Dell Alienware Aurora R8 (2019)

7 reviews

Jun, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 reviews of Dell Alienware Aurora R8 (2019). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Dell Alienware Aurora R8 (2019) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Ryan Jones (trustedreviews.com)

Alienware Aurora R8 gaming desktop Review | Trusted Reviews

The Alienware Aurora R8 gaming desktop is at the top of its game, flaunting a Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti GPU and Intel Core i9-9900K CPU

Top-of-the-line performance ; Fantastic value ; Easy to upgrade ; Ray tracing and DLSS support

Overpowered CPU drives price up needlessly

If you’re starting your build from scratch and fancy the strongest gaming desktop possible, the Alienware Aurora R8 is a fantastic candidate

Feb, 2019

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Expert review by : Andrew E. Freedman (tomshardware.co.uk)

Alienware Aurora R8 Gaming Desktop Review: Strong and Chunky

Who knew that a spaceship would be relatively easy to repair? That's the biggest trick behind the Alienware Aurora R8 ($783.99 / £799.00 to start; $2,624.99 as tested), with tool-free upgradeability and a swing-out power supply to reveal the internals....

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

Feb, 2019

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Expert review by : Puja Chatterjee (eComputerTips.com)

Alienware Aurora R8 Review - Specs, Price, Pros & Cons

These are times when technology has become dominant in our everyday lives. So the Digital tools have become an inherent part of all that we do. Alienware Aurora R8 Review and find out … Alienware Aurora R8 Review – Specs, Price, Pros & Cons More »

LED accent lights ; Upgradeable design supports ; Plenty of ports connectivity ; Lots of configurations ; Great

Odd design ; Loud fan ; Plastic construction ; Loud under load ; Similar DIY builds

Sep, 2019

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Expert review by : Vivek (gizbot_com)

Alienware Aurora R8 Gaming RIG Review: Pinnacle of gaming PC

For almost Rs 2,80,000, you get a beefed-up PC, which has some of the best PC components in the world. However, for nearly Rs 3,00,000, is the Alienware Aurora R8 the best gaming RIG that you can buy? Or you should assemble a custom PC? Lets find out.

Compact design ; High Performance GPU and CPU ; Modular

Bit expensive

Considering the synthetic benchmarks and gaming benchmarks, it is almost evident that the Alienware Aurora R8 is capable gaming PC, which can handle any game at the highest graphics settings.

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Alan Bradley (babygearlab.com)

Alienware Aurora R8 gaming PC review

A powerful PC at a premium price.

Powerfully specced for respectable performance at 4K Ultra ; Easy toolless interior access ; Highly upgradeable

Significantly more expensive than similar DIY builds ; Loud under load

The R8 is packed with high-end performance parts and has one of the best toolless access cases on the market, but it's still hard to justify this massive price tag.

Mar, 2019

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Expert review by : Michael Andronico (tomsguide.com)

Alienware Aurora R8 Review: The Gaming PC King Gets RTX Power

The Aurora A8 is a prime example of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." The latest version of Alienware's flagship desktop remains at the top of the pack thanks to its blissfully easy upgradeability and slick customizable RGB lighting. Pair that with...

Attractive design and RGB lighting ; Hassle-free upgradability ; Strong overall performance

Can get pricey ; Occasionally loud fans

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

Mar, 2019