bpstein
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Hi everyone, this is my first post and I apologize if this question has been addressed elsewhere. I didn't find it in any searches here on the EVGA forums so I thought I'd go ahead and ask. I have an Alienware Aurora R8 (it's from late 2018), and I'm currently on notify queues for the 3080, 3080 Ti, and 3090. I'm open to purchasing any of these models when available, but it appears the 3090 would be a tight fit for the R8 at the very least, and Dell forum users have reported that they have cut their Alienware Aurora cases to make it fit. As a followup question, are any of the 3080/3080 Ti variants (such as the Ultra Hybrid versions) also tight fits in computer cases? I appreciate any insights, and let me know if I can provide any other info. Thanks so much! Ben
post edited by bpstein - 2021/06/23 07:04:42
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Re: Can the 3090 fit in Alienware Aurora R8 without modifying the case?
2021/06/23 07:49:39
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☼ Best Answerby bpstein 2021/06/26 15:03:58
If you look at the GPU's and go the the Specs page for a specific GPU you can get the measurements of the card and compare that to your case. The FTW cards (all makes) I believe in general are longer, taller and wider (3 slot cards). I believe all the FTW variants (3090, 3080, 3080ti) are roughly the same size given the cooler design. The XC series are not as tall/wide and I believe are only 2 slot cards.
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Re: Can the 3090 fit in Alienware Aurora R8 without modifying the case?
2021/06/23 07:54:03
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☄ Helpfulby bpstein 2021/06/23 09:33:29
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Hi everyone, this is my first post and I apologize if this question has been addressed elsewhere. I didn't find it in any searches here on the EVGA forums so I thought I'd go ahead and ask.
I have an Alienware Aurora R8 (it's from late 2018), and I'm currently on notify queues for the 3080, 3080 Ti, and 3090. I'm open to purchasing any of these models when available, but it appears the 3090 would be a tight fit for the R8 at the very least, and Dell forum users have reported that they have cut their Alienware Aurora cases to make it fit.
As a followup question, are any of the 3080/3080 Ti variants (such as the Ultra Hybrid versions) also tight fits in computer cases?
I appreciate any insights, and let me know if I can provide any other info. Thanks so much!
Ben
pulled from dell website Re: Alienware R8 and R9 Graphic card max length? 12" will not fit. I just measured it. The length of the case from one side to the other side of the case is 11." That would leave 0" for airflow between the top and bottom of the case. If you removed the front fan, that would get you an extra 2.5 cm, but then you'd have no front fan either. Also, you need to keep in mind the card width needs to be under 4.25" for the case to be able to close.
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bpstein
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Re: Can the 3090 fit in Alienware Aurora R8 without modifying the case?
2021/06/26 15:03:46
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Thanks again for the replies. I measured the Aurora R8 case and it appears that a card less than 11" in length will be the safest option if I want to add a card without modifying the case. That suggests to me that I should set my sights on the XC3 Hydro Copper line, in which the length of the cards is less than 10.5". I realize I'll have to operate it with a custom watercooling loop, but it'll be worth it.
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Re: Can the 3090 fit in Alienware Aurora R8 without modifying the case?
2021/06/27 18:18:39
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Unfortunately, I learned that it won't be possible for me to fit a liquid-cooled 3090 into my Alienware Aurora R8, at least without major case modification. I'm told that the case doesn't accommodate the required 240 mm radiator, and there just isn't enough space for the other non-liquid-cooled cards.
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Re: Can the 3090 fit in Alienware Aurora R8 without modifying the case?
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bpstein
Hi everyone, this is my first post and I apologize if this question has been addressed elsewhere. I didn't find it in any searches here on the EVGA forums so I thought I'd go ahead and ask.
I have an Alienware Aurora R8 (it's from late 2018), and I'm currently on notify queues for the 3080, 3080 Ti, and 3090. I'm open to purchasing any of these models when available, but it appears the 3090 would be a tight fit for the R8 at the very least, and Dell forum users have reported that they have cut their Alienware Aurora cases to make it fit.
As a followup question, are any of the 3080/3080 Ti variants (such as the Ultra Hybrid versions) also tight fits in computer cases?
I appreciate any insights, and let me know if I can provide any other info. Thanks so much!
Ben
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Re: Alienware R8 and R9 Graphic card max length?
12" will not fit. I just measured it. The length of the case from one side to the other side of the case is 11." That would leave 0" for airflow between the top and bottom of the case. If you removed the front fan, that would get you an extra 2.5 cm, but then you'd have no front fan either. Also, you need to keep in mind the card width needs to be under 4.25" for the case to be able to close.
This is why I am not pulling a trigger on the alienware with the 3090. That thing will just turn into a mini space heater direct from the fires from Hell.
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Re: Can the 3090 fit in Alienware Aurora R8 without modifying the case?
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Has anyone come up with a good solution for this? I'm trying to replace my OEM card that burned out.
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Re: Can the 3090 fit in Alienware Aurora R8 without modifying the case?
2022/08/29 09:56:40
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Friends, why not keep side cover ofd?
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Re: Can the 3090 fit in Alienware Aurora R8 without modifying the case?
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I am more than happy to keep the cover off! Please throw suggestions my way. :)
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Re: Can the 3090 fit in Alienware Aurora R8 without modifying the case?
2022/08/30 16:18:10
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Salvage what you can, to put in a proper case and start over building you own , best bet imho why you should not : Aliens ... https://youtu.be/UnvxSkqJ8ic
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Re: Can the 3090 fit in Alienware Aurora R8 without modifying the case?
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Aurora R8 owner here! I removed the front case fan and put a thinner version between the metal casing and the front plastic outer case. Once i did that, I was able to fit an Asus Tuf 3090 OC into the case, with 6-7mm to spare on the length, but only 2.3mm to spare on the height. Running Furmark, the GPU temps never get above 69C I've added a bunch of tiny Noctua fans to the inside of the side of the case (4 intake, 4 exhaust) They pull fresh air in towards the bottom of of the vent and expell the hot air above. Currently working on a plan to get a 4090 FE (smallest 4090 by size) into the chassis. Metal snips will be required for that though. I believe it'll still fit length-wise, but the height is where I need to modify the case. Oh, and I'm planning to upgrade the PSU from 850w -> 1000w+ Here's a reddit thread with a bunch of back and forth between me and the person who I mostly copied. I can't link directly (I'm new here), but search for "How I make my 3080 work under 65° on full load."
post edited by heavydawson - 2023/01/12 03:50:58
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