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Dell's Alienware Area 51 R2 was a pretty polarizing PC when it came out several years ago. It was powerful at the time, but also quite expensive. The questionable shape also proved to be hardware-limiting (as we'll rediscover today). Come along for the ride as we attempt to build a modern, "better" Alienware Area 51 R2 gaming PC than Alienware!
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Dell's Alienware Area 51 R2 was a pretty polarizing PC when it came out several years ago. It was powerful at the time, but also quite expensive. The questionable shape also proved to be hardware-limiting (as we'll rediscover today). Come along for the ride as we attempt to build a modern, "better" Alienware Area 51 R2 gaming PC than Alienware!
⭐ Consider supporting us on Patreon! patreon.com/gregsalazar
SPONSOR: Snag a vip-scdkey.com OEM Windows 10/11 key for $16 and use code 'SKGS' for a 25% discount: vip-scdkey.com/sks/SKGS10
Windows 11 Pro ($23): vip-scdkey.com/sks/SKGS11
Office 2019 Pro ($50): vip-scdkey.com/sks/SKGS19
🛠️ PC parts list:
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D: geni.us/rifIB1
ASUS ROG Strix B650-A: geni.us/wM9OgGj
32GB Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR5: geni.us/Fp53deZ
NZXT Kraken 120: geni.us/jcCxD
AMD Radeon Sapphire Pulse RX 6750XT: geni.us/MHhA
EVGA 700GD: geni.us/a5M6p
1TB TeamGroup MP33 NVMe: hgeni.us/ArJJ
🎬 My studio gear on Amazon:
Sony A7C (Primary): geni.us/lOeoIA9
Sony a6600 (Secondary): geni.us/k8VBToq
Sony a6400 (Webcam): geni.us/24nqw
2x Pixio PX277 Prime 165Hz IPS Monitors: geni.us/bCg4nD
Neewer LED Lighting Kit: geni.us/9VTXr0
Audio-Technica AT2035: geni.us/xvQc
Yamaha MG10XU Mixer: geni.us/d4VvGM
Neewer Microphone Arms: geni.us/1w5Sx2Y
Arrowzoom Sound-Damping Foam Panels: geni.us/EKFxZc
📱 Follow me on social media:
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