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I love the RGB on this Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC and it’s $700 off today

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You already know from the title but I just have to say, I love the RGB design on this desktop gaming PC. No, it doesn’t offer much to performance — which is a real shame — but it does add style points and in a well-placed spot, that’s a big deal for your office or gaming room. And if you’re looking for a powerful new gaming rig for your home, this Alienware Aurora R16 gaming desktop is packed with the latest hardware. You get all of that for $2,500 instead of $3,200. With a significant discount of $700, this is one of the best gaming PC deals around and certainly one not to be missed if you’re looking for a permanent setup. If that sounds like you, keep reading and we’ll break down all the hardware and reasons why you might wish to buy.

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Why you should buy the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC

Alienware makes some of the best gaming PCs you can buy with a penchant for high-end setups which are great investments for a long time to come. With the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming desktop, you get all the hardware you could possibly want. Never mind all of that, for now. The tasteful RGB adorns the front of the case, which you can see in the image, and although the glass side panel is tinted, you can also see the illuminated fan and components inside. Sexy, I know.

As for power, inside you’ll find a 14th-generation Intel Core i9-14900KF processor paired up with 32GB of memory and 2TB of SSD storage. If we were going to be picky, maybe 64GB of memory would have been preferable here but we’re still pretty happy with a chunky 32GB of extra speedy DDR5 memory running at 5600 MT/s. You can always upgrade and add more later, too. As expected from a gaming rig, there’s also a powerful graphics card involved. Here, you have the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER with 16GB of dedicated VRAM.

Combined, you’re gaining a supremely powerful gaming desktop. It uses Alienware’s Legend 3 design so you get efficient airflow meaning it runs cooler, and quieter, yet still with exceptional performance.

There are larger passageways and optimized internal cable management so you gain 20% quieter operation than previous models as well as lower temperatures. At all times, you’re in control thanks to the Alienware Command Center which allows you to adjust the lighting as well as choose to overclock specific components.

The minimal chassis still offers up conveniently located ports with things like the front ports providing PowerShare technology and there being a wealth of USB-C and USB 3.2 ports to choose from. All you really need to do besides buy this gaming PC is make sure to add on one of the best gaming monitors to get the best out of the hardware.

The Alienware Aurora R16 gaming desktop usually costs $3,200. Today, you can buy it from Dell for $2,500 so you save $700 off the regular price. A fantastic deal for a gaming PC that is built to last for many years ahead, check it out for yourself by tapping the buy button below. It won’t last for long at this price.

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Jennifer Allen
Jennifer Allen is a technology writer with over 15 years of experience in the field. During that time, she's spent the past…
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