Alienware Aurora

[cfarsr]

Like them or hate them, I've got a minor attachment to Dell/Alienware. I know what to expect and think they are comparable (and almost always beat everyone else) in price to other "dedicated" gaming rigs in the mid range.

 

With that said, I've got an M14x R2 (****x900 resolution) with a i7-3610QM and GTX650M. From what I understand (which isn't much), these are respectable and work well with DCS World at low graphic settings (with the exception of the MFDs and interior at full resolutions). It's not perfect but can plug along OK. (Usually around 70fps on the ground and down to 25 in busy situations).

 

With that said, I've been looking at the Aurora to use in lieu of the 14 and while it would mean a change in how I use it, being able to use it on my 47" would be nice (1080p). My biggest hope is for a significant performance improvement in programs such as DCS and even FSX but also get some future proofing.

 

As priced now it would include the i7-4820K processor, GTX780, 16 gigs of RAM and a frankly unnecessary amount of hard drive.

 

How well would this set up be able to work with DCSW now and in the future, likewise other similar simulators?

 

Many thanks

[SkateZilla]

I've bought Alienware Laptops for my brother, and the only thing I dislike is how much resources the Alienware Commander Program takes up. (the App to control LEDs, etc).

[cichlidfan]

They build/sell good stuff, no doubt. I just can't see a single reason to pay them to build it (excepting laptops of course).

[Pipe]

I've bought Alienware Laptops for my brother, and the only thing I dislike is how much resources the Alienware Commander Program takes up. (the App to control LEDs, etc).

 

can you not disable that app? kinda looking at this system