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General

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Series

Alienware14Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/alienwarearea51aat2250Read 30 September 2026Page title: Alienware Area-51, Model AAT2250, US Gaming category. Shared chassis text: removable filters. AlienFX front, fan and cooler lighting is managed in Alienware Command Center. Windows 11 Home is the base OS. Cooler, front and bottom RGB is corroborated by the manual thermal and lighting table. Scope: shared family features. OS default only. The exact review build OS version is not separately stated.

Mac Studio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Maker product name is Mac Studio. The maker names no chassis class, so form_factor is left out.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

AAT225014Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/alienwarearea51aat2250Read 30 September 2026

MU973LL/A, A3389, Mac15,144Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Identifiers: MU973LL/A, Mac15,14, A3389, EMC 8859.5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4513876: Mac Studio (M3 Ultra), model A3389, additional information MU973, 28 physical cores, 96 GB, one SSD. United States and Canada.6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 10 October 2026Identify your Mac Studio model: Mac Studio (2025) with M3 Ultra, Model Identifier Mac15,14, part numbers MU973xx/A.

GTIN / EAN

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195949056734, 1959490569015Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026UPCs 195949056734 and 195949056901 from the same MU973 record. Which UPC maps to which regional part is not stated.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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5 March 20252Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-the-most-powerful-mac-everRead 10 October 2026Dated March 5, 2025. Pre-orders open the same day.

Status

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Discontinued4Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date August 25, 2026. Apple's store now sells only the 2026 M5 models. A later price rise of June 25, 2026 is not a launch price.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)20Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 23 October 2026Apple's August 2026 release compares the Mac Studio with M5 Ultra to the previous-generation Mac Studio with M3 Ultra.21Press articlemacworld.com/article/3220024/apple-announces-the-m5-ultra-mac-studio-with-up-to-512gb-of-ram.htmlRead 23 October 2026Macworld says buyers can now get an M5 Ultra Mac Studio instead of the M3 Ultra model.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$3,9993Press articlearstechnica.com/apple/2025/03/apple-intros-new-mac-studio-models-with-m4-max-and-m3-ultraRead 10 October 2026Launch coverage dated March 2025: the USD 3,999 base M3 Ultra model has 28 CPU cores (20 P and 8 E), 60 GPU cores, 96GB RAM and 1TB storage. US price excluding sales tax. The 256GB option was USD 1,600 extra. Education price is excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€4,9994Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Global Original Prices lists EUR 4999 for Germany and France for this base configuration. EveryMac states the amount, not the tax treatment. German prices include VAT.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US14Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/alienwarearea51aat2250Read 30 September 2026

US3Press articlearstechnica.com/apple/2025/03/apple-intros-new-mac-studio-models-with-m4-max-and-m3-ultraRead 10 October 2026USD launch price for the US.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Lunar Silver12Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/alienware-area-51-gaming-desktop-intel-core-ultra-9-series-2-285k-2024-32gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5080-2tb-storage-lunar-silver/J3K4L6J9C7Read 30 September 2026The alternate 32 GB / 5080 AAT2250 title says Lunar Silver. The No Wasted Space feature explicitly says standard ATX motherboard and removable fan filters. Scope: shared chassis and board format only. Alternate build parts are excluded.

Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

SegmentiUse the maker's product category. Do not assign a use case from performance or appearance alone.

Gaming14Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/alienwarearea51aat2250Read 30 September 2026

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Form factoriThe maker's stated chassis class. Generic tower does not imply a full, mid or mini tower tier.

Full tower1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware/gaming/desktopsRead 8 October 2026Dell explicitly classifies Intel Model AAT2250 as a Full-Sized Gaming Tower in its compare section. This is the maker chassis class, not an inference from dimensions or gaming performance.

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Case

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Case dimensionsiChassis width, height and depth in the stated orientation. Source notes identify feet, handles or brackets excluded by the maker. An all-in-one is measured with its included stand when the maker gives both sizes.

