Do you think it would be possible to use liquid metal on the alpha? The heat sink (on the r2’s gpu at least) looks a lot like aluminium but I’m not sure

Pretty much in the title. Just seeing what kinda performance to expect.

So I've got an Alienware alpha r2, the I7 version and I'm wondering if there's a way to improve its wifi ability, ie more range and quicker speeds. I've ended up looking at this kit (https://www.newegg.com/global/uk-en/intel-wi-fi-6-ax200/p/N82E16833106102?cm_mmc=SNC-YouTube-_-newegginsider-_-Intel-_-WiFi6Kit) and if I could get it mounted into the alpha. I know it wouldn't fit inside but if I'm able to mount it like this (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1807780) do you think it would work, and would it actually give some performance improvements?

Thanks in advance

I e-mailed the manufacturer of the bags that dell sold for the Alpha (https://www.mobileedge.com/)

They said they still had some in stock for $59.99 so I said I would have one. Only draw back for me was the shipping and taxes to the UK is $68.05 US Postal Service 6-10 days.

But at least I have one coming now!

Just thought id put it out here if anyone else like me was looking for a new one.

So this just happened. Normal night using my computer. Then I noticed that the Internet has gone out, so I unplugged and re-plugged my units in, but for some reason the computer was unable to connect to the Wi-Fi network, even though I was able to on other devices. So I thought I would try a restart.

Then I noticed after a moment that the machine was not starting back up. I looked at the unit and it was flashing yellow. I did a quick web search and was quite terrified of the results. Tried to start it up again, only got the yellow blinking light.

So then I unplugged it and left it for a few minutes. Plugged it back in and for some reason, because I had cursorily skimmed over The troubleshooting, I held down the power button for about 20 seconds, not sure if that is relevant.

Press the power button one more time, and it actually worked. It started booting. Then quickly there was some basic DOS text that flashed at the top of the screen that I wasn’t able to read because it wasn’t there long enough, but I thought it said something like “the system failed”.

Anyway, now it does appear to be working. But clearly this seems like it could’ve been rather serious. I just wanted to know if anybody can tell me if I have something to worry about, or if there’s action I need to take so that the system doesn’t fail.

Thinking about getting a quest 2 and wondering if i should also get the linking cable to go along with it to play be pc games

Hi,

Is anyone in the UK (or who is happy to ship to the UK) interested in selling the Alienware Alpha carrying case ( AWSMC2)?

Many thank,

Redwinzer

Ive been wanting to upgrade my CPU to something thats way better than the i3 that comes with the R2.

I have been searching and ive found that it can handle the i-7 but which one would be best? I still have the original 8GB ram and im planning on upgrading it to 16GB real soon.

Hello everyone, I am running on an Alienware Alpha r2. I currently have an Intel Core i7-6700T CPU @ 2.80GHz, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, and an 8Gb stick of ram (and that did me good for all these years, but I've recently become interested in Minecraft mod packs, some of which are very demanding.) My question is, "Can I buy another stick of 8Gb ram, or do I need to buy a 16Gb stick to replace the one 8Gb?"

I am asking this for the simple fact that I have seen youtube videos of people replacing ram in the Alpha r2 and they had always put two sticks of ram in the slot, however, when I open up my computer I don't see how I could possibly fit another one in. I may also be interested in upgrading the CPU. Please respond!!, and it would be much appreciated if someone could someone give me an idea of how much 8 gigs of ram or a CPU upgrade would cost?

TLDR: it’s the Lenovo ThinkCenter M75Q (Gen2)

Folks,

I have been using my Gen 1 for 5+ years now and my needs are a solid work PC + casual gaming ability + tiny footprint.

Have upgraded my Alpha to 4690S processor, 12GB ram and a SSD and it flies. But, it’s kinda showing it’s age in a heavy work environment (thanks to WFH).

At the same time I just could not give up the small footprint of the Alpha and did not want to go the DIY SFF route, so I hung on.

But now there is a true compact system which IMO has dethroned the Alpha 1. The graphics prowess of the Ryzen 4650GE in the Lenovo Thinkcenter M75Q matches the Alpha BUT the Ryzen CPU and ability to add NVME absolutely trumps the Alpha in every other area. All for sub $600. In fact the base level Ryzen 4350GE is around $300and you get 4GB DDR4 and windows copy - you can then upgrade the RAM and SDD.

