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  1. K

    Question CPU cooler always Max rom

    I bought a used rtx 2080, i7 8700k, Alienware Mobo and aio. The parts are from an aurorus r7 I think. But the aio is always at Max rev. Is there a way to change the bios to a default Asus bios or a software to fix can speeds?
  2. Samsamproducts

    [SOLVED] Glass-Deep LCD Repair

    Alright everyone - crazy plan time and I need someone to talk me out of it. I am looking at a gaming laptop for sale - Alienware 15 with a 980m, 4k touch display, all the bells and whistles of its day. Great laptop, amazing price. Only problem is the screen has a crack in it so the touch...
  3. ZNS57

    Question Changing Computer components on an Alienware Tower

    Hello, This is my first post and I am just trying to figure out if there is a way to change a power button out and a usb hub out on my Alienware desktop tower? My goal is to hide the tower away in a computer desk but still have the usb ports and power buttons available to use just mounted...
  4. J

    [SOLVED] Laptop LCD replacement dell alienware

    Hey fellas, ive shattered lcd display on my alienware m14xr1 laptop and now I can't find exact replacement. (*i can't buy from Amazon, eBay alibaba etc*) So I done a lot of research and found a website that sells LG displays with similar specifics which sounds good, 14"1600*900-40pin (and LED...
  5. K

    [SOLVED] After-market RTX2080 not recognised by Alienware R6

    Hello, I have a problem where my brand new ASUS Strix RTX2080 (link) is not recognised by my Alienware Aurora R6, which I rehomed to a new non-Dell case to fit the card. It looks a bit like a challenge so you may enjoy it! I also opened a threat on Dell's forum over here. The two key symptoms...
  6. C

    Question Getting an Elgato HD60 to pass a 1080p 240hz signal through

    So in my current setup I have a desktop and a laptop, I decided to purchase an Elgato HD60 capture card to hopefully get into streaming, but upon setting it up I've come across an issue with the high refresh rate Alienware monitor I use with said desktop. When moving the cursor about on the...
  7. TimothyK

    [SOLVED] New RAM Not Detected

    I have 2 8GB sticks and am installing 2 more 8GB sticks, they are exactly the same brand, model etc. I've put the new ram in DIMM slots 1 and 2 and it worked fine it seems DIMM slots 3 and 4 aren't detecting any RAM when I put the sticks in. As far as I can tell the system should support 32GB of...
  8. J

    Question Alienware Aurora ALX Not Turning On

    I haven an alienware aurora alx with an i7 930 24 gbs of ram and i put a gtx1070 in it to test it and it wont turn on only the lights over the motherboard and hard drive cages turn on could it be a motherboard issue?
  9. K

    Question best laptop $500-$600

    In the market for a laptop that performs well, not too thick, and ensures durability from the $500-$600 price point.. Would be using the laptop everyday, at least 256gb ssd or 500gb+ if not ssd. Need to buy the laptop by today July 31, 2019. Thank you! reposted, just trying to get a variety of...
  10. J

    Question New Laptop Working?

    Hey guys, I just got an Alienware m15 laptop with an RTX 2060. I have downloaded a few games and have been trying the new PC out. I've noticed that in a few games I'm getting some disappointingly low frame rates, like in Subnautica in certain parts on high settings I would drop to 30ish for a...
  11. J

    Question Alienware 17 AlienFX not working "Object reference not set to an instance of an object"

    Hello so i just bought a pre owned Alienware R4 17 from a local person and the laptop was in good condition, the only downside is that when he fresh installed the OS, the Alienware Command Center got erased, but when i updated all the drivers and installed the Alienware Command Center for...
  12. Terriikk

    Question Alienware Area 51 ALX Upgrades

    I recently got a Alienware Area 51 ALX from my Aunt. We had attempted to upgrade some components in it, but it refused to boot with the new components. I wanted to know if anyone else experienced this issue. Everything connects and fits, and I have read that this has been done before. I really...
  13. K

    Question Is my cpu giving out?