Width231.6Height569Depth610.5mm(9.1 × 22.4 × 24 in)4Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026Dimensions and Weight table: height 569 mm, width 231.6 mm, depth 610.5 mm. Weight (maximum) 34.58 kg. Scope: shared AAT2250 chassis. Maximum published weight, not a weighed reference.

Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Size and Weight: 19.7 cm width and depth and 9.5 cm height, converted to mm.

Case volumeiVolume published by the maker. It may differ from the outer dimensions multiplied together.

80L1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware/gaming/desktopsRead 8 October 2026Maker compare section explicitly labels Model AAT2250 as an 80L Full-Sized Gaming Tower. Published chassis volume, not a calculation from outer dimensions. AMD AAT2265 and Aurora ACT1250 entries are separate and are not the basis for this field.

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WeightiPublished system weight for the stated configuration. Source notes distinguish maximum, approximate and starting weights. An all-in-one is weighed with its included stand when the maker gives both weights.

34.58kg(76.2 lb)4Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

3.64kg(8 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Weight (M3 Ultra) 8.0 pounds (3.64 kg). Footnote says weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. The M4 Max weight of 2.74 kg is excluded.

Case model

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Case materialsiPublished materials of the enclosure and panels, not every internal component. An edition with other panels, such as a wood front, can differ, so it is per variant.

Tempered glass, Plastic9Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026Thermal matrix, 285K column: 1500 W, 360 mm liquid cooler, 3 top 120 mm radiator fans, 2 front 180 mm RGB fans, 2 bottom 140 mm RGB fans, tempered-glass left door. Scope: CPU-selected maker configuration matrix. The manual revision predates RTX 50 cards.17Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design passage identifies plastic around the chassis and an unspecified metal front. Plastic is added to the independently documented tempered-glass panel. The metal alloy is not stated and is not classified as aluminium or steel.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Materials section: 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure and thermal module chassis.

Side panel

Tempered glass9Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Front panel

Solid19Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-area-51-2025-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 285K / RTX 5090 / 64 GB / 2 TB reference review explicitly describes a solid case front with a 30 mm gap on both sides feeding the front intake fans. Solid refers to the front panel itself, not to the adjacent ventilation openings.

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Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

Yes2Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 30 September 2026Public design: rear dial and panel-release button. Performance table: Geekbench 6 3148 single and 21786 multi. Gaming at 1080p and 4K: Dirt 5 287 and 119, Metro Exodus Enhanced 149 and 89, Shadow of the Tomb Raider 244 and 169, Total War Warhammer III 291 and 150. Table uses max settings. Power and fan profile, upscaling and frame generation are not stated. Scope: exact configuration.

No8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121980Read 10 October 2026Bottom Cover procedure needs a nylon probe, a Torx Plus 10IP bit and a torque driver to remove screws. The M3 Ultra bottom cover is part 923-12471. Not tool-less.

Dust filters

Yes14Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/alienwarearea51aat2250Read 30 September 2026

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VESA mount

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Display

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Screen sizeiActual diagonal of the primary built-in all-in-one display. Do not substitute a rounded marketed size. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Native resolutioniPhysical pixel resolution of the primary built-in all-in-one display. External video-output limits, bundled monitors and chassis status screens do not qualify.

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Panel typeiPublished panel technology of the primary built-in all-in-one display. A display brand name alone does not establish panel technology. External bundled monitors and chassis status screens are excluded.

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Max refresh rateiHighest published refresh rate of the primary built-in display at native resolution. External video-output limits do not qualify.

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TouchscreeniPublished touch-input support of the primary built-in display. A touchscreen status panel does not qualify.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer ordinary brightness rating of the primary built-in display. Preserve published conditions in source notes. Not HDR peak, outdoor peak or a reviewer measurement.

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

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Apple service part 661-502057Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Orderable parts item 36: logic board 661-50205 for M3 Ultra, 28-core CPU, 60-core GPU, 96 GB. This is an Apple service part identifier.

Chipset

Intel Z8905Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026Chipset Intel Z890. Memory table: two UDIMM slots, DDR5, 8, 16 and 32 GB module capacities, max 64 GB. Reference 64 GB and max 32 GB per module establish 2 x 32 GB. Scope: exact configuration.

