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Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop
Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop
Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop
Alienware Aurora Desktop
Alienware Aurora Desktop
Alienware Aurora Desktop
Alienware Aurora Desktop
Show no mercy. Be the ultimate fighting machine with almighty systems from Alienware™.
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Alienware Aurora Desktop
Estimated Ship Date:30 May 2013
Estimated Ship Date:30 May 2013
Estimated Ship Date:30 May 2013
Estimated Ship Date:30 May 2013
- Intel® Core™ i7-3820 processor (Quad Core, 10MB Cache, Overclocked up to 4.1GHz)
- Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
- 8GB* Q DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz
- 1TB Serial ATA 3 Hard Drive
- 1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660
- Single Drive: 24X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
- Intel® Core™ i7-3820 processor (Quad Core, 10MB Cache, Overclocked up to 4.1GHz)
- Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
- 16GB* Q DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz
- 2TB Serial ATA 3 Hard Drive
- Dual 1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660
- Single Drive: Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BD-ROM, DVD±RW, CD-RW)
- Intel® Core™ i7-3820 processor (Quad Core, 10MB Cache, Overclocked up to 4.1GHz)
- Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
- 16GB* Q DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz
- 1TB Serial ATA 3 Hard Drive
- Dual 1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660
- Single Drive: Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BD-ROM, DVD±RW, CD-RW)
- Intel® Core™ i7-3930K processor (Six Core, 12MB Cache,Overclocked up to 3.9Ghz )
- Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
- 16GB* Q DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz
- 2TB Serial ATA 3 Hard Drive
- 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680
- Single Drive: Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BD-ROM, DVD±RW, CD-RW)
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Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop
The Alienware™ Aurora™ is fully loaded with high-performance components and ready to join you in battle. It's the most powerful MicroATX gaming desktop ever forged by Alienware.Graphics powerhouse
The Aurora is available with awesome NVIDIA® SLI® and AMD CrossFireX™ dual graphics* and multidisplay technology to make your games so immersive, they won’t just draw you into another world. They might never let you out.
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Speed demon
The Aurora is available with factory-overclocked* high-speed Intel® Core™ i7 quad- and six core processors and quad-channel DDR3 memory* options that will help you crush your opponents.
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Powerful performer
With up to four easily upgradeable hard disk drives and optional Creative® SoundBlaster X-Fi sound cards, plus performance and game software available preinstalled, you can stand proud and bask in the thrill of victory.
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Alienware Aurora gaming desktop
The optional ALX chassis is a masterpiece of industrial design, packing powerful hardware into a compact, visually stunning mid tower.Make a few special modifications yourself.
Alienware's master artisans have created a work of genius with the optional ALX chassis, but they've left it to you to put the finishing touches on your own optimal gaming rig.
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When the gaming gets hot, keep your cool.
Stay cool with Alienware's liquid cooling technologies. Just because you're burning up the battlefield, you don't have to risk burning out your finely tuned machine.
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Unlock some seriously powerful upgrades.
Gaming supremacy starts with a powerful system, but even the best soldier needs good squadmates, and Alienware™ puts a deadly assortment of gaming-optimized peripherals at your command.
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Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop
You know games, and you know how you like to play them. With the Aurora, you can get a gaming experience just the way you want it.
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| You're a special effects wizard. Let your personality be reflected in your personalized gaming rig with AlienFX™ lighting controls. Find Out More> | You're an audio technician. Don't let anything interfere with the sounds of battle. Rein in unwanted noise with Alienware's sophisticated acoustics management settings. Find Out More> |
Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop
Your Alienware Aurora is just the start. When you buy from Dell™, you can get much more than just a gaming mid-tower. You can customize an experience that's just right for you.
Accessories: At Dell™.com, you'll find a vast arsenal of electronics and accessories designed to enhance your gaming experience, including headsets, keyboards and mice.
Services: Alienware knows gaming PCs. We design them and build them. If you should ever run into a problem with your Alienware PC, we're here to help you solve it, over the phone or online.
