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Alienware Aurora R8

Overview

Pros & Cons

Reviews

Price: $2,999
The Alienware Aurora R8 adds 9th-Gen Intel power and RTX 2080 graphics to the easiest-to-upgrade gaming-PC design out there.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Guide
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81

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews
  • Excellent:
    1
  • Good:
    6
  • Average:
    0
  • Bad:
    0
6.2

User Score

Based on 45 reviews
as rated by Amazon users
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  • Price:
    • $2,999 on Amazon
Last revision on June 28, 2019

Editors Liked

  • Strong performance
  • Lots of configuration options
  • Upgradeable design supports up to two graphics cards
  • LED accent lights tastefully done

Editors Didn't Like

  • Larger than competitors
  • Plastic construction
  • Loud fan

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Expert reviews and ratings

By HotHardware on March 26, 2019 75

Alienware is not building PCs for aesthetically-obsessed boutique buyers, nor are they necessarily worried about converting die-hard DIY system builders. The Aurora R8 is designed for gamers who want to game and creative professionals who want to create...

By PCMag IN on March 22, 2019 80

The Aurora R8 is an excellent performer and is easy to maintain and upgrade. If you have the money for it, we recommend you buy...

By Tom's Guide on March 04, 2019 90

The Alienware Aurora R8 adds 9th-Gen Intel power and RTX 2080 graphics to the easiest-to-upgrade gaming-PC design out there.

By TomsHardware on February 25, 2019 80

The Alienware Aurora R8 is a bulky gaming rig that offers strong performance and a whole lot of ports.

By Tom's Hardware on February 25, 2019 80

The Alienware Aurora R8 is a bulky gaming rig that offers strong performance and a whole lot of...

By Tom's Hardware UK on February 25, 2019 80

The Alienware Aurora R8 is a bulky gaming rig that offers strong performance and a whole lot of...

By PCMag IN on March 22, 2019 80

The Aurora R8 is an excellent performer and is easy to maintain and upgrade. If you have the money for it, we recommend you buy...

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