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Motherboard form factoriMotherboard dimensions class, not the size of the computer case.

ATX12Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/alienware-area-51-gaming-desktop-intel-core-ultra-9-series-2-285k-2024-32gb-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5080-2tb-storage-lunar-silver/J3K4L6J9C7Read 30 September 2026

Proprietary7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Apple service assembly sized for this enclosure. Not an ATX class board.

CPU socket

LGA185115Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Expansion slotsiPhysical card slots and WLAN M.2 slots. Storage M.2 slots belong in storage_slots. Mechanical slot shape and electrical lane width are separate.

ADell Alienware Area-51 (2025)

Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	16	5	1	Yes
PCIe x4	4	4	2	No

Source6Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026Internal ports: one PCIe Gen5 x16 and two PCIe Gen4 x4. External ports: 2 Thunderbolt 4 Type-C at 40 Gbps with DisplayPort and 15 W, 2 Type-C Gen 2, 1 Type-A Gen 1, 5 USB 2.0 Type-A, RJ45, S/PDIF, line in and line out, and an antenna connector. Exact RTX 5090 card outputs are excluded. The antenna connector count is not stated. Scope: shared board. The installed GPU identifies the primary slot. Other slot occupancy is based on no listed additional card.

BApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

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PCIe x16 slotsiCounts mechanically x16 card slots, including occupied slots. A slot may have fewer electrical lanes.

1=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

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Free expansion slotsiCounts slots documented as unoccupied. GPU thickness can block access to an unoccupied slot.

2=CalculatedFrom Expansion slots

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Fan headersiPhysical connectors for fans on the motherboard, not the number of installed fans.

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29Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121997Read 10 October 2026Removal step names two fan connectors on the logic board.

Overclocking in BIOSiTrue when BIOS permits CPU or memory tuning. Source notes must distinguish XMP or EXPO memory tuning from CPU multiplier overclocking.

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K2Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 30 September 2026Public specs table identifies the tested Core Ultra 9 285K, GeForce RTX 5090, 64 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD. The system SSD interface is M.2 NVMe in the manual, page 24. The installed SSD generation and model are unknown. Scope: exact configuration.

Apple M3 Ultra1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio (2025) Tech Specs, Apple M3 Ultra column. Reference is the base M3 Ultra: 28-core CPU with 20 performance and 8 efficiency cores, 60-core GPU, 96GB unified memory, 1TB SSD. The 32-core CPU / 80-core GPU option and the M4 Max model are excluded. Apple publishes no core clocks. ENERGY STAR lists 3.6 GHz and EveryMac reports about 4.0 GHz from third-party software, so no clock is stored.

Processor brand

Intel15Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Intel ARK 285K: Products formerly Arrow Lake. 8 performance and 16 efficient cores. P base 3.7 GHz, P Max Turbo 5.5 GHz. E base 3.2 GHz, E Max Turbo 4.6 GHz. Threads 24. Smart Cache 36 MB. Lithography TSMC N3B. Processor Base Power 125 W. NPU peak 13 TOPS. Socket FCLGA1851. Intel Graphics only on non-F CPU. Processor TVB and Turbo Boost Max 3.0 differ from the core-type turbo cells. Scope: chip specification, not PC BIOS or power-limit measurement.

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Processor codenameiChip maker's processor or platform codename. This is separate from each core's architecture name.

Arrow Lake15Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Core configurationiOne row per stated core category. Apple super cores are distinct from performance cores. Clock values describe that category.

ADell Alienware Area-51 (2025)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	3.7	5.5
Efficiency	16	3.2	4.6

Source15Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

BApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

Core type	Count
Performance	20
Efficiency	8

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

CPU cores

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

28=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Performance coresiCounts rows explicitly classified as performance cores. Apple super cores are stored separately and excluded.

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

20=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Efficiency coresiCounts efficiency and low-power efficiency cores. Zero means a complete stated core configuration has no such cores.

