Memory: 64GB | RTX 5090
2 configurations available
Engineered for maximum power, packed with innovation, and encased in a unique design, the Dell 18" Alienware 18 Area-51 Gaming Laptop provides an immersive gaming experience. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop graphics card, the Alienware 18 Area-51 laptop brings high-res, high-frame-rate gaming to serious gamers. The 18" display features a 2560 x 1600 resolution and a 300 Hz refresh rate (with G-SYNC support) for smooth gameplay. Add 2.5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7, and you can take your gameplay online to play with friends or against opponents from around the world. Windows 11 Home is the installed operating system.
The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is the most critical component, followed closely by a high refresh rate display. Pay attention to the GPU's Wattage (TGP), as lower wattage versions perform drastically worse. Available from $3,399.99.
Gaming laptops consume significantly more electricity than standard laptops due to high-power GPUs. Costs include eventual battery replacement and upgrading storage or RAM to keep up with modern games.
Common Failure Modes
Extreme heat in a small chassis causes premature wear. Swollen batteries, dried-out thermal paste, and cooling fan failures are the most common issues that plague gaming laptops.
The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is the most critical component, followed closely by a high refresh rate display. Pay attention to the GPU's Wattage (TGP), as lower wattage versions perform drastically worse.
Gaming laptops are viable for 3-5 years. Heat degrades components faster than standard laptops.
The Dell 18" 64GB | RTX 5090 is available at microcenter, bhphoto, starting at $3,399.99.
Gaming laptops consume significantly more electricity than standard laptops due to high-power GPUs. Costs include eventual battery replacement and upgrading storage or RAM to keep up with modern games.
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