Well, if gamers are looking to change their motherboard on a Dell Alienware pre-built system, they might need to get a dedicated conversion kit that comes with a questionable price tag.
Swapping Out Motherboard On Dell’s Alienware Area-51 Pre-Built Will Now Cost An Extra $35, Just For a Conversion Kit
One thing that Dell’s pre-built system lacks is the ability to install third-party components after purchase, given that the firm has its own “hardware ecosystem” integrated with the build, making it almost impossible to mount after-market parts, except for a few. However, with Dell’s newest Alienware Area-51 system, you can apparently swap out the motherboard with a third-party one, but that will require purchasing a dedicated “AlienFX” board cable conversion kit that costs a mighty $35, which is too much, given the accessories included in the kit.
But, given that you have made up your mind to spend $35 to replace your Alienware PC motherboard, the kit includes a 14-pin fan power bridge cable assembly, an AlienFX four-pin power switch cable, a top I/O USB dongle, and three micro ATX motherboard screw nuts. By using this kit, you can essentially access all the functionalities of the build, such as chassis features, and even access the build’s custom lighting using the Alienware Command Center.
Well, replacing the motherboard isn’t much of a complicated process if you know about PCs in general, since the main requirement here is to get one that supports the components of your build, including an ATX12VO connection from your power supply. To ensure a safe installation, you can view Dell’s tutorial on setting up a third-party motherboard here.
With system integrators, you would obviously need to spend extra in order to get something small done, since that is how builds are configured. While the $35 price tag for a conversion kit is certainly high, it might be justifiable for those who are hardcore Alienware fans looking to step up things with a third-party motherboard.
News Source: Neowin
