I've loved my Area 51m so far, my only real gripe would be Alienware/Dells proprietary software and the the monitor panel.. other than that it's been great. Had mine since April of 2019. Mine is equipped with the 9700k and RTX 2080. I installed 64 GB of RAM on it, and I bought it through XoticPC so I had the thermal paste and thermal pads upgraded. If I had the option the only thing I'd want changed is the screen panel, I'd kill for a modern 120/144hz OLED.
man ive got 3k bucks to spend and Im really thinking about this machine @__@ But is there serious issue with the monitor ? I mean I'd use it only to game in my dark bedroom. I only want a laptop cause of how much I enjoy gaming in bed ....
Too bad i have the R1 model and you cant upgrade to the new graphics cards. Dell ignores me when i ask them about it. They lied about being totally upgradeable. There is a lawsuit going out against dell.
Well, mines still going strong, everything works. Still my only complaint is Dells crap software.. hoping for an R3 version eventually. Though I probably won't upgrade until Nvidia 4000 series come out, I usually like to skip a gen or two before upgrading. At least then I can see a significant improvement, usually. Been drooling over the newer panels available on the thin and lights. Sadly neither the A51 or GT76 Titan have seen any significant updates in awhile. Here's to hoping they don't die out.. The new X17 is kinda interesting, maybe a comparison between it's next gen hardware and cooling solution would be cool versus the Area 51m.
I love my Area 51m. I also have extra power supplies kept in my backpack or placed in my home at other locations that I would move my laptop over to. It removes the hassle of moving around the laptop since I'm just unplugging it from one location and placing it in my backpack and/or moving it to another location already set up to just plug it in. No fuss. It's a desktop replacement. I have never used this on my lap. It's got loads of power, the most powerful laptop I've ever used. Also I prefer the desktop CPU for when I'm using an external graphics via the Alienware Graphics Amplifier, makes a bit of a difference when compared to a notebook CPU trying to power a desktop GPU. Also! It doesn't get hot to the touch when playing games unlike the thin and light laptops that can literally burn my fingers and/or lap.
My own post hasn't aged well for me. In truth since getting my system I've had something broken. After a 4th service call I'm getting fed up with the quality. I love the idea of this system but I'm starting to hate the way Dell didn't account for the thermals, the audio board constantly fails. The Ethernet can never keep an active connection. This thing works great when I'm just using it with an amplifier but without it this thing has had nothing but issues. I got a month of warranty left despite being ignored service for 4 months and I'm now trying to either get my money back or a replacement.
10:05. Had this actually happen once but with a AW 15 r4. The people next to me, good friends of mine now, said “dude, your laptop is about to take off” while in a college lecture. The teacher paused the lecture to see where it was coming from. Luckily, the room was dark as there was a presentation happening and I closed the laptop to the alienFX lights and the whoosh sound
I was going to buy this, but I decided not to when I learned it had two, TWO massive power supplies. I ended up ordering the Alienware m17 R3 instead. Specs where better in some ways also.
Hi, I have the same laptop with the same colour and the same issue with discolouration, but fortunately I was like to notice them before grantee runs out and I did connect the Dell. At first they tried to ignore me but after several attempts back and forward, they agreed to replace the cover with a new one and when they sent technician to replace it , actually they realised the item was faulty from factory. So I would suggest, if you have extended your warranty, then just contact the customer support, and definitely they would replace it.
I ended up getting an m15. Realized best buy sold me an r2 as new when there's an r3 out Might go ask for a price reduction based off this. Also what is that awesome wallpaper??? Edit: just exchanged my r2 for a MUCH better specced r3, free of charge. Happy days someone at best buy tried pulling a fast one and a manager at my local store made it right.
I buy an alienware r4 17 - after 1 year of use the motherboard burned, short in the processor, it seems that they are mosfet that short and end up burning the processor, there was no guarantee. The replacement motherboard costs almost the same as a new Alienware (speaking of the same model). Investigating online is a typical problem Conclusion: I will never but never buy something from Dell. To make matters worse I am an Argentine that to get to buy abroad or to get dollars is increasingly difficult or impossible. Example: If I buy the motherboard for about 799 dollars I have to add approximately 50% (1598 dollars), average salary 261 dollars. Sorry for downloading me here. Good video.
Unfortunately, all laptops can short/break--which is why I recommend good quality extended warranties if you want yours to last long term. I know HIDEvolution has an international warranty that includes shipping both ways (at least it was that way last year, not sure if it still is). I'm sure other sellers/stories have warranties as well.
Hi, I have a brand new M17 R3 and I'm a little concerned about longevity due to heat. I have undervolted the CPU to assist, but do you think having a new thermal paste application in a year or so would help keep things running smoothly? I love the laptop by the way, it's an absolute monster!
