Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop Computer (Intel Core i7 920, 640GB HDD, 6GB)

Description: This configuration of the Dell Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop Computer is a Core i7-based, consumer level computer.Compared to other general-purpose desktop computers on the market, it is expensive at around $1,380.This system comes with 6 GB RAM, and a 640GB hard disk.

Pros: Has a nVidia GeForce 200 series graphics card, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced desktop computers.Also, the 640GB hard drive installed on this machine has more storage when compared to the average desktop.Furthermore, this machine's Core i7 based processor is fast enough to handle demanding applications, such as the latest games.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for those who want to balance price with performance.

Value: In general, this desktop computer's features are as expected for this price.This desktop manages to combine class-leading processing power with ample storage.If you were to judge strictly by CPU speed, however, the price of a general-purpose PCs with comparable speed is about 20% lower.

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• Manufacturer: Alienware
• Part Number: DPCWDX1_3

• General

• Desktop type Gaming-friendly system

• Processor

• Type Intel Core i7 920 / 2.66 GHz

• RAM

• Installed Size 6 GB
• Technology DDR3 SDRAM

• Storage

• Hard Drive 640 GB - 200 rpm

• Optical Storage

• Type DVD+/-RW
• CD / DVD read speed 24X

• Graphics Controller

• Graphics Processor / Vendor Single 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTS 240

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit

Alienware

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.alienware.com/
• Address: 13456 SW 131 Street, Miami, FL. 33186
• Phone: 305-259-6959
• Email: support@alienware.com