Alienware Aurora R5

Overview

While it does look stylish, I do wish Alienware had trimmed the fat on the chassis design. This could be a much smaller PC if the company had chosen to keep things simple – and I think it would be a more attractive buy as a result.

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Last revision on June 26, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Stellar gaming performance, as equipped
Generous warranty
Very quiet under load
Futuristic looking, relatively compact design
Toolless access to internals

Reviewers Didn't Like

Adding options quickly boosts the price
Allplastic exterior, and baresteel case inside
Limited hard drive storage expandability for a midtower

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By TrustedReviews on October 13, 2016

A powerful gaming PC that's ready for...

By Trusted Reviews on October 13, 2016

Dell has taken more than four years to introduce a new version of its Alienware Aurora gaming desktop. But the cleverly designed Aurora R5 is worth waiting for.For starters, its chassis is surprisingly compact. It is much shorter than a standard...

By TheStraitsTimes on October 12, 2016

The Alienware Aurora is a more compact gaming desktop than some of the behemoths we've tested lately, but it's more than capable of handling VR and fluid gameplay on one or more 4K monitors.

By PCMag on October 10, 2016

Alienware's mid-size Aurora is very flexible, and one of the smallest dual-GPU-ready gaming desktops, but it's still going to hog a lot of floor space under your...

By CNET Australia on August 02, 2016

The Alienware Aurora R5 is a surprisingly difficult desktop PC to nail down with a simple description. Let's get the easy observations out of the way first. It's a fantastic performer at a reasonable price. It looks great on the outside and is...

By HotHardware on July 28, 2016

Impressively dense with PC-gaming power, the rebooted Aurora packs flair and fast frame rates in equal measure. Only some quibbles about the case materials keep it from an Editors' Choice pick. Read...

By Computer Shopper on July 14, 2016

When stacked up against Alienware's full lineup of gaming PCs, everything about the Aurora feels just right. The company's living-room-ready X51 lacks powerful GPU options, while the highest-end Area 51 offers all of the graphics muscle you could want...

By Tom's Guide on July 06, 2016

It has a few minor issues, but for its price you'll get getting a rock-solid gaming PC. Definitely worth considering if you're looking to get something upgradable.(previously published in issue February...

By chip.com.my on March 06, 2017

The latest-generation Alienware Aurora desktop serves as an attractive option for anyone looking to take their first steps into the world of PC gaming.Adopting a more compact profile than your average mid-tower, the chassis is reasonably sleek with...

By HEXUS.net on December 07, 2016

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