On hidevolution.com you can buy a single 750w power adapter suitable for the area 51m and the size of it isnt much larger than the 350w u r getting witht he alienware 51m box 👍
thnx for the video when will you be getting "clevo NH551f with 3950x,can't imagine the performance bump with 4900x/4950x even @65W) and also Clevo x170sm with 10900K+rtx2080 200W? there is an updated version for Middle-weight N970tf with 10900k+rtx2070 which I believed is called model N960sf1 in 16.1" chassis. all three are interesting.... there is an utltrabook with 73Wh battery,military-grade certificate and intel 10th gen U series which competes with the likes of T/X series of Thinkpad I think which is interesting in itself as it claims more than 10 hours. there is a Tongfang chassis with only 4800H and no dedicated gpu which gives more than 12Hours of battery life,Techtablets had reviewed it this week. so many useful+interesting models are presented to us in such time.
It's basically a high end desktop in the form factor of a laptop, that is, only by design does it look like a laptop. So yes, it should run these softwares with no problem.
Didn’t even mention the performance limiting/downgrading via BIOS updates by Dell and then locking the temp. Limit to 75 degC for the GPU through the Command Centre app. Or even the inability to upgrade any components to nex gen as first advertised by Dell. But makes for a nice AC for your crotch. Great review.
I mean sure, but that only affected the users that wanted to OC their GPU to the max above 75C. As you saw, if you watched it, the performance benchmarks for the GPU were pretty similar to initial release, and even increased in some games. So... I don’t think the average user is even affected by this under normal gaming loads, at least not in the games I tested. I would be interested in checking out more info if you have evidence to the contrary
@@GizmoSlipTech I speak from personal experience with this machine. I have the 9700k, RTX2080,144Hz 1080p Gsync panel along with the usual stuff. You were absolutely right on most of the points you made. Especially the command centre being broken. I have been experiencing crashes for the longest time now, been unable to game for more than 15-30 mins( On moderate settings and 100+ fps) without a crash. After a windows reinstall and rolling back to the older BIOS, i still had a crash. All due to one setting on that app. (Power management profile was set to high performance, switching it to balanced prevented any further crashes, am able to game for hours). Also, if you rollback the BIOS on newer models, you will lose GSync capabilities. That is a 100$ option. Choosing between fixing thermal throttling & having Gsync should not be an decision that one has to make at this price point. I've had a 17R3 for 4 years before this one and in comparison, the A51M hasn't been an easy machine to live with. There issues are discussed on various forums and websites, if you need more info. As a tech reviewer you have to be responsible & mention all the facts to potential buyers. If there are problems, they should know. Imagine finding out that you paid $4000 with the promise of upgrades and overclocking only to feel cheated at the end of it. You might have enough for your "10000$" build but your viewers most likely won't. Please be more comprehensive, that's all.
Yeah dell wont replace the R1 models to the R2. I have an R1 and dell ignores us when we ask why they lied about being upgradable. Theres a class action lawsuit going out. Scummy company doesnt have the balls to do anything about it
@@rohanbhargava3953 My Specs are RTX 2070 super max-P, i7-10750H, 1 TB SSD raid0, 16 GB RAM(2666MHz). And so far its been great no thermal throttling on maximum settings (I run the fan speed at full speed). Everything is great with my product
i have watch so many videos and search online for Alienware m15 2019 laptop everyone saying its a nice laptop and slim, so i got one, the cpu is running at 100c with cpu running at 4.50GHz, alienware dell says this is normal but it does not seem it should be like this. I hate that no one else said this about the laptop if i knew i would not have gotten it
Also if you want the temps to improve, you should limit the clocks or wattage on the cpu, they give you the option to do so. If it’s running at 4.5 ghz it’s pulling a lot of watts better than say a razer blade which locks you to 45 watts
I’m really struggling on what gaming laptop to get I would really like to only spend 800 British pounds but would go to 900 as I want it to run every game possible?
Should I purchase this one with 16GB of RAM, Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070? I just want to play Cities Skylines without any lag and stuttering. Maybe Last of Us Part 2. I’m not much of a gamer.
Me. lol Students... etc. It's really not that bad compared to desktop replacements of yester year... I used to own a 14 lb Clevo desktop replacement like 5 years ago. I still took it to starbucks LOL. I don't mind the weight.
@@GizmoSlipTech I meant actually not weight, but the library itself, when google have 99% needed information, as about starbucks well don't think laptop would be louder than crowd which is almost present there. Wanna see what they gonna provide with 30th series of cards, hope prices gonna be more democratic and I will get one "near hi-end" laptop for 3k-3.5k bucks
I also have an area 51m. 1. The reason why you have two power bricks is due to travel purposes. You would not be allowed to bring a 420W power brick as a carry-on when flying. 2. The 51m surpasses most laptops, and is better than some desktops. If you're complaining weight and size, purchase a Mac airbook instead. Just don't expect Alienware performance.
I love my Alienware M17 but I have to admit, the Alienware software is some of the WORST software I have ever seen and I have no idea why they are so inept at making it work.
@@kyleseckler8058 Terrible UI. It's buggy, doesn't work half the time. Doesn't allow me to use IXTU when I have later versions of the software so I'm stuck on an old version. And so on...
