With the introduction of the new Zen 5 gaming processor, the starting configuration for the refreshed Area-51 includes an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, along with 2x16GB DDR5-6400 RAM, 1TB PCIe 5.0 SSD ...

Announced at CES 2026, the new Alienware Area-51, powered by AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D processors, is now available for purchase. The starting price isn’t exactly easy on the wallet, but for gamers who want ...

If you’ve ever tried to install a game, download software, or troubleshoot a cranky computer, you’ve probably been asked for your PC specs. And if you’ve ever responded with, “Umm… it’s a black laptop ...

Dell's Alienware brand is here at CES 2026, and the biggest highlight is in Alienware's upcoming laptops. Alienware's revived classic Area-51 brand is still going strong, including an updated Area-51 ...

TL;DR: Dell's Alienware Area-51 desktop gaming PC now features AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D, the world's fastest gaming CPU, paired with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, 64GB DDR5, and 12TB SSD. Designed for ...

With manufacturers looking to raise prices to fuel the AI age we’re sleepwalking blindly towards, Black Friday weekend might offer the last chance to save on PC hardware for a while. We’ve already ...

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 ...

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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 16 Area-51 sets the stage for the Dell-owned ...

The Alienware 16 Aurora is a budget-focused 16-inch gaming laptop. At $1,499, however, the price is just too high: This machine makes many compromises, from the CPU to the display and the surprising ...

Alienware desktops and laptops are getting serious price cuts right now, and I think this is the perfect time to grab a beastly gaming rig. Fancy a top-tier desktop with RTX 5090 power or a portable ...