Alienware has started selling the updated Area-51 desktop gaming PC powered by AMD Ryzen 9000X3D processors. The system was first announced at CES in early January, and several configurations are now available through Dell’s official online store.
The base configuration starts at $3,349 after discounts. It includes an AMD Ryzen 7 9700X processor, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card, 32GB of DDR5 memory, and a 1TB solid-state drive. At the high end, Alienware offers a fully loaded version priced at $7,599. This configuration features the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, 64GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, and up to 8TB of SSD storage.
Alienware Area-51 features
The case has a volume of 80.5 liters and uses a positive-pressure airflow design. Fans pull air into the system, while heat exits through passive rear vents. Alienware claims this layout runs 13 percent cooler, 45 percent quieter, and delivers 25 percent more airflow. It also claims up to 50 percent more processing power compared to systems from five years ago.
The system supports AMD Ryzen 9000 series desktop processors, including the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the 16-core Ryzen 9 9950X3D with up to 144MB of cache. The X870E chipset motherboard features a 10+2+2 phase voltage regulation design, PCIe Gen5 support, and compatibility with up to 64GB of DDR5-6400 memory. Graphics cards up to 450mm in length and four slots in width are supported.
GPU options include Nvidia RTX 50-series cards ranging from the RTX 5070 to the RTX 5090 with up to 32GB of GDDR7 memory. The system supports over 200W of CPU power and up to 600W of GPU power.
Storage options range from 1TB to 12TB using three M.2 slots and three additional bays for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives. Cooling support includes 240mm and 360mm liquid radiators, with 420mm expansion available after purchase.
Connectivity includes MediaTek Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5G Ethernet, USB4 Type-C, and multiple USB ports. A tempered glass side panel shows seven programmable AlienFX RGB lighting zones. QR codes inside the chassis link to video guides for upgrades and maintenance. Power supply options include 850W Gold-rated and 1500W Platinum-rated ATX12VO units.
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