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May 19th, 2021 14:00
X51 R2, make and model, best performance/quality GPU?
Could i please have some expertise on a great GPU that will fit inside the small (backpack) size Alienware case with the above specs
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David.
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r72019
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May 19th, 2021 15:00
As an aside though, the 1030 (if you stick with a 240W) or 1050ti (if you upgrade to 330W) I know are old GPUs but with the current shortage Nvidia is resupplying these chips so you can find a lot of new stock 1030 and 1050tis on the market (at marked up prices, but at least available brand new from an authorized retailer as opposed to a flipper).
Something else you might look into is an RX550 (the 4GB option).
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May 19th, 2021 14:00
On your question, here's responses to another post asking this question:
https://www.dell.com/community/Alienware-Desktops/X51-R2-video-card-power-supply-upgrades/td-p/7387742
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May 19th, 2021 14:00
"Re: Area-51 R2 - Make and Model of best performance/quality GPU that will work with the following specs"
That's actually an X51 R2 that you have listed there. The Area 51 is BIG.
Another limitation you have on GPU is the 240W power brick (as opposed to the 330W one).