I personally will NEVER buy an Alienware again. I bought the Alienware R17 when it came out. The battery was fried in a year and a half and wasn't covered by the warranty, the secondary hard drive that is the only one in it that's big enough to actually HOLD anything was dead after 3 years (mind you, I have a desktop I built 13 years ago that the hard drives I used in it were used when I installed them) and was of a brand I've never even heard of, the power connector on the motherboard is loose and needs re-soldered and I need to replace the power brick cause the connector is starting to get misshapen. Now, I'm not rough on my things. In fact, my Sega Genesis still works and looks almost new. So, there's no good reason for a laptop that costs $2,200 to have that bad of failures after only 3 years
You prolly did sum to it I have an Alienware 14 and my shit be holding on tight original battery died round a year back and I messed up the TouchPad but otherwise its been alr
@@__-um4ep didn't do anything to it. I actually take good care of my stuff. Still even have the box. Fact is, they just became a shit brand after they were bought out so that DELL could use all the better parts for their OWN branded laptops. It's the same that HP did with Compaq
@@vampire365 that sucks you got a bad one. Meanwhile I have an Alienware m18x I bought in 2012, upgraded to windows 10 and still use to this day with no issues whatsoever, other than the outdated dual 760 Nvidia cards that Nvidia stopped updating 3 years ago. It’s my second Alienware since 2006, the year Dell bought them. I bought extended warranties for both and literally never used either.
@@sacrotes5459 it's not just me. The last few years, I've seen a bunch of bad reviews for similar reasons. I find it pathetic when I mention to the guy in their parts department the issue with the battery alone (which they don't sell replacements for through themselves) and he tells me he's shocked the battery even lasted a year since they weren't designed to really make it even that long.
I think as an owner of an A51M R1, the review is mostly "Fair" but i would point out several things. First, the screen he has is the first really poor color one, not the better panel released about 1 quarter later, colors and contrast are quite good on it actually. Second, opting out for an Nvidia with constant thermal issues and frequent degradation and system issues in a year is really no better. Third, acting like a heavy laptop which is literally designed as a desktop replacement, its just nonsensical to compare it to a 'thin' laptop in general. It's like comparing a muscle car to a turbo-four, yeah, the muscle car uses more gas, and the DTR weighs more than the overly-thin BGA laptop. It's worth noting a hidden strength of the A51M R1; that is the ability to self-repair and do cleaning and things like repasting. Crack these small laptops, you might never get it right again, the A51M is much more maintenance friendly and still kicks 90% of what's out there in the balls repeatedly, even now.
hey im thinking of purchasing an R2 with a 10700k and a 2070s, how are your thermals? did you have to undervolt it at all? has anything else broken? ive been spending days researching this and im still on the fence with this thing. Ive heard alot of stories from dell technicians drilling through a motherboard to someones sound chip catching on fire. My main issue would be reliability while you can easily swap parts out im worried if something like the motherboard fails then it would be rather difficult to find another compared to a desktop where i can throw another in there. Since these are still kind of new i am kind of scared things will still be failing on them, i guess they do come with a 1year warranty so might as well break it in during that, idk let me know ur thoughts especially with the heat since thats my biggest worry, cheers.
I think there needs to be a distinction between “portable” and “mobile” This laptop is meant to be a portable desktop replacement and obviously you can’t use it while mobile, it has to be plugged in and stationary.
@@popopopolo Because a desktop gpu and cpu requires much more power than your average laptop battery can output, they need high wattages worth of power. So to play certain games you either need 1 or 2 of the batteries with you.
As someone who lugged around a backpack that probably weighed about 20-25 lb due to having heavy textbooks, binders, etc. in it in high school and college, carrying something on my back that only weighs 50-67% of that is nothing. Just for scale, I myself am 5’2” and only weigh about 117-120 pounds, and was the same weight and height in my school days (am now 27 years old).
Gosh, my desktop with the same components weights about 46 pounds itself and that's peace of art several times lighter! Though my desktop is a little bit faster in tests, but still it's amazing how far the technologies have gone.
For the people who have this issue 9:48 with the command center directly updating without asking you first. Cut the internet, turn the wifi off or go into airplane mode and reopen the command center. You're welcome.
In regards to the color changing the blue when you go into standby or sleep mode, that issue is also known on other products, especially the steel series keyboards. I've had the issue on my desktop years ago numerous times. It seems as if that it's definitely a software issue on all manufacturer brands.
@@adrianzilic5753 It helped, but not as much as buying a cooling pad. Probably the best purchase ever. It allows me to play games how my laptop was meant to play them
Just picked one up from best buy for 1600 it was on sale cause it was open box . I was looking for a desktop but portable too hopefully everything runs good
I dont know what's happening to mine but even when just playing Overwatch, FPS just drops to 15 - 20. And I have RTX 2080. I dont know if its the temp that's causing this. If so, how can I solve this?
I have the same oil hand marks on mine as well. Not a fan but not an issue. I now run a 49 inch curved monitor for iracing and I have no issues with frames (80+) on all games.
