Aurora motherboards info wanted

My Alienware needs a new motherboard. I previously had the R4 motherboard. I would like a newer Aurora motherboard then the R4 but am uncertain what the part number is or other identifying factors? I also want to know does Dell sell motherboards of Alienware? If so, where can I get them?

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Vanadiel

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September 6th, 2021 10:00

What version is yours?

Also, Dell does not sell motherboards.

r72019

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September 6th, 2021 15:00

The R4 was the last of that generation, R5 started a new generation. So there's no newer motherboard that could potentially be an unvalidated "plug and play" with AWCC and your case. If you wanted to replace the R4 motherboard with the only validated motherboard (another R4 motherboard) you can contact Dell Spare Part sales to see if there are any still available, unlikely though given the age. Your best bet is probably to look towards getting a new PC, or sourcing a used part off ebay or some other third part marketplace if you really want to keep the R4 in service.

speedstep

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September 6th, 2021 19:00

@Dawnwitch7

@Cass-Ole might have insight but in general thats a really old model.

These were all of the Dell validated CPUs for the 2012 Aurora-R4

972H5 SandyBridge i3-2120, 65w, 3.30GHz
F44M4, 0TGM7 SandyBridge i7-3820 Four Core, 3.60GHz
9R2W8, 2T0RC SandyBridge i7-3930K Six Core, 3.20GHz
VYNF8 SandyBridge i7-3960 Six Core, 3.33GHz
705VT Ivybridge E i7-4820K Six Core, 3.70GHz
0158V Ivybridge E i7-4930K Six Core, 130w, 3.40GHz
07VY9 Ivybridge E i7-4960X Six Core, 130w, 3.60GHz

Dell never publishes pinouts or other specifications.

A Micro ATX board like

Gigabyte B460M Micro ATX LGA 1200

Might fit in the board tray but the other aspects of the case including the lighting wont be the same or work in that case. Basically there are no upgrades.

AURORA R4 Connectors.png