Dell Alienware Aurora R12 Specs 10th and 11th Generation

Dell Alienware Aurora R12 – Review

The Alienware Aurora R12 is “Alienware Aurora” Series Desktop Computer launched on 28 SEP 2021 and its powered by 10th Generation Intel Core i3-10100F Processor, AMD RX 5300 3 GB GDDR6 graphics card with the support of up to DDR4 128 GB RAM having speed of 3200 MHz and a Two 2.5-inch hard drives Up to 2 TB Storage. The maximum weight of this desktop computer is 17.80 kg (39.24 lb) in the base variant. The Alienware Aurora R12 base price is USD $1499 but can be customized adding more specs and features

Dell Alienware Aurora R12 – Back Panel View

Dell Alienware Aurora R12 – Back View

Dell Alienware Aurora R12 – Front View

Dell Alienware Aurora R12 – Specs

QuickSpecs
Brand	Dell
Series	Alienware Aurora
Model	Dell Alienware Aurora R12
Price	Starting from USD $1499
Color	Grey and Black
Processor Generation	10th Generation Intel Core i3-10100F
Audio	Integrated 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF port
Weight	17.80 kg (39.24 lb)
Minimum RAM	8 GB
Maximum RAM	128 GB
Release Date	28 SEP 2021

Processor
OS
Chipset
RAM
Storage
Design
GPU Card
Audio
Connectors
Wi-Fi

Dell Alienware Aurora R12 – Full Specifications

Dell Alienware Aurora R12 Processor Specifications

Processors
10th Generation Intel Core i3-10100F	65 W, 6, 12, 3.60 GHz/4.1 GHz, 12 MB
10th Generation Intel Core i3-10100	65 W, 6, 12, 3.60 GHz/4.1 GHz, 12 MB
10th Generation Intel Core i5-10400	65 W, 6, 12, 2.90 GHz/4 GHz, 12 MB
10th Generation Intel Core i5-10400F	65 W, 6, 12, 2.90 GHz/4 GHz, 12 MB
10th Generation Intel Core i5-10600K	125 W, 6, 12, 4.10 GHz/4.50 GHz, 12 MB
10th Generation Intel Core i5-10600KF	125 W, 6, 12, 4.10 GHz/4.50 GHz, 12 MB
10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700	65 W, 8, 16, 2.90 GHz/4.60 GHz, 16 MB
10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700K	125 W, 8, 16, 3.80 GHz/4.70 GHz, 16 MB
10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700F	65 W, 8, 16, 2.90 GHz/4.60 GHz, 16 MB
10th Generation Intel Core i7-10700KF	125 W, 8, 16, 3.80 GHz/4.70 GHz, 16 MB
10th Generation Intel Core i9-10900	65 W, 10, 20, 2.80 GHz/4.60 GHz, 20 MB
10th Generation Intel Core i9-10900K	125 W, 10, 20, 3.70 GHz/4.90 GHz, 20 MB
10th Generation Intel Core i9-10900F	65 W, 10, 20, 2.80 GHz/4.60 GHz, 20 MB
10th Generation Intel Core i9-10900KF	125 W, 10, 20, 3.70 GHz/4.90 GHz, 20 MB
11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400	65 W, 6, 12, 2.60 GHz/4.40 GHz, 12 MB
11th Generation Intel Core i5-11600K	65 W, 6, 12, 3.90 GHz/4.90 GHz, 12 MB
11th Generation Intel Core i7-11700	65 W, 8, 12, 2.50 GHz/4.90 GHz, 16 MB
11th Generation Intel Core i7-11700K	65 W, 8, 12, 3.60 GHz/5 GHz, 16 MB
11th Generation Intel Core i9-11900	125 W, 8, 12, 2.50 GHz/5.20 GHz, 16 MB
11th Generation Intel Core i5-11900K	125 W, 8, 12, 3.50 GHz/5.30 GHz, 16 MB
11th Generation Intel Core i5-11400F	65 W, 6, 16, 2.60 GHz/4.40 GHz, 12 MB
11th Generation Intel Core i5-11600KF	125 W, 6, 16, 3.90 GHz/4.90 GHz, 12 MB
11th Generation Intel Core i7-11700F	65 W, 8, 16, 2.50 GHz/4.90 GHz, 16 MB
11th Generation Intel Core i7-11700KF	125 W, 8, 16, 3.60 GHz/5 GHz, 16 MB
11th Generation Intel Core i9-11900F	65 W, 8, 16, 2.50 GHz/5.20 GHz, 16 MB
11th Generation Intel Core i9-11900KF	125 W, 8, 16, 3.50 GHz/5.30 GHz, 16 MB

Operating System

Operating System
Operating System	Windows 11 Home, 64-bit Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit Windows 10 Home, 64-bit Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit

Chipset

Chipset
Chipset	Intel Z490
Processor	11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9
DRAM bus width	128 bit
Flash EPROM	256 Mb
PCIe bus	PCIe Gen4