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Threads

2415Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

2819Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m3-ultra-early-2025Read 10 October 2026Spec page for Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, Early 2025): M3 Ultra (28C60G), 28 cores (20P+8E), 28 Threads. Apple lists the cores and no thread count. The page also lists a 4.05 GHz CPU clock, which is not stored because the ENERGY STAR record lists 3.6 GHz.

Max core turbo clockiHighest core-category turbo or boost clock in cpu_clusters. Separate favored-core or processor-level boost ratings are not substituted for a category's published turbo clock.

5.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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L3 cache

36MB15Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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CPU core process nodeiPublished CPU-core fabrication node. Package components and I/O dies may use other nodes. Maker node name belongs in the source note.

3nm15Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

3nm13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/10/apple-unveils-m3-m3-pro-and-m3-max-the-most-advanced-chips-for-a-personal-computerRead 10 October 2026M3 family chips are built with 3-nanometer process technology. Ars Technica describes M3 Ultra as two M3 Max chips joined together. Maker process class, not a foundry node name.

CPU base power (chip rating)iChip maker's base-power or default-TDP rating. It is not measured wall power or the PC maker's configured power limit.

125W15Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Peak CPU power (configured)iPower limit configured by the PC maker, such as PL2 or PPT. Do not substitute the chip maker's maximum turbo-power rating.

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Unlocked multiplier

Yes16Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000099656/processors.htmlRead 30 September 2026Summary and product list identify 285K and 265K/265KF as unlocked Core Ultra Series 2 desktop CPUs. Scope: CPU property. Board overclocking permission is unknown.

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NPU performanceiPublished NPU throughput only. GPU, total-system AI throughput and different precision modes are separate. Precision belongs in the source note.

13TOPS15Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics15Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Apple M3 Ultra 60-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Chip section states a 60-core GPU in the Apple M3 Ultra. No discrete graphics.

Cooling

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CPU cooler

AIO liquid9Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Air9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121997Read 10 October 2026Fan assembly 923-12527 mounts on the logic-board thermal module. Air cooling.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

360mm9Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Radiator position

Top9Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

ADell Alienware Area-51 (2025)

Position	Size (mm)	Fan rotors	On radiator	RGB
Top	120	3	Yes	Not available
Front	180	2	No	Yes
Bottom	140	2	No	Yes

Source9Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

BApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

Fan rotors
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Source9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/121997Read 10 October 2026Fan 923-12527 holds two blower rotors in one frame and is the same part for all 2025 configurations. Tom's Hardware also names dual internal fans.

Number of case fansiSum of documented chassis and radiator fan rotors. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans.

7=CalculatedFrom Case fans

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

Yes2Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 30 September 2026

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50902Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 30 September 2026

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GPU brand

NVIDIA2Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 30 September 2026

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Graphics card

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VRAM

32GB3Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 30 September 2026View Full Specs, Memory Specs, Standard Memory Config: 32 GB GDDR7. Scope: GPU chip memory configuration. Not OEM dimensions or outputs.

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VRAM type

GDDR73Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 30 September 2026

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GPU board poweriConfigured total board power of the installed card. A chip-family reference rating is not proof of an OEM card limit.

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

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Graphics card length

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

64GB2Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 30 September 2026

96GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

RAM type

DDR55Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

LPDDR514Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/apple-mac-studio-early-2025-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specification table lists LPDDR5 unified memory for the M3 Ultra unit. The reviewed unit was the 32-core CPU, 80-core GPU, 256GB model. The memory type is a chip fact. No measured results from that unit are used.

Configured RAM speediMemory transfer rate configured on delivery. A rated XMP or EXPO profile may be faster when it is disabled.

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6,400MT/s18Spec databaselowendmac.com/1234/apple-silicon-m3-ultra-chip-specsRead 10 October 2026M3 Ultra chip specs list LPDDR5-6400 (3200 MHz) on a 1024-bit bus with about 819.2 GB/s, which matches the 819GB/s memory bandwidth Apple publishes. Apple does not publish the transfer rate. The chip is the same in the 28-core and 32-core models. The same page lists a 4.05 GHz P-core clock, which is not stored because the ENERGY STAR record lists 3.6 GHz.19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m3-ultra-early-2025Read 10 October 2026Memory row for the 96 GB base model: LPDDR5-6400. Agrees with the Low End Mac chip page. Apple does not publish the transfer rate.