I’m still running my 2016 ALIENWARE 18 i7-4940mx GTX-980M SLI 32gb RAM & I’m not complaining in 2021 about it. got it in 2018 second had for £1,000 which was a bargain considering it cost £5,500 new still runs better than 90% of laptops made today nothing what so ever has broken.
I'd love to know if yours is open to sale? I need such workstation, but can't afford a new one. My budget might make it for a used one. Please let me know. Great, informative review. Thank you.
Those software updates Command Center, is sucking up all the time, The mother and keyboard are fucking sucks too, I owned A15r4 and the system is cool but you need to do more tweaking and cleaning more
The laptop is fantastic, but fuck Dell, new bios kill overclocking, throttling unnecessary to not even half of full power, if you aren't on 1.5.0 then you don't even have half of the fps you could get
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Loved this format of review. EXACTLY what me as a prospective buyer needs to hear about. :). Thank you!
So TH-cam actually thinks that I could afford an Alienware hun
Dell does crazy financing from what i hear.
Lol
You can if you work hard and save.
EBAY 13R3 600-1000 ,plus you can warranty them through Dell
Brad Beyers DO NOT FINANCE A COMPUTER!!! Thats the worst thing to do ever
I've loved my Area 51m so far, my only real gripe would be Alienware/Dells proprietary software and the the monitor panel.. other than that it's been great. Had mine since April of 2019. Mine is equipped with the 9700k and RTX 2080. I installed 64 GB of RAM on it, and I bought it through XoticPC so I had the thermal paste and thermal pads upgraded. If I had the option the only thing I'd want changed is the screen panel, I'd kill for a modern 120/144hz OLED.
man ive got 3k bucks to spend and Im really thinking about this machine @__@ But is there serious issue with the monitor ? I mean I'd use it only to game in my dark bedroom. I only want a laptop cause of how much I enjoy gaming in bed ....
@@Dlabelmard you might want to save a little bit, I heard the Area-51m R2 is better and fixes issues and that's like 4K.
Too bad i have the R1 model and you cant upgrade to the new graphics cards. Dell ignores me when i ask them about it. They lied about being totally upgradeable. There is a lawsuit going out against dell.
Well, mines still going strong, everything works. Still my only complaint is Dells crap software.. hoping for an R3 version eventually. Though I probably won't upgrade until Nvidia 4000 series come out, I usually like to skip a gen or two before upgrading. At least then I can see a significant improvement, usually. Been drooling over the newer panels available on the thin and lights. Sadly neither the A51 or GT76 Titan have seen any significant updates in awhile. Here's to hoping they don't die out.. The new X17 is kinda interesting, maybe a comparison between it's next gen hardware and cooling solution would be cool versus the Area 51m.
I love my Area 51m. I also have extra power supplies kept in my backpack or placed in my home at other locations that I would move my laptop over to. It removes the hassle of moving around the laptop since I'm just unplugging it from one location and placing it in my backpack and/or moving it to another location already set up to just plug it in. No fuss. It's a desktop replacement. I have never used this on my lap. It's got loads of power, the most powerful laptop I've ever used. Also I prefer the desktop CPU for when I'm using an external graphics via the Alienware Graphics Amplifier, makes a bit of a difference when compared to a notebook CPU trying to power a desktop GPU. Also! It doesn't get hot to the touch when playing games unlike the thin and light laptops that can literally burn my fingers and/or lap.
My own post hasn't aged well for me. In truth since getting my system I've had something broken. After a 4th service call I'm getting fed up with the quality. I love the idea of this system but I'm starting to hate the way Dell didn't account for the thermals, the audio board constantly fails. The Ethernet can never keep an active connection. This thing works great when I'm just using it with an amplifier but without it this thing has had nothing but issues. I got a month of warranty left despite being ignored service for 4 months and I'm now trying to either get my money back or a replacement.
Extend your warranty if you’re having that many issues my man haha.
Thanks for providing a written review. very useful when in a time crunch and looking for specific info.
My dream laptop that will always be a dream. Great reviews sir. More power to you!
Don't worry, next 20 when I win the lottery, I will gift you and myself one 😁.
i’m getting it for christmas
10:05. Had this actually happen once but with a AW 15 r4. The people next to me, good friends of mine now, said “dude, your laptop is about to take off” while in a college lecture. The teacher paused the lecture to see where it was coming from. Luckily, the room was dark as there was a presentation happening and I closed the laptop to the alienFX lights and the whoosh sound
Just bought a 51m r2 a few days ago! Very excited!
What is the cost?
What is the cost?
Got mine for 2.6k USD 2080 super and i710700
I was going to buy this, but I decided not to when I learned it had two, TWO massive power supplies. I ended up ordering the Alienware m17 R3 instead. Specs where better in some ways also.
How do you like your M17. Trying to decide between M51 and m17.
Thanks for the information 👍🏾. I just pick mines up yesterday and I love it. May I ask we're can I find that alien background picture on your laptop?
