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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.

MEG Vision X AI1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 model heading. This record represents the specific 043US package, not every MEG Vision configuration.

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

MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US, VisXAI2NVV90431Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 exact US marketing name and manufacturer part number. Adjacent 2NVZ9-045US with RTX 5090 and 1300 W PSU is excluded.9Retailer pagepc-canada.com/item/msi-ultra-9-285k-rtx-5080-64gb-ddr5-2tb-ssd-win11-p/meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043usRead 8 October 2026Exact US-numbered 2NVV9-043US is listed by this Canadian retailer with UPC 824142408407 and matching CPU/GPU/RAM/storage. Preserved public capture shows first available April 18, 2025. This later channel date does not override the earlier March 11 US Newegg listing used for release_date.

GTIN / EAN

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082414240840710Maker product pageus.msi.com/Desktop/MEG-Vision-X-AI-2nd/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact 2NVV9-043US EAN column. Adjacent 045US EAN 0824142409978 is excluded. Newegg/PC-Canada exact UPC 824142408407 corroborates with an EAN leading zero.

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

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Status

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Available6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Released retail model. Original public Newegg capture offered the exact SKU for sale. Later current public page is out of stock, which does not establish discontinued status. This field does not promise immediate stock at this retailer.

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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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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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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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

US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Explicit US model suffix and US SKU sheet. No neighbouring regional model is included.

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.

Black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Color cell. No alternative region or case colour inferred.

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

Gaming6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Exact SKU usage/type explicitly Gaming and Entertainment. Maker store also calls it Gaming Desktop. No use case inferred solely from high-end hardware.

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.

Tower (size tier not specified)6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Exact SKU Quick Info explicitly Tower. Generic tower does not establish full- or mid-tower class.

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.

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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.

42.6L7Retailer pageshoprbc.com/ca/shop/product_details.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact 043US item metadata gives volume 42.6 L, also maker US/global family sheets. Published case volume, not the outer dimensions multiplied together. HMI and external protrusions can differ from internal chassis volume. Axis and weight contradictions in metadata are not imported.

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

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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.

Tempered glass8Maker product pagemsi.com/Desktop/MEG-Vision-X-AI-2nd/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Design section explicitly identifies tempered glass panel. Opposite metal panel alloy is not identified and is omitted from this partial proved material list.

Side panel

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

Tempered glass8Maker product pagemsi.com/Desktop/MEG-Vision-X-AI-2nd/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Design section explicitly describes 4 mm tempered glass side panel on this chassis. Does not establish metal alloy of the opposite panel. Common chassis fact, not inherited installed CPU/GPU configuration.

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.

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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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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.

Intel Z8901Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Chipset. Does not prove a specific standalone retail motherboard model, board form factor or free PCIe slots.

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

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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

LGA18513Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel Package Specifications list FCLGA1851, stored as LGA1851 without the FC package prefix. Exact installed 285K requires this socket. It does not identify a retail motherboard part number.

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.

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

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

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

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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.

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 CPU. Exact installed processor. Intel chip documentation supplies immutable processor specifications separately.

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.

Intel1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 CPU manufacturer. Exact Intel processor, not inferred from a similar series name.

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

Arrow Lake3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel Essentials code name for exact installed 285K processor. Not the core architecture name.

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

BMSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

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

Source3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel CPU Specifications: eight performance and sixteen efficiency cores. Per-category turbo clocks 5.5 and 4.6 GHz, base 3.7 and 3.2 GHz. Processor-level Thermal Velocity Boost 5.7 GHz is distinct from the P-core category maximum used by the derived field. Core architecture names not stated in this page.

CPU cores

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

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

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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

243Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel CPU Specifications. No Hyper-Threading. Not inferred from the core total.

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.

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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

36MB3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel CPU Specifications lists 36 MB Smart Cache, separate from 40 MB L2. Exact chip rating.

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

3nm3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel CPU Lithography: TSMC N3B, 3 nm named CPU-core process. Other package tiles can use different processes. This is not a physical transistor dimension.

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

125W3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel CPU Specifications Processor Base Power. Chip rating, not configured MSI power limit or measured system wall draw. Intel 250 W maximum turbo rating is not stored as MSI configured peak.

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.

Yes4Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/core-ultra/core-ultra-desktop-processors-series-2-brief.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel Series 2 product brief exact 285K table marks unlocked Yes. This is the chip capability, not a claim that MSI exposes every BIOS tuning control.

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

13TOPS3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel NPU Specifications: NPU peak 13 TOPS at INT8. Separate from 36 total processor TOPS and GPU throughput. Not a measured application result.

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

Intel Graphics3Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241060/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-285k-36m-cache-up-to-5-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel GPU Specifications for exact 285K. Integrated GPU remains present despite discrete RTX 5080. No inferred motherboard display output ports.

