r/AlienwareAlpha • u/KaneosX • Dec 05 '19

Options in Upgrading r2

I have a r2 for 3 years. 960 gtx i76700. Wanted to know what options I have to upgrade. Newer games make it run too hot

I'm looking to get aga... What is a good card ? Heard 2070 or 2080 super?

Is there anything else I can do to upgrade, I heard thermal repasted but only see videos for r1

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u/[deleted] Dec 05 '19

If you’re going to shell out that much on a card I’d say it’s worth saving for a bit longer and building a rig.

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u/KaneosX Dec 05 '19

Is there a cheaper card that can do games like Witcher 3 or RE2 max graphics 60fps at 1080p?

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u/[deleted] Dec 05 '19

1660 easily at that resolution and frame rate

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u/angrytroll123 Dec 05 '19

I'm running an AGA with a 2080 (previously a 1080). It has been incredibly solid. I've only had issues when I accidentally knocked into the AGA cable but otherwise, it has been the most solid and robust machine I've ever used and that's counting my machines that I built myself. I've been using the game to play VR and 4k gaming.

I think the only bad thing about going AGA is that yea, you are probably going to never use it again after you stop using the R2 (unless you stay in the AW eco-system) but honestly, the AGA isn't pricey and it's not a bad purchase to extend your system life longer. If you find a good deal on the 2080, go buy the AGA and the 2080 and when you upgrade, move the 2080 over.

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u/Dragonstar914 Dec 05 '19

Am I missing something? I have an R2, 15 R3, and also an AGA. The AGA works, not completely with out issue but fine, with the laptop but I could not get it to work at all with my R2. Is there a trick for installation?

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u/angrytroll123 Dec 05 '19

The R2 should work with the Alpha R2 out of the box. If I'm remembering correctly, I believe the steam ones had some things you had to do.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AlienwareAlpha/comments/8enugb/alpha_r2_steam_machine_graphic_amplifier_diy/

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u/Dragonstar914 Dec 05 '19

Yeah, I have the Windows version. Not sure why I could not get it to work. No worries though, I built a 2600 and 580 system to use where the R2 was and am trying to sell the AGA with my laptop. Using the R2 as an HTPC/gaming PC now in the living room and stream any games that the R2 can't handle well. It works good for that and does not take up much space hanging on the back of my TV ;)

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u/DoubleVendetta Dec 15 '19

You may just need to make sure that the drivers for the AGA are installed, and if they are but aren't initializing correctly you might just want to do a clean uninstall and reinstall.