Alienware and Dell just lately up to date their customized PC lineup with the brand new Alienware Aurora R16 vary that comes with a brand-new appear and feel with 14th-gen Intel CPUs and the newest in GeForce RTX 40 Collection graphics. In a stunning transfer, Dell is now promoting the earlier Alienware Aurora R15 gaming desktops with a brand-new configuration that includes Intel Arc A770 16GB graphics playing cards.
Paired with a thirteenth Gen Intel Core i7 13700F or larger CPU, that is the primary all-in-one Alienware gaming desktop to function Intel {hardware} for all processing. Surprisingly, the Intel Arc A770 16 GPU could be upgraded to a GeForce RTX 4070 for a further USD $50 – which is a discount while you think about that the Intel Arc A770’s efficiency sits beneath the GeForce RTX 4060.
The truth that Intel Arc A770 GPUs, even with 16GB of VRAM, could be picked up for beneath $300, and the USD $1,949.99 asking worth for the all-Intel Alienware Aurora R15 gaming desktop feels a bit steep.
Going the DIY route and for 2 grand, you may put collectively a much more highly effective gaming rig than what’s on provide right here, bumping up the GPU horsepower to both a GeForce RTX 4070 Ti or a GeForce RTX 4080. Devoted Alienware gaming rigs do not at all times provide one of the best worth for cash when taking a look at pure specs, however that is to be anticipated.
In the end, this new Arc-powered Alienware rig is sweet information for Intel, particularly if the corporate continues to launch new Arc GPU fashions within the coming years. It’s unsure which Intel Arc A770 fashions are transport inside these Alienware Aurora R15 gaming desktops as Intel has discontinued its ‘Restricted Version’ vary.
