Alienware Aurora R16 FULL Review!

[@JustinTechTips]

Pricing/Availability of all computers compared in this video: REMEMBER! Check the actual product links tagged within the video first! Alienware Aurora R16 - product link tagged at 00:32 in this video HP Omen 45L - product link tagged at 15:15 in this video Skytech Eclipse 2 - geni.us/Skytech-Eclipse (NEW) Corsair Vengeance i7500 - geni.us/CorsairVengeance-i7500 (Most Popular) (NEW) Corsair Vengeance i8200 - geni.us/CorsairVengeance-i8200 (My Favorite) Origin PC Genesis - bit.ly/Origin-PC-Genesis *****Around $3000 and under HP Omen 45L - product link tagged at 15:13 in this video CyberPowerPC - Gamer Supreme (R7) (4080s) geni.us/CyberPowerPC-R7-4080s *****$2000 and Under***** Skytech Azure 2 (get this MUCH better King 95 instead) - tagged at 17:34 on this video CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme (get this better version instead) bit.ly/CyberPowerPC-7800X3D *****Around $1000 and Under***** Victus by HP 15L (13th i5)(3060) - geni.us/Victus-by-HP-15L CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme (i5) (4060): geni.us/CyberPowerPC-i5-4060 My Upgrades in this video: Corsair iCUE H100i ELITE LCD XT AIO - Liquid Cooling System amzn.to/48rJCif Corsair AF120 RGB ELITE Fan - amzn.to/3toow5E Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5 XMP RAM - amzn.to/3FjwGhV USB Header Converter Cables (2x) - amzn.to/3RYbPIL SSD Heatsink - amzn.to/3ZYOZCB Favorite Monitors: LG UltraGear 32" OLED Dual Mode: product link tagged at 18:14 in this video (my daily monitor) (4K) Alienware AW3423DWF OLED Ultrawide: product link tagged at 19:05 in this video Please consider buying something from one of my Affiliates in the description and comments to help support the channel: After clicking these links ANY purchase within 30 days helps me receive a commission at no cost to you! - Best Buy - geni.us/best-buy - Corsair - go.corsair.com/VmOzaA - HP - geni.us/HP-Shop - Dell (Alienware) - bit.ly/Dell-Shop - Lenovo - geni.us/LenovoPCs - Skytech - skytechgaming.com/?ref=justintechtips - CLX - clxgaming.refr.cc/JustinTechTips - OriginPC - geni.us/OriginPC - Amazon - amzn.to/3J5rGOL My other PC Reviews: Corsair Vengeance i7500: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJjckGakiqyDnqc Xbox vs PC: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZSUpZehoMuDp7s Corsair Vengeance i8100: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHbKaayjidyLi7s OriginPC Genesis: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXPUl4iEqLWhiq8 Alienware Aurora R16: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m57dgYSuYtKgock Lenovo Legion Tower 7i Gen 8: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHPTf6qMbJaHkJo Skytech Eclipse: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5eciqRsaJx3eJI CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme (i7) (4060Ti): kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKKtd5WvZ617fNE CyberPowerPC Gamer Supreme (i9) (4090): kzbin.info/www/bejne/en20mKSZqbCLpdE CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme (i5) (4060): kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX-unaJ6jrCXhZo (NEW) HP Omen 45L: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZjIlKWFqdiUZ7M Skytech Azure 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYnFY5KhqrV4jJY HP Victus 15L: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKvQqnqLebOSnMk OriginPC Chronos V3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKHbqYWejd1qe5I Alienware Aurora R15: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGWahKWXYshmr80 CLX Ra: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJCVdpigndejock Skytech Chronos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpPGpWR5iKiheM0 CyberPowerPC - Gamer Xtreme: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH-sd5mXa9KKgNk CyberPowerPC - Gamer Master: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWmskGtnnLaKhNE HP Omen 25L: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6vYh3Wea7pjoJo Please consider buying something from one of my Affiliates in the description and comments to help support the channel: PayPal donations are GREATLY appreciated! Link below.. paypal.me/JustinTechTips

[@garyshipley1931]

Hey please note that the lenova i7 gen 8 with 4090 is onsale for 2839.99 and u can get it down under 2600 nucks before tax. i paid exactly 2767.05 shipped. its limited stock so act fast 10/20 9:30pm eastern

[@gbprodz]

so would this be a good first pc for me?

