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PC Gamer
Andy Edser

Alienware's new Area-51 desktop PCs are built for upgrading as it finally ditches the proprietary parts and covers everything in QR codes

The Alienware Area 51 desktop PC, with the side of the case removed showing the internals, and with the Alienware logo lit up in purple in the top right.

If there's one thing sure to draw the ire of PC enthusiasts, it's proprietary parts. One of the great joys of our beloved hobby is upgrading an older machine with the newest components, but Alienware gaming PCs have previously featured non-standard sized motherboards, PSUs, and coolers that have made that process more painful than it needs to be.

No longer it seems, as the new Area-51 machines boast standard ATX motherboards, industry-standard power supplies, and even a smattering of QR codes designed to help inexperienced users upgrade.

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