    Basically title. My situation is this. I have an old Alienware aurora. It’s about 11 years old. It has the original cpu(2.3) and hdd. The computer runs pretty poorly. It can surf the web and stuff maybe play a game or two. But sometimes it will fail to load games like Minecraft for some reason...
  14. AndrewFreedman

    News Alienware m15 and m17 Get a Stunning Redesign

    Alienware is giving the m15 and m17 a makeover in its “Legend” design language. Alienware m15 and m17 Get a Stunning Redesign : Read more
  15. K

    Question Automatic "log off" or "shut down"

    Hi! I have an Alienware m15x with a gtx 260m and is operating on a windows 7 operating system. I have been using it for almost 3 years now but recently, my laptop kept on logging off then shuts down after quite a few seconds or minutes, somrtimes it performs the same process even while on the...
  16. apiltch

    Review Alienware m15 (OLED) Gaming Laptop Review: Most Vibrant Screen We've Seen

    The Alienware m15's optional OLED panel literally changes the game with its eye-popping colors. Alienware m15 (OLED) Gaming Laptop Review: Most Vibrant Screen We've Seen : Read more
  17. A

    [SOLVED] Alienware Alpha R1

    Hello everyone! I've embarked on an interesting quest. I have recently received an Alienware Alpha R1 i7 4765T version. They're decent at best of a device but struggled with thermal throttling issues. So I've decided to do something about that. I'm doing some testing before I drop 16GB of...
  18. K

    Question Laptop kept on shutting down on its own

    Hi! I have an Alienware m15x with a gtx 260m and is operating on a windows 7 operating system. I have been using it for almost 3 years now but recently, my laptop kept on logging off then shuts down after quite a few seconds or minutes, somrtimes it performs the same process even while on the...
  19. AndrewFreedman

    Info Alienware m17 Laptop Review: Hot Rod Gaming

    The Alienware m17 is a strong performer with great audio and a lovely display, but it runs hot and very loud. Alienware m17 Laptop Review: Hot Rod Gaming : Read more
  20. R

    Question Alienware X51 R2 & GTX 1060 Cable

    Hello, I got a GTX 1060 from my brother. I tried to fitit into my Alienware X51 R2. It fits in the rack and all but if I plug the 6-pin PCI Express then it does not fit. The cable create a little bump that is too big for the card to then slide in. Are there an 6-pin PCI Express cables that...
  21. B

    Question PS4 On Monitor No Audio

    I just plugged my PS4 into my Samsung u-e590d monitor. I have 2 monitors, and they're both the same. However, on the monitor with the PS4, I have no sound. Any help regarding how to fix this would be great.
  22. L

    [SOLVED] 'Alienware Audio' missing, RealTek HD Audio Driver issue

    Hi everyone, I was having some issues with sound on my computer – there was sound, but it was tinny, flat, etc. This issue had been around for a little while, but normally I could just flick my headphones a bit to the left or right and it would work correctly. However, this morning, the sound...
  23. S

    Question My Old M17x R4 suddenly superheating and lagging horribly yet feeling cold? Please help!

    Afternoon. I've been real perplexed lately by whats happening. Starting up HWmonitor tells me my CPU and GPU gets ludicrously hot (100c) Yet when i touch atleast the keyboard and fan area it feels rather cold. Unfortunately this seems to affect any game i try play, occasionally causing massive...
  24. J

    Question Alienware 17 R4 Perfomance

    for some reason my alienware 17 r4 i7-6700HQ gtx 1060 6gb 8 gig of ram 512 ssd and 1tb hdd. It is not performing to the best of its abilities when it is not connected to an external display. for example, minecraft running on the laptop by itself will get an average of 80 fps. When it is...
  25. W

    Question 240hz monitor displaying 144 on specific game

    I just got the alienware aw2518hf that it's a 240hz monitor, i mainly play fortnite, and when i set it to fullscreen and activate the gsync the monitor it's capped at 144hz, but if i change it to windowed fullscreen and activate the gsync now the fps are at 240 how they should be. Also this...
  26. J

    Question Interested in Buying a Alienware AW3418DW 34'' montior...But i have a GTX 1070...

    So i been saving up for a new monitor for my gaming/editing rig. I mainly play games and occasionally edit videos. I came across this monitor and i loved the specs. It has: G-SYNC/IPS panel/120hz with 3440 x 1440 resolution (2k) Ill place a link to check it our yourselves. But the thing is I...
  27. M

    Question GTX 1060 6 Gig Battlefield G-SYNC

    Hi All Really hope you can help. I have a Alienware 34inch screen 2018 model - I got the 1080p version with G-SYNC. Also have a GTX 1060 6 gig. When i paired it up all was really good and Battlefield 4 and 5 ran really smoothly at 144Hz no problems. Now V hardly runs above 30 and 4 runs at...
  28. Terriikk

    Question Attempting to upgrade an old Alienware (Please Help)

    Hey friends, I am having some trouble and seeking help. I recently upgraded my main system and so gave my old stuff to a relative. It's a Core i7 7700k, 32 gigs of RAM, and a ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Ranger, in the case of an Alienware D0X1. I noticed that the power supply was non interchangeable...
  29. B

    Question gpu not working again

    Hi, last night my pc was working fine and now my gpu isn't working. My gpu fans went to 100% and there is no signal. this has been happening for months, my gpu works in my friends computer but not mine replaced my psu and motherboard but still happens i get a windows 45 error and have up to date...
  30. D

    [SOLVED] What Drivers Do I Need For My New PC?