[@marlons95]

Please please do a tutorial on how you swapped the Alienware cooling fans for the Corsair cooling system.

[@Afroman_Gaming]

Just saw this review. Really enjoyed it. As a console gamer my whole life, I've been looking into getting a pc for quite some time. I recently made the plunge and went prebuilt. Purchased an Aurora R15 with an AMD Ryzen 9 7900X cpu and 4090 gpu. Have been really enjoying it. I honestly can't believe how good this thing is. Runs like a dream. Have yet to get a monitor setup yet, but I will soon. Until then, I'll just have to settle for my C1 OLED.

[@cheapshot7244]

That's a pretty sick PC for your first one !

[@Afroman_Gaming]

@cheapshot7244 thanks! I know it is one of the best of the best (at least for a few more months). I've been doing a lot of research for a while now, and the insane deal I got for the prebuit was unreal. I couldn't pass it up. Imagine getting a 4090 for the price of a 4070 super. That's about how good of a deal I'm talking.

[@toemuncher3333]

@@Afroman_Gamingwhere abouts did you buy it?

[@Afroman_Gaming]

@@toemuncher3333 I ended up getting it directly from Dells website.

[@Afroman_Gaming]

@@toemuncher3333 I had purchased it directly from the Dell website.

[@papagen00]

I don't upgrade cpu and gpu, i just toss the old pc after a few years and buy a new one.

[@KratosZer0]

Curious what is a few years to you? 😅

[@bruhitzmisael]

So practically you're upgrading?

[@S4h4r4s]

Same. Except when a new sports car comes out, I don't save enough money for it 😂

[@FirstCommando]

I’ll have one 😅

[@sachhitgurung2126]

Can I get the tossed pc

[@lxchronic420xl]

Great video! Just bought my first R16 with the i9 14900k and 4080 super and love every bit of it! Super fast.

[@Stevegreen-o2t]

Bro I wish I wish I had

[@carldbrooks]

I love this review, I bought Aurora R13 with the RTX 3090. this made me feel alot better about what i've done. I was a console player but since then moved on and haven't desired to move back. I was first using a 1440p alienware 27" monitor. But since I've bumped it up to a Samsung Odyssey Ark 1st gen. For good measure and I'm not the smartest man in the world when it comes to gaming values. But after I watched this review from start to finish. I really liked and enjoyed the non bs review and helpful tactile tips. I'm going to keep following and hopeful that my future gaming and electronic consumerism are still sound strong. Thank you, so very much for being apart of the community. ❤

[@blorger]

the R13 is especially horrible especially with high-end parts. so.

[@DavidWilliams-kv4vj]

Just bought this thanks to your in depth and honest review. First PC I've purchased and mostly thx to this vid. Much appreciated

[@JustinTechTips]

@DavidWilliams-kv4vj Glad you're finding my videos informative and helpful David! They definitely take a long time with all the testing involved so it makes me happy getting comments like this!

[@GodParti]

I'm only halfway through this video and I am insanely impressed with how in-depth you are in these videos as well as educational for the rest of us. I used to know about computers about 15 years ago or so and I know absolutely nothing anymore.

[@rickeutsler3814]

Hey there. I've been a fan of the Alienware line of PCs for a long time. If you know their limitations going into the purchase, they are great. I personally like picking up the older units (R10 / R12) and setting them with decent CPUs/GPUs. You can buy them for a fraction of the cost of new and there's nothing at all wrong with a 5600x and a 3060 12gb for most use cases including content creation and games. I've been looking at the new R16 and almost pulled the trigger a couple of times on one. I'm excited to see Dell take things in a better direction. I don't mind the proprietary nature of things. They've improved cooling and noise and that's what was missing on the older units. I look forward to getting an R16 at some point. I'm currently running a 12900K / RTX 4070 TI custom rig. I mostly use it for amin and content creation work so it's more than adequate. But I'm still looking forward to the R16 being on my desk at some point in time. Thanks for the great video. Cheers Rick

[@smokestrong1000]

Alienware is the best imo. Not just talking about the PC but the WARRANTY is amazing. They'll literally drive to your house and fix your computer no matter where you live in the US. When my SSD went out, they sent me two SSDs for whatever reason. Replaced my screen for free when my dog bumped into it and a few other minor things that got fixed. Like the RGB lights going out on the front of the laptop. Plus I like aliens.

