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The Alienware Area-51 is an absolutely monstrous gaming PC, but I sort of wish it felt more otherworldly
Review The Alienware Area-51 is Dell's most customizable gaming PC yet, but while it also packs a ridiculous RTX 5090 punch, it feels like it has spent too much time on earth.
AMD says it's working with board partners to fight GPU price hikes
News AMD says it's working to combat GPU price hikes with board partners in 2026, but admits that it will be a struggle without "memory at the right price."
Nvidia DLSS 4.5 reaches all RTX GPUs today, and that includes my hissing RTX 3070 laptop
News Nvidia is rolling out DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution to all RTX graphics cards today, but using it with RTX 20 and 30-series GPUs comes with performance caveats.
Valve says Steam Machine verified requirements aren't as judgey, but I reckon console players will need tough love
News Valve says its Steam Machine Verified program features "fewer constraints" than the Steam Deck, but I believe console players will need a proper steer.
Looks like we're getting a Dreamcast Mini (sort of), and it's a mini PC I'd potentially grab over a Steam Machine
News Acemagic has revealed a new Retro X5 line of mini PCs that pay homage to the Dreamcast and NES, and they make for strong Steam Machine alternatives.
Nvidia has reportedly shelved its RTX 50 series Super plans, but I'd say we've got bigger existing price woes
News Nvidia has apparently halted plans for RTX 50 Super graphics cards, so I'd focus on grabbing existing GPUs for the right price rather than waiting.
Jsaux reveals Nordic-inspired Steam Machine stickers at CES
News Jsaux is showing off Steam Machine faceplate stickers at CES 2026, but the accessory maker has big plans for add-ons in 2026.
Dell's Alienware Area-51 PC range is back for round two with AMD X3D chipsets, but it doesn't come in price peace
News Dell has released a new collection of Alienware Area-51 PC builds for 2026 with AMD Ryzen X3D processors, but they're as pricey as you'd expect
