
Alienware Area-51 gaming laptops are engineered for maximum power, packed with innovation, and encased in other-worldly design. By fusing an advanced thermal strategy, increasing airflow and elevating power with Intel Core Ultra HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, we're bringing alien-class performance to the most passionate gamers.
Q: Is it compatible with Windows Hello? Does it have IR camera or fingerprint ?
A: Windows Hello with the camera
Q: 1. Can this 5070ti Graphic card be upgraded? 2. Is it soldered in? Or is it a "pull-out"?
A: Its soldered in
Q: Does this unit compatible with PCIe Gen 5 like Samsung pro 9100?
A: Yes,it is compatible with PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, including the Samsung 9100 Pro, provided the SSD uses the M.2 NVMe interface and fits within the laptop’s physical and thermal constraints.
A: XMP is supported, but only for 7200 MT/s configurations. You must enable XMP manually via: BIOS → Performance → Extreme Memory Profile → Enable XMP Profile 1. Or via Alienware Command Center (AWCC). Note: Dell only lists 16GB XMP modules officially (e.g., ADATA AOAV724CSV1-BNLS), so 64GB XMP kits (2×32GB) are not officially validated yet.
Q: Can additional ram be installed?
A: Yes, there are 2 Memory slots. you can replace the existing Memory modules by adding 64 GB: 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 6400 MT/s, Non-ECC, Non-XMP.
Q: Does this unit have a Thunderbolt connection?
A: Yes, it has 2 X Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB Type-C/USB4/Power Delivery.
Q: Does this machine support steam and any game available on steam?
A: Yes, you can install Steam like any other Windows application, and it will run perfectly on this machine. The ability to run games depends on the individual game's system requirements, but based on the specs of this Alienware laptop, it can handle most modern and demanding games with ease.
Q: Does it have dvd optical capability?
A: No, it does not have Optical Disc Drive. We need to use an external Disc Drive

Alienware Area-51 gaming laptops are engineered for maximum power, packed with innovation, and encased in other-worldly design. By fusing an advanced thermal strategy, increasing airflow and elevating power with Intel Core Ultra HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, we're bringing alien-class performance to the most passionate gamers.

The new performance precedent. Alienware Area-51 gaming laptops are engineered for maximum power, packed with innovation, and encased in other-worldly design. By fusing an advanced thermal strategy, increasing airflow and elevating power with Intel Core Ultra HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs, we're bringing alien-class performance to the most passionate gamers.

Velztorm sells computers with custom/upgraded configurations to enhance system performance. If the computer has modifications as listed above, the manufacturer’s box was opened by our highly skilled technicians for testing, inspection, and installation of the upgrades according to the specifications advertised. All computers and components are brand new.; ; - Model: Alienware 18 Area-51 AA18250; - Form/Style: Standard; - Model No: USEAA18250HBTSHPXS; - Processor: 15th Gen Ultra 9- 275HX 2.70GHz Processor (upto 5.4GHz, 36MB Cache, 24-Cores, 24-Threads, 8 Performance-cores); - Memory: 64GB DDR5 SO-DIMM; - Graphics: GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 Dual (Integrated+Dedicated) Graphics, ; - Storage: 2TB PCIe SSD (Solid State Drive); - Operating System: Windows 11 Pro-64; - Display: 18 IPS WQXGA (2560x1600) 144Hz 16:10 Display; - Connectivity: 802.11be, Bluetooth 5.4, RJ-45; - Ports/Slots:, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 Thunderbolt 5, SD Card Reader, Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack; - Input/Output: Webcam, Black, Per Key RGB KB Standard Keyboard, ; - Battery: 360W PSU, 6-Cell 96 WHr Battery; - Other Features, ; - Color: Liquid Teal; - Weight: 9.1lb; - Product Dimensions (WxLxH): 12.6 IN x 16.15 IN x 0.95 IN; - 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from Velztorm (Professionally upgraded by Velztorm) ; ; ; USB-C DV4K 100W Universal Docking Station-6X3S6U3; - Model: DV4K; - Model Number: 6X3S6U3; - USB-C in | 100W PD | 4K | USB 3.2 | DP | HDMI | RJ45; - 7.06x3.25x1.25 Inch, 12.16 oz;