Dell Alienware Aurora R12 Memory (RAM)

Memory specifications
Memory slots	Four UDIMM
Memory type	DDR4
Memory speed	3200 MHz up to 3400 MHz (XMP memory)
Maximum memory configuration	128 GB
Minimum memory configuration	8 GB
Memory size per slot	8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB
Memory configurations supported	8 GB, 1 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz 16 GB, 2 x 8 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz 64 GB, 4 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz 128 GB, 4 x 32 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz 16 GB, 1 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3400 MHz 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3400 MHz 64 GB, 4 x 16 GB, DDR4, 3400 MHz 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB, DDR4, 3400 MHz 128 GB, 4 x 32 GB, DDR4, 3400 MHz

Storage

Storage specifications
Two 2.5-inch hard drives	SATA AHCI 6 Gbps, Up to 2 TB
One 3.5-inch hard drives	SATA AHCI 6 Gbps, Up to 2 TB
One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive	PCIe NVMe up to 32 Gbps, Up to 2 TB

Dell Alienware Aurora R12 Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions and weight
Height:
Front height	441.80 mm (17.39 in.)
Rear height	481.60 mm (18.96 in.)
Width	222.80 mm (8.77 in.)
Depth	431.90 mm (17 in.)
Weight (maximum)	17.80 kg (39.24 lb)

GPU — Discrete

Discrete graphics specifications
AMD RX 5300	1, Three DisplayPort and one HDMI port, 3 GB, GDDR6
AMD RX 5700	1, Three DisplayPort and one HDMI port, 8 GB, GDDR6
AMD RX 5700 XT	1, Three DisplayPort and one HDMI port, 8 GB, GDDR6
AMD RX 5600	1, Three DisplayPort and one HDMI port, 6 GB, GDDR6
AMD RX 6800 XT	1, Three DisplayPort and one HDMI port, 8 GB, GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super	1, One HDMI port and one DVI-D port, 4 GB, GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Super	1, One HDMI port and one DVI-D port, 6 GB, GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti	1, One DVI port, one HDMI port and one DisplayPort, 6 GB, GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Super	1, One DVI port, one HDMI port and one DisplayPort, 8 GB, GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super	1, Three DisplayPort and one HDMI port, 8 GB, GDDR6
NVIDA GeForce RTX 2080 Super	1, Three DisplayPort and one HDMI port, 8 GB, GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080Ti	1, Three DisplayPort and one HDMI port, 11 GB, GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super	1, Three DisplayPort and one HDMI port, 8 GB, GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060Ti	1, Three DisplayPort and one HDMI port, 8 GB, GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070	1, Three DisplayPort and one HDMI port, 8 GB, GDDR6
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080	1, Three DisplayPort and one HDMI port, 10 GB, GDDR6X
NVIADIA GeForce 3090	1, Three DisplayPort and one HDMI port, 24 GB, GDDR6X

Audio Specifications

Audio specifications
Audio type	Integrated 7.1 channel audio with S/PDIF port
Audio controller	Realtek ALC3861
Internal audio interface	High-definition audio
External audio interface	7.1 channel output, Microphone-in, stereo headphones, and headset combo connector

Ports and connectors

Ports and connectors
External:
Network	One RJ-45 port
USB	Six USB 2.0 ports Five USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports One USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C) port with PowerShare One USB 3.2 Gen 2 port One USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C) port One USB 3.2 Gen 1 port with PowerShare
Audio	One audio output/headphone port (supports 2 channel audio) One audio input/microphone port One optical S/PDIF port One coaxial S/PDIF port One front L/R surround line-out port One side L/R surround port One rear L/R surround port One center/subwoofer LFE surround port One line-in port
Video	Supported through discrete GPU
Media-card reader	Not supported
Power port	110 V/220 V
Security	Kensington lock slot
Internal:
PCIe expansion card slots	Two PCIe x16 mechanical/x8 electrical Gen4 slots (SLOT 1 and SLOT4) Two PCIe x4 slots (SLOT2 and SLOT3)
mSATA	Not supported
SATA	Four
M.2	One M.2 card slot for WLAN and Bluetooth One PCIe/SATA M.2 card slot for 2230/2280 solid-state drive

Communication wireless module

Wireless module specifications
Qualcomm QCA9377 (DW1810)	Model number: Qualcomm QCA9377 (DW1810) Transfer rate: Up to 433 Mbps Frequency bands supported: Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless standards: Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) Encryption 64-bit/128-bit WEP AES-CCMP TKIP Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
Intel AX201	Model number: Intel AX201 Transfer rate: Up to 2400 Mbps Frequency bands supported: Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless standards: Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax) Encryption 64-bit/128-bit WEP AES-CCMP TKIP Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1
Killer 1650i	Model number: Killer 1650i Transfer rate: Up to 2400 Mbps Frequency bands supported: Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz Wireless standards: Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax) Encryption 64-bit/128-bit WEP AES-CCMP TKIP Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1