Alienware Aurora R9 vs. Fujitsu Esprimo Q558

Comparison and Differences

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Model
Form factorMid TowerMicro
CPU optionsIntel Gen9 i3/i5/i7/i9;Intel Gen8&9 i3/i5/i7; Pentium
ChipsetZ370H310
Dedicated GPU *GeForce RTX 2080 TiN.A.
RAMDIMM DDR4-2666/3000SODIMM DDR4-2666
RAM slots42
RAM speed3000 MT/s2666 MT/s
RAM max64 GB32 GB
USB ports(6x) USB 3.0 Type A; (5x) USB-A 2.0; USB 3.1 Type C; USB 3.1 Type A; USB 3.0 Type C;(4x) USB-A 3.0; (4x) USB-A 2.0
Video portsDisplayPort 1.4;(2x) DisplayPort 1.2; DVI
Other portsRJ45; Headset; Line-Out; Line-In; S/PDFI optical/analog; Front, side, center, rare outputs;RJ45; Headphones; Mic; Line out
Optional portsN.A.Serial; VGA; (1x) PS/2; USB-C 3.0
SATA ports42
PCI slots(x2) PCIe 3.0 x16; (x2) PCIe 3.0 x4;N.A.
M.2 slotsM.2 2230 (WiFi/BT); M.2 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe);M.2 2280/2230 M-key (PCIe 2.0 x2, NVMe); M.2 2230 (WiFi/BT)
Drive bays(2x) 2.5in; 3.25in; 9.5mm; U.2(2x) 2.5in; 5.25 inch
PSU460/850 W65 W
Weight14.82 kg (32.67 lb)1.60 kg (3.53 lb)
Released20182018
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* Dedicated GPU warning: Check if your particular power supply model has enough power. Additionally some PSUs don't come with an auxiliary PCIe power connector and you may need to buy a SATA to PCIe power adapter.

Differences between Alienware Aurora R9 and Fujitsu Esprimo Q558

Both computers, the Alienware Aurora R9 and the Fujitsu Esprimo Q558, were released during the same year - 2018.

If you are looking for the smaller form factor the Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 is the right one for you. It is smaller than the Alienware Aurora R9 and will fit more easily under your desk.

Processor

The two models have the same generation of Intel processors. We think that the 9 generation of Intel Processors have enough power to execute all of the home and office tasks that most people will care to do.

Memory

The Alienware Aurora R9 has 4 RAM slots while the Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 has only 2 slot(s). This is not something to worry about. Just make sure you take it into consideration when planning how much RAM you are going to use.

The Alienware Aurora R9 is using the faster 3000 MT/s RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 is slower by supporting RAM speeds of up to 2666 MT/s. Additionally, if you will be needing a lot of RAM, better go for the Alienware Aurora R9 as it has the ability to run 64 GB of RAM. The Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 can do a bit less at max 32 GB. Most of the times, this should be sufficient for the majority of users.

Ports

In total the Alienware Aurora R9 has 14 USB ports. The Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 is inferior in this regard and packs 8 USB ports. In any case, if you miss USB ports, you can always purchase a USB hub. What is nice about the Alienware Aurora R9, is that it has 2 USB 3.1 port(s) which allows transfer of up to 10Gb/s. Unfortunately, the Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 has no such port, thus restricting your transfer speeds significantly. For people who want to use external drives on regular basis, this might be an issue.

DisplayPort is crucial for any desktop machine. It is good to see that both models are featuring DisplayPorts. However, the Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 comes with 2 ports, while the Alienware Aurora R9 has only 1. If you are planning to use multiple monitors, the Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 is the better choice.

None of the models has an HDMI port. If your monitor supports only the HDMI interface, you will need to buy an adapter. Such adapters are cheap so nothing to worry about.

SATA ports are placed on the system board and it is where you connect your HDD, SSD and Optical Disk Drives. More SATA slots will allow you to have more drives running at the same time. In this regard the Alienware Aurora R9 is better equipped as it comes with 4 SATA slot(s), while the Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 has 2 slot(s).

When your goal is to have the fastest SSD transfer speeds, an M.2 interface is crucial. Thus, it is good that both models have M.2 SSD slots. Today M.2 SSDs are not much more expensive than the average SATA drives, so it really does not make sense to invest in SATA drives anymore.

Make sure that the available M.2 slot supports the PCIe (also called NVMe) interface. This is important as there are M.2 slots which support only the inferior SATA III interface. For comparison, the SATA III interface has max speeds of 6Gb/s, while the PCIe 3.0 x4 will support speeds up to 32Gb/s!

Power Supply

Having a Power Supply Unit with high power rating is important, if you are going to use components which require extra power. The Fujitsu Esprimo Q558 comes with a decent 65 Watt PSU, but the Alienware Aurora R9 has a more powerful one rated at 850 Watts. Choosing either one depends on your specific requirements and use case. Also don't forget that some models might have more than one PSU option - try to always get the most powerful one, especially if you plan to upgrade to a powerful GPU.

Motherboard

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