Waiting on delivery of our new Alienware Aurora in a couple of weeks. We needed something powerful enough to run CAD programs, 3D rendering etc, but the fact that its one of the best gaming PCs out there is a happy …coincedence. Just bought Total War Rome 2 on Steam aswell.
Good luck with that Alienware… They are notorious for overheating. Make sure you keep the cooling fans clear of dust and obstructions. Best of luck.