Hi! I have a 5 years old alienware area 51, I've already changed some components but this time it seems that the power supply has some problems since it started to make loud noises when the gpu is working hard (when I play games mainly, not for regular work). So at the beginning I thought it was the gpu but then, opening the PC, I've noticed that the sound comes from the power supply and I supposed that it's simply because the gpu is the most consuming component and so when it works it also put under pressure the power supply. My question are:
The sound is similar to a coil whine and it changes very often, it has never done so before; should I worry about the integrity of the power supply? (Since I've noticed it I simply stopped playing games or anything which could stress the GPU.)
Looking online I couldn't find any available replacement for it, where could I find one? And if I don't could I use another power supply with similar stats? (how can I check compatibility?)
Re: if I don't could I use another power supply with similar stats? (how can I check compatibility?
yes you could use any reputable brand standard ATX psu that has 24 pin ATX for motherboard and 8 pin EPS for cpu, one 4 pin molex for FIO, plus the necessary gpu power connectors. Depending on how many gpu you have and TDP of your gpu, you can estimate how much power you need. Your OEM psu power rating may be more than you need since it was designed to support up to three video cards such as 3x GTX 980.
there is no proprietary connector of Dell OEM psu. It is compatible with industry standard psu.
VP95X PSU to SATA JRCX6 PSU 8P to four 6P DY2PD PSU to 6P 93CYT 6P to two 4P WKPG7 2.5" HDD to SATA V8TCV, R60RY 3.5" HDD to SATA TMR06, JPV3Y, HPDD5 PSU 6P to GFX 8P 8FHRX motherboard to ODD/SATA NK4P3 motherboard to TB3 4V2VJ motherboard to four 6P
"there is no proprietary connector of Dell OEM psu"
This is false. There is no such thing as modular cables that work with all vendors as standard. And power supplies even 1000W don't work if they have less than required power for ALL Rails. Which is why EVGA specific unit is recommended. All rails count.
3. i had to Take out ALL Stock Cables , you cannot Use the Stock Cables from AW PSU with the eVGA PSU
4. the eVGA PSU has enough Good Cables in the Box , they all FIT , nothing need to be Customized here.
5. the Point i choose the EVGA is they have Specific 2 x 8 PIN CPU Allignment PowerPlugs that you will need for the AW Mainboard just look at the Cables you take out.
>>> i tryed the CORSAIR 1000WATT PSU , the Area51 did not START with that PSU <<<<<
6. the EVGA is 180mm Long when the Stock PSU is 190mm so no big deal even better 10mm shorter
7. When you put the PSU in the Case , first slide in the without the FRAME and then Hold the PSU from Inside the Case an use the Screws to thighten it.
aesthetically non-Dell psu with single color cables may be more neat to some people than multicolor cables of Dell modular psu. according to hothardware review the cable management of area 51 r2-5 is not its high point.
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Posted December 15th, 2021 13:00
I tried that individually with all drives. It doesn't recognize any of them