Alienware has unveiled an updated version of its Area-51 gaming desktop at CES 2026, showcasing the latest hardware upgrades. The iconic system, originally introduced in the late 1990s and revived in ...

Dell is expanding its Alienware lineup, introducing an entry-level Alienware laptop, a new ultraslim gaming laptop, and other products, including the Alienware 16X Aurora, Alienware 16 Area-51, and ...

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The MINISFORUM MS-R1 is a small desktop computer with support for up to 64GB of RAM, a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for an optional discrete GPU, and plenty of I/O features including two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ...

MINISFORUM has made a name for itself by selling mini PCs that combine the processing power of a good laptop with more ports and expansion options than you’d typically get from a notebook computer.

Could an ASUS prototype PCIe connector spell the end of bulky, unsightly power cables for graphics cards? We may soon find out—ASUS is showcasing a "magic modification" to the standard PCIe slot, ...

Be honest, when was the last time you installed anything in a PCIe slot that wasn't a graphics card? We still indulge in this charade, where ATX motherboards come equipped with several 1x and 4x slots ...

I am the first to admit that I am only a casual gamer with not a lot of time to dedicate to gaming. So something like the Alienware 18 Area-51 is absolutely too much firepower for me. But, holy cow! I ...

PC components have a finite number of channels that connect with the CPU. These channels are physically built into the CPU, the motherboard, and the components themselves — and they're called PCIe ...

Asus found itself facing accusations of a GPU-damaging connector design at the start of this year, thanks to claims that its Q-Release Slim PCI slot system could potentially scrape GPU pins over ...

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Dell has a new range of Alienware OLED monitors at more affordable price points. Dell has a new range of Alienware OLED monitors at more affordable price points. is a senior editor and founding member ...