Alienware X51 R2 - New Graphics card and scrapping for parts?

lemonnlime910 · Jan 10, 2018

I have an Alienware X51 R2 (didn't know much about computers back when I got it). I was wondering if I was able to scrap it for parts (My i7-4790 CPU 3.60hz/any other parts that would be useful) and get a new case so that I can put in a GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. If I could scrap it for parts, what would I be able to take out and what would I need new? Also, is there a way to transfer my current graphics ASWELL as get a new one? So I would have two. Keep in mind that I would hire a company to do the building, just need to get the parts and know what I can keep.

richiestang_78 · Jan 10, 2018

If you are going for a 1080ti then I assume super high FPS 2k or 4k then pretty much you'll need a whole new system. Either an Intel 8th gen i7 or Ryzen 7, new Mobo, at least 16GB of Ram and a 600 Watt PSU.

As far as selling your old PC, definitely part it out however Alienware being a Dell company could mean they use non standard Mobos and PSUs that may not be worth anything.

lemonnlime910 · Jan 10, 2018

richiestang_78 :

I'd probably be using it for high power gaming, VR gaming, and potentially bitcoin mining (Not a must of any kind, just might try it)

It would also need to be functional as a day to day use computer (IE. School, Work, Etc)

I have three HD Monitors already, so is there any sort of special requirements I would need to make it all work? I'm still not super informed about everything, just a good bit more than I was back when I got the computer.

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