Im not really a $3,000 computer kind of guy.
Normally Id suggest saving yourself a grand by building your own system but thats not for everyone.
The Aurora R8 in the configuration I tested is a monster.
Its a first-class experience for people whodont do loading screens.
Its so powerful that I found myself oddly frustrated by my inability to overwhelm it.
Every time I review a machine, I like to see how much it takes to bog it down.
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You win Aurora R8.
I cant find your breaking point.
But, I know mine is located directly in my wallet.
Thats a good thing though, because Alienwares always bucked the status-quo.
Thanks to its diminutive MicroATX motherboard, the R8 is Alienwares smallest desktop supporting dual GPUs.
Enough about the looks.
Lets talk about who this speed-demon is for.
But lets be honest: this is a machine for gaming.
And its there the R8 shines above all other systems Ive used.
The important question is: do you intend on gaming in 4K?
Im a $3,000 computer kind of guy now, because Ive tasted the champagne up here in first-class.
The white glove treatment extends to the case.
Theres room for growth.
There are as always a few things I didnt like about this computer.
If loudness is a consideration for you: consider this one of the loudest.
This isnt a minor quibble: the tower housing a $3,000 computer shouldnt have cheap feet.
Those problems aside, its easy to recommend this R8 build with Intel 9thgen processor and RTX 2080 graphics.
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