AdviceBuilding PC for Alienware Aurora R5 Case?
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Hello all, I have a couple of questions regarding building for an Alienware Aurora R5 case. Here are some questions:

1) Will any motherboard work with this computer case? I was looking at the ASUS B450 AMD Ryzen 2 Micro ATX Gaming Motherboard [Minimum post requirement for links] to it. But I've heard that only the Alienware motherboards will fit properly in the computer case? Is that true?

2) Will the Alienware case's LED lights still work? I'm not knowledgeable about the programming system so I apologize if that's a dumb question. Will the lights only work with a specific part from the original Alienware computer? I'm purchasing an empty case with no original parts.

This is my first time building a PC so I would appreciate any advice! Thank you!
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How dead set are you for the case? Plenty of RGB insanity cases on the market, some priced to insanity and beyond, others very reasonable, and RGB is something you can add with an excessive amount of ease.

Your PC case however should be already installed with an ATX motherboard, which means it's an ATX case. Micro ATX quite literally just means you cut about 1/4 of the motherboard down to size. It'll fit in an ATX case you'll just not have the same sized board.

Your real issue would be the fact Alienware is owned by Dell which means their RAM, Power Supply, thermal paste, and heatsinks are very likely complete garbage due to cost saving.

Final note, you'll need a new CPU and likely RAM because the motherboard you're going for is AMD and not Intel. This is assuming you do not have a version of this PC that is AMD based. If it is AMD based, make sure the CPU socket matches. Example: i7 8700k is a 1151 socket so I would look for a motherboard that can support that said socket.

As for your LEDs, legit it's just unplug a cable or two from the motherboard currently in your PC and plug them back in to the respective place. Usually it'll be on the bottom right of a motherboard for those LED types and be beside or with your power and reset leads. Specifically where the red box is.
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