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 ...

Mistaking the Aurora R15 for any other desktop is impossible. This large, bulbous tower—measuring 20.1 by 8.8 by 20.8 inches (HWD) and weighing about 38 pounds—would be at home on the set of any ...