CybertronPC Thallium Z170 (TGMTHALLZ1735RD) vs Alienware Aurora (5JY2W)
Comparison summary
- For performance Alienware Aurora has a lot better processor.
- For displaying graphics Aurora has a lot better performing graphics card.
- For carrying Aurora is lighter. It's also slimmer and smaller in size.
CybertronPC Thallium Z170 (TGMTHALLZ1735RD)
Alienware Aurora (5JY2W)
Compare specifications
| CybertronPC Thallium Z170 (TGMTHALLZ1735RD) | Alienware Aurora (5JY2W) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| Intel Core i7 Series | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| 16gb | - |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Weight | |
| 40 lbs (18.14 kg) | 33.89 lbs (15.37 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 25.1 x 23.7 x 11.3 inches | 18.05 x 16.46 x 7.76 inches |
| (63.75 x 60.2 x 28.7 cm) | (45.85 x 41.81 x 19.71 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 | - |
| Hard drives | |
| 400gb SSD, 2000gb HDD | |
| Release date | |
| May 14, 2026 | June 5, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $3,199.00 | $3,179.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $3,199.00 | $3,179.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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CybertronPC Thallium Z170 (TGMTHALLZ1735RD) summary
CybertronPC Thallium Z170 is a Windows gaming computer released in 2026. It has the GeForce GTX 980 Ti video card that is poor for playing games. You can play older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can run 50% of the games published this year.
CybertronPC Thallium Z170 Gaming Desktop - Liquid-Cooled Intel i7-6700K 4GHz Quad-Core Processor, 16GB DDR4 Memory, 2X NVIDIA GTX980 Ti (6GB GDDR5) SLI Graphics, 400GB SSD, 2TB HDD, Windows 10
System: Liquid-Cooled Intel i7-6700K 4.00GHz Quad-Core (4.2GHz Boost) | Z170 | 16GB DDR4 | 400GB SSD | 2TB HDD | Genuine Windows 10 64-bit
Graphics: Dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB GDDR5 | 16X Blu-Ray Writer | Audio: 8 Channel | Dual Gigabit LAN | Gaming Keyboard & Mouse
Expansion Bays/Slots Total(Free): 2(1) Ext. 5.25"|1(1) Int. 5.25"|6(5) Int. 3.5"|3(2) Int. 2.5" | 4(1) PCI-E x1 | 3(0) PCI-E x16 | 4(2) DIMM 280P
Connectivity: 5x USB 3.1 1x Type C|3x USB 3.0|3x USB 2.0|2x RJ-45 Gigabit Network Ethernet|Audio|2x DVI|2x HDMI|6x DisplayPort
Chassis: Gaming Tower w/1000 80PLUS Platinum Watt Power Supply | 1 Year Parts & Labor Warranty | Free Lifetime Tech Support
ASIN: B013OTW5YC
Alienware Aurora (5JY2W) summary
Alienware Aurora is a great value gaming computer released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card which is great for gaming. The computer has an acceptable Intel CPU for its price.
Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop, RTX 5080, Intel Core Ultra 9 285
Legend perfected: Modern design with a matte "basalt black" finish in an optimized chassis with customizable AlienFX lighting zones, including the striking stadium lighting.
Game changing graphics: Step into the future of gaming and creation with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture.
Marathon gaming unlocked: This high-performance technology ensures clean energy is consistently available, unleashing the top-level power of Intel Core Ultra 9 processor as you game, livestream, and multi-task for hours on end.
240mm heat exchanger: The 240mm heat exchanger, available on the optional CPU liquid cooling, heightens thermal resistance, ensuring temperatures stay consistently low during longer gaming sessions.
Total command: Alienware Command Center software allows you to create and edit AlienFX lighting across the ecosystem, choose and monitor your performance mode across distinct power states, and create custom gaming profiles for your whole library.
Dell Services: 1 Year Onsite Service provides support when and where you need it. Dell will come to your home, office, or location of choice, if an issue covered by Limited Hardware Warranty cannot be resolved remotely.
ASIN: B0F9MPVT38