Famous for its otherworldly designs, Dell's Alienware brand has changed gears and taken a minimalist approach with its new Aurora R16 gaming desktop (starts at $1,299.99; $1,949.99 as tested). Though ...

Very pretty desktop with nice lighting, especially if you like Tron. GPU, RAM, and storage are simple upgrades. Tool-less latch system to remove the side panel. Great value. CPU upgrades are limited.

The Alienware 16X Aurora has a high-end CPU, a fast GPU, and a beautiful display. You’d have a hard time finding comparable hardware at this price. The Alienware 16X Aurora is a 16-inch gaming laptop ...