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Is it possible to simply swap out the OEM 850w psu for the OEM 1500w psu inside an Area 51 R2 without having to recable the entire system?
I know as a rule of thumb one should always use the cables that come with a psu. However, considering that both the 850w & the 1500w are both Dell OEM psus manufactured by the same company to meet identical specifications for the same system, are the cables between the two interchangeable?
I'm interested in buying the 1500w psu for my R2. However, rewiring the entire system looks too complicated. I know I'll mess it up, especially since the case is bifurcated and it's not possible to see clearly where all cables go.
Thanks in advance for any help.
W8lifts
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May 3rd, 2016 07:00
yes, but why pay money for such a ugly piece of hardware ? To replace the Delta PSU with an EVGA is so easy and is a better option. It literally takes 10 minutes to change
Here is my page on the R2
http://en.community.dell.com/owners-club/alienware/f/3746/t/19675279