Alienware R10

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Tried retesting the 2tb nvme ssd to see if my fan change made any difference and unfortunately it didnt. The placement of nvme drive under the graphics card is a completely stupid move. My other Ryzen system doesnt do this so why they did this with the R10 I dont know. Anyone not using air cooling though will really get hit with heat issues. I gave up and went back to the sat 2.5 ssd. The case has too many limitations overall even though its a cool looking case. They need to rethink things down the road as having your nvme drive overheat shouldnt happen.

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After a huge issue that bricked the system, I got it back up and running barely. Not sure if it was the Radeon driver installed recently or problem with the bios. For now the system is running but Im disappointed with how this system has worked out. Bios issues, heat issues, case is cramped far more than I realized and the design of the both the case and motherboard leave a lot to be desired.

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I kept my Dell nspiron 5676 gaming system so Ill probably upgrade the graphics card as insurance in case the R10 decides to brick.

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System died, looks like a motherboard issue. Just got finished stripping it and moving the hardware over to my Dell Inspiron 5676. I also found another 5676 with additional hardware online. Ill use it as a backup for parts or replacement system. Will add a Ryzen 5 2600 to it and good to go. Whats nice is Windows was ok with my shifting my 2tb ssd over to the 5676 as both are Ryzen systems. 5676 is much quieter and a great case to work in and has an amazing look with its blue LED bar and open grill.

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My advice would be to avoid Alienware systems. They have too many issues, case design is archaic on the inside, heat issues,bios issues, motherboard design is very poor. Avoid Alienware systems at all costs.

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Deal for the backup 5676 fell through so i got a better deal on a Dell Inspiron 5680 which is the Intel variant of my other system. Its more upgradeable and has a recent bios update.

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Gees the 5680 hasnt even shipped yet, not sure whats going on.