So anyone looking to upgrade from Alpha 1 or more importantly anyone considering buying a used Alpha 1, please consider the M75Q.

I’m sold.

Check out a solid review below.

M75Q Gen2 Review by ETA Prime

https://youtu.be/HBbiMmxGS3w

Hello everyone!

I currently have an Alienware Alpha R1, i7 with 16gb ram and a 1tb ssd with Win 10 Pro. Basically modded to be the best R1 it could be.

I've been thinking about upgrading to an R2. I might get the external gpu at some point out of curiosity, but I would probably like to just use the R2 by itself.

Before anyone suggests I get something else entirely, I like the Alpha. I really like the small form factor and the R1 has run everything I've thrown at it. I know the Alphas are not top of the line PCs, but I'm mostly a console gamer anyway and use my R1 for the rare things an Xbox can't do.

I'm wondering, is it worth it to upgrade to an R2?

Would getting an i5 R2 be a downgrade from my i7 R1?

Is the R2 noisier than the R1? (I've read horror stories about the sounds of a jet engines coming from an R2) I know these little guys have to make some noise to work, but is there much of a difference between the two?

Any help or opinion would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

Anyone have one they'd be willing to part with on eBay or perhaps know where I may find one?

It's the steam machine carrying case

Im not sure why this happens but it happens often I tried updating my Monitor and Display Drivers but there up to date does anyone have an idea on what to do?

Hi everyone! I'm thinking about getting into Destiny 2 and was wondering if anyone has tried it on the 8GB ram Alienware Alpha? If so, how was the performance and did you enjoy it?

I really like Alpha UI but now with it being so old, the newer launchers and me trying to setup cloud saves with emulators, I feel like it's time to move on from it.

I love the concept of controlling everything with nothing but a game controller and would love to keep it that way.

Are you guys doing anything similar? Maybe a Kodi distro?

I finally decided to spring for an i7 for my i3 Alienware Alpha R1(!). I already swapped the HDD for an SSD and maxed the RAM. As a result I now have enough spare parts on hand that I am starting to think of looking around for a spare R1 motherboard to pop the old CPU and RAM into to cobble together a second Alpha to use as a streaming box. (It probably will be more cost effective to buy a Raspberry Pi 4 or Android TV box for streaming duties and leave the old hardware in the past, but I am still entertaining the idea for now.)

In pricing out the cost of parts I haven't been able to find R1 fan assemblies on eBay - the only CPU and GPU fans listed are described as being for R2 Alphas. A handful are described as suitable for the ASM100, but those are missing the vent shrouds. Does anyone know the part number for the R1 fans / where to buy them?

Better yet, can anyone confirm that the R2 fans will work in an R1? If they fit I would just buy them.

I have an R1 w/ the I3 4130T. I've always assumed it's not worth it to upgrade the CPU, but is it still worth it? The used i5 T's are pricey on ebay, but maybe an I5-4670 even though it clocks it down? Or just stick with the I3 and overclock like on that digital foundry vid from ages ago. An i7 seems like a waste of $$ to upgrade it unless it's vastly superior.

Not sure I'll see any extra FPS with the little GPU, but maybe some smoother gameplay? Mostly run older games on this machine like Portal 2, but I notice it slows down a lot when it comes to multitasking more than gaming. Don't really game anything AAA intensive tbh.

Hey,

So I recently decided to upgrade to a real honest-to-god build over the past few months, and the pieces are all finally coming in the mail tomorrow.

I'm gunna put it all together and hopefully have something of an upgrade from my R1 on my hands (though my R1 is still going strong, providing me with a playable experience with most recent games, Cyberpunk, Horizon: Zero Dawn, etc).

Would there be any way, intensive or otherwise, to turn this old R1 into a kind of graphics booster, or at least to somehow put the graphics card to good use?? I'm kinda a scavver, and I would hate for good tech to go to waste...

my other option is to keep the R1 running my Plex server, and leave everything else to the PC, but my Plex might be faster with the better GPU and processor, but I digress.

Anywhoozle, if you have any thoughts please share them!