Will Shanklin has been writing about gadgets, tech and their impact on humanity since 2011. Before joining Engadget, he spent five years creating and leading the mobile technology section for New Atlas. His work has also appeared on SlashGear, TechRadar, Digital Trends, AppleInsider, Android Central, HuffPost and others.
dating back to 1998, has returned after several years out of the game. The company announced the new model at, describing the resurrected Area-51 as “retaking the throne” as Alienware’s latest flagship gaming PC. But royalty doesn’t come cheap, as its launch configuration will cost around $4,500.
The new Area-51 PC has a full-sized 80L tower with headroom for over 600W of dedicated graphics power and 280W for processing. It supports the latest NVIDIA graphics cards and an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU.The rig uses a positive-pressure system with only intake fans; exhaust comes exclusively from passive airflow.
The Area-51 rig supports up to 64GB DDR5 XMP RAM at 6400 MT/s, 8TB of storage, and liquid cooling in 240mm and 360mm configurations . Configurations use a 1500W Platinum Rated ATX12VO or an 850W Gold Rated ATX12VO power supply.The launch configuration, including a “next-gen NVIDIA GPU,” will cost around $4,500 when it arrives later in Q1 2025. Other builds will follow later, including a cheaper entry-level option.
Graphics Power Desktop PC Alienware Area-51
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Alienware Area-51 Embraces Open Standards in 2025Alienware is breaking away from proprietary components with the 2025 Area-51, using standard ATX parts for easier upgrades. The 80-liter tower features a tempered glass chassis with space for liquid cooling and power supplies, but now utilizes standard power supplies, motherboards, and fan mounting locations. A dedicated daughterboard manages lighting, fans, I/O, and power, but Dell will offer a conversion kit for third-party motherboards.
Read more »
Alienware Area-51 Ditches Proprietary Parts for UpgradabilityThe 2025 Alienware Area-51 gaming PC breaks free from its proprietary components, embracing standard ATX parts for enhanced user customization and future upgrades.
Read more »
Alienware Revives Area-51 with Massive Desktop and Gaming LaptopsAlienware celebrates its 30th anniversary at CES 2025 with the return of the Area-51 brand. The company unveiled a revamped Area-51 desktop PC and two powerful Area-51 gaming laptops. The new Area-51 desktop features a more conventional design, prioritizing user accessibility and customization.
Read more »
Alienware's Area-51 Laptops Return with a Bang: RGB, Performance, and Two SizesAlienware is bringing back its Area-51 laptops in a big way, featuring a showier design, top-of-the-line specs, and customizable RGB lighting.
Read more »
Alienware Revives Area-51 Name for New Flagship Gaming LaptopsAlienware is bringing back the iconic Area-51 name for its latest generation of high-performance gaming laptops. The new Area-51 models boast a refreshed design, enhanced thermal performance, and top-of-the-line specs.
Read more »
Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming PC with RTX 4070 Super on Sale for $1,800Get the Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC with a powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super GPU for $1,800, a $410 discount from its regular price. This high-performance system features a 14th-gen Intel Core i7-14700F CPU, 32GB of RAM, 2TB SSD storage, and Alienware's Legend 3 design for efficient cooling and aesthetics.
Read more »