[@CinderDoreiku]

seriously?

[@smokestrong1000]

@@CinderDoreiku yes their warranty is that good if you buy it. I pay $35 a month for my laptop that costs over $3500

[@sigueleentertainment2430]

That’s true, but they will always find an excuse not to honor their warranty. I had a bad Ethernet port and fan going out on my $3000 m18 laptop and they wanted to charge me for repairs even though it was only 6 months old and still under warranty

[@smokestrong1000]

@@sigueleentertainment2430 you're right it was good. I been waiting 7 months to get my CPU 1 fan replaced. They keep lying saying the tech came and I wasn't home.

[@SamahLama]

Possibly astroturfing

[@drdynastic]

I just bought this pc based in part on this review. Dell had a smoking deal on this 4090 setup… $2400, plus a 10% off coupon, along with $70 in Dell rewards and $375 cashback from Rakuten. Can’t wait to put this to work on my streams over my current 2080 Super rig. Thanks!

[@toomuchvanos6865]

Wow! That’s a stupid good deal. The best I’ve seen is $2999.

[@tramnguyen0000]

Omg what sale occasion was it

[@class6955]

@@tramnguyen0000 This was a deal directly through Dell a few months ago. Amazingly it was for a 4090 Super. It didn't last very long and most people think it was some sort of price mistake.

[@thewillow3457]

Holy cow

[@MatthewSantoro]

Great review, thank you!

[@ChrisChris011]

I just bought one!

[@tylerduncan7599]

I had the same complaint about the RGB per-game lighting but ***THIS HAS BEEN UPDATED*** as a note to any viewers. the setting is in the general settings where you can change this.

[@Bambam21476]

Finally someone who has something good to say about this setup. I'm a gamer who has no interest in building a computer and who doesn't care if the motherboard has usb ports attached to it, or I can't buy another power supply or upgrade my motherboard. Dell has the best warranty of any of them and provides the best choice of options. When Corsair or any of the other pre-built computer companies drive 300 km. to my house to replace a motherboard under warranty like Dell did, I'll take a look at them. Till then.....I'm with Alienware.

[@marcosrodriguez559]

I have the r16 1000w with the i9 14k and 4090 with 64gb. It gets here in a few days and I’m listing it for sale $1,000 under dells price as soon as it gets here. Lmk if you’re interested!!

[@marmaje69]

I read dell reviews that they have really bad customer service. Are you sure it’s actually good service? I just want to make sure.

[@Bambam21476]

@@marmaje69 ...good in my books. I live 300 km from the nearest city and they've sent a service person to my house a few times. One time when my ram was over heating and they couldn't figure it out they sent me a new Alienware which was better than the one I had, so I'd like to see Corsair or any of the others drive 300km to my door to replace a mother board or anything else for that matter. When you call the service number you get someone within 30 seconds or less.

[@marcosrodriguez559]

@ bro the service is really good. I can only speak on the premium support plus service though. Highly recommend!

[@marmaje69]

@ok thx!

[@enviousleaf123]

Thanks for the review. Black Friday Sale and the unit just dropped to $2999 for Intel i9 14900KF (68 MB cache, 24 cores, up to 6.0 GHz P-Core Thermal Velocity) + 4090 + 64 gigs of Ram + 2TB + 1000 Plat power. Such a killer deal. Plus I get the Rakuten cashback + 5% off with my work discount. So HYPE to have this with my Samsung Oled Ultra Wide monitor :D

[@hhangmann]

If you use Amex you also get cash back and the 10% coupon off signing up for dell email as well

[@haximaxi93]

@@hhangmann 10% off if you are a student and if you finance it through Dell Credit Pay you get $100 as rewards

[@jim26087]

link?

[@haximaxi93]

@@jim26087 It is out of stock for now on dell website

[@williammathies2998]

Thanks!

[@JustinTechTips]

@williammathies2998 thank you so much!

[@carlo1132]

Dell is too stubborn to make a good case. Even back when I was in the IT world, HP servers and workstations were levels above Dell in design, quality and a look, especially on the case. HP back in 2003, 20 years ago used a Coolermaster Case for their gaming PC, it was called the X09 and I built my first gaming PC copying what they did. Maybe some day Dell will spend the money and make a decent gaming PC with a case from Corsair or Coolermaster?

[@moop111]

case looks pretty nice bro what you on?