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| Pros for Alienware - Area-51 18" 2.5K Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 2025 - 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti - 2TB Storage - Liquid Teal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Speed, Cooling System, Performance, Build Quality, Fan Noise | Overall Performance, Speed, Screen Quality | There were no pros for this product— | Overall Performance, Processor Speed, Cooling System, Port Count, Upgradability |
| Cons for Alienware - Area-51 18" 2.5K Gaming Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 2025 - 32GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti - 2TB Storage - Liquid Teal | |||
| Weight, Battery Life, Portability | Noise Level | There were no cons for this product— | Battery Life, Weight, Fan Noise, Keyboard Lighting |
Customers are delighted by the Area-51 gaming laptop's exceptional performance and robust build quality. The powerful processor and effective cooling system contribute to high frame rates while maintaining surprisingly quiet fan operation. However, some customers find the laptop to be somewhat heavy and not ideal for portability. Also, the battery life is not sufficient for gaming on the go.
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If You want a true desktop replacement this is a great laptop. Runs cooler and quieter than most. However it is the heaviest laptop I have ever owned. Due to the weight I would have liked a grippier bottom. Not sure the purpose of the window on the bottom but it is fancy. Minor annoyance all the ports are in the back. Adding 2 more on a side would have been nice.
Hwilliam Posted
The best Alienware ever!The weight?I don t care!5070 ti for me is great and i had paid 2500usd with tax so i m happy that i did a great deal.
MarcoB Posted
Very impressed with the performance and build quality of this laptop. I have had other gaming laptops by other brands and while they worked well the build quality left a lot to be desired. This Alienware feels top notch! The hinges for the screen seem strong and keep the monitor in place but is still easy to open. The overall design of this laptop is very nice and looks pretty streamlined. The laptop seemed well protected in the box that it was shipped in so no damage could happen. The box and laptop are heavy, I thought this was just because of the box and packaging, but the laptop itself its very heavy and you need two hands to pick it up. With a gaming laptop you give up the light weight of a traditional laptop. I would not recommend getting this if you plan to run around a college campus with it as it weighs too much and would be difficult to lug around. If you need to occasionally need to bring it with you then it will be totally fine. The size of this laptop is great for gaming. I was able to setup the laptop on my coffee table and sit on the couch and play games. The screen is large enough to see everything (screen clarity is fantastic and bright), and playing games from the comfort of my couch was very nice. You will need to bring the charging brick if gaming as the battery only lasted about an hour before power was severely reduced making the game glitch. When plugged in games ran fantastic and I had absolutely no issues running games for hours on end. The fans did spool up and did run at full speed, while they were louder than a regular laptop, I was impressed with how quiet they actually where. With my other gaming laptop, when the fans spooled up you could hear it from the other room. This Alienware provided sufficient cooling while still being quiet and I could still hear the game from the built in speakers. While I'm not blown away by the built in speakers, they do work well, and everything is clear and easy to hear. They just do not provide booming sound but for casual gaming they will be fine, but headphones would be better. The keyboard is easy to type on with even if you have larger fingers, and the mouse pad is also good to use. I really like that the mouse pad lights up and can mimic the lighting affect that is on the keyboard. You can adjust all of the lighting from the keyboard/mouse pad, fans, Alienware logo, and even the thermal shelf can be adjusted. I like lighting so it's fun to be able to customize the colors to my liking. Battery life is fine for everyday use and I'm getting about 3 hours with normal use. I did not adjust any settings, but I'm sure you could make it a little longer by reducing screen brightness, disabling the lighting effects, etc. If you plan to play games on battery, think again. I was able to get about an hour of game play before power management reduced everything down as the battery was at 20%. This laptop uses a lot of power because of the graphics card, screen, processer, etc. While I was hoping for a little longer on battery while gaming, I'm not going to fault it for only lasting an hour. So, carrying the power brick around is a must, thankfully it isn't super heavy and is slim to fit into a bag easily. Overall, I really do like this laptop and that it plays all my games with ease! The built in Alienware software works perfectly and is actually useful.
apalmo Posted