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Dell Alienware Aurora R13 – Review

The Dell Alienware Aurora R13 is Alienware Aurora Series Desktop Computer launched in October 2021 and its powered by 12th Generation Intel Core i5-12400 Processor (for all available Processor), with the support of up to DDR5 128 GB RAM having speed of 4400 MHz and a One M.2 2230 solid-state drive Up to 256 GB Storage. The maximum weight of this desktop computer is 16.05 kg (35.38 lb) in the base variant. The Dell Alienware Aurora R13 base price is USD $949 but can be customized adding more specs and features.

Dell Alienware Aurora R13 – Back Panel View

Dell Alienware Aurora R13 – Back View

Dell Alienware Aurora R13 – Front View

Dell Alienware Aurora R13 – Specs

QuickSpecs
Brand	Dell
Series	Dell Alienware Aurora
Model	Dell Alienware Aurora R13
Price	Starting from $949
Color	Dark Side of the Moon
Processor Generation	12th Generation Intel Core i5-12400
Audio	Integrated 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF port
Weight	16.05 kg (35.38 lb)
Minimum RAM	8 GB
Maximum RAM	128 GB
Release Date	10 JUN 2022

Processor
OS
Chipset
RAM
Storage
Design
Audio
Connectors
Wi-Fi

Dell Alienware Aurora R13 – Full Specifications

Dell Alienware Aurora R13 Processor Specifications

Processor
12th Generation Intel Core i5-12400	65 W, 6, 12, Up to 4.4 GHz, 18 MB
12th Generation Intel Core i5-12400F	65 W, 6, 12, Up to 4.4 GHz, 18 MB
12th Generation Intel Core i5-12600K	125 W, 10, 16, Up to 4.9 GHz, 20 MB
12th Generation Intel Core i5-12600KF	125 W, 10, 16, Up to 4.9 GHz, 20 MB
12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700	65 W, 12, 20, Up to 4.9 GHz, 25 MB
12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700F	65 W, 12, 20, Up to 4.9 GHz, 25 MB
12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700K	125 W, 12, 20, Up to 5 GHz, 25 MB
12th Generation Intel Core i7-12700KF	125 W, 12, 20, Up to 5 GHz, 25 MB
12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900	65 W, 16, 24, Up to 5.1 GHz, 30 MB
12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900F	65 W, 16, 24, Up to 5.1 GHz, 30 MB
12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900K	125 W, 16, 24, Up to 5.2 GHz, 30 MB
12th Generation Intel Core i9-12900KF	125 W, 16, 24, Up to 5.2 GHz, 30 MB

Operating System

Operating System
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro Standard, 64-bit Windows 11 Pro Plus, 64-bit Windows 11 Home Standard, 64-bit Windows 11 Home Plus, 64-bit Windows 11 Home Advanced, 64-bit

Chipset

Chipset
Chipset	Intel Z690
Processor	12th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9
DRAM bus width	128-bit
Flash EPROM	32 MB
PCIe bus	Up to Gen4

Dell Alienware Aurora R13 Memory (RAM)

Memory specifications
Memory slots	Four
Memory type	DDR5
Memory speed	Up to 4400 MHz
Maximum memory configuration	128 GB
Minimum memory configuration	8 GB
Memory size per slot	8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
Memory configurations supported	8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4400 MHz 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4400 MHz, dual-channel 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4400 MHz, dual-channel 32 GB, 4 x 8 GB, DDR5, 4000 MHz, dual-channel 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 4400 MHz, dual-channel 64 GB, 4 x 16 GB, DDR5, 4000 MHz, dual-channel 128 GB, 4 x 32 GB, DDR5, 3600 MHz, dual-channel

Storage

Storage specifications
One M.2 2230 solid-state drive	PCIe Gen3/Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps, Up to 256 GB
One M.2 2280 solid-state drive	PCIe Gen3/Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps, Up to 2 TB
One 3.5-inch hard drive	SATA AHCI 6 Gbps, Up to 2 TB

Storage

Storage
Storage	Up to two M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives Up to two M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives + one 3.5-inch hard drive or 2.5-inch hard drive Up to two M.2 2230 or M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe solid-state drives + one 3.5-inch hard drive + one 2.5-inch hard drive

Storage

Storage
Storage	With a M.2 drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive. With a M.2 drive and one 3.5-inch hard drive, the M.2 drive is the primary drive.

Dell Alienware Aurora R13 Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions and weight
Height:
Front height	510 mm (20.08 in.)
Rear height	510 mm (20.08 in.)
Width	225 mm (8.86 in.)
Depth	529 mm (20.83 in.) (without cable cover) 589 mm (23.19 in.) (with cable cover)
Weight (maximum)	16.05 kg (35.38 lb)

Audio Specifications

Audio specifications
Audio type	Integrated 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF port
Audio controller	Realtek ALC3861 Realtek ALC1220
Internal audio interface	High-definition audio
External audio interface	7.1 channel output Optical S/PDIF Coaxial S/PDIF Microphone-in Line-in Headset

Ports and connectors

Ports and connectors
External:
Network	One RJ-45 port
USB	Four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports Two USB 2.0 ports with Smart Power On Two USB 2.0 ports One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port with PowerShare One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port One USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port
Audio	One headset port One optical S/PDIF port One coaxial S/PDIF port One audio input/microphone port One line-in port One front L/R surround line-out port One center/subwoofer LFE surround port One rear L/R surround port One side L/R surround port
Video	Supported through discrete GPU
Media-card reader	Not supported
Power port	110 V/220 V
Security	One security-cable slot (wedge-shaped) One padlock slot
Internal:
PCIe expansion card slots	One PCIe x16 mechanical/x16 electrical Gen5 slot Two PCIe Gen3 x4 slots
mSATA	Not supported
SATA	Three
M.2	One M.2 2230 slot for WiFi and Bluetooth combo card Two M.2 2230/2280 card slots for solid-state drive

Communication wireless module

Wireless module specifications
Realtek RTL8822CE	Model number: Realtek RTL8822CE Transfer rate: Up to 867 Mbps Frequency bands supported: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless standards WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) Encryption 64-bit/128-bit WEP AES-CCMP TKIP Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
Intel AX210	Model number: Intel AX210 Transfer rate: Up to 2400 Mbps Frequency bands supported: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless standards WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax) Encryption 64-bit/128-bit WEP AES-CCMP TKIP Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2
Killer AX1675x	Model number: Killer AX1675x Transfer rate: Up to 2400 Mbps Frequency bands supported: 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless standards WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi 4 (WiFi 802.11n) Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax) Encryption 64-bit/128-bit WEP AES-CCMP TKIP Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2