Aurora R11 is Alienware’s first PC with PCI-e liquid cooling graphics
The Aurora R11 packs in high-end specs and is easily upgradeable.
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What you need to know
Dell announced theAlienware Aurora R11today in addition to several other pieces of hardware. The Aurora R11 is the first PC from Alienware to feature PCI-e liquid cooling graphics. It’s available with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER and up to a 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10900KF. People can also choose up to AMD Radeon VII graphics if they prefer an AMD system. The Aurora R11 starts at $1,130 and is available today. More affordable configurations will be available from May 28, 2020 starting at $880.
Dell highlights that the Aurora R11 reduces noise and temperature when compared to older devices. People should see up to a 19.5 percent reduction in temperature and a 69.2 percent noise reduction.
The Aurora R11 is built for “tool-less upgrades,” making it easy to slot in better internals. It has a large optional 1000W power supply and a range of upgradeable configurations are available. The system can also be overclocked to tweak performance. People can also play around with the look of the Aurora R11 with its customizable AlienFX lighting zones on Alienware’s Lunar Light models.
An upgradeable and customizable PC
This desktop PC comes with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or AMD Radeon VII graphics. It’s designed for “tool-less upgrades” and has options for customizable lighting zones.
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