Thermaltake Glacier (S3GL-Z690-36T-LCS) vs Alienware Aurora (5JY2W)
Comparison summary
- Thermaltake Glacier is cheaper.
- For performance Alienware Aurora has a lot better processor.
- The computers have different operating systems, Glacier has Windows 10 Home and Aurora has Windows 11 Home.
- For displaying graphics Aurora has a lot better performing graphics card.
Thermaltake Glacier (S3GL-Z690-36T-LCS)
Alienware Aurora (5JY2W)
Compare specifications
| Thermaltake Glacier (S3GL-Z690-36T-LCS) | Alienware Aurora (5JY2W) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
| Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core Ultra 9 285 |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
| - | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Weight | |
| - | 33.89 lbs (15.37 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 18.05 x 16.46 x 7.76 inches | |
| (45.85 x 41.81 x 19.71 cm) | |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 1, 2026 | June 5, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,401.65 | $3,374.98 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,401.65 | $3,374.98 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
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Thermaltake Glacier (S3GL-Z690-36T-LCS) summary
Thermaltake Glacier is an impressively priced Windows gaming computer released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti video card which is superb for playing games. The computer has an impressive Intel CPU for its price.
Thermaltake Glacier i360T R4 AIO Liquid Cooled Gaming PC (Intel Core™ i5-12600KF 3.7GHz, ToughRam DDR4 3600Mhz 16GB RGB, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 Ti, 1TB NVMe M.2, Win10 Home) S3GL-Z690-36T-LCS
Intel Core i5-12600KF CPU Watercooled, Intel Z690 Chipset ATX motherboard, 16GB ToughRam DDR4 RGB, 1TB NVMe M.2, WiFi, Windows 10 Home
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, 3x Display Port/1x HDMI. Graphics card brand may vary
Closed Loop Liquid Cooling with 240mm Radiator
1x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x Headphone, 1x Mic Ports
PSU Power cover with Filtered Ventilated Vertical Side mount Radiator support
ASIN: B09XWDPXBB
Alienware Aurora (5JY2W) summary
Alienware Aurora is a superb value Windows gaming computer released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card which is great for gaming. You can play 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The computer has a superb Intel CPU plus a decent amount of memory for its price.
Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop, RTX 5080, Intel Core Ultra 9 285 | 1TB SSD, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2.5Gb Ethernet, Wi‑Fi 7, Windows 11 Home, Wired Keyboard, ACT1250
Legend perfected: Modern design with a matte "basalt black" finish in an optimized chassis with customizable AlienFX lighting zones, including the striking stadium lighting.
Game changing graphics: Step into the future of gaming and creation with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture.
Marathon gaming unlocked: This high-performance technology ensures clean energy is consistently available, unleashing the top-level power of Intel Core Ultra 9 processor as you game, livestream, and multi-task for hours on end.
240mm heat exchanger: The 240mm heat exchanger, available on the optional CPU liquid cooling, heightens thermal resistance, ensuring temperatures stay consistently low during longer gaming sessions.
Total command: Alienware Command Center software allows you to create and edit AlienFX lighting across the ecosystem, choose and monitor your performance mode across distinct power states, and create custom gaming profiles for your whole library.
Dell Services: 1 Year Onsite Service provides support when and where you need it. Dell will come to your home, office, or location of choice, if an issue covered by Limited Hardware Warranty cannot be resolved remotely.
ASIN: B0F9MPVT38