Level Up upgrade: New PCs, monitors, and mice

By Emily Duran
IT Communications Intern

Level Up just upgraded their gaming PCs adding 52 Alienware Aurora 2026 desktops, each featuring new and improved specs:

• Intel Ultra 9 285k processors 
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 graphics cards
• 32GB of DDR5 RAM
• Improved water-cooling system
• Internal and external LEDs with a glass display window 

All new 25-inch, 1080p, 320 Hz Alienware monitors and mice have also been added to each PC station.

These upgraded stations will give high-level and recreational players a competitive edge with higher frame rates and more responsiveness due to the newer generation graphics cards. With better ray tracing, lower input latency, and improved graphics, players will be excited to see games running faster and smoother on these devices.

Level Up is located across from the 2nd floor entrance to Lockwood Library. Their Esports arena is where you’ll find these new Alienware PCs, available on a first come first served basis. All are equipped with a large selection of popular games; simply login to the PC with your UBITName and password, chose a game, and start playing!

Level Up also features a console lounge with 8 console pods, available by reservation through UB Navigate. Each of these spaces include an Xbox Series X, Sony PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2, perfect for gaming with a group of friends!

The UBIT Help Center is here to help with your technology needs at UB; you can call (716)645-3542, email them at ubithelp@buffalo.edu, or submit a help ticket. Students can also visit the UB Tech Squad service counter on the 3rd floor of Silverman library or book an appointment to meet them anywhere on North or South Campus.