Dell unveils Alienware Aurora R15 featuring 13th Gen Intel CPU, NVIDIA RTX 40-series GPU, plus new accessories
On the heels of hardware announcements from NVIDIA and Intel, Dell unveiled the new Alienware Aurora R15.
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Following Intel and NVIDIA announcing new high-end PC parts, several companies have unveiled systems with the new CPUs and GPUs inside. Today, Dell announced the new Alienware Aurora R15 featuring13th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs from Intelpaired withNVIDIA RTX 40-series graphics. The refreshed Alienware desktop hasn’t just received a spec bump, it also has a refined design that improves cooling (viaTom’s Hardware).
The new Alienware Aurora R15 features 240 mm coolers featuring a pair of 120 mm fans. In total, the PC has five 120 mm fans. In contrast, previous Aurora PCs had 120 mm coolers.
Furthering its efforts to keep the R15 cool, Alienware added side venting to the machine. As highlighted by Tom’s Hardware, the Aurora line has suffered from heating issues in the past. We’ll have to see how the new desktop performs in the real-world, but it appears that Dell has listened to feedback and made appropriate changes to keep system temperatures down.
A 1,350-watt power supply sits inside the Aurora R15, which is a significant bump up from the 1,000-watt supply in its predecessor.
Alongside the CPU and GPU upgrades, the new R15 has DDR5-4800 memory and 12-phase voltage regulation, which should help sustain peak performance.
All of the changes add up to “double-digit” performance improvements, according to Dell. Despite delivering 58% more power to the CPU, the new Alienware Aurora R15’s CPU will run up to five degrees Celsius cooler.
Pricing for the new Alienware Aurora R15 hasn’t been released yet. Intel’s new CPUs range from $294 for the Core i5-13600KF to $589 for the Core i9-13900KF. For comparison, Intel’s 12th Gen CPUs started between $264 to $589.
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Alongside the new desktop PC, Dell announced a pair of gaming accessories. The Alienware TKL Gaming Keyboard has a compact tenkeyless design. It features Cherry MX Red Switches, PBT double-shot keycaps, and customizable AlienFX per-key RG lighting. It also has full anti-ghosting and N-key rollover. The new keyboard will launch this fall for $130 in North America.
Dell’s new Alienware monitor features a WQHD (3440 x 1400) resolution, 0.1 ms GtG response time, and a 165Hz refresh rate. Support for VRR up to 120Hz should make games appear smooth. The monitor supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification, and is TUV-certified for ComfortView Plus. The display also launches this fall and has a starting price of $1,100.
Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
