looking to upgrade my Alienware Aurora R3

usablegamer07 · Jun 2, 2015

Well, it is about time I upgrade this beast. I have everything completely stock but the SSD 512 GB, 16 GB RAM, and 760 SLI.

I am looking to COMPLETELY upgrade this rig. I want only the best parts so price isn't a issue. I have already decided on a 980 TI. Everything else, I would like some input. This includes a new hydro cooler. Thanks guys.

SkylerJacobs · Jun 3, 2015

I7-5960x. You will need to get an X99 motherboard, as well as DDR4.

usablegamer07 · Jun 3, 2015

SkylerJacobs :

is that possible with my MB? I was reading that some Alienware MBs can't be upgraded. This is my detailed setup.

Mainboard : Alienware 046MHW
Chipset : Intel P67
Processor : Intel Core i7 2600K @ 3400 MHz (max : 4200)
Physical Memory : 16384 MB (4 x 4096 DDR3-SDRAM )
Video Card : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760
Hard Disk : Crucial_CT512MX100SSD1 (512GB)
Hard Disk : Western Digital WD3200AAKX-001CA0 (320GB)
DVD-Rom Drive : ASUS BC-12B1ST b
DVD-Rom Drive : PLDS DVD+-RW DH-24ABS
CD-Rom Drive : DTSOFT Virtual CdRom Device
Monitor Type : Philips Philips - 32 inches
Network Card : Realtek Semiconductor RTL8168/8111 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Operating System : Windows 7 Ultimate Professional Media Center 6.01.7601 Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
DirectX : Version 11.00
Windows Performance Index : 7.7 on 7.9

Hope this helps

SkylerJacobs · Jun 3, 2015

The motherboard in your system currently is Micro-ATX form factor. You need to take this into account when searching for motherboards. Should be able to replace it with another Micro-ATX motherboard.

usablegamer07 · Jun 3, 2015

SkylerJacobs :

know any good MSI ones?

SkylerJacobs · Jun 4, 2015

MSI does not have an Micro-ATX x99 motherboard currently out on the market.

I suggest this motherboard if going the X99 route while keeping your current case: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=131-HE-E995-KR

Just so you know what your getting into. The 5960X costs $1,000 USD. 32 GB of DDR4 is around $300 (+) USD, all depending on what memory frequency you are wanting (The EVGA motherboard i linked supports memory up to 3000MHz+). And of course you are set on the 980 ti. That is another $650+ USD.

Total for those parts for an upgrade is around $2k.

Also, you never listed a power supply. What power supply?
If going to stick with just a single GPU configuration, then a 600 watt high quality power supply will do fine. If you plan to SLI in the future, i recommend having a 750+ watt high quality power supply.

usablegamer07 · Jun 4, 2015

SkylerJacobs :

MSI does not have an Micro-ATX x99 motherboard currently out on the market.

I suggest this motherboard if going the X99 route while keeping your current case: http://www.evga.com/Products/Product.aspx?pn=131-HE-E995-KR

Just so you know what your getting into. The 5960X costs $1,000 USD. 32 GB of DDR4 is around $300 (+) USD, all depending on what memory frequency you are wanting (The EVGA motherboard i linked supports memory up to 3000MHz+). And of course you are set on the 980 ti. That is another $650+ USD.

Total for those parts for an upgrade is around $2k.

Also, you never listed a power supply. What power supply?
If going to stick with just a single GPU configuration, then a 600 watt high quality power supply will do fine. If you plan to SLI in the future, i recommend having a 750+ watt high quality power supply.

I am using a stock power supply right now. I have no idea how many watts it is sadly.

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