[@carlo1132]

@@moop111 Its Trash compared to the Omen 45L and Corsair Cases Bro, but if you like Dell Slop buy it!

[@nattenaniel]

@@moop111 Alienware cases has always looked good, that is their thing. But the r16, r15, plus al the older models, and all dell workstation pc's use the same case. They just change out the plastics/outer shell of the case. On the inside it has been the same for 10-15 years. And that limits them alot. in fan suport, how many and witch size fans you can fit, cable management, storage suport. Same with AIO suport, max one 240 ( when my Phanteks p600s case fits one 420 in front plus one 360 on top). Also with the motherbords, witch all have to be proprietary. So yes, I love how it looks, and have always liked the way alienware system have looked, BUT, that does not change the fact that it is still an 15 year old case that has been given a new plastic shell and made to look fresh. But is still horibly outdated. PS I have dyslexia so sorry for all the spelling mistakes.

[@marmaje69]

Honestly? I actually like this case better.

[@supernova751]

Finally! Been waiting for this one, keep up the good work!

[@JustinTechTips]

@supernova751 thank you! Sorry it took so long. I've never tested so many versions of one PC before but I knew with a new design that this video would get a lot of attention so I had to put extra into it

[@daysnottime999]

Bad pcs bro

[@notshared4072]

Really like the format of your video, thanks. Even veteran buyers can suffer choice paralysis, so it's wonderful to see you frame each product against the market and embellish with potential alternatives and upgrades and such. Please keep up the great work!

[@raiders2011able]

Definitely plan to look into this thank you for the review bro

[@fractalelf7760]

I really am puzzled at not maintaining an interior lighting. Btw at 10:10, if you study the charts I think it’s worth noting CyberPower, AW, etc. traded CPU temps at a more-than-adequate 75c for substantially lower GPU thermals which is considerably better for gaming than the other extreme. At 10:47 it’s no surprise the AW sits dead middle for 4K which is why it has excellent 4K performance. It’s by design to be a 4K targeted system.

[@TheLongWind]

11:20 Less powerful "F" versions? I thought "F" just indicated there is no Igpu. Did they start lowering specs on the "F" variants?

[@JustinTechTips]

@TheLongWind no sorry if I said that in a confusing way. I was referring to the F variants that were not KF versions. Most of the prebuilts I review are K versions which are faster than non K versions.

[@julianp.2840]

Just pulled the trigger on this 4090 model since they have it on sale for $3k. Feels like a great deal. Was between the LG C4 and the 32" Alienware OLED screen. Both very close in price. Went with the C4 and hoping I enjoy more as my gaming has moved more towards single player immersion.

[@censorshift11]

I just got this today… what are your normal running temps and a temp under load… I feel like it runs a little hot… 90c on max setting on apex… seems sus

[@julianp.2840]

@@censorshift11 It can occasionally spike into the 90s but it runs around mid 70's playing Cyberpunk at full tilt.

[@ryue5626]

​@censorshift11 i have a custom pc with a 360mm aio and I get around 75c on the cpu , intel cpus are just hot tbh I'm surprised how well the 240 mm aio in thos pc is doing, im sure the bios is also under voting a bit

[@ChrisChris011]

Can't wait to use this for VR!!!

[@JustinTechTips]

@ChrisChris011 Congrats Chris! Which VR headset will you be using?

[@CFitzPlay]

I agree with your final thoughts. The best thing about these would be price to performance. Great to pick one up when sales come around. Best for people that dont plan on upgrading themselves.

[@SpaceOutOfficial]

Where do you put the liquid cooling system with the screen? 19:12

[@mikegraff4973]

Thanks!

[@JustinTechTips]

@mikegraff4973 no problem! Thanks for the donation mike!

[@thewillow3457]

How long would it last before you NEED to upgrade parts in order to run smoothly?

[@jeffreypalermo5101]

I am still running an Aurora R9, and my top priority is low noise. I don’t game at all, but I’m a software engineer and also a podcaster, so video and audio work is heavy as well as code compilation, builds, and automated tests. GPU strain is moderate, but I/O speeds are my current limiting factor. I’m interested in this R16 because of its strength in noise. My office is my recording studio and a loud PC has no place there. I would never be able to build my own PC and get it quieter than the R16, so that’s my reason to go prebuilt.

[@toddherman380]

Great video. Do you see any way to add a thunderbolt card to this?

