For performance MSI Trident 3 8RC-003US has a bit better processor. Alienware Area 51 R5 contains more memory.
For displaying graphics Area 51 R5 has a lot better performing graphics card.
Area 51 R5 has more SSD, but Trident 3 8RC-003US has an HDD storage.
MSI Trident 3 8RC-003US (Trident 3 8RC-003US) | Alienware Area 51 R5 |
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Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a gaming PC and is responsible for running games. Read more | |
Intel Core i7-8700 | Intel Core i7-7800X |
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed of a gaming PC. Read more | |
16gb | 32gb |
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1080 Ti |
Weight | |
6.99 lbs (3.17 kg) | - |
Size (length x width x height) | |
13.93 x 2.83 x 9.15 inches | |
(35.38 x 7.19 x 23.24 cm) | |
Operating system (OS) | |
Windows 10 | - |
Hard drives | |
250gb SSD, 1000gb HDD | 500gb SSD |
Release date | |
October 8, 2020 | December 6, 2020 |
Form Factor: mATX (Mid Tower Form Factor design) | Operating System: Windows 10
Processor: Core i7-8700 6 core 3.2GHz 12M Cache | Motherboard: H310
Graphics Card: NVIDIA's Latest GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5
RAM: 16GB (8GB x 2) DDR4 SO-DIMM 2133Mhz 2 slots, Max 32GB | Storage: 256GB (256GB x 1) M.2 SSD + 1TB 7200RPM (2.5")
Special Features: VR ready | Front Access VR Port | Proprietary Cooling System | Nahimic Sound System | Vertical or Horizontal Orientation
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