"Fixing" the Alienware R13 Dumpster Fire

We're trying to fix the $5000 Alienware R13 for as cheap as possible. The R13 is one of the worst pre-builts we've ever reviewed, so we're trying to see if it's salvageable.
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The Alienware pre-built is one of the worst we’ve ever reviewed: using alien technology, they turned an i9 into an i7. Alienware, owned by Dell, seems dead-set on continuing to pump-out trash instead of improving. The design faults are far beyond the case -- Alienware's BIOS is so incomplete that it doesn't even include fan speed controls, the power toggles are all locked (likely because the motherboard VRM is way underspec), and the motherboard is limiting. Fortunately, the case can natively fit larger radiators; unfortunately, Dell doesn't offer those, so we decided to do it ourselves.

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We previously reviewed the Alienware R13 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ulhFi5N2hc
If you missed it, our teardown of the Alienware R13 can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY1dlVPzUVo
We have an entire playlist of Prebuilt system reviews on the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsuVSmND84QuM2HKzG7ipbIbE_R5EnCLM

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Fixing the Alienware R13
02:13 - Our Rules & Ideas
04:33 - Looking for a New Cooler
07:03 - Attempting to Install a 240mm Cooler
11:20 - Steve Recruits Patrick
13:10 - Patrick Rants About Things
17:13 - Testing Prep
18:55 - Screeching Loud PSU Fans
19:38 - 16-Degree Reduction in CPU Thermals!
21:30 - CPU Frequency Comparison
22:23 - GPU Thermal Benchmarks
23:33 - Incompetent Motherboard BIOS
25:15 - Trying One Last Time
27:12 - Conclusion

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