If you want a gaming desktop that you can just plug in and forget about upgrades for a long time, the Alienware Area-51 ...

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.

Otherworldly looks meet blazing performance. The Alienware 16 Area-51 is more a desktop replacement than a go-anywhere gaming laptop, but one with real character and a great keyboard. Pros Cons The ...

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 ...

Rami Tabari has more than nine years of experience covering laptops, tablets, handheld devices, games, and gaming hardware. You can find his bylines at Engadget, IGN, Digital Trends, Laptop Mag, and ...

This article is part of Kotaku Deals, produced separately from the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Building a gaming PC can be a rewarding experience.