Alienware area51 threadripper has teamed up with AMD to offer a new line of high-end desktops. The area51 is set to compete directly with the just released CEO edition from the previous-generation Threadripper.
The new line of Alienware area51 threadripper comes with a stunning RGB backlit bezel. And an all-black motherboard, along with Intel’s latest (at the time of launch) X299 or AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper platform.
The new Alienware Area 51 comes with two possible configurations. A stand-alone model, and a full tower variant with a liquid cooling system.
The stand-alone version is powered by an Intel Core i9 X (10). AMD Ryzen Threadripper (X) processor that goes up to 32 PCIe lanes. The liquid-cooled version will be powered by the Intel Core X-series. And uses an overclocked Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti in SLI.
Area 51 is aimed at the enthusiast market, and it should be available in the US. The price tag of $2,000 for the stand-alone version and $4,000 for the liquid-cooled version.
The Alienware area51 threadripper configuration
The Alienware Area 51’s configuration is similar to Alienware X51 with Intel Core i7 processors on an ASUS ROG motherboard.
It supports up to 32GB of DDR4 memory, up to 7.1 audio. And dual PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slots for NVMe storage.
The Alienware area51 threadripper audio is power by Asus’ SupremeFX S1220 ALC1220 codec. It also comes with an Alienware Graphics Amplifier, which has a DVI-D/HDMI port, DisplayPort connector, and one DisplayPort to Thunderbolt 3 for connecting multiple displays at once.
Although networking, there are two Gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports and two USB 3.1 Type C connectors and (one with Thunderbolt 3). There is a smart fan control switch, but also extra cooling fans are include in the box.
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Area-51 has also long been Alienware’s flagship gaming desktop and it sits at the top of the company’s product stack. For 2018, Alienware is refreshing the Area-51 with a new design, new hardware options and also a whole lot of RGB lighting.
However, new Area-51 is the first Alienware to feature Ryzen Threadripper processors and the first we’ve seen with up to four graphics cards.
Alienware Area-51 Threadripper Edition hands-on review
Much like its other desktop systems, Alienware is offering both a full tower and a more compact form factor based on a mini ITX form factor chassis. The new Area-51, which has been some time in development, is based on the company’s new X299 platform, although the motherboard and RAM choice remain unchanged.
The Area-51 is a ridiculous system that packs plenty of power but also includes several features that aid overclocking. This includes support for up to 64GB of memory, six SATA ports (three available via CNVi), an SDD bay and dual CPU fans that both cool the processor and the graphics card.
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The new AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX and 2950X processors are now officially supported on the Alienware Aurora ALX. The Intel Core i9-9900K is also now supported on this high-end gaming/workstation desktop.
The Aurora ALX is also currently available in a few different configurations and includes the latest Intel and AMD processors. The top-end model comes with an 18-core Intel Core i9-9980XE based on the Skylake XE architecture. The other option is also an AMD Threadripper 2950X 16-core processor with 32 threads based on the Zen+ architecture.
Although Aurora’s motherboard uses the X299 platform and includes dual DDR4 RAM slots, six PCIe 3.0 lanes, and two M.2 ports (PCIe x4). There are two graphics card support options: an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 gaming GPU and a Radeon RX Vega 64 Liquid cooled graphics card.
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Alienware Area-51 – First Intel X299, Ryzen Threadripper, 20-core CPU + 30 GPU Desktop,
The Alienware Area 51 is an all new gaming desktop that will compete directly with the new CEO edition from AMD and Intel. The Area 51 includes an overclockable processor and an array of graphics cards.
The Area 51 is the first desktop to include Intel’s X299 platform, which supports both 8-core (1150/2100) and 6-core (1400/1600) processors. The 6-core processors have 4-channel memory support, while the 8-core processors properly support 4 channels with 8 DIMMs.
The Alienware area51 threadripper
The Area 51 also can be configured with up to four 18 or 16 core Intel XCC die Threadripper CPUs along with up to 64GB of DDR4 memory. Graphics options include factory-overclocked GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and also the upcoming RTX 2080 Ti graphics cards.
However, Area 51 will be available in a new black finish with red accents and should support up to 30 monitors. Alienware is also using an external graphics amplifier, which should allow a single cable configuration for multiple displays.
Some of the key features include:
- Support for up to six storage devices
2. Mini-ITX motherboard with the socket X299 chipset
3. Four 3.0 PCIe x16 slots and one 2.0 slot for expansion cards, two PCle x4 M.2 2280 ports (with Alienware Graphics Amplifier2 support), and three 2.5″ HDD/SSD drive bays.
4. Monster Hunter: World Up to 4K at 60 fps with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI graphics card
5. HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 video outputs
6. One USB 3.1 Type-C (Gen 1) port on rear I/O panel, two USB 3.0 ports on front, four USB 3.0 ports on rear I/O panel, two USB 2.0 ports on front and six USB 2.0 ports on rear I/O panel
7. Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 and Gigabit Ethernet LAN connectivity for wireless data transfers to peripherals and networks
8. Intel X299 chipset (2 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x4, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x8, 2 x M.2 Socket and 6 x SATA3 ports)
9. Support six storage devices (2xM.2 2280, 3x 2.5″, 1x 5.25″)
10. Killer Double Shot Pro with Smart Teaming and Killer Shield for networking
7.1 channel audio with Optical SPDIF
7.1 channel audio with Optical SPDIF out and built-in subwoofer. Wireless connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5GHz Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO support, TPM 1.2 security, Alienware Graphics Amplifier, Alienware Command Center, and more
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti and RTX 2080 graphics cards with factory-overclocked settings. Support for SLI up to 4 GPUs
RGB lighting with over 16 million color options (RGB Fusion) and fully programmable lighting controls create a truly unique gaming experience that can be synchronized with other compatible systems. Additional PC peripherals include an Alienware mouse, mechanical keyboard and Alienware OC-STM gaming headset with microphone.
Keyboard Backlight: AlienFusion RGB LED keyboard backlight, includes AlienFusion control center software to allow for full color customization of keyboard lighting, including brightness, colors, animations and effects.
Killer Double Shot Pro with Smart Teaming and Killer Shield for networking
CONCLUSION:
The Alienware Area 51 R5 is the most powerful gaming desktop on the market. The R5 model supports up to four GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics cards and offers support for overclocking. The Alienware Aurora R6 should offer similar specifications along with a slightly more aggressive pricing structure.
