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Alienware Area-51 R5 i7-7800X 16GB DDR4 RTX 2080 2TB M.2 SSD w/Win11
Bottom line: The Alienware Area-51 R5 i7-7800X 16GB DDR4 RTX 2080 2TB M.2 SSD w/Win11 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro graphics cards category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Alienware Area-51 R5 i7-7800X 16GB DDR4 RTX 2080 2TB M.2 SSD w/Win11.
SpecPicks Verdict
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Full Specifications
| os | Windows 11 |
|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core i7-7800X |
| gpu | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
| ram_gb | 16 |
| ram_type | DDR4 |
| storage_gb | 2000 |
| storage_type | M.2 SSD |
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