[@VautourDX]

At 13:48, the test results are from a 4090, but all his tests were ran with a 4080?

[@JustinTechTips]

I mentioned several times throughout the video I tested both the i9 version with a 4090 as well as the same tests on the i7 with a 4080 version

[@is1human]

Justin, thanks so much for the great review and video. What processor would you pick for the 4080? As tested you had the i7-13700F but with more options now which would you choose?

[@JustinTechTips]

@is1human if cost is a factor then you'll see in the Price/Performance section that the i7 4080 version of this PC had the best value. But if it were me, I would pay more for the performance boost the i9 offers. Especially since for me creator work needs a really powerful CPU. But the gains will be pretty noticeable in gaming as well

[@is1human]

@@JustinTechTips - Cool- do you mean the $150 upgrade to the i9-13 or the $300 upgrade to the i9-14 (with the 4080)? Guessing the latter. Of course, right now I'm on a 6 year old XPS with a 1070 so any of these would probably be pretty amazing!

[@is1human]

Okay, just ordered the r16 with i9-13900F and a 4080 which was $2,850 with some extra storage. Got the AW3423DWF OLED monitor too. Should be a nice upgrade!

[@REGGIERT]

@@is1humanhow is it turning out for you so far ? I’m thinking about getting the 4090 version with the i9

[@carxthax2715]

@is1human have you had any issues with the GPU?

[@papasmurf5598]

If you vertically mount the GPU using a riser cable then you should be able to use the 2 expansion slots.

[@bubblebeam8888]

Great review. How did you install the additional intake fan though, don't you need a specific alienware/Dell fan holder for that?

[@JustinTechTips]

Thank you! No you can also mount it to the actual case above the other fan. There’s holes for the screws, you just need to pop off that front panel to access the other side

[@bubblebeam8888]

@@JustinTechTips Thanks! Wasn't sure due to all the proprietary parts.

[@klownr02]

Phenomenal review. I purchased the R16 on a whim from a DELL advertisement last night. Glancing at the specs for CPU, GPU, M.2 capacity, and RAM specs.....I scratched my head when I saw the DELL online price! Like....is this a http site or https?! LOL. I ordered. Literally watched to see the USB Gen Specs for the rear, but was blown away by your presentation and in depth Desktop review. Again, phenomenal, keep it up nerd brother!

[@jimmysyar889]

Same. Got the 4070ti super for only $1350. Seems wild.

[@machimbo6859]

1 intake and 3 exhaust fans is crazy. I had to swap my RAD fans to intake for my own peace of mind. It keeps my temps relatively low and no negative air pressure so it works for me.

[@austinjackson5351]

its to pull hot air out as fast as possible

[@ZexAdam]

I was wondering should I buy the Alienware aurora r16 or the r15??

[@AEPMandalorian]

Great video man, really appreciate creators like you. Hats off

[@richarddonalds4759]

Hello tech guy. I am looking to purchase the nee Dell R16. Does it worth my money 💰 I hate the other "spaceship design the dell put out. I need something real BLAST FAST and can destroy anything I throw to it. Does the DELL R16 is the right PC?

[@bent5365]

tbh idk why people so much hate Dell and alienware, I have the alienware m17 laptop i7 8th and still run like a champ, just order my r16 i7 13th, rtx 4070 ti with discount code bf tax 1660$ because cs2 lol

[@yummiermussel5331]

Yeeah ive had several of their laptops but no desktops. Their laptops have always been tanks and the most powerful compared to the competition. But their desktops seem cheaply made with cheap proprietary internals, which i have a problem with. I got their AW Graphics amplifier and they dont support it anymore. So theyre not perfect, but i still like their laptops.

[@edwardgray2102]

Finally a channel who is unbiased and just the facts

[@EasyRhino58]

Just wanna say you do a good job. a real good job. on sorting this all out. I appreciate the information very much. thinking about buying a gaming PC right now. in between DELL AND HP

[@JustinTechTips]

@user-lf6op2fh8e thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

[@yhap2003]

Did you use the FURY BEAST RGB 64GB DDR5-5600 Dual Channel RAM Kit, 2x 32GB, C40, Black (Part #KF556C40BBAK2-64)? Will it work for the R16 Intel 14th gen i9 @ 5600mhz out of the box? The manual doesn't say it supports 64GB 5600mhz ram setup. This video didn't mention the size and speed of the Fury Beast kit that was used either. Is XMP profile now enabled in the latest bios?