Rated kit speediRated memory-kit or profile speed. This can differ from the speed configured on delivery.

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Memory kit

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RAM upgradeiHow installed memory is physically attached. Purchase-time capacity choices do not mean memory can be upgraded later.

Slots5Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Integrated into chip package7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Logic board is ordered by chip and memory capacity. There are no DIMM slots, and the SSD module 661-50220 is ordered separately as the 1 TB M3 Ultra module.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable memory connectors, with one row per occupancy state. Package-integrated memory is not a DIMM slot.

ADell Alienware Area-51 (2025)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
DIMM	2	Yes	32

Source5Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

BApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

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RAM slots

2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

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Free RAM slots

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Max RAM for this CPU and GPUiMaximum stated capacity without changing the CPU or GPU configuration represented by this product. For integrated memory this is a purchase-time limit. For slot-based RAM it is the maker's supported upgrade limit.

64GB5Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Memory section: 96GB, configurable to 256GB. The 512GB option needs the 32-core CPU and 80-core GPU. EveryMac reports that Apple removed the 256GB option on June 25, 2026. The maker sheet still lists it, so the purchase-time limit of the launch configuration is stored.

ECC memoryiSystem-level ECC memory support or configuration. DDR5 on-die ECC alone does not establish this field.

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Storage

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Storage

2TB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

1TB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

ADell Alienware Area-51 (2025)

Capacity (GB)	Type
2,000	NVMe SSD

Source2Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 30 September 2026

BApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

Capacity (GB)	Type
1,000	SSD, protocol not stated

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 20261TB SSD, decimal GB per the page footnote. Larger sizes up to 16TB are configure-to-order. Apple does not publish an interface for its flash module, so the generic ssd type is used.

Storage slots and baysiPhysical SSD connectors and drive bays, counted once each. Multiple supported M.2 lengths or alternative bay uses do not create extra slots.

ADell Alienware Area-51 (2025)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	4	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	2	No
2.5-inch bay	SATA	Not available	Not available	1	No
3.5-inch bay	SATA	Not available	Not available	1	No

Source8Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026Storage supports three M.2 2230/2280 SSD slots, boot Gen5 x4 plus two Gen4 x4. SATA maxima: two 2.5-inch drives or one 3.5-inch plus one 2.5-inch drive. Count two physical bays. One shared bay is represented once as 3.5-inch. One SSD is installed. Other sockets and bays are empty according to the reference storage list. Scope: exact configuration.

BApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

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M.2 slots

3=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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Free M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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Free drive bays

2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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Fastest storage-slot PCIe generationiHighest documented PCIe generation of a storage slot. This does not identify the installed drive's generation.

5=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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Power supply

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PSU rated outputiPower supply's rated output, or an external adapter's output rating. Maximum system consumption, peak PSU power and wall draw are separate.

1,500W9Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

480W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Maximum continuous power 480W. The ENERGY STAR record lists an internal supply rated 480 W.5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026internal_power_supply_rated_power_w 480.

PSU form factoriReplacement PSU dimensions class. Electrical standards such as ATX12VO belong in psu_atx_version. A supply built into an all-in-one is proprietary unless the maker names a standard size.

ATX13Reviewgamersnexus.net/pre-built-pc/alienware-was-so-close-4650-area-51-pre-built-gaming-pc-reviewRead 30 September 2026Public teardown explains standard ATX mounting but electrically ATX12VO, and shows a GPU support bracket. The manual separately establishes the shipped external puck antenna. Scope: shared AAT2250 physical and electrical platform. Different 5080 / 4 TB test-unit measurements are excluded.

Proprietary7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Apple service part. No standard PSU format applies.

PSU efficiencyiWhen an 80 PLUS and a Cybenetics level are both published, the 80 PLUS level is stored and the Cybenetics level goes in the source note.

