After a hiatus longer than Duke Nukem’s development cycle, Alienware’s legendary Area-51 has touched down at CES 2025, ready to redefine what gaming hardware can do. This time, the icon isn’t just a massive desktop—it’s also a lineup of laptops so powerful, they might convince you aliens really are among us.
Alienware Area-51 Desktop
The Area-51 Desktop makes its triumphant return with a colossal 80L chassis that screams power and potential. Armed with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs, an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU, and up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM running at a blazing 6400 MT/s, this beast doesn’t just game—it obliterates.
And with 8TB of storage and liquid cooling options that could chill a volcano, it’s ready for today’s AAA titles and tomorrow’s yet-to-be-invented graphic hogs. Even upgrading is a breeze, thanks to QR codes inside the case that guide you through component swaps like a tech-savvy tour guide.
Alienware Area-51 Laptops
For those who like their firepower portable, the Area-51 Laptops bring desktop-level performance to your backpack. Available in 18-inch and 16-inch sizes, these extraterrestrial rigs boast NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPUs and Intel Core Ultra 9 processors, with a combined 280W power ceiling.
The new Cryo-tech thermal system keeps things cool while moving 37% more air and somehow doing it 15% quieter. Storage? Up to 12TB with Gen 5 SSDs. Memory? Up to 7200 MT/s XMP RAM. And let’s not forget the Aurora Borealis-inspired design, complete with Liquid Teal accents and RGB fans visible through a clear Gorilla Glass underside.
Pricing and Availability
The Area-51 Desktop will launch with a price tag of around US$4,499 for its premium configuration. The Area-51 Laptops start at $3,199 for the top tier, with entry-level models coming in at US$1,999. Whichever you choose, the aliens have truly landed.
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