Dell Alienware Area 51

390 reviews

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 390 reviews of Dell Alienware Area 51. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. People really like the design and usability, whereas there are some mixed comments about the size. Some have doubts about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Dell Alienware Area 51 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Dell Alienware Area 51

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of Dell Alienware Area 51 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.co.uk.

93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.co.uk)

Alienware's Area 51 desktop is ready to play (hands-on)

This giant gaming desktop fits three graphics cards and five hard drives into its unique pyramid-ish shape.

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Expert review by : Alfred Siew (techgoondu.com)

Hands on: Dell Alienware Area 51 May 11th, 2015 | by Alfred Siew Gaming 0 Alienware Area-51 (codename Centauri) desktop gaming computer with foot.

Hefty physically and to your wallet as well, the Alienware Area 51 is aimed at gamers who don't want to get their hands dirty building their own high-end rig.

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Matthew Lambert (bit-tech.net)

Alienware Releases Area 51 and Graphics Amplifier

New extreme gaming rig and a way to bring desktop graphics power to your laptop

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : John R. Delaney (cnet.com)

Alienware Area-51 ALX review

Intro With its Area-51 ALX, Alienware sets a new standard for high-end gaming desktops--at least as far as customer service. A representative will call you within an hour after you place your order online, and the company will preinstall any game you...

Unprecedented customer service; overclocked processor and graphics card; liquid cooling system.

Despite the tweaking, the performance fell short; amazingly expensive; the hard drives are second best; no custom paint option.

Despite the most impressive spec sheet we've ever encountered in a consumer desktop, the Alienware Area-51 ALX is only on a par with the competition that it should surpass.

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by : Ari Vernon (cnet.com)

Alienware Area-51 Extreme review

Alienware Area-51 Extreme

Stylish case geared for gamers; screaming CPU, overclocked graphics card and speedy hard drives lead to breakneck performance; awesome support and Web site.

No front-mounted FireWire ports; bulky case.

With bleeding-edge performance and a slew of customization options backed up by support, the Alienware Area-51 Extreme should be on every gamer's short list, as long as you have cash to burn.

Mar, 2004

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Alienware Area 51 (Core i7)

The Alienware Area 51 (Core i7) ($3,969 direct) epitomizes the bold, superior visual gaming company to a T. It's unmistakably a gaming rig for people who believe in spending money for exceptional aesthetics. The Area 51 (Core i7) has a unique design...

Innovative chassis. Hard drive expansion is inspired. Dual graphics card performance. Clean software build. Ultimate in show-off PCs

Expected better performance. No top tray: USB cords better be long. Loud at startup. Need extra vertical room for vents

The Alienware Area 51 isn't necessarily the fastest gaming rig you can buy, but it is certainly fast enough to get you requisite victories on the game grid. Coincidentally, the system's looks and innovation will either blow your friends' minds or get...

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Dell Alienware Area-51 M17X

The coolest notebook in the galaxy

Great looks, illuminated keyboard, HDMI, Blu-ray, SLI graphics, RAID 0, high-definition screen

Blu-ray drive sometimes had problems closing, touch buttons didn't always work, indicator for 'stealth' status isn't immediately clear, no e-SATA, expensive

High frame rates and fast performance are hallmarks of this high-definition notebook, but it also looks fantastic. If you don't already have the funds for it, you might want to start saving like you've never saved before!

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com.au)

Alienware's Area 51 desktop is ready to play (hands-on)

This giant gaming desktop fits three graphics cards and five hard drives into its unique pyramid-ish shape.

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : Dave Altavilla (hothardware.com)

Dell Alienware Area-51 Core i7-980 X Infused Gaming PC

When you think about the market for a pre-built, proverbial "Killer Gaming Rig," you have to consider the class of consumer that would have interest in this type of system. For the most part, the average do-it-yourselfer isn't going to take much...

Core i7-980X Benchmark Bruiser ; Hot-Rod Chassis Design ; Great Case Lighting ; Wall of Storage Drive Cage ; Water-Cooled Goodness ; Killer Core i7-980 X Overclocks

Expensive For Sure ; Drive Bay Not Hot-Swap ; Expensive Extended Warranty

The Dell Alienware Area-51 with its hot off the wafer fab Core i7-980 X six-core processor, put up some of the fastest benchmark scores we've seen to date from any desktop system. From a gaming perspective, its graphics configuration of dual Radeon HD...

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Charles Fulton (videomaker.com)

Notebook Turnkey Editing Computer Review: Alienware Area 51 Notebook

Are you a road warrior, or aspiring to become one? Do you always have access to a wall outlet? If you answered "yes" to both of these questions, Alienware would like you to know about its new Area 51 M7700 notebook. It's a monstrous machine, but it's a...

Great performer ; Outstanding display

Short battery life ; Heavy

A desktop replacement notebook that is very powerful but isn't exactly portable.

Jul, 2005

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