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Modular cables

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PSU model

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Apple service part 661-508867Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Power supply 661-50886, one part for both chip models.

ATX version

ATX12VO13Reviewgamersnexus.net/pre-built-pc/alienware-was-so-close-4650-area-51-pre-built-gaming-pc-reviewRead 30 September 2026

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Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

Top11Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Front1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

User-facing portsiAccessible front, top, side and bottom ports at the stated I/O position. Counts refer to physical connectors.

ADell Alienware Area-51 (2025)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Power out (W)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	15
3.5 mm audio	Headphone out	1	Not available	Not available
Mic in	Not available	1	Not available	Not available

Source11Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

BApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	120	Thunderbolt 5
SD card	SDXC UHS-II	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026On front (M3 Ultra): two Thunderbolt 5 ports (up to 120 Gb/s) and an SDXC card slot (UHS-II). The M4 Max front USB-C ports are excluded.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/15Read 10 October 2026On Mac Studio with the M3 Ultra chip, the two front USB-C ports are Thunderbolt 5. The SDXC slot supports SD 4.0 cards.

Rear portsiPhysical rear connectors, including motherboard and discrete-GPU outputs. Source notes identify disabled onboard video ports and any incomplete GPU output evidence. A video input, such as HDMI in on an all-in-one, is Other. AC power input is a mains inlet, such as C14, for a built-in power supply. DC in is for an external adapter.

ADell Alienware Area-51 (2025)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	2	40	Thunderbolt 4	15	Yes	Motherboard
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	5	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	5	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Line out	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
3.5 mm audio	Line in	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Wi-Fi antenna	SMA	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DisplayPort	Not available	3	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Graphics card
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Graphics card

Source6Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 202617Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 8 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 9 285K / OEM RTX 5090 / 64 GB / 2 TB review configuration explicitly has three DisplayPort and one HDMI connectors on its discrete graphics card. These rows complete the existing manual-sourced motherboard table. GPU connector revisions are not published. The review motherboard-port table has incomplete counts, so it does not replace the exact manual rows.

BApple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5 / USB4	4	120	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
USB-A	USB 3	2	5	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	10Gb Ethernet	1	10	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Four Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C) ports with USB 4 up to 120 Gb/s and DisplayPort 2.1, two USB-A ports up to 5 Gb/s, HDMI 2.1, 10Gb Ethernet and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The AC power inlet is not stored as a port.

User-facing USB portsiPhysical USB-A and USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel.

4=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

User-facing USB-C portsiPhysical USB-C connectors on the accessible front, top, side or bottom panel, including Thunderbolt and USB4 sockets.

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

10=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

6=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

ThunderboltiThunderbolt documented in the rear-port table. Front-panel-only Thunderbolt is not covered by this derived field.

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Discrete GPU output portsiCounts rear connectors explicitly attributed to the discrete graphics card. A partial rear-port table cannot establish the card's complete output count.

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 77Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026Wireless table: Killer BE1750x, Wi-Fi 7, 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, Bluetooth 5.4. Ethernet Killer E3100G 2500 Mbps. The external puck antenna installation section states the computer ships with an external puck antenna. Scope: shared Intel platform.

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiBands explicitly supported by the installed radio and product region. Do not infer 6GHz use solely from a Wi-Fi version.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz7Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102285Read 10 October 2026Use Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 networks lists Mac Studio introduced in 2023 or later. It permits the 6 GHz band or only 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. US page. Availability depends on region.

Wi-Fi module

Intel Killer BE1750x7Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Wi-Fi antenna

External, included7Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Internal7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Antenna assemblies 1 to 3 sit inside the housing. No external antenna.

Bluetooth

5.47Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Ethernet controller

Killer E3100G7Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Marvell AQtion AQC11316Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/apple-mac-studio-m4-max-vs-mac-mini-m4-proRead 10 October 2026Page 1 identifies the 10GbE controller as Aquantia, now Marvell, AQtion AQC113. The reviewed unit is the M4 Max model. Apple lists one Ethernet board, 923-12482, for all 2025 configurations.

