Alienware Aurora (non ALX) - Standard PSU size?

Question

Hi,

I am trying to find out what PSU size standard Alienware Aurora machines ship with, no information with regard to this on my order confirmation or whilst i made the order, google etc I am seeing reports of as low as 525, which I hope is not the case.

Ordered with bottom spec video card as I already have a 295GTX 1.8GB which obviously a 525wat will struggle with. Also already got an X-FI Platinum to put in.

I am not sure if Alienware spec up the PSU based on the kit you order or have a minimum standard size.

If it is as low as 525, do Dell/Alienware offer you an option to upgrade it?

for anyone official my order is:

Item	Description
Base	Alienware Aurora Standard Cosmic Black Chassis
Memory	6GB 1333MHz (3x2GB) Tri Channel Memory
Keyboard	Alienware Multimedia Keyboard - UK/Irish (QWERTY)
Monitor	Display Not Included
Video Card	1GB nVidia® GeForce™ GTS 240 graphics card
Hard Drive	2TB Dual Hard Drive Non RAID (2x1TB - 7200rpm)
Microsoft Operating System	Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64bit- English
Mouse	Alienware Optical Mouse
Network Card	Killer™ Xeno™ Pro Network card
Optical Devices	16X DVD+/- RW Optical Drive (DVD & CD read and write)
Sound Cards	Integrated HDA 7.1 Dolby Digital Audio
Shipping Documents	English - Documentation with UK/Ire Power cord
Gedis Bundle Reference	D12AWA01
Standard Warranty	1 year of coverage included with your PC
Enhanced Service Packs	1 year of coverage included with your PC
Order Information	Alienware Aurora DT Order - UK
Processor	Intel? Core? i7 Processor 920 (2.66GHz, 8MB cache, 4.8GT/sec)
Headphones	No Headset Required
Dell System Media Kit	Alienware Aurora Resource DVD
Avatar	Alienware 3D
AutoMatic Updates	AutoMatic Updates : AutoMatic updates - On
AlienFx Colour	Astral Aqua
Accidental Damage Support	No Accidental Damage Support
Protect your new PC	No Security/Anti-Virus Protection

Many Thanks

Rob

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johnnyboy24 · Answer

Thanks for the reply johnnyboy, unfortantly PSU size was not an option during the order process, and at this stage have no idea of what size my machine will ship with. Hopefully an 875 as that would suit my needs. A 875 would be fine for dual video cards, but its kind of pushing it some - depending on what card you get. According to what I read, you will get a 875 (under Tech Specs; no other option).

robz1k · Answer

Thanks for the reply johnnyboy, unfortantly PSU size was not an option during the order process, and at this stage have no idea of what size my machine will ship with. Hopefully an 875 as that would suit my needs.

johnnyboy24 · Answer

Not sure if you were given the option , but there is a 875 watt PSU available as well.

robz1k · Answer

so it does, just had a look only option AlienwareTM  875 Watt Multi-GPU Approved Power Supply That should be fine, will only be running a single GTX295. Thanks Rob

joec63 · Answer

It's fine...I have the 525W with the GTX260

JUST CHECKED THE ORDER PAGE AND IT SHOWS THE 875 POWER OPTION AS AN 80tiny_mce_markernbsp; OPTION WHICH TELLS ME IT WILL PROBABLY COME WITH A 525. I MISSED THIS ALSO WHEN I ORDERED :( SO I'M EXPECTING THE 525. HOPE THIS IS OK WITH THE GTX 260!

robz1k · Answer

looks like dell.com, on tech specs page the 525 is (standard), and 875 is an option, on the euro site http://www1.euro.dell.com the tech specs show as only 875 and during the ordering process theres no option to change.

Euro buyer here so still hope for the 875 as the 525 wont push a gtx295

Rob

bigbill32 · Answer

JUST CHECKED THE ORDER PAGE AND IT SHOWS THE 875 POWER OPTION AS AN 80$  OPTION WHICH TELLS ME IT WILL PROBABLY COME WITH A 525. I MISSED THIS ALSO WHEN I ORDERED :(  SO I'M EXPECTING THE 525. HOPE THIS IS OK WITH THE GTX 260!

FalconW7 · Answer

I received my system in Europe and it includes a 875 watt powersupply

robz1k · Answer

Champion, thanks for that, good to know :)

amnesia_x · Answer

Hi Rob   Just curious to see if the system arrived and what PSU was installed as i'm in the same situation now. Waiting on my system and worried about the PSU.   Cheers   Dave

bigbill32 · Answer

Dave , Mine was ordered with the standard PSU, I think 550, But I got it with the 750 PSU at no extra charge. Great machine!   Bill

AWare PSU · Answer

So you're saying that it comes stock 875 in EU? I've been wondering about my PS size since i got it. And im so worried i got the 525 ;( coz ima get 5970 Radeon and 525 just don't cut it.  I live in Norway, i ordered it in November, and I had no choice to choose what kind of PSU, so I'm hoping I got the 875.

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