Upgrading PSU/Cooling Alienware aurora 6

[ian_91]

I have an alienware aurora 6. Would a 650w seasonic psu fit or compatible? Also wanted to replace the air cooling with liquid and was wondering what is all compatible there as well. It has a gtx 1080

 

[Countgreen]

If the PSU is smaller or the same size as the current it will fit. Not sure about bigger ones. You will be able to fit a 120mm aio in.

 

[ian_91]

Thanks. Ill plan on going with the corsair h60. And the seasonic 650w

 

[joshuaskissler]

Thanks. Ill plan on going with the corsair h60. And the seasonic 650w

Hey man, did the H60 work out?

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[ian_91]

Thanks. Ill plan on going with the corsair h60. And the seasonic 650w

Hey man, did the H60 work out?

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[ian_91]

Yes it dis work. BARELY. It does put a little pressure on one of the cooling hoses when you closs the PSU case but you can push it back. Other than thay both work very well

 

[ian_91]

Have to take the entire machine apart. Its not an easy task considering its an alienware.

 

[joshuaskissler]

Have to take the entire machine apart. Its not an easy task considering its an alienware.

I only plan on doing the cooler. My friend will be helping since he's done this sort of thing before but I was hoping it wouldn't be all that difficult.

We're you able to install the H60 out of the box without any additional parts or anything?

Thanks for the quick reply, much appreciated!

 

[ian_91]

Have to take the entire machine apart. Its not an easy task considering its an alienware.

I only plan on doing the cooler. My friend will be helping since he's done this sort of thing before but I was hoping it wouldn't be all that difficult.

We're you able to install the H60 out of the box without any additional parts or anything?

Thanks for the quick reply, much appreciated!

 

[hapkiman]

I have an alienware aurora 6. Would a 650w seasonic psu fit or compatible? Also wanted to replace the air cooling with liquid and was wondering what is all compatible there as well. It has a gtx 1080

I know this isn't a new thread but.....
Did the H60 work for you? I'm wanting to add an H60 to my Alienware R7 but I'm worried about having to remove the motherboard to attach the H60's backplate. Were you able to mount the H60's waterblock directly to the CPU socket as is?- or did you have to dissemble everything - remove the motherboard and use the Corsair's backplate?

Man this would be so much easier if Alienware had a "cut out" opening on the backside of the motherboard.