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The Alienware Aurora R16 with i9 and RTX 4090 is almost $1,000 off

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This little Alienware PC fits just about anywhere. Jacob Roach / Digital Trends

Getting really good at PC gaming is only half the battle these days. The important thing is whether the hardware you’re using can keep up! And if you want a fantastic CPU, stunning graphics, and unbeatable motion clarity, one of your best bets is going with an Alienware desktop. As a matter of fact, we saw the following markdown when looking through Dell deals:

For a limited time, when you order the Alienware Aurora R16 (Intel Core i9 w/ RTX 4090) through Dell, you’ll spend $3,700, as opposed to $4,700. What can you do with the $1,000 you saved? Why not take a look at some of the best monitor deals we’ve flagged?

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Why you should buy the Alienware Aurora R16

Alienware is a renowned Dell sub-label that specializes in gaming PCs and laptops. We had the opportunity to sit down with the Aurora R16 a while back, and its chart-topping performance floored us! Desktop configurations are all unique, though, and this particular version of the R16 comes with an Intel Core i9 CPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, 64GB of RAM, and 4TB of storage. That is one souped-up gaming PC!

When it comes to cooling, the Aurora R16 employs larger passageways and improved internal cable management to reduce the thermal load on the PC, leading to quieter and cooler-running peripherals. The R16 is also Alienware’s first foray into its Legend 3 industrial design. This chassis brings a sleek and modern look to the table while keeping the cosmetic bells and whistles to a minimum.

Are you ready to start gaming? You’ll be able to use the Alienware Command Center to customize RGB lighting and track the performance of your CPU, GPU, and other R16 vitals. Perfection is hard to come by, but the R16 gets pretty close!

It’s hard to say how long this discount is going to last, so now could be the best time to buy. Save $1,000 when you order the Alienware Aurora R16 (Intel Core i9 w/ RTX 4090). Oh, and before you head out, you should check out some of the other great Alienware deals we’ve been logging!

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Michael Bizzaco
Michael Bizzaco
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Michael Bizzaco has been selling, installing, and talking about TVs, soundbars, streaming devices, and all things smart home…
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