Dell Alienware Aurora R11 Gaming Desktop w/ Intel
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Product Overview
Dell Alienware Aurora R11 is a mid-tower gaming desktop computer powered by up to 10th-gen Intel Core i9-10700KF processor with 10 cores, 128GB Dual Channel HyperX FURY memory, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 graphics.
Available in two colors, the Aurora R11 features programmable two- or four-zone RGB lighting. It shares the same design with its predecessor (Aurora R9) and is marketed alongside the AMD-powered Aurora R10.
Compared to the R10, a larger selection of GPUs are available, including the latest RTX 3090 or dual RTX 2080 Ti in an NVLink SLI setup.
To ensure thermal performance in a compact chassis, the Aurora R11 chooses custom, compact graphics cards that, in constrained spaces, offer superior cooling.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Extremely configurable
- Super-fast 4K gaming performance
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb 4K gaming performance
- Fantastic gaming performance
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent 1080p performance
- Excellent ray-tracing
- Excellent overclocking
Cons
- Poor battery life
- Not as powerful as Nvidia RTX 3090
- Expensive for what it offers
- Uninspiring software
Price Comparison
Specifications
Capacity
Interior Volume
33.8 L
Connectivity
Ports
[Front] 6x USB 2.0 + 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 + 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 + 1x TOSLINK + 1x Coaxial + 1x RJ45 Gigabit LAN + 1x Microphone + 1x Line In + 1x Line Out + 1x Center/Sub + 1x Rear Surround + 1x Side Surround | [Rear] 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 (1x Powers
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Construction
Colors
Lunar Light or Dark Side of the Moon
Dimensions
Size | Depth
431.9 mm / 17 inch
Size | Height
481.6 mm / 18.9 inch
Size | Width
222.8 mm / 8.8 inch
Weight
17.8 kg / 39.2 lbs (max)
Function
Audio
Internal High-Definition 7.1+2 Performance Audio
Chipset
Intel Z490
Graphics
AMD Radeon RX 5300 3GB, RX 5600 6GB, RX 5700 8GB, or RX 5700 XT 8GB or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER 4GB, GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB, RTX 2060 6GB, RTX 2060 SUPER 8GB, RTX 2070 SUPER 8GB, RTX 3070 8GB, RTX 3080 10GB, RTX 3090 24GB, or 2x RTX 2080 Ti 11GB (NVLink)
Operating System
Windows 10
Processor
10th-gen Intel i5 10400F, 10600KF, i7 10700F, 10700KF, or i9 10900F, 10900KF
RGB Lighting
2 (Dark Side of the Moon) or 4 (Lunar Light) unique programmable zones with up to 16.8 million distinct colors
Performance
Memory | Capacity
Up to 128 GB (4x DIMMs)
Memory | Type
DDR4 XMP 2666, 2933, 3200, or 3400 MHz
Power Supply
550 W or 1000 W
Storage
Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD (Boot) + 2TB 7200RPM SATA
Production
Accessory
Mouse: Dell Alienware Optical Mouse MS116AW
Debut
2019-11
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External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 82%The Alienware Aurora R11 is a highly configurable gaming desktop with a unique design. It's a benchmark-busting rig that represents maximum power rather than a configuration that goes for value. Choosing extras like 64GB of RAM and a ton of storage only maximizes the price tag, and is not necessary for outstanding gaming performance.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Superb 4K gaming performance
- High-refresh-rate 4K resolution
- Excellent ray-tracing
Cons
- Expensive for what it offers
techradar[2]
Reviewer score 84%The Alienware Aurora R11 is a great gaming PC with high-end components. The chassis comes in two color options, Dark Side of the Moon and Lunar Light. We used this gaming PC while testing the Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor. It was able to get great performance, even at the high 5,120 x 1,440 resolution.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Fantastic gaming performance
- High-end components
- Easy to service
Cons
- Not as powerful as Nvidia RTX 3090
tomsguide[3]
Reviewer score 70%The Alienware Aurora R11 is one of the most powerful gaming machines we've ever tested. Even Windows appeared to run quicker and smoother than usual. During gaming, the machine essentially becomes a very loud space heater. While Alienware's heart is in the right place, it's disappointing that its bespoke software provides a clunkier experience than the default OS.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek, stylish design
- Excellent 1080p performance
- Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
Cons
- Uninspiring software
- Poor battery life
tomshardware[4]
Reviewer score 84%Dell sells the Alienware Aurora R11 with a 1-year warranty. Priced out, it comes to $4,282.59 as of this writing. The base model has an Intel Core i5-10400F, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Super, 8GB of HyperX Fury RAM at 2933 MHz and a 1TB 7,200-rpm HDD.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Top-of-the-line performance
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent overclocking
Cons
- Expensive for what you get
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References
- ^ Alienware Aurora R11 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r11. 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Alienware Aurora R11 review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r11. 2020-12-09. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Alienware Aurora R11 review: A GeForce RTX 30-series beast. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r11. 2021-02-03. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Alienware Aurora R11 Review: The RTX 3090 Engine. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r11-rtx-3090-review. 2020-10-22. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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