The biggest problem with Alienware gaming PCs has always been their relentless use of proprietary parts. I've heard horror stories from previous Alienware owners about how the second they tried to ...

Dell cautions not to connect the SATA PWR and ELC DATA1 cables that originally came with the Alienware system to the new motherboard. While the kit offers enticing flexibility, the company ...

but the motherboard is the one let down for a rig that sounds very good in concept. This feels like a two steps forward, one step back approach for Alienware. Any amount of modularity to a rig is ...

In fact, Alienware built its own nonproprietary ATX motherboard for this Alienware Area-51, and the new 2025 version of its smaller Aurora (a spec bump with new Nvidia and Intel chips) will still ...

One of the key complaints that PC gaming enthusiasts have leveled against Dell's Alienware gaming machines in recent years is their continued use of proprietary components. Things have improved in ...

"Alienware users expect top-tier graphics," said Joyce. "By blending the NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 and nForce 790i Ultra SLI motherboard technology with Alienware's unique and superior architecture ...