Aurora R8, or home built?

If you want a pre-built Alienware Aurora (with a warranty), I suggest you build it like this:

Intel-i7 CPU, 16gb ram-memory, Liquid-Cooler for main-processor, 850w PS and 512gb PCIe/NVMe-SSD (for Windows-10, all programs, favorite games/sims ). No Optane.

My Nvidia GTX-1070 handles Fallout-4 just fine (Ultra at 1440p).

See this thread and follow the links I posted there.

https://www.dell.com/community/Alienware-Desktops/need-help-for-setup/td-p/6133914

Edit: Also see this thread:

https://www.dell.com/community/Alienware-Desktops/X51-R3-Upgrade/td-p/6057352

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@B Machine wrote:
1. What (in your opinion) differentiates the Alienware from other companies like ibuypower, cyberpower, etc.. making the Alienware superior

2. and worth the extra $?

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1. I guess because it's really just a Dell computer. I've bought new computers from all the major companies over the years. Only ones I'm still buying are Apple and Dell (and I suppose high-end business-class HP's are still on the short list).

2. What extra money?

2b. I wonder if you are comparing specs properly (apples-to-apples) ?

2c. Are you using the Dell/Alienware discounts properly? Is cost/term of warranty, and service-offerings similar?

What (in your opinion) differentiates the Alienware from other companies like ibuypower, cyberpower, etc.. making the Alienware superior and worth the extra $?

Here is another good "how to config it and why" (on the sales-page) thread:

https://www.dell.com/community/Alienware-Desktops/Considering-getting-the-new-Aurora/td-p/5866767

I suggest going the build route.  The Aurora's are finicky when it comes to RAM, utilize a proprietary motherboard, and have an extremely limited UEFI BIOS.  Since prices have started to equalize, now would be a good time to build from scratch rather than purchasing a Dell.

I want to get the 850w liquid cooled system installed but I don't see an option ? Heres the link for my purchase 

https://deals.dell.com/en-us/productdetail/234u

This one has it:

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-gaming-desktops/alienware-aurora/spd/alienware-aurora-r8-desktop/dpcwscr802h

Alienware™ 850 Watt Multi-GPU Approved Power Supply with High Performance Liquid Cooling
Alienware recommended

So, you are using the USA dell.com website?

Did you look at all base configs? Last time I looked, not all are fully configurable.

Yes I’m in Texas, I looked but didn’t see it as an option. Could you provide me a link to one that has the specs and the 850w liquid cooled? I’m ready to purchase when I can find it.

Ahh you were one step ahead (didn’t see that) I’ll check the link in the morning. Thank you for you help brother. I have to say, I wasn’t going to buy an Alienware, but then I read all your forums you’ve posted and commented on. Now I’m convinced it’s worth the buy.

what are these and why are they showing as (Alienware Recommended) ?

a. Windows 10 Pro (+60$) alienware recommended
c. Qualcomm DW1810 1x1 802.11ac WiFi Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.2 (included in price)
d. Qualcomm 1820 802.11ac 2x2 Wireless, WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2 (Standard) +15$
e. Killer 1535 802.11ac 2x2 WiFi Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.2 +25$ f. No Optical Drive (included in price)
g. Tray Load DVD-RW Drive (Reads and Writes to DVD/CD) +50$
h. Tray Load BDRE Drive (Reads and Writes to Blu-Ray disks) +100$