Hi, I have the same laptop with the same colour and the same issue with discolouration, but fortunately I was like to notice them before grantee runs out and I did connect the Dell.
At first they tried to ignore me but after several attempts back and forward, they agreed to replace the cover with a new one and when they sent technician to replace it , actually they realised the item was faulty from factory.
So I would suggest, if you have extended your warranty, then just contact the customer support, and definitely they would replace it.
hi there nice review. do you think that you will do the new area 51m R2 review anytime soon? thanks
I would be very happy if you give a positive or negative answer. Thank you
I ended up getting an m15. Realized best buy sold me an r2 as new when there's an r3 out
Might go ask for a price reduction based off this.
Also what is that awesome wallpaper???
Edit: just exchanged my r2 for a MUCH better specced r3, free of charge. Happy days someone at best buy tried pulling a fast one and a manager at my local store made it right.
How are you liking the inability to upgrade your CPU or GPU?
And the RAM
I think we should start a Kickstarter to get an r2 and see if we can swap all of its components into an r1.
@GizmoSlipTech, would you still recommend to get it now? I could get one for 1350€, thats $1530
I buy an alienware r4 17 - after 1 year of use the motherboard burned, short in the processor, it seems that they are mosfet that short and end up burning the processor, there was no guarantee.
The replacement motherboard costs almost the same as a new Alienware (speaking of the same model).
Investigating online is a typical problem
Conclusion: I will never but never buy something from Dell.
To make matters worse I am an Argentine that to get to buy abroad or to get dollars is increasingly difficult or impossible.
Example: If I buy the motherboard for about 799 dollars I have to add approximately 50% (1598 dollars),
average salary 261 dollars.
Sorry for downloading me here.
Good video.
Unfortunately, all laptops can short/break--which is why I recommend good quality extended warranties if you want yours to last long term. I know HIDEvolution has an international warranty that includes shipping both ways (at least it was that way last year, not sure if it still is). I'm sure other sellers/stories have warranties as well.
why does he have a flamethrower in the background
is it suppose for any laptop not failing in one year?
my alienware still working 4 years later
I would expect most laptops to make it a full year without a primary hardware failure, but I just wanted to share my experience.
There's UHD option btw
Hi, I have a brand new M17 R3 and I'm a little concerned about longevity due to heat. I have undervolted the CPU to assist, but do you think having a new thermal paste application in a year or so would help keep things running smoothly? I love the laptop by the way, it's an absolute monster!
M17 r3 has better cooling solution than the r2, undervolt and repaste LM or kryonaut and ur laptop will run well 70-80°c gaming.
I own one and I love it just make sure if you buy one to not run the fans at full speed constantly like my dumb ass did.
On hidevolution.com you can buy a single 750w power adapter suitable for the area 51m and the size of it isnt much larger than the 350w u r getting witht he alienware 51m box 👍
How much does it cost?
Bantam Bryce a small amount of 650$
Repasted it? Did you get back your performance?
Want a review of r2 version 😋
@2:00 Doesn’t the Lenovo legion have a good keyboard?
hey if you read this, please do a video when the 30 series comes out with the alienware external gpu and a new 30 series gpu please and thanks
thnx for the video
when will you be getting "clevo NH551f with 3950x,can't imagine the performance bump with 4900x/4950x even @65W) and also Clevo x170sm with 10900K+rtx2080 200W?
there is an updated version for Middle-weight N970tf with 10900k+rtx2070 which I believed is called model N960sf1 in 16.1" chassis.
all three are interesting.... there is an utltrabook with 73Wh battery,military-grade certificate and intel 10th gen U series which competes with the likes of T/X series of Thinkpad I think which is interesting in itself as it claims more than 10 hours. there is a Tongfang chassis with only 4800H and no dedicated gpu which gives more than 12Hours of battery life,Techtablets had reviewed it this week.
so many useful+interesting models are presented to us in such time.
Hey... Gr8 review....
Can i buy it to run. More of heavy architectural softwaress. Like cad. V ray. And all...
It's basically a high end desktop in the form factor of a laptop, that is, only by design does it look like a laptop.
So yes, it should run these softwares with no problem.
Is this still better than going for msi raider with 10th gen i7 plus 2080 super?
Will the battery life be longer if I get the core i7 rtx 2070 super version
And if I get that version will I need to have the chargers plugged in
Do you think R2 is worth the price?
so. did they make a 30 series card for it or are they going to?
New closest laptop is the Alienware M18
@@GizmoSlipTechDo you happen to know how it handles ARMA 3?
Didn’t even mention the performance limiting/downgrading via BIOS updates by Dell and then locking the temp. Limit to 75 degC for the GPU through the Command Centre app. Or even the inability to upgrade any components to nex gen as first advertised by Dell. But makes for a nice AC for your crotch. Great review.
