
The moaning noise these fans radiate is sometimes annoying. The cooling system should be water by default in this system because of how small and cramped the CPU area is inside of the case when closed up. It's a low profile CPU fan that appears to use the top case fan to take the heat from the compartment out through the top vent in cooperation with the intake front case fan and the power supply fan. Because of this, the top case fan revs up often and for prolonged periods when pushing the CPU, effectively removing the heat but moaning about it while doing so.
The computer works great out of the box. If you wanted to, you could install a different top case fan ( Corsair ML-120 Pro ( $25 when in stock ), without any LEDs ) and a AIO water cooler ( Corsair H60 is said to work, it's like $70 ) and solve the biggest and possibly only sore points on this system. The Dell support forums are a great place to get information about a system like this before purchasing it. The parts I mentioned above are being used by other users in the forum with success. It's just the absurdity of installing a new fan and a water cooler in a new computer that has me questioning this purchase. But you do get a full warrantee with a support team. And from what I understand, they support upgrading as long as you don't break the computer fumbling around inside. But contact them before you make any purchases or decisions about upgrading to ensure your warrantee stays intact.
With this Alienware R10, you also get access to pretty cool software like the Dell Mobile Connect package that lets you connect your iPhone or Android phone to Windows 10 pretty seamlessly ( even making calls or sending SMS messages ), parts and supplies for a long time from Dell, and you release yourself from the hassle of building one yourself with no warranty on parts you might damage by accident while installing.
I can't decide if the trade off is worth it yet, but I'm honestly just having a blast with my new R10 right now ( wearing headphones so I don't hear the fans ).
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020
I'm overall happy with the computer. It's a powerful computer that's easy to upgrade and looks nice, plus includes technology like PCIe 4.0 for a bit of future proofing. If you can tolerate some flaws in the design, this is a great system. If you're looking for perfection - which as we know is very rare in a product - It's this system with a top fan that's a bit quieter and an AIO water-cooled CPU. You will be happy as long as you understand what you are buying, however.
The pros for this R10 3700X 5700 XT combination:
-Very fast processor - video encoding is so much faster than the i7 2600 I was using in a XPS 8300
-Very fast video card that stays cool - very pleased with this card! ~100 FPS in Division 2 ultra w/HDR @UWHD ( 2560x1080 ) @ 80c and 70% fan speed, should do 1440p no problem; I've heard there is great overclocking potential in these cards, but I'm happy with the card the way it came. Connects at PCIe 4.0x8, not x16 - but that's not a bottleneck considering it's as fast as PCIe 3.0x16.
-AMD x570 chipset
-Fast SSD PCIe Boot Drive 512GB 3,500/MB sec read, 1800/MB sec write speeds w/ATTO tests
-Surprisingly fast HDD Data Drive 1TB 195MB/sec read, 91MB/sec write speeds w/ATTO tests
-Case design is sturdy, looks modern, and has an illuminated front with 2 zones of16 million colors ( oval around the inside face panel & the alien head are the two zones ).
-Allows expandability with two accessible PCIe slots ( 4x & 8x I think - there is a 3rd slot too but the video card blocks it ) and two open 2.5" drive slots already wired for power ( the 3.5" slot is filled with a 3.5" 7200RPM 1TB HDD, and the M.2 PCIe slot filled with PCIe 4.0x4 512GB SSD )
-PCIe 4.0 support is great for future GPU's and even faster SSD's ( GPU is connected at PCIe 4.0x8 even though it's wired for x16 - but that isn't a bottleneck, it's the same speed as 3.0 x16 )
-Super-easy case to access components with a fantastic swing up power supply cradle
-Well ventilated case quickly removes heat and keep the inside as cool as possible; Can double as a space heater when rendering
-Many USB 2.0, 3.1 gen 1 & gen 2 ports including 1xUSB-C gen 2 on the back and 1xUSB-C gen 1 on the front
-The front panel is very convenient ( 3xUSB 3.1 gen 1, 1xUSB-C 3.1 gen 1, Headphone, Microphone )
-Audio quality is just spectacular
-Economical power usage for the speeds you get - 65 Watt CPU & ~200 Watt GPU.
-included keyboard and mouse are not bad
Cons:
-Runs loud- is only a Con because of the sound the top case fan is making. It's like a low moan. I recorded it for Dell support and explained, but they said it's all within specifications and nothing is actually wrong. I'm not happy with the sound, but maybe I'm just a silence snob.
-CPU is air cooled and is quickly thermally throttled during hard tests but does reach it's 'guaranteed speeds' which you should know does not include the maximum boost speed being sustained.
-Although told I would have fan control in a bios upgrade by support, which dropped and was installed a week ago, I still have no control over fans or overclocking within ACC.
-And at this point, the system appears to use the top case cooling fan as the primary cooling device, and leaves the air cooling CPU fan at a constant speed during my limited testing to keep the noise levels down.
-Case is larger than it has to be, but is sturdy and has space in the top for a 120mm radiator. However, I don't quite understand why they didn't make the space large enough for a longer 2x120mm radiator too. And the case is heavy, which is bad if you have to move it but good as long as it sits still.
And the biggest issue in my opinion:
The moaning noise these fans radiate is sometimes annoying. The cooling system should be water by default in this system because of how small and cramped the CPU area is inside of the case when closed up. It's a low profile CPU fan that appears to use the top case fan to take the heat from the compartment out through the top vent in cooperation with the intake front case fan and the power supply fan. Because of this, the top case fan revs up often and for prolonged periods when pushing the CPU, effectively removing the heat but moaning about it while doing so.
The computer works great out of the box. If you wanted to, you could install a different top case fan ( Corsair ML-120 Pro ( $25 when in stock ), without any LEDs ) and a AIO water cooler ( Corsair H60 is said to work, it's like $70 ) and solve the biggest and possibly only sore points on this system. The Dell support forums are a great place to get information about a system like this before purchasing it. The parts I mentioned above are being used by other users in the forum with success. It's just the absurdity of installing a new fan and a water cooler in a new computer that has me questioning this purchase. But you do get a full warrantee with a support team. And from what I understand, they support upgrading as long as you don't break the computer fumbling around inside. But contact them before you make any purchases or decisions about upgrading to ensure your warrantee stays intact.
With this Alienware R10, you also get access to pretty cool software like the Dell Mobile Connect package that lets you connect your iPhone or Android phone to Windows 10 pretty seamlessly ( even making calls or sending SMS messages ), parts and supplies for a long time from Dell, and you release yourself from the hassle of building one yourself with no warranty on parts you might damage by accident while installing.
I can't decide if the trade off is worth it yet, but I'm honestly just having a blast with my new R10 right now ( wearing headphones so I don't hear the fans ).
Update: I was able contact the seller through Amazon. The seller was very responsive and shipped me a new compatible cord. I received the cord two day air. I'm thrilled with the performance of the computer and the graphics. I game regularly and to date I haven't had any issues or concerns.
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2020
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price point.
Cons -
Runs WAY too hot
Fans are like jet engines about to take off at times, making it impossible to stream with
Case is unique, but it is NOT designed to cool a "gaming PC" only 2 fans.
Dell software doesn't want to update, even after following all their support "help" advice
Everything support wise has to run through dell, and their service is less than helpful
I took a chance and got this as a quick replacement for one that died, now to keep this one from a premature failure I have to change cases, cooling, and motherboard (as there are multiple dell proprietary systems that make a simple case swap literally impossible). Save your sanity, don't buy this computer.
I have been turned off Dell for life at this point.