Aurora R10, vendor lock of processor confirmed by Dell

Question

Mod has confirmed after asking the R10 Dell team 'I heard back about the R10, it does have PSB enabled. the processors are vendor locked' this is true by user report for the newer R10 motherboard that supports Ryzen 5000 cpu.

Vanadiel · Answer

Well, that is unfortunate as it provides no value to do so. I would say it actually does the opposite of providing value.

ahersan · Answer

Why is Dell removing the user rights to do anything else with the components that are bought? For the user there is no benefit at all, and for the company I don't see the benefit for them either. Why would they care how I am using the processor?

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Itz khan · Answer

The Aurora R10’s vendor lock on its processor, confirmed by Dell, raises concerns about customization and upgrade options. Similarly, in <removed link> value freedom to modify their cars for optimal performance. Just as restrictive hardware can limit potential, flexibility in gaming allows for personalized racing experiences and strategies. This restriction affects potential upgrades, as users are unable to swap out processors, potentially impacting long-term gaming performance and flexibility.

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