Maxing out DeLL Alienware x17 R2 HDD SSD Upgrade to Raid0 8TB, 4TB x2 WD SN850X NVMe Part01 of 02

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WD 4TB WD BLACK SN850X Gaming Internal NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
BH #WEWDBB9G0040 • MFR #WDBB9G0040BNC-WRSN
Upgrade for Alienware - x17 R2
Alienware - x17 R2 17.3” UHD 120Hz Gaming Laptop - Intel Core i9 - 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 - 1TB SSD - Lunar Light
Model:AWX17R2-9318WHT-PUS
(12-21-2022)

Cost: $449.99

Purchased on B&H Website: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1721471-REG/wd_wdbb9g0040bnc_wrsn_4tb_wd_black_sn850x_gaming.html

O/S Windows install & setup

Open Box DeLL Alienware x17 R2 17.3” Gaming Laptop intel i9 32GB 3080 1TB SSD

Open Box Alienware x17 R2 17.3” UHD 120Hz Gaming Laptop Intel Core i9 32GB Memory NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 1TB SSD Lunar Light
Model:AWX17R2-9318WHT-PUS SKU:6516093

Cost: $2,481.99

Purchased on BestBuy Website: Open Box Alienware x17 R2 17.3” UHD 120Hz Gaming Laptop Intel Core i9 32GB Memory NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 1TB SSD Lunar Light
Model:AWX17R2-9318WHT-PUS SKU:6516093

Laptop NVMe M.2 Heatsink with Nano Thermal Pads，Heat Sink Copper for 2280 M2 SSD Laptop (2pcs): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YC1HTFR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Crucial 64GB DDR5 4800 MHz SO-DIMM Memory Kit (2 x 32GB)
BH #CRCT2K32G4S5 • MFR #CT2K32G48C40S5: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1691650-REG/crucial_ct2k32g48c40s5_64gb_ddr5_4800_mhz.html

Download Windows 11: https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11

Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver and Application Raid: https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-uk/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=th5cm

SupportAssist for Home PCs: https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/dell-supportassist-pcs-tablets/drivers

SupportAssist for Home PCs: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/supportassistforpcs/cp/supportassistforpcs

Dell x17 r2 service manual: https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/en-us/alienware-x17-r2-laptop/alienware-x17-r2-service-manual/alienware-x17-r2-service-manual?guid=guid-5b8de7b7-879f-45a4-88e0-732155904029&lang=en-us