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Alienware Aurora R16 – i9-14900KF (24 Cores

A entry-level gaming pc for everyday users and creators, leading with RTX 4080.

52/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
RTX 4080Core i9-14900KF16 GB64 GBWi-Fi 6ELegend 3 chassis
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Why we rate it

  • RGB
  • OS pre-installed
  • Keyboard included
  • Above-average cpu cores
  • Spec-sheet rated, not bench-tested
Score profile

Where the Alienware Aurora R16 – i9-14900KF (24 Cores wins and loses

Scored against the gaming pcs class
ComputeMemoryPortsDesignBundle6661738181
Compute
66
Memory and storage
61
Ports
73
Design
81
Bundle and OS
81
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Compute

CPUCore i9-14900KF
CPU cores24
CPU max clock6 GHz
GPURTX 4080
GPU VRAM16 GB

Memory and storage

RAM64 GB
RAM typeDDR5
Primary storage typePCIe Gen 4.0x4 NVMe SSD
Total storage6 TB

Ports

Ethernet2.5
HDMI4
DisplayPort4

Wireless

Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3

Design

Form factorLegend 3 chassis
Case brandAlienware
RGBYes

Bundle and OS

Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
OS pre-installedYes
Keyboard includedYes
Mouse includedYes

More specs

WIFIYes

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Alienware Aurora R16 – i9-14900KF (24 Cores vs Alienware Alienware Aurora ACT1250

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ComputeMemoryPortsDesignBundle
Alienware Aurora R16 – i9-14900KF (24 CoresAlienware Aurora ACT1250
 AlienwareAlienware Aurora R16 – i9-14900KF (24 CoresThis pageAlienwareAlienware Aurora ACT1250
Overall score52 /10054 /100Better
GPURTX 4080RTX 5070
CPUCore i9-14900KFCore Ultra 7
RAM64 GB64 GB
Storage1000 GB
GPU VRAM16 GBBetter12 GB
Who it's for

Is the Alienware Aurora R16 – i9-14900KF (24 Cores right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable gaming pc for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier gaming pc is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
good
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Alienware Aurora R16 – i9-14900KF (24 Cores worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 52/100 against other gaming pcs, a entry-level result where the class average is around 43.

What stands out on the Alienware Aurora R16 – i9-14900KF (24 Cores?

Its rgb stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the MSI Aegis R2 AI Gaming Desktop?

The MSI Aegis R2 AI Gaming Desktop scores 53/100 versus this one at 52/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.