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October 11th, 2020 14:00
Alienware a51 Desktop
I am looking to start a new build, preferably with the A51 desktop case. My plan is to source a water cooled 3090 AIO 240MM radiator. Does the A51 case allow for a 240MM radiator? Or just two 120s?
I’ve done some research and cannot find a close up picture of the inside where the radiators mount.
The a51 case looks great. And can be found refurbished for like $700 with the outdated 1156 motherboard of course. I am not a big fan of custom cases. I like OEM look like most of us in here.
Any thoughts?
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Cass-Ole
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October 11th, 2020 15:00
LGA 1156 is the Aurora R2
1366 is A51 R1 & 2011-v3 / 2066 is 51 R2-R7 etc
51 R1 can house a 240mm rad normally for the CPU
or, dual / triple 120s (ie CPU + GPU / dual-GPU) --> but can't support a 120 9CPU) + 240 (GPU) etc
51 R2 type cases, are generally designed to support 120mil-rads, the right case wall area where the 120 fans mount isn't designed to drop-in a 240 due to the fan/mount spacing being so wide, see photo
For a 240mil rad on the right case wall, the front trim comes off & you have to mod-cut the inner chassis similar to a photo seen on page3 51 R2 A look on the inside
Otherwise u have to invent a way to mount one, I'm unaware of any tutorials or how-to posts etc to help out with ... a google of alienware area 51 240mm radiator links (& image search) didnt produce much
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October 11th, 2020 16:00
Thank you.
This answers my question. I’m a little disappointed that this case needs to be modded for 240MM.
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October 11th, 2020 17:00
@Anonymous
The R5 is going be to difficult to find. Even used or refurbished.
Why would AIO not work on the case? The hoses maybe aren’t long enough to reach the front of the case?
If anyone wants to sell there case please LMK!
You would think Alienware would come out with a nice rig already. These R11s are becoming a joke. The aren’t even utilizing the pci e slot radiator they made a huge deal about. It’s used on ONE video card lol
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October 11th, 2020 18:00
@Anonymous
There appears to be a weird bracket in between the GPU, and intake fan. Do you have any idea what this is? Can it be removed?
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October 11th, 2020 19:00
My goal is to install a 240mm radiator on the front. Instead of 120, or x2 120s. I have found an r4 on Amazon for $3000. Which is worth it I guess compared to what Dell is selling now..
R4 Specs:
VR-Ready
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October 11th, 2020 20:00
Max CPU for R4 is 7980XE --> if you're going to invest into one then I suggest the R5 (9980XE = max), whose N4R4N mthrbrd may bring more $ on resale than the R4 HJ5Y7 since those can't run Gen9 etc --> R5 also gets better looking black case / PSU cables + I think that's the launch of the better 80Plus Gold-rated 850w PSU (all 1500w are 80Gold) ...
If u wait it out u might score an R2 for cheap ... this one packs a Z490 / 10700
Cass-Ole
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October 11th, 2020 21:00
slot?, for the slim DVD player, lol
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October 11th, 2020 23:00
@Anonymous
I am very interested in the rig from micro minute.
Are they able to transfer it to Boston’s store? Or can I pay for shipping over the phone?
They need to ship it due to covid19
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October 12th, 2020 17:00
Support bracket for the gpu, it comes off.
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October 12th, 2020 18:00
Does anyone live near that Ohio location?
I’d be willing to pay a few hundred if someone could get it and ship it to me.
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October 12th, 2020 21:00
Does anyone live near that Ohio location? I’d be willing to pay a few hundred if someone could get it and ship it to me
This might be a long shot, but I did a google of Mayfield Heights, Ohio UPS > Maps
Ok, in 2013 or so I bought a 51 R1 from a St Louis Goodwill store, online as an auction, but they couldnt ship it. So prior to buying/bidding I called the local UPS Store i9n that area, asked if they could pick it up for me, box it & ship it ...
That google map, UPS Store is basically next to Micro Center, why not call MC & ask if u buy it can they release it to UPS & if they can then call that UPS, see if they can retrieve it / box it / ship it
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October 12th, 2020 22:00
@Bmwpower603 :
Ohio:
If only I'm not swamped for this week at work :
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October 13th, 2020 10:00
I have attempted to do this transaction.
The company with the r5 won’t let me pay over the phone.. Even if I have someone local pick it up.
I’ve contacted the owner of the UPS store to see if he could pick it up and ship it to me. He said yes, if I pay the company with the rig.
I was going to ask him if I could pay him through PayPal to purchase and ship. But I don’t know him from a hole in the wall
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October 13th, 2020 14:00
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I talked to the manager. And they are able to send me this machine!
Ill be adding on the Dell 2 year extended warranty.
Do you know if there’s a spot for m.2 on this motherboard? It already had pretty good specs, with the i7 7800x and gtx 1080ti 11gb. Not sure what the PSU is. Maybe 850?
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October 13th, 2020 17:00
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Looks like we have the same intentions. I plan on purchasing one of those as well
Just need a kingpin 3090ti. And maybe a bigger SSD. The description of the r5 says SSD - PCI E. I find that odd.
Once it’s all built. It’s time to sit and wait for AoC to release. Or go into alpha 2.