cpu cooler up grade

thks for reply but i did remove upper fan and top cover but don't have that box....any reason i don't know that is why i am looking to buy...thks again.

remove your top fan, u should see the cooling box if it isn't visible now

Best bet > Aurora Liquid Cooling Kit > http://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/aurora-liquid-cooling-kit/apd/412-aajj/pc-accessories/

Service Manual PDF explains how to get old out + new in > http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/product-support/product/alienware-aurora-r5-desktop/manuals

How u ended up with a case that doesn't have the black cooling box bracket is beyond me; hit up that guy Umar on AlienTwitter or Youtube, (Do It Yourself! >  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77vOtGexZG0) post the part#, see if he can get u one https://twitter.com/aw_umar or try AlienSupport https://twitter.com/AlienwareTech

no black box? w-t-h? Then yes u need that part, Genuine Dell Alienware Aurora R5 Fan Housing Case XP9P1 0XP9P1 >  https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Dell-Alienware-Aurora-R5-Fan-Housing-Case-XP9P1-0XP9P1-/263062759315?hash=item3d3fc32793%3Ag%3AWLwAAOSwjvJZVObJ&nma=true&si=PfHN%252Fn98EQUtDwmG3Bix%252FHWGPmM%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Call / chat Dell Sales / Parts Accessories, ask for XP9P1 > if unavailable, play the eBay waiting game, check TaoBao, google search XP9P1 often

thks for your advice , will keep an eye on line to find it,thks again.

I still like the ugly ones. Reminds me to old computer from the 90s.

Chromax just launched, so I might disagree that they're all still ugly

Noctua Chromax Fans and NH D15 NH U12 Cooler Mod Tops

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Nc2aonsseg

Aurora, due to its PSU mounting very close to the CPU heatsink needs a slim model like below; before buying a slim cooler, check the heat TDP rating spec on it relative to whichever Intel CPU you choose so it can handle the TDP heat rating of the CPU

Noctua Low-Profile Quiet CPU Cooler for Intel 115x Based Retail Cooling NH-L9I

• https://www.ebay.com/itm/Noctua-Low-Profile-Quiet-CPU-Cooler-for-Intel-115x-Based-Retail-Cooling-NH-L9I/263315139970?epid=2254354907&hash=item3d4ece2d82:g:Zp4AAOSwBkRaBuMR

Cryorig C7

• https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR2.TRC1.A0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=CryoRig+C7&_sacat=0

These types can be an upgrade over the whimpy stock Intel kooler they sold u, but not as good as a liqwid kooler

You can also try using Noctua fans. These fans are powerful and silent. The only drawback is their ugly color.