[@yhap2003]

Sadly didn’t get an answer from this channel. I had hopes considering this review is so detailed. But just like other KZbin channels, subscribing just increases the user base, you wouldn’t get any answers or reply. “You only get a personal reply only when you subscribe”. But why would I subscribe if I know now you’re not really being genuinely helpful? Definitely NOT subscribing.

[@AdProfitX]

How did you get an R16 with a 4090? I've been only seeing up to a 4070 TI on their US website.

[@JustinTechTips]

@aaronmoreno688 Yeah they weren't available until now bit.ly/Alienware-Aurora-R16-14thGen

[@Crystal-zf4ny]

Hi, I am having trouble deciding between this Alienware Aurora R16 dekstop and the HP Omen 40 L. Could you possibly share which you would buy? Its for my son who is big into gaming. Id really appreciate the help. 😊 thanks

[@nickbrown3981]

How do they get 14th gen chips so fast?? Those were JUST released last month.

[@Christrrs]

love the back ground wish i could afford any pc but i cant .been disabled is a struggle financially love to watch tech and your videos are clean .not asking for anything i am just a guy that loves your work and efort that you put into the videos

[@CatSucker]

Hope ur able to purchase one one day

[@chee6547]

got this about a month ago. absolutely love it.

[@kubatk1168]

Is 240 mm aio enough for the intel cpus? Does it fit 360 mm aio? I am thinking of getting one with i9-14900KF and 4090

[@NoSauceNoSauce]

360 mm would be three fans, so I would think it's not compatible. The case can only fit 2 fans on top? But I heard there's some new fans that are thicker that are better. May or may not be an option. The cooling is not the best, and but by limiting the CPU's performance to 90% (restrict BIOS options) hopefully they make sure that it's stable. And that's okay if the price of the computer is cheap.

[@ejjz281]

Justin, is there any chance you could do a tutorial video on changing the liquid cooling system!?

[@Kakashi_12348]

How hard is it to upgrade the cooling parts you did and is it worth doing? New to all of this I have family that works for Dell so I can pick this up for a little under 3,000.

[@Crozilramos]

What were the differences in temperature between the standard liquid cooled cpu kit it comes with and the Corsair h100i elite u added to it later ?

[@blakeberten8028]

Just bought the R16 i9 4070. It’s my first PC and glad you told me what I wanted to hear lol

[@Sk8ermonkey27]

What is your input on getting a single drive 4tb rather than 2tb OR dual 2tb m.2 PCIe? Would this be better for performance over all having separate files 1 drive for gaming 1 for miscellaneous? or all files in 1 drive? (Or add in the sata as 2nd storage be more useful?) Btw, appreciate your detailed video, keep up the good work.

[@yoitsrami]

Can you please make a video on how you installed the upgrades to the r16 with the hub? I am new to PC gaming and I want to make sure I do the upgrades on the r16 correctly.

[@tommyguan5952]

The most clever thing that dell has done on r15 and 16 is they move the CPU radiator to the top instead of in the rear. Therefore CPU won't eat up all the hot exhaust from GPU. It cost how many years to make them realize that?

[@pauleyplay]

Outstanding Show ! Hooked me I just the same unit. AIO upgrade worth the cost ? XMP memory is needed to enable ? I know you cant with this machine. Kind of a dumb question.

[@G1966TK]

I just purchased an Alienware Aurora R16 with an RTX 4080 . I ordered it on 10.3.24 but it is still not shipped. I am not into upgrading, maybe 10 years ago but not now. I had a Digital Storm Velox but it died on me. I found that the CPU cooler's pump assemble came loose from the CPU. It also weighed 65+ pounds and was very hard to work on. I enjoy your channel and I hope my New PC comes soon, supposed to be by 10.16.24??

[@JoeB_BSc]

Hi Justin, can you turn off the colour display altogether without affecting computing, please? I look forward to your comment. Thanks and Regards JB

[@cheapshot7244]

Most indepth review ive seen in a while and i appreciate you discussing upgradeability. A lot of users upgrade their pcs and i hate watching a review never knowing if i can upgrade something in it

[@grizzledtriggerfinger7141]

Hey Justin, I need a mesh top to go on top of this Alienware…something to block out dust when it’s powered off. Any idea where i can find one?

