Dell is currently offering the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming desktop with the latest 14th Gen Core i7 and RTX 4070 Ti Super for an incredible price of $1,399. This deal represents a significant discount of $600 from its MSRP, and while it's not as low as the previous $1,699 offer, it's still a great deal.

The Aurora R16 marks a shift in design for Alienware, featuring a cleaner and more focused aesthetic that some may find more attractive than the brand's earlier, more aggressive PC enclosures. Despite its compact size, the case still offers a nice mix of ports up front and plenty of RGB lighting to enhance the look. Additionally, the case is well-ventilated, ensuring sufficient airflow around the components.

Under the hood, the Aurora R16 is powered by a Core i7-14700KF processor, paired with the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super GPU. This GPU offers performance between the RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4080, with our testing showing a maximum 15% performance gain over the RTX 4070 Ti in standard game benchmarks. The system also includes 16GB DDR5-5600 RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a 1000W Platinum-rated PSU.

The cooling system features a 240mm radiator on the AIO liquid CPU cooler, which keeps the Intel Core i7-14700F processor's thermals in check. It also comes with a 1GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD and an Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E network card.

While the Aurora R16 uses off-the-shelf components, it stands out with a proprietary motherboard that may make future upgrades challenging. This is something to keep in mind if you're considering this system for long-term use.