Aurora R16, upgrade from Nvidia RTX 4070 Super?

The pinned faq on this forum has some information on R16 video cards

Alas, it lists no dimensions.

You would also have to take into account power requirements of the video card.

I would honestly not upgrade a 4070 unless you absolutely need more performance. Nvidia offers features to increase FPS rates without needing a higher end video card, like DLSS.

Here is link to a benchmark site https://www.userbenchmark.com/System/Alienware-Aurora-R16/315299

where many users have ran benchmark to measure their R16 systems performance.  This is just to give some ideas of what type of video cards have been used by others and how they were performed.

Still have to agree with other poster about refraining from upgrading the RTX 4070 Super.

I appreciate the responses guys and that's pretty much what I've gathered. It's odd to me that you can't purchase the OEM models to upgrade when the same model with same PSU can come with a 4090.

Re:  t's odd to me that you can't purchase the OEM models to upgrade

What do you mean by that?  You can purchase graphics cards from Dell here https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/graphic-video-cards/ar/7729/nvidia?appliedRefinements=36245

And compatible 1000w PSU here  https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-1000w-power-supply/apd/rd0g0/computer-chassis-components

For example the 4070 Super I received in my Aurora R16 is not on that sale list. I also saw the 4080 version in person. There is no branding on my card or the one I saw which makes me assume it's (EOM). It's almost impossible to find a card that will fit into its case. Dell dose not have any 4090s or 4080s that fit with the case spec I can see with the list you linked. But you can purchase multiple pre builds from them with these cards in them. Its just curious to me I can't buy there modification of these cards for there machine if I want to pay for it.

Needless to say I really appreciate the response by the way. I am just trying to get a full understanding of my options and limitations.

When certain OEM configuration components are in high demand, Dell will keep any excess of the exact same SKU items on reserve for warranty purposes and any surplus will be available for sale after the system is end of service life.

@Rader350​ This is not uncommon, as these machines are not designed to be upgraded. They want you to either specify the hardware at the time of ordering, or purchase a complete new system.

It's the unfortunate consequence of purchasing OEM machines. That is why I always advice to make sure you order what you need, without taking any future "upgrades" into account because it's not designed to be upgradable.

Understandable. Thanks everyone

If you want that upgrade just get the dell 1000 W power supply. It's $200. I'm just wondering if it needs to be the Dell Geforce RTX card or if I can use a asus or msi card if I want to upgrade my 4080 super to a 4090.

@BobbyBerserk​  any 3rd party RTX 4090 should work, as long as it physically fits in the case.

@Rader350​ I have a similar build with a Radeon 7900xtx. You can fit a 4090 however it can get a bit warm having less clearance. But haven't heard of it having any issues because of this in the R16 model. So yes 4090 is the max. You already have a 1000watt pdu

@Rader350​ you can switch between graphics cards in the Alienware r16. Recommend the best I7 CPU available. It has plenty of cores for future proof 

@Louielouie1977​ Thanks for the Replies Louie actually thinking of just using the 5080 since it's coming out soon and the FE is significantly smaller and fits under the recommended size for the r16. I have I7 14600f which should not bottleneck too much for the mean time

@Rader350​   The RTX 5080 is the same size as the RTX 5090, which is the same size as the RTX 4090 @ 304mm long . . . according to the  LINK nVidia Spec Sheet

However, the RTX 5090 requires 4 8-pin PCIe power cables, which the R16 does not have available.