The AI hardware boom is sending memory prices sky-high, so knowing exactly how much you need is more critical than ever. I've worked out the most realistic RAM goals for every type of PC.

It's that point in the hardware cycle where it's worth taking a fresh look at how much system memory modern games actually use – and, more importantly, how much you really need. With DRAM pricing ...

Dell's Alienware brand is here at CES 2026, and the biggest highlight is in Alienware's upcoming laptops. Alienware's revived classic Area-51 brand is still going strong, including an updated Area-51 ...

After relaunching its Area-51 brand with a new 16-inch laptop in 2025, Alienware is teasing two new laptops at CES 2026 in an attempt to reach an even larger audience. Dell's gaming brand plans to ...

But for now, its Area-51 and Aurora 16X laptops are getting new anti-glare OLED display options. But for now, its Area-51 and Aurora 16X laptops are getting new anti-glare OLED display options. is a ...

If you were thinking about upgrading your gaming PC with a chunky 64GB of DDR5 RAM, you might want to sit down first. Memory prices have shot up so fast in the past couple of months that a top-tier ...

Very pretty desktop with nice lighting, especially if you like Tron. GPU, RAM, and storage are simple upgrades. Tool-less latch system to remove the side panel. Great value. CPU upgrades are limited.

PS5 can now be picked up for less than 64GB of DDR5 RAM as the price for common components has reached an all-time high, even when you factor in the latest Black Friday sales. What’s more, this ...

TL;DR: DDR5 memory prices have surged dramatically due to AI-driven demand, with 64GB kits rising from $150 to over $500, surpassing the cost of a PlayStation 5 console. This RAM shortage is driving ...

Gaming laptops are an interesting market, and there are a ton of great options to choose from. The Alienware 16X Aurora is just one of them, and it’s the smaller cousin to the Alienware 18 Area-51 I ...

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CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The Alienware Area-51 (AAT2250) is quite something. Its ...