Hands-On With the 2025 Alienware Area-51 Desktop: Finally, a Dell Gaming Rig You Can Fully Upgrade

[@francishallare204]

no Miniled or OLED options?

[@LordGoblox]

those laptops looked five years behind

[@ShuFromChina-SYE]

Is CPU changeable? I really want to slot in a 9800X3D.

[@mr.yudawang12]

no the sockets are not the same.

[@ryue5626]

you can swap the motherboard for an atx mobo now since its designed for atx parts and use the amd cpu on it , the case alone is worth it , plenty of space too and a good 1500 watt psu , its actually a good pc now they finally did it and listened to the criticisms

[@mr.yudawang12]

@@ryue5626 so buying an old a51r5 case is worth the price, not the latest a51

[@Lorta21]

So if the MOBO is changeable could you potentially upgrade to an AM5 platform and throw in an Ryzen CPU?? Also is the exterior of that case metal/aluminum or is it plastic? I can't tell by looking at it

[@jtu2434]

They will probably have a Ryzen system as well.

[@tommyguan5952]

I don't understand why Dell would call this an Area 51, what even makes them think it this way? Is it because of the new liquid cooler head or the new added fans on top of the psu? Edit: I just noticed Dell makes the cpu's radiator, which is located on top, pulling the fresh air into the case. Well, I have to say it's indeed a rarely seen smart and thoughtful move from Dell in all these years.

[@HYBECTIVE]

Honestly kinda disappointing seeing the 2025 line up of laptops

[@RockstarRomania]

I can't wait to see Steve Burke tearing it apart. Though it definitely looks like a massive departure from the eWaste tier models of the past.

[@laoch5658]

he wont as it doesnt have proprietary parts anymore

[@RockstarRomania]

@laoch5658 kinda sorta as ATX12VO stuff is still pretty hard to find, especially motherboards. But it's still a massive step-up over the extreme proprietary junk of previous Alienware boxes.

[@rodbriggs8552]

@@laoch5658 His last two Failienware desktop reviews got really bad scores. They were so bad that Dell watched his reviews and they admitted they listened to community feedback. I think Steve will be curious to see the changes made as he probably feels his reviews were responsible for those changes. That's why I think he will revisit the Area 51.

[@chikensaregood9500]

He always saw the potential though but they refused to listen, all they needed was proprietary parts and more internal space to breathe. That design looks so beyond basic what is even the point to call it alienware anymore?

[@Melo_Alienware]

This PC’s are cool but the can not be upgraded dell is awful try upgrading memory 😂 nothing is supported not worth it just purchase from other company

[@stevens1041]

Literally said in the video this one is using standard parts now.

[@mikeescalante8362]

Just for the alien logo you have to pay $2000 more.😢😢😢

[@WVLQWVLQ]

If that's really the case, then the decision not to buy it is an easy one. No reason to complain about it.

[@HailSacerdote]

Chill bro.​@WVLQWVLQ

[@mikeescalante8362]

Complain??? It's a fact, don't be funny

[@alexanderataman7836]

Don't buy, leave more items for the Europe! In EU you don't have a much choices and its much overpriced than in US and Canada, and I happy for any modern gaming device, cause I am still with the laptop of 2016! Be appreciated in a life that you don't live under the war in Ukraine or in the middle east!

[@timlee1313]

Not looking too nice