Cooling

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CPU cooler

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

AIO liquid1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 CPU Cooler states 360 mm liquid cooler. Exact maker store product description identifies it as AIO. Pump and model can vary, so no cooler part number inferred.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

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

360mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 CPU Cooler. Published installed 360 mm cooler size. No fan quantity or radiator placement inferred from the nominal size.

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

BMSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

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

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 VGA identifies a separate NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card.

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50801Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 exact 043US VGA cell. No RTX 5090 measurements, card model or firmware limits transferred.

GPU brand

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

NVIDIA1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 VGA manufacturer.

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.

16GB6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Exact 043US Quick Info and Graphics table. Matches maker-store exact SKU 16 GB. No 32 GB RTX 5090 VRAM inherited.

VRAM type

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

GDDR76Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Exact 043US Graphics table and maker-store listing. Manuals.plus generated text incorrectly says GDDR6X and is excluded.

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

64GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Memory cell. Exact shipped 64 GB DDR5 package, not the 32 GB UK configuration.

RAM type

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

DDR51Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Memory cell.

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

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6,000MT/s6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Original public Newegg tool capture on 2026-10-08 at 10:18:39 UTC explicitly lists DDR5-6000 RGB, with 32 GB x 2 modules. This is a preserved historical page capture, not a claim that the current rendered table still exposes that wording. Nominal kit rating only. Configured shipment transfer rate and XMP state are unproved, so ram_speed_mts remains unknown.7Retailer pageshoprbc.com/ca/shop/product_details.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact item memory specification lists 6000 MHz, corroborating nominal DDR5-6000 kit description from original Newegg capture. Configured shipment speed and XMP state remain unproved and are not assigned.

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

Slots6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Exact Memory table: four slots and two installed 32 GB modules. Not soldered RAM or purchase-only capacity alternatives.

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

BMSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
DIMM	2	Yes	32
DIMM	2	No	Not available

Source6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Exact Memory table lists four total, two available, and 32 GB x 2 installed. DIMM attachment confirmed by exact SKU retailer metadata and MSI service guide. Combined installed capacity 64 GB matches maker PDF.7Retailer pageshoprbc.com/ca/shop/product_details.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact 2NVV9-043US Memory metadata explicitly identifies layout 2 x 32 GB and four DIMM connectors, lines 601-602 in the public page capture. Two unoccupied slots also stated by exact Newegg SKU. No capacity from another regional model is imported.

RAM slots

2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

4=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

Free RAM slots

0=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

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

128GB6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Exact SKU Memory table Maximum Memory Supported 128 GB. Maker-family four-U-DIMM table agrees. This is supported system capacity, not Intel chip 256 GB theoretical limit or reseller-upgraded 192 GB configuration.

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

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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

BMSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
2,000	NVMe SSD	5

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 HDD/SSD states 2 TB M.2 NVMe Gen5. Exact retailer item table states one installed SSD. Decimal 2 TB is 2000 GB. No drive brand, additional drive, or measured throughput imported.7Retailer pageshoprbc.com/ca/shop/product_details.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact 2NVV9-043US Storage metadata explicitly states one installed SSD with 2 TB capacity and NVMe. Maker exact SKU sheet identifies Gen5. No additional SSD or drive brand inferred.

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.

BMSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

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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

850W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 exact US Power Supply cell. Rated PSU output, not system wall consumption. Neighbouring 045US model has 1300 W, which is excluded.

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.

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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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80 PLUS Gold1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Power Efficiency Level: 80+ Gold. Exact PSU model, modularity and native GPU-cable revision are not identified.

Modular cables

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PSU model

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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

Side2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/desktop/MEG_Vision_B921v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026System overview page 4 shows user-facing I/O on the left side beside the HMI front panel. Maker family port diagram and exact retailer front-port table agree on the connectors.

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

BMSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Front USB and Audio cells. Two USB-A 5 Gbps, one USB-C 10 Gbps/15 W, separate microphone and headphone sockets. Fixed roles and placement confirmed by manual pages 4-5. Throughput labels do not establish a USB revision string, so version is omitted.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/desktop/MEG_Vision_B921v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 4-5 labels separate headphone and microphone sockets, two USB-A, one 10 Gbps USB-C. USB-C supports 5 V/3 A. No combined single audio socket borrowed from aggregator metadata.

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.

BMSI MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	Connected to
USB-C	Not available	2	40	Thunderbolt 4	15	Motherboard
USB-A	Not available	4	5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	Not available	3	10	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-C	Not available	1	20	Not available	15	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Wi-Fi antenna	Not available	2	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Mic in	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Line out	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Graphics card
DisplayPort	Not available	3	Not available	Not available	Not available	Graphics card

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 USB, LAN and Video Port cells, combined with matching manual system overview pages 4-6 and maker rear-I/O diagram. Three 10 Gbps USB-A sockets are the literal two-plus-one rows, not five sockets. Two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports support 40 Gbps and 15 W per manual. Mainboard has no separate HDMI/DP socket in the complete maker rear diagram. Four listed HDMI/DP outputs are on the installed discrete GPU. DP revision left unknown: exact SKU sheet says 1.4a, while maker overview says 2.1. No Nvidia reference revision replaces this unresolved exact-board conflict.2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/desktop/MEG_Vision_B921v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 4-6 complete fixed rear panel. Count two Thunderbolt 4, seven USB-A, one other USB-C, one RJ45, two antenna sockets, one mic-in, one line-out and one optical S/PDIF. Thunderbolt 4 is explicitly 40 Gbps and 15 W per port. GPU output quantities come from exact SKU sheet, not a generic manual diagram.

