How is the quality built in Alienware ( Hardware ) - Aurora PC 2016

Akstation

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Hi, I recently bought a new Alienware Aurora R5 2016 PC , with intel i7-6700 , 16GB HyperX Fury Ram, Dual Nvidia GTX 1080 and with 256GB SSD+1TB HDD in it. , 850W PSU

but after, i search the information online, some people say Alienware gives out low quality PSU's and Modo's , normal cheap rams, is that true !! ?? and does anyone KNOW which company brand makes that Motherboard, what i can find online is that it's Z170 ,, >>???

cz, at this setup,, with discount now, $4000
I know i can get better stuff customized made, but i love they're Chassis and design.

anyway
Thanks
 
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I wouldn't touch Alienware with a 10 foot pole, let alone give them $4,000. Screw the case design. You can get a much better system with dual 1080s and pay almost half less than you would buying an Alienware if you build it yourself. But I also contend that Alienware is the most overrated name in PC gaming.
Most pre built computer just throw away unnecessary part so that the pc works. They don't care as long as it has cool GTX 1080 on it and i7 6700. Have you eveer seen a manufacturer giving detail to the PSU and Motherboard component? That is the reason.
 

g-unit1111

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I wouldn't touch Alienware with a 10 foot pole, let alone give them $4,000. Screw the case design. You can get a much better system with dual 1080s and pay almost half less than you would buying an Alienware if you build it yourself. But I also contend that Alienware is the most overrated name in PC gaming.
 
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Rogue Leader

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You paid $4000 for a ~$2500 PC.

AW used to use aftermarket boards, now the boards are likely built for them by an oem like Foxconn or ECS since AW was bought by Dell some years back. You aren't going to find a specific model.

Their PSUs are ok, most likely made by delta, they do last a while but can't be pushed very hard, and last I saw their memory was nothing special, standard memory with heat spreaders, not made for overclocking either.