[@octavioortiz8981]

Did you run the benchmarks after realising the fly thing on bios fot the i9.? Just curious. I read that you can do something like that yt get to the 6ghz speed. did you get to the 6 ghz ?

[@SpectreMK23]

Got mine running @ 6.1 ghz.

[@JoeB_BSc]

Hi Just!N, please advice what unlocking your R16 involved. Excellent review thanks. regards, JB

[@Qualkkuno]

Awesome review, as always.

[@JustinTechTips]

Thank you @Qualkkuno !

[@3dock694]

will you please tell me if this setup with a i9 14900F and a 4080 super will be fine together?

[@CalebLonganecker]

Did you ever purchase this setup? If so how is it performing

[@afterglowflux7455]

you should really consider benchmarking the Micro Center pre-built computers to see how they stack up with everyone else too. I always thought they had good cost to performance as well as very good warranties for systems backed with very good in store support for upgrades and guidance.

[@tonywong303]

I picked almost the same spec on micro center it actually cost more. I’m talking about $400-500 more so I think it’s a bargain to purchase from Alienware. Besides they have a Black Friday deal now.

[@lucasrem]

Is he US only guy ?

[@smokeyarcade]

As someone who has other alienware peripherals (headset & mouse) and has had alienware laptops in the past, I haven't used a desktop in over a decade, would you recommend this? I had to return 2 Alienware M18 R1's about a month ago (both had issues with hardware) would I be better off getting this desktop from best buy? (I have to use best buy due to having store credit) It's gonna be my first desktop in well over a decade, would the R16 be a good fit? Is the drives not having heatsinks on them a big issue for prolonged life of the PC/drive? Not looking to do any upgrades, just buy a PC thatll last me a few years without issue. Always liked the looks of Alienware.

[@Ritzcrackers99]

The best answer to all of these would be to build your own, Alienware is notorious for heating issues and hardware issues. If you build your own it will last you years and years.

[@smokeyarcade]

@@Ritzcrackers99 Yeah, I know that's what everyone says, "Build your own" I actually don't have a whole lot of space to work with and after crunching some numbers, getting new furniture right now so I can have a desktop is out of the realm of possibility.

[@anderj235]

I just purchased a R16 with the i9 14900KF, 4090, 64GB, and 4TB M.2 for $3699 :) Gets delivered next week. Will be a nice upgrade from my self built i9 9900K and EVGA 2080 Ti

[@slee98651]

Where did you get it bro

[@anderj235]

@@slee98651 directly from Dell

[@NotSkyoka]

Sale ends today

[@pixeladventures1112]

I just bought mine with 32Gb and 2 TB for 3000 tax included

[@BodyRocker9]

Trash motherboard, looks ugly and terrible airflow. Decent price for a prebuilt of those spec though.

[@mike.mallari]

Nice review. where can i buy one? that can deliver here in Philippines?

[@jasonjordan9598]

I probably missed it but did the better CPU cooler allow faster speeds?

[@rehil123]

How is the 1000 watt PSU in the R-16 better that the 1350 Watt of the R-15 and will it able to power the high end VR headset

[@tigerliu6009]

I have a question. You get the 6000MT/s DDR5 32 GB Memory for upgrade but the Owner's Manual shows only support Up to 5600 MT/s. Do you get any issue with 6000MT/s? How about 6400MT/s? I also tried to ask their support team, they said only 5600MT/s too.

[@tigerliu6009]

Do you have any update for this question ?

[@Callsign.yuckyy]

Most of the people hating probably never actually had a r16 , one of my best friends has one and they said it’s actually pretty good, it can get a little loud with the fans and heat if your playing high end games, but overall she said it was great and recommends it for anyone who doesn’t want to build a pc or doesn’t have the time. I’m also about to get one after December thanks to my grandmother (she works for dell) she’s heard good things from customers who bought the pc.

[@shammy8703]

its shit and its cheaper to call a local place and get a PC built with the components you want... this is an 8 year old PC with some new parts masquerading as a new PC

[@senliang4461]

this is a really detailed video i need, i just wanna ask, is there any risk of damaging the components inside if i want to take it with me on the flight(with as good precaution as i can provide), i need, needless to say, it must be staying in the cargo, not with me all the time. thank you.

[@sorcerersmagic]

Have you found a way to boost the CPU? Great Review!!!

[@911alexis]

Do you have an affiliate link for the Canadian website for the Aurora R16?