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

4=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

3=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

1=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

10=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

10=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

5Gbps=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

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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 71Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Wireless Communication: Intel Killer BE1750 WiFi 7. Not inferred solely from radio frequency bands.

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 GHz5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230084/intel-killer-wifi-7-be1750-xw/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel exact BE1750 radio specification lists 2.4/5/6 GHz. MSI B921 manual page 6 explicitly enables Wi-Fi 7 6 GHz, and exact US SKU supplies BE1750. US reference market, not a global assertion that every country permits 6 GHz.

Wi-Fi module

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

Intel Killer BE17501Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 installed radio identity. A specific x/w package suffix is not published for 043US and is not invented.

Wi-Fi antenna

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

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Bluetooth

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

5.45Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230084/intel-killer-wifi-7-be1750-xw/specifications.htmlRead 8 October 2026Intel exact BE1750 radio specifications. Also explicitly listed by exact 043US maker-store search capture and Newegg SKU table. No different region card substituted.

Ethernet controller

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

Intel Killer E50001Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 LAN controller and 5G link rate. A different region or motherboard controller is not substituted.

Camera and audio

None of 5 known

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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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.

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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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Lighting

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RGB lighting

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

Yes8Maker product pagemsi.com/Desktop/MEG-Vision-X-AI-2nd/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Mystic Light section describes configurable RGB LED effects. Exact maker-store 043US listing explicitly includes Mystic Light RGB LED design and exact retailer supplies RGB memory.

Lit parts

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

RAM6Retailer pagenewegg.com/msi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-5080-intel-core-ultra-9-285k-64gb-ddr5-2tb-nvme-ssd-meg-vision-x-ai-2nvv9-043us/p/N82E16883151617Read 8 October 2026Original public Newegg tool capture on 2026-10-08 at 10:18:39 UTC explicitly lists DDR5-6000 RGB modules for this SKU. Later current table does not expose the RGB wording. Other illuminated components in family photographs are not treated as exact installed-component evidence.

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

MSI Mystic Light8Maker product pagemsi.com/Desktop/MEG-Vision-X-AI-2nd/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Maker Mystic Light section. Configuration-dependent zones and physical header standard not guessed.

Software

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Operating system

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

Windows 11 Pro1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 OS. Exact US configuration. Windows 11 Home in UK reviews is excluded.

OS family

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

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Windows 11 Pro.

Control software

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

MSI Center2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/desktop/MEG_Vision_B921v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 5 AI HMI documentation identifies MSI Center and AI HMI control interface. Built-in HMI is a case control panel, not an all-in-one computer display or supplied external monitor.

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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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

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

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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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Other certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/desktop/MEG_Vision_B921v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026User Guide printed page 32 FCC-B statement says equipment tested to Class B limits under Part 15. Model scope is Vision B921 chassis family. No ENERGY STAR or EPEAT certification inferred from generic compliance text.

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

Desktop computer, Power cord, MSI gaming keyboard, MSI gaming mouse2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/desktop/MEG_Vision_B921v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026User Guide page 3 guarantees PC and power cord. Exact 043US SKU PDF additionally guarantees MSI gaming keyboard and mouse. Optional manuals, regional antennas and later promotional monitor not asserted as standard contents.

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

Keyboard, Mouse1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 Peripherals explicitly supplies MSI gaming keyboard and mouse. Models not named. Promotional free 27-inch OLED monitor from a later campaign is outside the standard package.

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.

1year1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 exact US warranty: one year. New standard 043US package. Optional paid extensions and other regional two-year warranties are excluded.

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.

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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

us.msi.com/Desktop/MEG-Vision-X-AI-2nd/Specification1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026US maker table has an explicitly named 2NVV9-043US column. Its configuration matches this exact linked SKU PDF. Opening currently sometimes returns a shell or timeout, but public search indexing exposes the complete exact column.

Spec sheet

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storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/desktop/MEG%20Vision%20X%20AI%202NVV9-043US.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact one-page US SKU sheet. Footer revision 2026-04-21. PDF generation is not evidence of original retail date.

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.

download-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/desktop/MEG_Vision_B921v1.0_English.pdf2Owner's manualdownload-2.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/desktop/MEG_Vision_B921v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026MEG Vision Series, Vision B921 User Guide. Exact product family. Only fixed connector roles, control software and standard power cord used. Optional family accessories and unspecified component configurations are excluded.

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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