Camera and audio

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WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

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Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

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11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker in the singular. The exploded view shows one Speaker.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Exploded view lists one Speaker, item 34.

Total speaker poweriManufacturer stated combined output of the built-in speakers. Preserve power basis in source notes. PSU ratings and external speaker output do not qualify.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones. Beamforming channels and microphone modes do not count.

Not available

017Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone None and Sound In None, with no built-in microphone in Apple's specs.

Audio featuresiPublished built-in audio capabilities and their required software or accessories. Do not infer hardware from an audio brand name.

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3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Lighting

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RGB lighting

Yes14Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/alienwarearea51aat2250Read 30 September 2026

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Lit parts

Case fans, Front panel, CPU cooler14Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/alienwarearea51aat2250Read 30 September 2026

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Lighting standardiNamed physical RGB control or connector standard. ARGB lighting alone does not prove a 5V header or a standard connector.

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Lighting software

Alienware Command Center (AlienFX)14Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/alienwarearea51aat2250Read 30 September 2026

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home14Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/alienwarearea51aat2250Read 30 September 2026

macOS Sequoia 15.3.24Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m3-ultra-28-core-cpu-60-core-gpu-2025-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Pre-installed macOS 15.3.2 (24D2082). The ENERGY STAR record lists Mac OS version 15.3 as the tested OS. This is the factory OS.

OS family

Windows14Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/alienwarearea51aat2250Read 30 September 2026

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Control software

Alienware Command Center14Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/alienwarearea51aat2250Read 30 September 2026

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Upgradeability

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Proprietary partsiParts or interfaces the maker or teardown identifies as requiring nonstandard replacements. Do not infer from a brand label alone.

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Motherboard, PSU, Case, Fan connectors, Drive mounts7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/122125Read 10 October 2026Logic board, power supply and housing are ordered as Apple assemblies. SSD modules are Apple service parts with no M.2 socket. The fan flex cables use locking connectors on the logic board.

Max graphics card length

450mm10Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026Maximum graphics card dimension table: 450 mm length without end card holder, 360 mm with holder. Scope: case clearance, not actual card length.

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Max CPU cooler height

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Warranty kept after upgradeiWhether the maker keeps the warranty after a user upgrade under the stated terms and market. Damage exclusions alone do not mean all warranty is void.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iReviewer's sequential read test. A file-copy rate or maker's SSD rating is not a sequential read measurement. Test method belongs in the source note.

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Game frame ratesiReviewer measurements for this CPU, GPU, memory, storage and cooling configuration. Resolution, preset, ray tracing, upscaling and frame generation conditions belong in rows or source notes.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Highest measured fan noiseiHighest measured row in fan_noise_measured, not a theoretical maximum. Compare only at the same distance and test conditions.

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Measured fan noise at idleiHighest documented idle row in fan_noise_measured. Distance and ambient noise floor belong in the source note.

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CPU temperature in stress testiCPU temperature measured during the named sustained load. Source notes distinguish gaming loops from synthetic CPU or combined stress tests.

87°C18Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-area-51-2025-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review configuration is Core Ultra 9 285K / RTX 5090 / 64 GB dual-channel DDR5-6400 / 2 TB PCIe 4 SSD / 1500 W / 360 mm AIO. HWMonitor reports CPU peak 87 degrees C after 10 minutes of Cinebench 2024 Throttling test combined with the Cyberpunk 2077 benchmark. Lab ambient is stated approximately 20 degrees C. CPU sensor identity and precise game settings are not stated. Page 2 describes Command Center automatically selecting Performance for recognized games, but the actual global fan/power setting for this combined run is not separately documented. This is a combined CPU/GPU load peak, not a gaming-only average. No idle range, rounded noise level, approximate wall power or unspecified synthetic benchmark score is stored. The same review page 2 identifies Windows 11 Pro 24H2, fully updated through Windows Update and Alienware tools, latest BIOS and latest NVIDIA Game Ready driver at test time. Actual BIOS/driver version numbers are not stated. Baseline Windows 11 Home is a separate maker-default OS variant, not the tested OS.

