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Alienware Area-51 Extreme
Alienware Area-51 Extreme
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Why it's on our list:
Not only is it fast, but Alienware's case design also has that certain something that appeals to gamers and conspiracy theorists everywhere.

Perfect for:
The die-hard, most committed gamer you know.

Why you want it:
  • Unique, stylish case design.
  • Features Pentium 4 3.4GHz Extreme Edition chip.
  • Nvidia GeForce FX 5950 Ultra graphics card.
  • 1GB of high-speed 400MHz memory.
  • Fast, overclocked components.

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