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The Alienware Aurora R7 is an impressively powerful, yet compact, machine that will easily handle any task you throw at it, be it productivity or gaming.
Its i7-8700 processor and GTX 1080 graphics is a supremely powerful combination that is as much as most users will ever need. Both VR and 4K gaming are within reach and high refresh rate gaming at 1440p is also easily achievable.
Its chassis may not be as small as the standout Corsair One Elite but it’s smaller than most. Meanwhile, the lack of windows and fancy internals is made up for with a generally smart external design, and the exterior lights are a particular highlight.
Surprisingly for an Alienware machine – and such a compact one – there’s a reasonable amount of space to upgrade things in the future too, if you’re so inclined.
The default cooling also does a decent job, even if it isn't the quietest we've heard.
The main sticking point, then, is the price. At £1,729 for this spec, it’s certainly not awful value but you can get the same for a bit less. A similar system specced up with PCSpecialist, for instance, costs around £1,500.
That’s certainly not enough that it puts the Aurora R7 out of the equation, but it doesn’t make it a standout bargain either.
You can buy the Aurora from Dell HERE.
Pros
- Compact.
- Great gaming performance.
- i7-8700 is also great for productivity.
Cons
- Slow SSD write speeds.
- Not the best value system out there.
KitGuru Says: Alienware’s Aurora R7 system isn’t a tinkerer’s dream nor a barnstorming bargain, but it is an attractive, compact and high-performance machine for a reasonable price.
