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July 20th, 2022 08:00
Aurora R8, GPU upgrade options? #2
I have been dreading it but it is finally time to get a new graphics card. I have the stack standard model, 1TB extra storage 16gb RAM etc and a Nvidia GTX 1650.
So, I am going to require an installation video regardless of what I get, but from what I've read up online it seems I am quite restricted to some of the older GPU models if I want to upgrade.
It seems I'd be ok with an RTX 2060, but what about a 3060?
Also, could someone please possibly explain the major difference between the 2060 and this 2080?
Because that is so ridiculously cheap, is it worse or better than the RTX 2060? Would I have much trouble with installation?
Please know that I am SO grateful for any help or input. I am so so so embarrassingly bad when it comes to tech and am reliant on the help of others (clearly). So any time you take out of your day to help provide some info on this, please just know I'm incredibly appreciative!
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Posted July 20th, 2022 19:00
Thank you so much for the reply. Isn't the PSU only like 430 watts or something? Wouldn't 3060 or 3060 ti be outside this? Again I am so bad with tech which makes me even more bloody grateful for the response - thank you!!
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Posted July 20th, 2022 20:00
stock psu is either 460w or 850w. there is also 1000 w upgrade option.
Load Wattage:460 W
Recommended PSU Wattage:510 Westimate based on i7-9700k, 2080 Super
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Posted July 22nd, 2022 21:00
It's 430w and my CPU is Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-9400 CPU @ 2.90GHz 2.90 GHz still. I'm worried about how difficult it is/would be to install a PSU, especially when I'm already going to struggle with installing a graphics card...
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Posted July 22nd, 2022 22:00
In the Aurora R8 both a PSU install and a graphics card install are super simple. Consider getting an 850 watt (or more) fully modular PSU that is 140 mm (L) x 150 mm (W) x 86 mm (H). Any longer than 140mm will eat into your cable management space. This is what a Seasonic Focus 850 watt fully modular PSU looks like installed in the Dell infamous swing-out contraption (get zip ties)
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Posted July 22nd, 2022 23:00
460w psu is good enough for the following config
i5-9400, 4x8gb ddr4, rtx 3060-ti, sata ssd +7.2k hdd, dvd
Load Wattage: 381 W
Recommended PSU Wattage: 431 W2082
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Posted July 23rd, 2022 07:00
I was just speaking to the issue of how easy a PSU is to install, and if you are going to do it . . . there is no point in getting a new PSU with just barely enough wattage for your current dreams.
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Posted December 7th, 2022 20:00
Like @ProfessorW00d says, you either leave it as is, or ... since this is going to be the last upgrade for this machine ...
you upgrade the Power-Supply and the Video card concurrently.
Then, you get a RTX-2070/2080 or a RTX-3070/3080. No more baby-cards.
The video card can't be "tall" or the power-supply's metal-brace-triangle will hit it.
And your C-Drive should be upgraded to a 480gb (or larger) M.2/NVMe SSD (if not already). The 16gb RAM is already fine. That will be a nice machine (I would use it). Clean-Install Windows-11.
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Posted December 7th, 2022 20:00
if the width is 1.61 inches is that fine ?
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Posted August 22nd, 2023 12:28
@redxps630 do you know what cpu fan cooler comes with a alienware aurora r8 i5 9400? also if its rated for 65watt tdp cpu?
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Posted July 20th, 2022 10:00
yes you can install 3060 or 3060 ti in R8.
user benchmark
UserBenchmark: PC Build Comparisons
Re: the major difference between the 2060 and 2080 Super
GeForce RTX 2060 vs RTX 2080 Super [in 12 benchmarks] (technical.city)
this 2080S is 272 mm long. 280mm is maximum length of graphics card for R8.