Alienware Aurora R16 now comes in RTX 4070 Super GPU flavors, but I’d hang fire
Jan. 31, 2024Souped-up Alienware rigs have arrived
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There’s a newAlienwareAurora R16 gaming PC in town, and the latest configuration comes armed with anNvidiaGeForce RTX 4070 Super. The new build on the block comes in at $1,899, meaning it’s technically cheaper than the OG RTX 4070 model listed alongside the system. However, there are a few spec differences between the two that are well worth considering, and it might be worth waiting for more models to enter the fold.
You’ll find the Alienware Aurora R16 with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super, Intel Core i7 14700F CPU, 16GB RAM, and a 1TB SSDfor $1,899 at Dell.You’re getting largely the same specs as the first RTX 4070 system that released for $1,999, which comes with a Core i7 14700F chip and 1TB drive but double the amount of memory with 32GB installed.
Unlike some configurations, this one doesn’t appear to be customizable, meaning you’ll have to make upgrades yourself if you’re not completely happy with the build. It’s likely that Dell has conjured up this specific concoction of parts to hit what it thinks is an eye catching price, and while I don’t entirely disagree with that, the original 32GB RAM RTX 4070 build is $100 moreat $1,999.99.
Alienware Aurora R16 (RTX 4070 Super) |$1,899.99 at DellThis latest Aurora build comes armed with Nvidia’s new midrange 4070 Super GPU, and it’ll furnish your screen with higher frame rates than the OG card. Not to mention tools like DLSS 3.5 will enable you to boost fps further using AI upscaling and Frame Generation.
Buy it if:
✅ You want to run the latest games at 1440p✅ You’d prefer to not dial back settings✅ You’re looking to dabble with 4K and DLSS 3.5
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You’d rather have more system RAM❌ You’re looking to play new releases at 4K
Alienware Aurora R16 (RTX 4070 Ti Super) |$2,399.99 at DellThe RTX 4070 Ti Super version of the R16 will reach higher resolutions without compromise thanks to its 16GB VRAM, and the system itself comes with 32GB rather than 16GB. That means you won’t have to swap out all its included sticks to hit the memory threshold, unlike the model above, but it is $500 more.
Buy it if:
✅ You’re looking for top tier midrange performance✅ You tend to play games with detailed textures✅ You need more than 12GB VRAM for desired settings
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You’d rather upgrade to a true 4K graphics card❌ You’re not fussed about hitting higher resolutions
Opting for the non-Super model isn’t ideal either, as the RTX 4070 Super will provide a substantial performance boost. I’m currently working on putting the new souped-up line-up to the test, but we’re talking about a 22% higher CUDA core count. It’s still got the same 12GB GDDR6X VRAM as before, though, so you’ll need to take a peek at the RTX 4070 Ti Super R16 for $2,399.99 if you’re looking for more video memory headroom.
The new Alienware Aurora R16 will no doubt provide an extra punch thanks to its new RTX Super cards, but I do think it’s worth waiting for more builds. RTX 4080 Super options are also missing from the line-up, and it’ll be interesting to see where it falls price wise compared to its siblings. Of course, if you’re looking for something with even more oomph, you might be better off checking out ourAlienware Aurora R15 review, as the RTX 4090 version is one of thebest Alienware gaming PCbuilds out there in terms of raw performance.
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On a related note, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super is now available at Neweggfrom $999.99, with various custom cards by a variety of brands.
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