Processor
2nd Generation Intel Core i7-3820 (10M Cache, Overclocked up to 4.1 GHz)
2nd Generation Intel Core i7-3820 (10M Cache, Overclocked up to 4.2 GHz)
2nd Generation Intel Core i7-3930K (12M Cache, Overclocked up to 3.9 GHz)
2nd Generation Intel Core i7-3930K (12M Cache, Overclocked up to 4.1 GHz)
2nd Generation Intel Core i7-3960X (15M Cache, Overclocked up to 4.0 GHz)
2nd Generation Intel Core i7-3960X (15M Cache, Overclocked up to 4.2 GHz)
Operating SystemHelp Me Choose
Windows 7 Professional, 64Bit, English
Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
Windows 7 Ultimate, 64Bit, English
Memory5
Up to 32GB3 Q DDR3 SDRAM at 1600Mhz - 4 DIMMS
Hard Drive Help Me Choose
Up to 3000GB3 SATA3 hard drive
Up to 1000GB3 SATA hard drive (7200RPM)
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
Dual 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 545
Dual 1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Dual 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 7870
Dual 3GB DDR5 AMD Radeon HD 7950
Dual 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 – NVIDIA SLI
1.25GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti
2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 7870
3GB DDR5 AMD Radeon HD 7950
2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680
4GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690
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)
Processor
2nd Generation Intel Core i7-3820 (10M Cache, Overclocked up to 4.1 GHz)
2nd Generation Intel Core i7-3820 (10M Cache, Overclocked up to 4.2 GHz)
2nd Generation Intel Core i7-3930K (12M Cache, Overclocked up to 3.9 GHz)
2nd Generation Intel Core i7-3930K (12M Cache, Overclocked up to 4.1 GHz)
2nd Generation Intel Core i7-3960X (15M Cache, Overclocked up to 4.0 GHz)
2nd Generation Intel Core i7-3960X (15M Cache, Overclocked up to 4.2 GHz)
Operating SystemHelp Me Choose
Windows 7 Professional, 64Bit, English
Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
Windows 7 Ultimate, 64Bit, English
Memory5
Up to 32GB3 Q DDR3 SDRAM at 1600Mhz - 4 DIMMS
Hard Drive Help Me Choose
Up to 3000GB3 SATA3 hard drive
Up to 1000GB3 SATA hard drive (7200RPM)
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
Dual 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 545
Dual 1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Dual 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 7870
Dual 3GB DDR5 AMD Radeon HD 7950
Dual 2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 – NVIDIA SLI
1.25GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti
2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon HD 7870
3GB DDR5 AMD Radeon HD 7950
2GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680
4GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690
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)