Dell and RAMageddon are watering down the Alienware brand
The Verge·May 14, 2026
Dell is releasing a new Alienware 15 laptop that appears to be a watered-down version of the brand's typical offerings. The entry-level gaming laptop is designed to be more affordable, but its specs, including a last-gen Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card, do not seem to provide good value for the money. The move is seen as a compromise on the Alienware brand's usual build quality, which was previously prioritized over thinner designs. The decision is partly attributed to the current RAM shortage, known as RAMageddon, which is driving up costs for gaming hardware.
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