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Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop
Alienware's flagship tower with a Core Ultra 9 285K, RTX 5080 or 5090 and a 1500 W ATX12VO power supply.
- Gaming
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- GeForce RTX 5080 16GB
- 32 GB
- 2,000 GB
PCPR score
7.1
Fair
Best price we’ve seen
$6,500Nov 9
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The short version
The Alienware Area-51 (AAT2250) is Dell's flagship gaming desktop, shipping with a Core Ultra 9 285K, an RTX 5080 or RTX 5090, DDR5 memory up to 6400 MT/s and a Gen5 SSD, cooled by a 360 mm liquid cooler. It uses a 1500 W Platinum ATX12VO power supply in a large chassis up to 22.4 inches tall. The performance ceiling is high, but the ATX12VO supply and sheer size limit future parts choices and desk space.
Pros
- RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 configurations with a Core Ultra 9 285K
- 1500 W Platinum power supply
- Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 and 2.5GbE Killer networking
- Three M.2 slots, one of them Gen5
- Onsite service after remote diagnosis included for 12 months
Cons
- ATX12VO power means standard ATX PSUs will not connect without a compatible replacement
- Very large chassis at up to 22.4 × 9.1 × 24 in and up to 76 lb
- RTX 5090 versions cost far more than the RTX 5080 model
Best for
- Buyers who want a flagship prebuilt with onsite service
- High-refresh 4K gaming
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Configurations, and what they’d cost to build
| Configuration | Processor | Graphics | Memory | Storage | Price | Same parts, DIY | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Ultra 9 285K · RTX 5080 · 32GB · 2TB | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | GeForce RTX 5080 16GB | 32 GB | 2 TB | $6,500 | $3,785 | +$2,715 |
| Core Ultra 9 285K · RTX 5090 · 32GB · 2TB | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | GeForce RTX 5090 | 32 GB | 2 TB | $10,500 | $3,622 | +$6,878 |
| Core Ultra 9 285K · RTX 5090 · 64GB · 4TB | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | GeForce RTX 5090 | 64 GB | 4 TB | $13,500 | $5,483 | +$8,017 |
The custom build uses the closest parts in our catalog at their latest prices, including a case, cooler and Windows license where the prebuilt has one. Chips sold only to system builders use their nearest retail sibling, and memory or storage sizes not sold on their own are priced per gigabyte. A positive number means the prebuilt costs more than DIY. It doesn’t count assembly, warranty or your time.
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What you can upgrade later
Memory
UnconfirmedThe maker doesn’t publish its slot layout. Check before buying more memory.
Browse memoryGraphics card
limitedMaximum card length isn’t published. The 1500 W supply limits how far you can go. Its proprietary power supply makes extra PCIe power cables hard to add.
Browse graphics cardProcessor
UnconfirmedA drop-in upgrade depends on the socket and the maker’s BIOS. Check the board before buying a CPU.
Browse processorPower supply
blockedThis model uses a proprietary PSU, so a retail ATX replacement won’t fit.
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Full specifications
Core
- Built for
- Gaming
- Form factor
- Full Tower
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Graphics
- GeForce RTX 5080 16GB
Memory
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Memory speed
- 6,400 MT/s
- Storage
- 2,000 GB
Power
- Power supply
- 1,500 W
- PSU details
- 1500 W Platinum, ATX12VO
Cooling
- CPU cooler
- 360 mm liquid CPU cooler
Software
- Operating system
- Windows 11 Home
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Ethernet
- 2.5 GbE
Fit
- Standard PSU
- No
- Free M.2 slots
- 2
Features
- Warranty
- 1 years
Physical
- Finish
- Lunar Silver
- Dimensions
- 22.40 × 9.118 × 24.04 in (H × W × L), up to 76.1 lb
Compatibility notes
- Uses a 1500 W Platinum ATX12VO PSU, so a conventional ATX power supply will not connect to the board
- Chassis measures up to 22.40 × 9.118 × 24.04 in (569 × 231.6 × 610.5 mm)
- M.2 slots: one Gen5 and two Gen4; the base 2 TB SSD uses one
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Common questions
Can a standard ATX power supply be used in the Area-51?
No. Dell specifies a 1500 W Platinum ATX12VO power supply for this system, and ATX12VO uses different connectors from conventional ATX units, so any replacement must be 12VO-compatible.
How large is the Area-51?
Dell lists a maximum height of 22.40 in, width of 9.118 in and depth of 24.04 in, with a maximum weight of 76.1 lb. Check desk clearance and door openings before ordering.
What warranty is included?
Dell lists 12 months of Basic Hardware Service with onsite support after remote diagnosis as the base warranty, with Alienware Care upgrades offered in its configurator.
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