Alienware Area 51 Threadripper Edition

Overview

For the first class, hi-fidelity set, and especially if you like to do ALL the things, all the time, at the same time, the Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition is hard to beat, as far as pre-built gaming PCs go. As a gaming PC, this thing shreds 4K gaming like a champ. And as a content creation workstation, it's a complete animal, ready for whatever you can throw at it. Go ahead and try to load this thing down. We did and the Area-51 Threadripper Edition just shrugged it all off; no sweat.

-- As reviewed by HotHardware

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Based on 6 expert reviews

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1

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Last revision on February 2, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Record-breaking benchmark results
Striking good looks
Rock-solid build quality
Powerful 16-core Threadripper processor
Runs quiet when gaming
Expandable chassis

Reviewers Didn't Like

Absolutely massive
Still a little pricey
Itching for custom TR4 socket cooling
USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 3

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Expert reviews and ratings

The latest Alienware looks the part, but it’s disappointing in virtually every department. If you truly need a Threadripper CPU, you’d be better off shopping around.

By TrustedReviews on June 01, 2018

By HotHardware on December 22, 2017

100

Regardless, if you absolutely must spend that inheritance money on a beast of a gaming PC, there’s no better way to burn your cash than the Dell Alienware Area 51 Threadripper Edition. For pity's sake, though, do make sure to pop it on your home insurance.

By Expert Reviews on December 21, 2017

The latest Alienware Area-51 runs on AMD's blistering Ryzen Threadripper for the ultimate in CPU-intensive 4K gaming performance. But for most, this expensive, flashy desktop PC is overkill.

By PCMag on November 02, 2017

The Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition delivers awesome power for a relatively reasonable price.

By TomsGuide on August 10, 2017

The Alienware Area 51 Threadripper Edition is unquestionably the most powerful gaming PC out there, but most won’t need – or be able to afford – its overwhelming performance.

By TechRadar on August 10, 2017

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