Very pretty desktop with nice lighting, especially if you like Tron. GPU, RAM, and storage are simple upgrades. Tool-less latch system to remove the side panel. Great value. CPU upgrades are limited.

The Area-51 uses the X870E motherboard and can be configured with the Ryzen 7 9800X3D or the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. Both processors include AMD’s 3D V-cache technology, which improves access to game data ...

You spoke and Dell's Alienware division heard you—the latest-generation AMD Ryzen processors based on Zen 5 are now an option on the Alienware Area-51 desktop gaming PC, the same one we reviewed in ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The Alienware Area-51 (AAT2250) is quite something. Its ...

Dell has launched two new gaming desktops under its Alienware name: the Alienware Area-51 and the Alienware Aurora. Designed to cater to a wide spectrum of gamers, both machines are powered by the ...

And it won't work on old rigs. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Alienware is infamous for putting out snazzy rigs with limited ...

Alienware unveiled its latest range of gaming devices at CES 2025, including the Alienware 27 QD-OLED gaming monitor, the revamped Area-51 desktop, and new models of its Area-51 laptops. These devices ...

It's not a giant alien head, but the 80L desktop is roomy and ready for top performance -- now and down the road -- while the laptop designs are inspired by the Northern Lights. Managing Editor Josh ...

You’ll be able to freely upgrade the 2025 Area-51 gaming PC — and maybe future ones as well. You’ll be able to freely upgrade the 2025 Area-51 gaming PC — and ...

The Alienware Area-51 desktop PC, a line of high-end gaming rigs dating back to 1998, has returned after several years out of the game. The company announced the new model at CES 2025, describing the ...

If there's one thing sure to draw the ire of PC enthusiasts, it's proprietary parts. One of the great joys of our beloved hobby is upgrading an older machine with the newest components, but Alienware ...

Alienware announced the return of its iconic Area-51 gaming desktop at CES 2025. This version features an all-new design, building on what the Aurora R16 started, with the latest silicon from Intel ...