Typical price: £2,092
What is it: Ultra high-end gaming PC
What we think: Incredibly quick, but you'll pay through the nose because it's an Alienware
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 January 2007
Tags: Alienware, Alienware Area-51 7500, LCD panel, keyboard, displays
We like:
Attractive styling; huge range of options available when buying; fast performance
We don't like:
Loud cooling fans; pricey
You might also need:
High-resolution widescreen monitor; surround-sound speakers
CNET UK judgement:
This is a great-looking gaming PC with outstanding performance and good customisation options. Our only reservations include the fact that it's a tad noisy, more than a bit pricey, and it'll probably give you a hernia when getting it out of the box
Full review:
Alienware is well known for its high-end gaming PCs, but previous machines we've seen have had seriosuly tacky cases. They look great from a distance, but the minute you lay a finger on them you can't help but feel they're going to fall apart in your hands. The new generation of 7500 gaming desktops continue the firm's penchant for brutally quick gaming systems but also introduces a more durable and stylish breed of cases known as the P2, or 'Predator 2' series. Let the games begin... Continue Reading...
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