I mean sure, but that only affected the users that wanted to OC their GPU to the max above 75C. As you saw, if you watched it, the performance benchmarks for the GPU were pretty similar to initial release, and even increased in some games. So... I don’t think the average user is even affected by this under normal gaming loads, at least not in the games I tested. I would be interested in checking out more info if you have evidence to the contrary
@@GizmoSlipTech I speak from personal experience with this machine. I have the 9700k, RTX2080,144Hz 1080p Gsync panel along with the usual stuff.
You were absolutely right on most of the points you made. Especially the command centre being broken. I have been experiencing crashes for the longest time now, been unable to game for more than 15-30 mins( On moderate settings and 100+ fps) without a crash. After a windows reinstall and rolling back to the older BIOS, i still had a crash. All due to one setting on that app. (Power management profile was set to high performance, switching it to balanced prevented any further crashes, am able to game for hours). Also, if you rollback the BIOS on newer models, you will lose GSync capabilities. That is a 100$ option. Choosing between fixing thermal throttling & having Gsync should not be an decision that one has to make at this price point. I've had a 17R3 for 4 years before this one and in comparison, the A51M hasn't been an easy machine to live with. There issues are discussed on various forums and websites, if you need more info.
As a tech reviewer you have to be responsible & mention all the facts to potential buyers. If there are problems, they should know. Imagine finding out that you paid $4000 with the promise of upgrades and overclocking only to feel cheated at the end of it. You might have enough for your "10000$" build but your viewers most likely won't. Please be more comprehensive, that's all.
Laptop : Air conditioner for legs
Shoulda got the dark side of the moon. Lunar light has issues with discoloration.
Meanwhile, for me, since 2 weeks in, white is completely a tan color now. :( (m15 r2)
You can't upgrade to the super cards with this laptop
Yeah dell wont replace the R1 models to the R2. I have an R1 and dell ignores us when we ask why they lied about being upgradable. Theres a class action lawsuit going out. Scummy company doesnt have the balls to do anything about it
@@dominicthompson5443 yeah I was think about getting one might as well look at other like ROG
Do u need to have both charges plugged in to the laptop for it to work
I have the same questions
meanwhile my 2016 Alienware I haven’t have any issues.
Buy the Area 51m r2
I just got the m15 r3 and the FX still goes to blue despite changing it to the rainbow effect (Definitely a software issue)
Bro I've been thinking about getting the m15 R3 with RTX 2070, any major things to consider before going in?
@@rohanbhargava3953 My Specs are RTX 2070 super max-P, i7-10750H, 1 TB SSD raid0, 16 GB RAM(2666MHz). And so far its been great no thermal throttling on maximum settings (I run the fan speed at full speed). Everything is great with my product
i have watch so many videos and search online for Alienware m15 2019 laptop everyone saying its a nice laptop and slim, so i got one, the cpu is running at 100c with cpu running at 4.50GHz, alienware dell says this is normal but it does not seem it should be like this. I hate that no one else said this about the laptop if i knew i would not have gotten it
I don’t get it, it’s fully warrantied through dell, if you’re worried about it dying just extend the warranty, you can do it at any time.
Also if you want the temps to improve, you should limit the clocks or wattage on the cpu, they give you the option to do so. If it’s running at 4.5 ghz it’s pulling a lot of watts better than say a razer blade which locks you to 45 watts
The room temperature is the same?
Yes, AC to 74F degrees, so very similar
Love your t shirt
I’m really struggling on what gaming laptop to get I would really like to only spend 800 British pounds but would go to 900 as I want it to run every game possible?
get a laptop preferably amd and 1660
@Yeti Confetti what is a good laptop under £4500
100 degrees on the 51M's CPU *Everything is fine meme*
Fhd or uhd? alienware area51 r2.
Alienware come.out and fix lights in few days call them under warrenty easy why wait get it done 😀👍👍👍
Worst investment ... my motherboard burnt out after 1.5 years (mine is a 2070 with i5 ) . Not worth imo. Spend that money on something better.
What do you recommend I searching for Alienware
How's thermal on it?
How can I get this , am in TANZANIA AFRICA
I mean idk maybe just don’t jerk the charging cord out
Btw great video
meh, still 7 pounds lighter then my alienware 18 lol
Honestly from a more than 7-year user, the AW software is trash and weakest point compare the rest of the package.
There are no dislikes wow :O
I miss your old videos
Should I purchase this one with 16GB of RAM, Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070? I just want to play Cities Skylines without any lag and stuttering. Maybe Last of Us Part 2. I’m not much of a gamer.
lol anyone notice his t shirt
Yee yee
3rd
Should I buy macbook pro 16 or alienware m15 r3
Don't buy the M15 R2, consider the R3.
@@WeatherxCalipha ok I ordered 😊 will come in 4 days and instead of R3 I mentioned R2
It still has the Intel sicker on it?! Shame.
It peels off lol
Is that a desktop from the 1990s?
Please sell it to me ❤️
who the fu// going to libraries with this laptop?
Me. lol Students... etc. It's really not that bad compared to desktop replacements of yester year... I used to own a 14 lb Clevo desktop replacement like 5 years ago. I still took it to starbucks LOL. I don't mind the weight.
