MSI Trident X (MEG Trident X 11TE-1870US) vs Alienware Aurora R16
Comparison summary
- For performance Alienware Aurora R16 has a lot faster processor.
- The computers have different operating systems, MSI Trident X has Windows 10 Home and Aurora R16 has Windows 11.
- For displaying graphics Aurora R16 has a lot better graphics card.
- Trident X has a larger SSD for storage.
- Aurora R16 is a bit cheaper.
MSI Trident X (MEG Trident X 11TE-1870US)
Alienware Aurora R16
Compare specifications
| MSI Trident X (MEG Trident X 11TE-1870US) | Alienware Aurora R16 |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| Intel Core i9-11900K | Intel Core i9 Series |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| 32gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4090 |
| Weight | |
| 14.77 lbs (6.7 kg) | - |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 16.16 x 15.61 x 5.4 inches | |
| (41.05 x 39.65 x 13.72 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 7, 2021 | July 22, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $4,499.00 | $4,399.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $4,499.00 | $4,399.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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MSI Trident X (MEG Trident X 11TE-1870US) summary
MSI Trident X is a Windows gaming computer. It doesn't have the best Intel processor plus also less memory than it's rivals for its price. The computer has the GeForce RTX 3080 video card that is weak for playing games. You can play 70% of the games published this year on recommended settings.
MSI Trident X (SFF) Gaming Desktop, Intel Core i9-11900K, GeForce RTX 3080, 32GB Memory, 2TB SSD, WiFi 6E, USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 4, VR-Ready, Windows 10 Home Adv. (11TE-1870US)
Intel Core i9-11900K 8C/16T 3.5-5.1 GHz 16MB Cache
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 10GB GDDR6X 320-bit
32GB DDR4 (2 x 16GB) 3200 MHz
WiFi 6E (802.11ax) 2.4Gbps Tri Band 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
ASIN: B097F56HWY
Alienware Aurora R16 summary
Alienware Aurora R16 is a reasonably priced Windows gaming computer released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card that is great for playing games. You can play 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings.
Dell Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop, 14th Gen Intel i9-14900KF 24-Core, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Nvidia RTX 4090 24 GB GDDR6X, Wi-Fi 6E, Win11 Home - 1000W Platinum Rated PSU Liquid-Cooled
Processor: Intel Core 14th Gen i9 14900KF (24-Core, 68MB Cache, 2.4GHz to 6.0GHz Thermal Velocity Boost)
Video card: GeForce RTX 4090, 24 GB GDDR6X
Memory: 32 GB: 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s Harddrive: 1 TB, M.2, PCIe NVMe, SSD
Fallbackcolor: 1000W Platinum Rated PSU, 240mm Liquid-Cooled CPU & Clear Side Panel
[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive . The hard drive upgrade won't affect manufacture warranty.
ASIN: B0DLJ18HWC