    I am going to build my first PC in a few weeks, so i just want to know which drivers I need to download My motherboard is the Asrock B450M Pro 4 My GPU is GeForce Nvidia GTX 1660 Ti OC 6GB And my proccesor is the AMD Ryzen 7 2700x
  31. A

    Question Raz1.tmp

    I recently went to my %temp% and found a file named "Raz1.tmp" I clicked on open with notepad++ and saw this: ",C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\H1Z1\h1z1.exe,C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\FORTIFY\Fortify.exe,C:\Program Files...
  32. Techhhhy

    Question How do I overclock AMD A10-7850K

    How do I over clock this build: It’s a complete cooler master cyber power Armada gt 8gb ddr3 ram AMD A10-7850 Radeon R7 intergrated graphics 120gb Kingston uv400 ssd 2tb seagate barracuda hdd ASUS A58M-E motherboard The case is coolermaster cyberpower Not sure about psu just coolermaster 500w...
  33. D

    Question Best external drive option for specific use

    Hi, I'm trying to figure out what would be the best external drive (exact model or even just a type of drive) to get for my specific need so I hope someone can help. I'm looking for an external drive to copy media files to which I would then watch on my tv. Media files (movies, tv shows) would...
  34. D

    Question 4GB(3GB usable)

    Okay I know that system itself needs some memory to work but just before I increased my RAM (from 3 to 4gb) it was just 3GB nothing more Now when I added this new ram stick it always lowers the RAM by one (eg 3GB(2GB available)) except when it is by itself 64bit Win7 RAM:1x kingston...
  35. H

    [SOLVED] i5 bottleneck gpu above gtx 1060??

    I am planning to buy a gtx 1070 or rtx 2060.with an i5 8400.but I wanna ask of it will bottleneck.because I don't want to waste my money for lower performance.i wanna squeeze every single fps.i am gonna do gaming and a little stickman animation stuff like forceplayz...will it be good combo of i5...
  36. S

    Question hp compaq 8200 elite sff

    i have a hp Compaq 8200 elite sff and want to move everything into a tower case but i can't find one that will fit the Hewlett Packard 1495 motherboard that is in it and i don't really want to be buying a new motherboard so could you give some advice. i was planning to put a cooler master MWE...
  37. M

    [SOLVED] 2009 Mac Pro & RX 580

    Hi, I hope this is in the correct forum and thanks in advance for any help. I have a 2009 Mac Pro -> 5,1 and upgraded CPUs (Xeon 5680) running OS X 10.13.6. I wanted to upgrade my video card. I have tried the Vega 56 and now the Sapphire Nitro RX 580. Using both Aux power ports. These were...
  38. E

    Question i3-2100 TO i5-3570? Is it feasible in this system?

    Hello everyone; Recently I have been wondering if it is possible to quickly and cheaply upgrade my old and trusty system: CPU: Intel Core i3 2100 @ 3.10GHz Sandy Bridge 32nm RAM: HI-LEVEL 4.00GB Single-Channel DDR3 PC10600D3-4G BOARD: ASUSTeK Computer INC. P8H61-M LE/USB3 (LGA1155) POWER...
  39. L

    [SOLVED] Are my Temps Okay?

    Hi i am just wondering if my CPU and GPU temperatures are okay? idle: CPU: i5-4590: 30c 30c 26c 29c GPU: GTX 970 FTW+: 26c After 2 hours of gaming: CPU: 67c 66c 58c 68c GPU: 77c I am using a Be Quiet! Pure rock slim cpu cooler EG wider X1 Case with one 120mm exhaust fan at rear, have...
  40. p7r0x7

    [SOLVED] VG2438SM 1200p display will go into standby too frequently or for too long during boot.

    VG2438SM 1200p display will go into standby too frequently or for too long during boot. The monitor sometimes won't recognize properly when to turn on. It also fails save certain BIOS settings (B450 GIGABYTE). I know this is monitor specific because I also used a stock DELL monitor; it worked...