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@sprint410wrote:
1. So about a year ago I bought an r5 with i6700k, 850 watt psu and a gtx1080.

2. Now I am finding out my CPU can never be upgraded? Is this correct?

3. can I take the power supply, GPU and hard drive and put them in another case?
Thanks!

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1. Nice

2. Upgrade to what? ... that is already the best processor for that motherboard.

3. I don't see why not. 

Although, I don't know why you would want to move the Power-Supply. I would leave it in and demote-role, sell, or gift-away the Aurora-R5 as working-unit.

Regarding the CPU upgrade...

That cpu is already fantastic for gaming and running production programs such as photoshop, fusion360, etc. If you're looking for fps gain through cpu overclocking, you're really looking in the wrong place. There will be a negligible difference in frequency switching to a different cpu family (and in this case, you'd need a new board as well), with virtually no difference in fps. CPU bottlenecking only really affects benchmarking and heavy multi thread situations. Since I doubt you are benchmarking all day, and are likely not using your current cpu to its full capacity anyway, I suggest saving your money and sticking with the 6700k. Its still a viable, relevant cpu. 

Thanks for the responses. I love the computer and am not planning on upgrading anytime soon. I upgraded to  a GTX 1080 Ti and can run pretty much anything in 4k. I was looking to the future and realized when it is time to upgrade I will not be able to do so. Just kind of disappointed that I really have no choice but to get a new computer versus being able to upgrade just the motherboard and cpu. I love the look of the Alienware case and would love to be able to use it for a long time.

Thanks again for the responses and have a good day!

You may be able to find an R7 board on Ebay.  If changing mb's, remember it is a microATX, and the other choices are limited.