A:Answer Hi Cameron,
I know it's been a year since your post, but yes is your answer. Any stand-alone Intel motherboard with a Z- prefix has the capability to manually overclock the processor, excluding vendor (Dell, HP, etc.) models that WILL limit or prevent it.
With that said, you'll need a "K" suffix processor in your "Z" prefix motherboard to exceed the processor speed limit. (e.g. i7-10700K)<-------- The K processors are intentionally unlocked by the manufacturer before you buy it, and definitely carry a heavier price tag, coining the term "pay to play".
The Alienware uses the "Extreme" model processor as opposed to the "K" model, and have an overclock option in BIOS, but it's rather limited. Now I think about it, I don't believe Dell or HP (or any other vendor) even offers a PC with the K processor, and I can see why.
We're pretty much on our own when it comes to letting loose the juice on a PC, so be careful when you're unsure of what may happen, and always, always, have a backup.
Happy clockin',
Billy
