Very pretty desktop with nice lighting, especially if you like Tron. GPU, RAM, and storage are simple upgrades. Tool-less latch system to remove the side panel. Great value. CPU upgrades are limited.

You spoke and Dell's Alienware division heard you—the latest-generation AMD Ryzen processors based on Zen 5 are now an option on the Alienware Area-51 desktop gaming PC, the same one we reviewed in ...

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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 Area-51 (AAT2250) is quite something. Its ...

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