@@GizmoSlipTech I meant actually not weight, but the library itself, when google have 99% needed information, as about starbucks well don't think laptop would be louder than crowd which is almost present there. Wanna see what they gonna provide with 30th series of cards, hope prices gonna be more democratic and I will get one "near hi-end" laptop for 3k-3.5k bucks
its like triple big tasty LOL 😂
That’s a nice laptop indeed but you gotta admit the quality isn’t all there for the amount of money you have to spend.
Bull shit review, this is best laptop out there hands down
When did you get yours
This channel is dead
Nice thumbnail bucktooth awkward beaver
I also have an area 51m.
1. The reason why you have two power bricks is due to travel purposes. You would not be allowed to bring a 420W power brick as a carry-on when flying.
2. The 51m surpasses most laptops, and is better than some desktops. If you're complaining weight and size, purchase a Mac airbook instead. Just don't expect Alienware performance.
Exactly. This is a perfect desktop replacement.
I love my Alienware M17 but I have to admit, the Alienware software is some of the WORST software I have ever seen and I have no idea why they are so inept at making it work.
Jovial what about it is bad
@@kyleseckler8058 Terrible UI. It's buggy, doesn't work half the time. Doesn't allow me to use IXTU when I have later versions of the software so I'm stuck on an old version. And so on...
@@JoviaI1 Have you ever tried out Razer Synapse 3 or NZXT cam? They are absolutely useless aswell...
Is your Alienware R2 or R3?
@@xitrance91 R1
Watching it on Area 51m laptop. I can't complain about my laptop and I can't switch back to normal laptops now.
same.
Trust me you can 😂
I personally will NEVER buy an Alienware again. I bought the Alienware R17 when it came out. The battery was fried in a year and a half and wasn't covered by the warranty, the secondary hard drive that is the only one in it that's big enough to actually HOLD anything was dead after 3 years (mind you, I have a desktop I built 13 years ago that the hard drives I used in it were used when I installed them) and was of a brand I've never even heard of, the power connector on the motherboard is loose and needs re-soldered and I need to replace the power brick cause the connector is starting to get misshapen. Now, I'm not rough on my things. In fact, my Sega Genesis still works and looks almost new. So, there's no good reason for a laptop that costs $2,200 to have that bad of failures after only 3 years
Totally agree!
You prolly did sum to it I have an Alienware 14 and my shit be holding on tight original battery died round a year back and I messed up the TouchPad but otherwise its been alr
@@__-um4ep didn't do anything to it. I actually take good care of my stuff. Still even have the box. Fact is, they just became a shit brand after they were bought out so that DELL could use all the better parts for their OWN branded laptops. It's the same that HP did with Compaq
@@vampire365 that sucks you got a bad one. Meanwhile I have an Alienware m18x I bought in 2012, upgraded to windows 10 and still use to this day with no issues whatsoever, other than the outdated dual 760 Nvidia cards that Nvidia stopped updating 3 years ago. It’s my second Alienware since 2006, the year Dell bought them. I bought extended warranties for both and literally never used either.
@@sacrotes5459 it's not just me. The last few years, I've seen a bunch of bad reviews for similar reasons. I find it pathetic when I mention to the guy in their parts department the issue with the battery alone (which they don't sell replacements for through themselves) and he tells me he's shocked the battery even lasted a year since they weren't designed to really make it even that long.
I think as an owner of an A51M R1, the review is mostly "Fair" but i would point out several things. First, the screen he has is the first really poor color one, not the better panel released about 1 quarter later, colors and contrast are quite good on it actually. Second, opting out for an Nvidia with constant thermal issues and frequent degradation and system issues in a year is really no better. Third, acting like a heavy laptop which is literally designed as a desktop replacement, its just nonsensical to compare it to a 'thin' laptop in general. It's like comparing a muscle car to a turbo-four, yeah, the muscle car uses more gas, and the DTR weighs more than the overly-thin BGA laptop.
It's worth noting a hidden strength of the A51M R1; that is the ability to self-repair and do cleaning and things like repasting. Crack these small laptops, you might never get it right again, the A51M is much more maintenance friendly and still kicks 90% of what's out there in the balls repeatedly, even now.
hey im thinking of purchasing an R2 with a 10700k and a 2070s, how are your thermals? did you have to undervolt it at all? has anything else broken? ive been spending days researching this and im still on the fence with this thing. Ive heard alot of stories from dell technicians drilling through a motherboard to someones sound chip catching on fire. My main issue would be reliability while you can easily swap parts out im worried if something like the motherboard fails then it would be rather difficult to find another compared to a desktop where i can throw another in there. Since these are still kind of new i am kind of scared things will still be failing on them, i guess they do come with a 1year warranty so might as well break it in during that, idk let me know ur thoughts especially with the heat since thats my biggest worry, cheers.
I think there needs to be a distinction between “portable” and “mobile”
This laptop is meant to be a portable desktop replacement and obviously you can’t use it while mobile, it has to be plugged in and stationary.
