Aurora R7, recent video card upgrades?

Question

Hey everyone,

There have been a few posts here and there on this, but I couldn't find anything recent and the market shifts so quickly that I thought I'd ask again. I have an Aurora R7 with 16GB RAM, i7-8700k CPU @ 3.70 Ghz and a Radeon RX 560 GPU. I'd really like to upgrade the GPU, but I have no idea what would even fit, let alone what's the state of the GPU market these days. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Stu

22GREEN · Accepted Answer

I upgraded my R7 in January. I had to make sure of the specific measurements. Bestbuy is where I bought my card.

Now with the 3000 series coming out around the corner you might want to hold off to upgrade. This 2080Ti cost me $1200 but I was able to sell the 1080Ti for $450 so that helped. Fits perfect.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/evga-geforce-rtx-2080-ti-xc-ultra-gaming-11gb-gddr6-pci-express-3-0-graphics-card/6290657.p?skuId=6290657

https://www.dell.com/community/Alienware-Desktops/Aurora-R7-GTX-1080-Ti-not-compatible-with-new-TV/td-p/7421994/page/4?lightbox-message-images-7438920=37069i1C94ED310D202515

r72019 · Answer

R7 with titan xp

r72019 · Answer

For size you'd ideally want to keep it under around 4.9' x 10.7', roughly.  Longer and the gpu may hit the front fan, wider and the pc may not close. Do your own measurements once you've found a gpu you like.  They are in short supply now so prices are high.

r72019 · Answer

Your options depend on your PSU. If you have the 850w psu, then you can go up to 2080ti, and your primary limitations are size. It just depends on the design. Generally no triple fan models fit, pretty much all blower models fit, and double fans is a toss up.

If you have the 460w psu, with an 8700k, you probably want to stay at or below a 2060 gpu, plus note the physical limitations.

SWex · Answer

@r72019 Thanks for this information. I think I have the 850W PSU, but I'm not sure. My Dell configuration shows 850W EPA Bronze PSU Liquid Coo led Chassis, under which is the part 1XCK3 "ASSY,CHAS,L6,850W,BRZ,ODD,R7." Is that the PSU? Is there any other way to tell? It's been a long time and I honestly don't know what I got.

Thanks!

SWex · Answer

@22GREENThanks for the info and link! That's a little beyond my price point right now, but it's good information on what to be looking for in general. I'll have to look into the timing of the 3000 series to see if it makes sense to hold off or to go with something better than I have but within my price point for now. Thanks!

r72019 · Answer

Yes, that is the PSU, you have 850w.

A quick way to double check is the 460w is nonmodular and the 850w is modular (cables can be removed from the back of the psu).

Also, the 850w has a second unused pcie power cable (for hooking up a second gpu) wrapped up in the metal swing out box. If you remove the psu there is a sticker with the specs on it.

GTS81 · Answer

Rumors swirling around that 3090 will clock in at $2000.

r72019 · Answer

Wait another year till the 3090ti drops.

deathvision · Answer

Hello guys. I would like to upgrade my R7` video card. I have 1080 ti right now and would like to know if i can upgrade to 3080 ti or 3090? Will it fit into Aurora R7 case? My power supply is 850w.
Thanks.

ZeRagus0r · Answer

I know this is old, but I bought mine from the dell site and it came with a RTX 2070

Alienware Desktops

Aurora R7, recent video card upgrades?

Was this post helpful?