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Have a good smell of your motherboard. Sure, it sounds weired, but if there is a particularly bad surge or static discharge grounding through a component, there will be a distinct smell.
Regardless, it sure sounds like it may be something related to either a surge, static, or other electrical event. If this has happened, first, call Dell and work through the support system. They may allow you to return the computer after a bit of work. However, this is a long shot if you've opened the case.
Some components, even when on board, are more susceptible to surge breakthroughs and static. On board network cards and sound cards are usually venerable.
If you work through all of the steps in this thread, consider calling your home / business insurance company and placing a claim for the computer. Chances are that if I am correct and it was an electrical event, things will only get worse as time goes on, not better. It may be a good idea to cut your losses now and see if you can get a new computer.
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