[@TesVixen]

Just bought one of these Aurora R16s for a great price (Black Friday) and I'm relieved to see the video card can be upgraded. Mine can with a Geforce 12GB 4070 which is a great card in most situations but the memory limit butts up against the requirements of a few games. So I'd like to pop in a 4080 Super.

[@BlackoutVR]

Can you make a video on the top ten best pcvr pcs

[@527bmanzella]

I just bought this PC for 2300 brand new from Dell with discounts and cash back. Really excited

[@OfficialPilotiIan]

can you do a vid how to put the upgrade parts in ? thx

[@Arrita0]

Where would MAINGEAR's MG-1 Ultimate NVIDIA Studio Edition sit in these lists?

[@JWin45]

Im looking to add heatsinks to the SSDs too. Do I need to remove those thermal pads on the motherboard if the SSDs still fit with heatsinks and everything boots?

[@apacolypse2630]

I’m looking into buying the Alienware r16 it’s mainly because I can’t pay outta pocket so I need monthly payments which Dell offers. I would like to know if Alienware is actually good Ik it has some overheating issues as well as the proprietary parts and such. Would you recommend the r16 Aurora for a person trying to play good games.

[@_alienx_p]

With them being on a big sale right now would you recommend the 4080 super version with the i9 14900F at $2200? I’ve never had a pc before I’m coming from ps5. My girlfriend wants a pc to predominantly play Minecraftwith mods and shaders. My concerns are heat and the proprietary nature of the build

[@Zepxxism]

Could ya do a fresh and latest review of HP omen 45L i9 4090 performance review and compare it with latest builds to see if anything has improved with updates or not? Is it possible for ya to include overlock performance for it aswell? I am aware that ya have already done a review on it, but if ya could do an updated one before sales start, that will be really kind and helpful. Do ya think that with overclocking this HP prebuilt can outperform others? Thank you.

[@Dimzy-Boy]

Even though i can't afford one as a third world country teen, i still came here to admire how beautiful this PC is. Just seeing it gave me a rush of excitement and joy-it's incredible to look at!...those specs are mind-blowing...thanks for the review :)

[@zachattackva5461]

Keep working on it, I was the same way and now I’m about to buy one

[@Pain46790]

Which would you recommend for someone upgrading from console i7 or i9 I know nothing of pc’s

[@mrcreativecapitalist]

What’s your opinion on the 4080 super version?

[@LiamKOP]

Great review. Buying this next week!

[@dld5420041]

I ordered a R16 i9 14900F 4090 32 GB mem on 6 May I received it yesterday (13 May) with tax 2435.15 PLUS 15% off with Rakuten ($342) that brings total down to just under $2100. Iknow it's not the K chip but for the price I don't care. Love your channel and just subscribed.

[@RMCVIDEO]

how you get it so low

[@leighgoldstein3119]

for streaming day trading charts would the hp victus i-9 with ddr 4 ram be better than the alienware aurora r16 with i-7 1400 and ddr 5 ? or opposite is true?

[@leveragelifestyle8581]

Video is so good. Great note on the additional fan not being worth it so I don't to down the rabbit hole lol.

[@ChristendomUL]

any problem slapping in a 3080ti in there? Space wise?

[@Bananawafers_]

good review, very informative, thank you for the best quality reviews justin

[@kevinkirsch1869]

Which model should I buy, the Alienware M18 RTX4090 or the R16 RTX 4090?

[@50natedogg]

Would you say that this PC is still relatively distant for gaming?

[@richarddonalds4759]

Hello: I see you mention tones of PCs on your Networth, and I am so confused with one to purchased. I was looking at the DELL-R16 [14900KF and 4090] which cost over $3,699.99 on Dell's Websites. But looking on this model there is a few drawbacks I do not like, especially those GREEN-RAMS in which I prefer RGB RAMS. Can these GREEN RAMS change-out or what? Do you think this model worth my money?

[@karimsalem86]

Subscribed!, great video. Is your background a green screen or hexagon wall panels?

[@JUSTPAUL_VR]

Will I need to replace the liquid for the cooler

[@emmanuelmoreno3737]

I just bought my Aurora R16! 14th i9 with 4090 and 32gb of ram. I was kinda confused why it has a higher 5600mhz than the 64gb with 5200mhz, so I went with the 32gb. Hopefully it outperforms my 4090 m16 r1.