Dimensions and weight
The following table lists the height, width, depth, and weight of your Alienware Aurora R12.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Height: | ||
| Front height |
441.80 mm (17.39 in.) |
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| Rear height |
481.60 mm (18.96 in.) |
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| Width |
222.80 mm (8.77 in.) |
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| Depth |
431.90 mm (17 in.) |
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| Weight (maximum) |
17.80 kg (39.24 lb) NOTE:The weight of your computer depends on the configuration ordered and manufacturing variability.
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Processors
The following table lists the details of the processors supported by your Alienware Aurora R12.
| Processors | Wattage | Core count | Thread count | Speed | Cache |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Chipset
The following table lists the details of the chipset supported by your Alienware Aurora R12.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Chipset |
Intel Z490 |
| Processor |
11th Generation Intel Core i5/i7/i9 |
| DRAM bus width |
128 bit |
| Flash EPROM |
256 Mb |
| PCIe bus |
PCIe Gen4 |
Operating system
Your Alienware Aurora R12 supports the following operating systems:
- Windows 11 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro, 64-bit
- Windows 10 Home, 64-bit
- Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
Memory
The following table lists the memory specifications of your Alienware Aurora R12.
| Description | Values | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory slots |
Four UDIMM |
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| Memory type |
DDR4 |
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| Memory speed |
3200 MHz up to 3400 MHz (XMP memory) |
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| Maximum memory configuration |
128 GB |
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| Minimum memory configuration |
8 GB |
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| Memory size per slot |
8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB |
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| Memory configurations supported |
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Ports and connectors
The following table lists the external and internal ports available on your Alienware Aurora R12.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| External: | |
| Network |
One RJ-45 port |
| USB |
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| Audio |
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| 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 |
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| mSATA |
Not supported |
| SATA |
Four |
| M.2 |
NOTE:To learn more about the features of different types of M.2 cards, search in the Knowledge Base Resource at
Dell Support Site.
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Ethernet
The following table lists the wired Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) specifications of your Alienware Aurora R12.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| Model number |
Killer E3100 Ethernet controller integrated on system board |
| Transfer rate |
10/100/1000/2500 Mbps |
Wireless module
The following table lists the Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) module specifications of your Alienware Aurora R12.
| Description | Option one | Option two | Option three |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model number |
Qualcomm QCA9377 (DW1810) |
Intel AX201 |
Killer 1650i |
| Transfer rate |
Up to 433 Mbps |
Up to 2400 Mbps |
Up to 2400 Mbps |
| Frequency bands supported |
Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz |
| Wireless standards |
Wi-Fi 5 (WiFi 802.11ac) |
Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax) |
Wi-Fi 6 (WiFi 802.11ax) |
| Encryption |
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| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.0 |
Bluetooth 5.1 |
Bluetooth 5.1 |
GPU—Discrete
The following table lists the specifications of the discrete Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) supported by your Alienware Aurora R12.
| Controller | Number of cards (maximum) | External display support | Memory size | Memory type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
The following table lists the audio specifications of your Alienware Aurora R12.
| Description | Values |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Storage
This section lists the storage options on your Alienware Aurora R12.
- One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive, one 3.5-inch hard drive, and two 2.5-inch hard drives
- One 3.5-inch hard drives and two 2.5-inch hard drive
NOTE:The primary drive of your computer varies depending on the storage configuration.
| Storage type | Interface type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
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Two 2.5-inch hard drives |
SATA AHCI 6 Gbps |
Up to 2 TB |
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One 3.5-inch hard drives |
SATA AHCI 6 Gbps |
Up to 2 TB |
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One M.2 2230/2280 solid-state drive |
PCIe Gen3 NVMe, up to 32 Gbps |
Up to 2 TB |
Power ratings
The following table lists the power rating specifications of Alienware Aurora R12.
| Description | Option one | Option two | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type |
550 W |
1000 W |
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| Input voltage |
90 VAC to 264 VAC |
90 VAC to 264 VAC |
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| Input frequency |
47 Hz to 63 Hz |
47 Hz to 63 Hz |
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| Input current (maximum) |
8 A |
12 A |
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| Output current (continuous) |
5.1 V/20 A, 12 VA1/18 A, 12 VA2/18 A, 12 VA1+12 VA2/28 A, 12 VB/16 A, 12 VC1/18 A, 12 VC2/18 A, 12 VC1+12 VC2/20 A, 3.3 V/15 A, 5.1 Vaux/4A |
5.1 V/20 A, 12VA/42 A, 12VB/52 A, 12VD/16 A, 3.3 V/20 A, -12 V/0.5 A, 5.1Vaux/4 A |
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| Rated output voltage |
5.1 V/12 VA1/12 VA2/ 12 VB/12 VC1/12 VC2/3.3 V/ 5.1 Vaux |
5.1 V/12 VA/12VB/12VD/3.3 V/-12 V/5.1 Vaux |
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| Temperature range | |||
| Operating |
5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) |
5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) |
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| Storage |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
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Computer environment
Airborne contaminant level: G1 as defined by ISA-S71.04-1985
| Description | Operating | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature range | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) | –40°C to 65°C (–40°F to 149°F) |
| Relative humidity (maximum) | 20% to 90% (non-condensing) | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Vibration (maximum)* | 0.26 GRMS | 1.37 GRMS |
| Shock (maximum) | 40 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 20 in/s (51 cm/s)† | 105 G for 2 ms with a change in velocity of 52.5 in/s (133 cm/s)‡ |
| Altitude (maximum) | –15.2 m to 3,048 m (–50 ft to 10,000 ft) | –15.2 m to 10,668 m (–50 ft to 35,000 ft) |
* Measured using a random vibration spectrum that simulates user environment.
† Measured using a 2 ms half-sine pulse when the hard drive is in use.





























