Alienware Area 51
Desktop, from 2009 4 hardware reports
Memory
Up to 12 GB
3 full-size slots
SSD, drives and power
Coming next
Checked from separate sources
Upgradable
Yes. 3 slots, up to 12 GB seen working.
It takes the same type of full-size sticks (DIMM).
- Slots
- 3 DIMM slots
- Most seen working
- 12 GB in two or more machines
- Firmware says
- 12 GB maximum
- How sure
- 4 of 4 reports show this layout
From 4 reports of this machine in the Linux Hardware Database (CC BY 4.0). Updated 9 Nov 2026.
3 full-size slots
Illustration Questions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the Alienware Area 51?
Yes. 3 slots, up to 12 GB seen working. It takes the same type of full-size sticks (DIMM).
How much RAM can the Alienware Area 51 take?
Machines in the reports run up to 12 GB. That matches the 12 GB maximum the firmware reports.
Is this my desktop?
Check the model name on the front or the label of the case. It should read Area 51.