Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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This $250 gaming PC from nearly a decade ago may seem on the surface like an oddly-shaped pile of junk... but it can actually pack a heck of a punch with the right tweaks! Let's check out the old Dell Alienware Area 51 R2.
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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
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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:57 - Front/Rear I/O
2:30 - Specifications
3:25 - Odd Shape
4:14 - Boot Issues
6:00 - Performance
6:27 - Upgrade Time!
7:50 - Updated Performance
10:21 - Thermals
10:54 - Value vs. A New Build
12:19 - Conclusion
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SPONSORS: Use 25% discount code 'SKGS' to snag Windows 10 ($16): vip-scdkey.com/sks/SKGS10 and Windows 11 ($23): vip-scdkey.com/sks/SKGS11
This $250 gaming PC from nearly a decade ago may seem on the surface like an oddly-shaped pile of junk... but it can actually pack a heck of a punch with the right tweaks! Let's check out the old Dell Alienware Area 51 R2.
β Consider supporting us on Patreon! patreon.com/gregsalazar
Check out used Nvidia RTX 2080s and 2080 Supers on eBay: ebay.us/omo088
eBay seller (highly recommended!): ebay.com/str/uwilllikeit
π¬ 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
π± Follow me on social media:
TWITCH: twitch.tv/GregSalazar
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/GregSalazarYT
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π» Join our public Discord server: discord.gg/jYA9Xvp
π΅ Channel music provided by Monstercat: youtube.com/c/monstercat
Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:57 - Front/Rear I/O
2:30 - Specifications
3:25 - Odd Shape
4:14 - Boot Issues
6:00 - Performance
6:27 - Upgrade Time!
7:50 - Updated Performance
10:21 - Thermals
10:54 - Value vs. A New Build
12:19 - Conclusion
DISCLOSURES: All Genius links are tied to our Amazon Associate account, from which we earn a small sales commission. Links containing a 'bit.ly' reference forwarding to Newegg are tied to our Rakuten account, from which we earn a small sales commission. All sponsored links and comments will contain the word "SPONSOR" or "AD." Any additional revenue stream will be disclosed with similar verbiage.
