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DELL

DELL Alienware 13 R2 Motherboard NHYX3 i7-6500U 2.5/3.1GHz

SKU CH-KSQ4-W8K1T

Replacement system board for Alienware 13 R2 with soldered Core i7-6500U running at 2.5 GHz up to 3.1 GHz and on-board Nvidia graphics

  • Genuine Dell OEM replacement for Alienware 13 R2
  • On-board Intel Core i7-6500U dual-core processor included
  • Base clock 2.5 GHz with turbo up to 3.1 GHz
  • Integrated Nvidia graphics built directly onto the board
  • Exact match for Dell part number NHYX3

Alienware 13 R2 System Board with i7-6500U

This genuine Dell OEM motherboard is the direct replacement mainboard for the Alienware 13 R2 laptop. It arrives with the Intel Core i7-6500U processor permanently soldered on board, running at a base clock of 2.5GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.1GHz. On-board Nvidia graphics are integrated, so no separate graphics module is required for the system to function.

Suited to owners restoring a 13 R2 chassis

Builders who need a drop-in board for an existing Alienware 13 R2 will find this part matches the original mounting points and connector layout exactly. It is not for anyone assembling a custom desktop, upgrading to a newer processor generation, or fitting the board into a different laptop model; the CPU cannot be swapped and the form factor is unique to the 13 R2 enclosure.

Dual-core CPU with 3.1GHz peak and integrated GPU

The on-board i7-6500U delivers two cores and four threads, handling everyday productivity, web browsing and light creative tasks comfortably within its 3.1GHz turbo ceiling. Heavier multi-threaded workloads such as video rendering or modern AAA gaming will run out of headroom quickly, and the integrated graphics limit 3D performance to entry-level settings. No discrete graphics upgrade path exists on this board.

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Price $99.99
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Brand nameDELL

Questions about this item

Must I already own an Alienware 13 R2 chassis for this NHYX3 motherboard to fit?

Yes, the board is a genuine Dell OEM part built specifically for the Alienware 13 R2 laptop.

Can I keep my existing memory and storage when I swap in this board with its on-board i7-6500U?

The motherboard includes the i7-6500U soldered in place, so you will reuse your current RAM modules and drives that are already compatible with the Alienware 13 R2.

How can I verify the i7-6500U is hitting its 3.1 GHz turbo after installation?

Enter the system BIOS or run a hardware monitoring utility in Windows and confirm the CPU frequency reaches 3.1 GHz under load.

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