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

63.61°C17Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 8 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 9 285K / RTX 5090 / 64 GB / 2 TB PC811 / 1500 W / 360 mm AIO review configuration only. GPU temperature reported as 63.61 degrees C during 15 loops of the Metro Exodus benchmark, about half an hour. The review does not state the temperature sensor, monitoring tool, averaging basis, ambient temperature, game resolution or preset, BIOS/driver versions, or actual power/fan profile. This is a sustained gaming-loop result, not the later Ryzen 9950X3D temperature and not a combined synthetic CPU/GPU stress result. No maker-default mode is inferred. The review table states Windows 11 Pro. The baseline Windows 11 Home is the separate maker-default variant, not this temperature test OS.

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Measured power

None of 6 known

Power draw idleiMeasured system power at the wall at idle. Certification or maker claims are not reviewer measurements.

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Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

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Power draw maxiMeasured power at the wall during combined CPU and GPU stress. A PSU rating or game-only load is not this value.

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Power draw sleep or offiMeasured power at the wall with the stated sleep or off mode. These modes must be identified in the source note.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Certifications

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ENERGY STARiExplicit certification status for the model or defined configuration scope. Absence from a search result is not proof of false.

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Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Environment section states ENERGY STAR certified.5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Record is listed as certified.

EPEATiPublished registration level. Missing registration evidence is not proof of none.

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Gold11Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_Studio_PER_March2025.pdfRead 10 October 2026Footnote 6: Mac Studio achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada and is listed on the EPEAT Registry. The report covers Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 1TB SSD) and (M4 Max, 512GB SSD).

Copilot+ PC

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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

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26.9kWh5Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026tec_of_model_kwh 26.9 for the 96 GB MU973 record. The 512 GB record 4513877 shows 30.6 and is excluded.

Other certifications

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EU RoHS (Directive 2011/65/EU, with applicable exemptions)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Footnote declares compliance with EU Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including lead exemptions such as high-temperature solder. Manufacturer declaration, not an independent certificate.

In the box

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In the boxiItems supplied with this exact configuration. Optional accessories and configurator add-ons are not guaranteed included.

External puck antenna7Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio and a power cord.

Included extrasiExtras confirmed supplied with the exact configuration. Optional bundles are excluded.

Wi-Fi antennas, GPU support bracket13Reviewgamersnexus.net/pre-built-pc/alienware-was-so-close-4650-area-51-pre-built-gaming-pc-reviewRead 30 September 2026

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year17Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 8 October 2026US Intel 285K / RTX 5090 / 64 GB / 2 TB / 1500 W / 360 mm AIO reference configuration. The Software and Warranty section states one year of Alienware Care with on-location repair in one to two business days. Paid extensions and accidental-damage add-ons are excluded. This is the reviewed US offer, not a worldwide warranty claim.

1year12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty for Mac, US. AppleCare and statutory rights are separate.

Warranty service

On-site17Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 8 October 2026On-location repair under the reviewed US one-year Alienware Care offer. Same exact reference configuration and market as warranty_years.

Carry-in, Mail-in12Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US warranty lists carry-in and mail-in service. Mail-in applies when Apple finds the product eligible.

Links

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Product page

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/alienwarearea51aat225014Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/spd/alienwarearea51aat2250Read 30 September 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1222111Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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support.apple.com/en-us/1222111Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122211Read 10 October 2026

Manual

dl.dell.com/content/manual5676097-alienware-area-51-aat2250-owner-s-manual.pdf11Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3671406/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2250.htmlRead 30 September 2026Manual back and top views and ports table: top 2 USB Type-A Gen 1, 2 USB Type-C Gen 2 PowerShare 15 W, headphone out, mic in. Manual title: Alienware Area-51 AAT2250 Owner Manual, Jan 2025, Rev A01. The official PDF was inaccessible. The public mirror was read. Scope: exact configuration.

support.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/1510Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2025/mac/15Read 10 October 2026Mac Studio User Guide, 2025 version, Take a tour page.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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