So why can't you use it while Mobile, like let's say at a Class.
Darryl Jack i had a 17in asus and i plugged it into the wall during class
@Yeti Confetti You calling my mum an idiot then? Rather degrading sweeping statement wouldn't you say?
Why does it have to be plugged in
@@popopopolo Because a desktop gpu and cpu requires much more power than your average laptop battery can output, they need high wattages worth of power. So to play certain games you either need 1 or 2 of the batteries with you.
As someone who lugged around a backpack that probably weighed about 20-25 lb due to having heavy textbooks, binders, etc. in it in high school and college, carrying something on my back that only weighs 50-67% of that is nothing. Just for scale, I myself am 5’2” and only weigh about 117-120 pounds, and was the same weight and height in my school days (am now 27 years old).
you are super short for someone that old... are you sure you’re that old buddy?
I used carry a very heavy bag to school too... these people are very fragile nowadays can't even carry a laptop 🤔
@@Ballsackgamin genetics buddy, not everyone is fortunate enough to be tall :( unfortunately I also fall into this category.
it's totally fine king big up, i'm 171 cm too so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@Bruh Moment lol
I would like one in Black so the RGB can stand out more.🙂
Yup that’s what I had. Looked amazing. Plus the black one doesn’t discolor like the white one does.
JUSTSWITCHED! They ran out of the black so I got the white 😭
@@withdime1176 I personally dig the new white look, got myself an m15 in it. They had beaten the dead horse with the gunmetal gray
@@rajgill7576 strongly disagree, the gun metal gray was amazing and looks much better in my opinion.
Gosh, my desktop with the same components weights about 46 pounds itself and that's peace of art several times lighter! Though my desktop is a little bit faster in tests, but still it's amazing how far the technologies have gone.
For the people who have this issue 9:48 with the command center directly updating without asking you first. Cut the internet, turn the wifi off or go into airplane mode and reopen the command center. You're welcome.
I was looking at the Alienware M17 R3 , what are your thoughts?
13r3 refresh with OLED touch,make it happen Dell
Ikr a netbook with a gpu yes please!!
Lemme get that laptop fam 🤩
Wait wait, did you spend a whole year on that thing and NOT clean it?
I have lol. I'm going to crack my 51m here soon though.
Lmao i was thinking the same thing
What would you purchase if getting a new laptop today?
Good question
In regards to the color changing the blue when you go into standby or sleep mode, that issue is also known on other products, especially the steel series keyboards. I've had the issue on my desktop years ago numerous times. It seems as if that it's definitely a software issue on all manufacturer brands.
I've been using the same laptop for almost 3 years now. My performance is greatly suffering now.
I never cleaned mine and my gaming fps dropped to 20fps after it was fully cleaned inside back tp 100fps.
@@adrianzilic5753 It helped, but not as much as buying a cooling pad. Probably the best purchase ever. It allows me to play games how my laptop was meant to play them
Tried watching but my God can this guy talk before getting to the point😠
Yes he can
So basically it’s a desktop that is portable exactly what I want. Just picked mine up today with I7 and RTX 2070 super for 2700.
Get directly from dell, you coulda gotten a 2080 super for that price
Just picked one up from best buy for 1600 it was on sale cause it was open box . I was looking for a desktop but portable too hopefully everything runs good
I dont know what's happening to mine but even when just playing Overwatch, FPS just drops to 15 - 20. And I have RTX 2080. I dont know if its the temp that's causing this. If so, how can I solve this?
I have the same oil hand marks on mine as well. Not a fan but not an issue. I now run a 49 inch curved monitor for iracing and I have no issues with frames (80+) on all games.
I’m still running my 2016 ALIENWARE 18 i7-4940mx
GTX-980M SLI
32gb RAM
& I’m not complaining in 2021 about it.
got it in 2018 second had for £1,000 which was a bargain considering it cost £5,500 new still runs better than 90% of laptops made today nothing what so ever has broken.
I’m waiting for a solid Alienware m15 r3 review 😭
Got one shipped to me on the way now.
Damn @@GizmoSlipTech i want your job xD
@@GizmoSlipTech plz review area 51m r2
Same here. I heard high temps can be fixed by readjusting the fans. But its a worry
@@GizmoSlipTech when will the review happen? I can't wait
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The Old Dell Precision M6600 laughts at the light weight of these young wipper snapper gaming laptops !
I'd love to know if yours is open to sale?
I need such workstation, but can't afford a new one. My budget might make it for a used one. Please let me know.
Great, informative review. Thank you.
Just found this channel from the Black Friday vids, high quality contents, no bs, straight to the point, love it, keep up the good work man
Those software updates Command Center, is sucking up all the time,
The mother and keyboard are fucking sucks too,
I owned A15r4 and the system is cool but you need to do more tweaking and cleaning more
The laptop is fantastic, but fuck Dell, new bios kill overclocking, throttling unnecessary to not even half of full power, if you aren't on 1.5.0 then you don't even have half of the fps you could get