Processor Help Me Choose
- Intel® Core™ i7-3820 processor (Quad Core, 10MB Cache, Overclocked up to 4.1GHz)
- Intel® Core™ i7-3820 processor (Quad Core, 10MB Cache, Overclocked up to 4.2GHz)
- Intel® Core™ i7-3930K processor (Six Core, 12MB Cache,Overclocked up to 3.9Ghz )
- Intel® Core™ i7-3930K processor (Six Core, 12MB Cache,Overclocked up to 4.1Ghz)
- Intel® Core™ i7-3960X processor (Six Core Extreme, 15MB Cache ,Overclocked up to 4.0Ghz)
- Intel® Core™ i7-3960X processor(Six Core Extreme, 15MB Cache,Overclocked up to 4.2Ghz)
- 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3970x (15M Cache, Overclocked up to 4.3 GHz)
Operating SystemHelp Me Choose
- Windows 7 Professional, 64Bit, English
- Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
- Windows 7 Ultimate, 64Bit, English
- Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, French
- Windows 8, 64-bit, English
- Windows 8, 64-bit, French
- Windows 8, 64-bit, MUI French/English
- Windows 8 Pro, 64-bit, English
- Windows 8 Pro, 64-bit, French
- Windows 8 Pro, 64-bit, MUI French/English
- Windows 7 Professional, 64Bit, French
- Windows 7 Ultimate, 64Bit, French
Hard Drive Help Me Choose
Optical Drive
- Single Optical Disc Drive Options
24X Dual-Layer Burner (DVD±RW) (Standard)
Dual Layer Blu-ray Disc™ Reader (BD-ROM, DVD±RW, CD-RW)
8X Dual Layer Blu-ray Disc™ Burner (BD-RE, DVD±RW, CD-RW)
Dual Optical Disc Drive Options
Dual Layer Blu-ray Disc™ Reader (BD-ROM, DVD±RW, CD-RW) and 24X Dual-Layer Burner (DVD±RW)
8X Dual Layer Blu-ray Disc™ Burner (BD-RE, DVD±RW, CD-RW) and 24X Dual-Layer Burner (DVD±RW)
Video CardHelp Me Choose
- 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 555
- 1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660
- AMD Radeon™ HD 8870 with 2GB GDDR5 - AMD CrossFire™
- Dual 1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660
- 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670
- AMD Radeon™ HD 8950 with 3GB GDDR5 - AMD CrossFire™
- 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680
- Dual 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670
- 4GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 690
- Dual 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 680 – NVIDIA SLI®
Sound Card
- Internal High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio with Waves MAXX Audio Software (Standard)
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio (Optional)
Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Titanium (Optional)
Ports
- Front I/O Ports
(2x) Hi-Speed USB 2.0
(1x) SuperSpeed USB 3.0
(1x) Microphone In
(1x) Headphone/Speaker Out
(1x) 19-in-1 Media Card Reader (Optional)
Rear I/O Ports
(1x) RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
(4x) Hi-Speed USB 2.0
(1x) SuperSpeed USB 3.0
(1x) Microphone In
(1x) Line-In
(1x) Front Left/Right Speakers
(1x) Center Speaker
(1x) Rear Left/Right Speakers
(1x) Side Left/Right Speakers
(1x) SPDIF Digital Output (TOSLINK)
(1x) SPDIF Digital Output (Coax)
Slots
- Internal Expansion Slots
(2x) PCI-Express x16 (electrical spec: x16/x16)
(2x) PCI-Express x1
Memory Slots
4x 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM Slots
Power
- Alienware™ 875 Watt Multi-GPU Approved Power Supply
Chassis
Motherboard and Chassis Form Factor
MicroATX Motherboard, Mid-Tower Chassis
Color Description
Matte Stealth Black
System Dimensions
Height: 16.77" - (426mm)
Depth: 25.39" - (645mm)
Width: 9.847" - (250mm)
Average Weight: 45lbs - (20.41 Kg.)
Optional "ALX Chassis" Features
Alienware Active Venting (Height with top vents open: 17.59" (447mm))
Enhanced AlienFX™ System Lighting - 8 Lighting Zones
Slide-in, tool-less, and cable-free hard drive bays
Internal Theater Lighting
Software
Operating System Options
Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Windows® 7 Professional (64-bit)
Windows® 7 Ultimate (64-bit)
Alienware Command Center
AlienFX™
Thermal Controls
AlienFusion
Software Personalization Options
AlienFX™ System Colors
Personal Avatar
Cyberlink PowerDVD 3D is included on all systems equipped with Blu-ray drives
Processor and Core Architecture
Processor Cooling
Alienware™ High-Performance CPU Liquid Cooling
Chipset Architecture
Intel® X79 Express Chipset w/ Unlocked BIOS for Overclocking, CPU Socket 2011
Packaging
Recyclable Packaging Material Details
Alienware desktop packaging is made from 68% recyclable products.
Internal shock absorbing structures are made of 100% recyclable high-density polyethylene.
The materials used to make these structures come from 100% household post-consumer bottles.
Alienware Aurora direct packaging dimensions
34.13" x 17.63" x 26.0" (866.90mm x 447.80mm x 660.4mm)
Alienware Aurora R4 Gaming Desktop
Explore your Alienware Aurora chassis and performance options
The Alienware™ Aurora™ is a high-performance machine engineered for gaming and entertainment excellence. No matter which chassis option you choose — standard or ALX — you’ll enjoy pure entertainment power that’s sure to blow you away. |  |  |
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Chassis | ALX ChassisExclusive ALX Chassis Benefits Active Venting — thermal controls allow you to increase airflow through specially designed, interactive vents along the top of the chassis. Enhanced AlienFX® — Choose from over 25 billion lighting color combinations across 8 user-customizable zones and 20 color swatches. Toolless, Cable-free, Slide-in Hard Drive Caddies — allows for easy component upgrades as you enhance your technology. A/C Power-Independent Internal Theater Lighting — allows you to upgrade or service your system in a lighted environment, with both hands free. | Standard ChassisIncludes liquid cooled CPUs with a maintentance-free radiator. Internal chassis fans include an HDD and GPU chassis fan. AlienFX® — Choose from up to 160,000 lighting color combinations across 4 user-customizable zones and 20 color swatches. Toolless hard drives. Easily accessible and labeled for future upgrades. User-friendly component layout for quick access to main system components. |
Customer SpotlightReviews and real stories, direct from Dell customers
Alienware Aurora R4
A 5 star rating by Carkro : "... The machine has not disappointed. Excellent speed, awesome graphics and ease of set up and use are big pluses. ...." Read full review
A 5 star rating by Carkro : "... The machine has not disappointed. Excellent speed, awesome graphics and ease of set up and use are big pluses. ...." Read full review