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The Alienware Area-51 R4 conforms to the ATX form factor and so can accommodate motherboards with form factors Array.
It is made of Steel and its dimensions (LxWxH) are 639mm x 273mm x 570mm.
 | Form Factor | ATX | | Front Fans Size | 120mm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motherboard Form Factors |
| | Top Fans | 1 | ||
| Material | Steel | | Top Fans Size | 120mm | ||
| Color | Silver | | Rear Fans | 1 | ||
| Expansion Slots | 8 | | Rear Fans Size | 120mm | ||
| 5.25″ Drive Bays | 0 | | HDD Fans Size | 100mm | ||
| 3.5″ Drive Bays | 3 | | Bottom Fans Size | 120mm | ||
| 2.5" Drive Bays | 1 | | IO Display Panel | no | ||
| Tool-less Rails | no | | Front USB 2.0 Slots | 0 | ||
| Length | 639mm | | Front USB 3.0 Slots | 2 | ||
| Width | 273mm | | eSATA | no | ||
| Height | 570mm | | Audio IO | yes | ||
| Front Fans | 1 |
The Alienware Area-51 R4 has a the ATX form factor. ATX is the most ubiquitous of case standards, providing the largest array of compatible hardware on the market. Using the ATX standard, the case can house motherboards and power supplies with form factors Array. The dimensions of the case itself (LxWxH) are 639mm x 273mm x 570mm.
The Alienware Area-51 R4 has eight expansion slots, so there is plenty of room for extra components, which may be a deciding factor when planning on the longevity and build type of a PC system.
Made primarily of Steel, the Alienware Area-51 R4 is built to be strong and well-ventilated. Steel cases are generally fairly cheap and sturdy, but also tend to be quite heavy. Whatever your case's material, it is important to keep a consistent airflow so that heat doesn't build up inside. It is therefore advised that you make use of the available built-in case fans and fan installation sections.
