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General

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Series

Alienware1Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Mac Studio2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026

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

AAT22651Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Manual title: Alienware Area-51 AAT2265. Regulatory model D07X is not stored.

Mac17,15, MHL74LL/A6Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 7 October 2026Mac Studio (M5 Ultra), 2026: Model Identifier Mac17,15. Identifier covers this hardware family. Regional part-number wildcard MHL74xx/A is not a complete SKU and is omitted.15Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-Studio-Desktop-Apple-M5-Ultra-96GB-Unified-Memory-1TB-SSD-in-Silver-MHL74LLA/p/248217.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact US MHL74LL/A listing states 30-core M 5 Ultra CPU, 64-core GPU, 96 GB unified memory and 1 TB SSD. Existing Mac17,15 family identifier is retained with its maker identification source.

GTIN / EAN

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19595107897715Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-Mac-Studio-Desktop-Apple-M5-Ultra-96GB-Unified-Memory-1TB-SSD-in-Silver-MHL74LLA/p/248217.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact MHL74LL/A listing states UPC 195951078977. Configuration matches the reference 30 CPU/64 GPU/96 GB/1 TB, not a custom memory or GPU upgrade.

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

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25 August 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026

Status

Available24Press articleguru3d.com/story/alienware-area51-2026-adds-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-option-with-rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026Article of 23 Apr 2026 reports the Area-51 AMD systems with an RTX 5090 on sale from $7049 with a Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 option. The model is orderable. The article also describes the board as a custom ATX board with a 10+2+2 phase VRM, three PCIe slots and three M.2 slots.

Available7Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/the-new-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-are-available-todayRead 7 October 2026September 22 available-today maker release supports available status on October 7.

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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Apple Mac Studio (M3 Ultra, 2025)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026Apple's August 2026 release compares the Mac Studio with M5 Ultra to the previous-generation Mac Studio with M3 Ultra.25Press 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.

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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$5,4992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: US M5 Ultra starts at $5499. Education $5099 and later/CTO prices 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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€6,59916Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026German release, Prices and Availability: Mac Studio with M5 Ultra from 6,599 Euro including VAT. This is the base 30-core CPU and 64-core GPU model, matching the 5,499 USD base price. Education price of 6,119 Euro is excluded.

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

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US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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

Gaming20Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/01/16/alienware-area-51-amd-ryzen-9850x3d-gaming-desktop-2026Read 15 October 2026Dell describes the Area-51 as its flagship gaming desktop. The AMD edition is sold in the Alienware gaming range.

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026Maker names creatives, developers, AI researchers and pro workflows.

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

Full tower21Press articledigitaltoday.co.kr/en/view/3720/dell-launches-2026-alienware-area-51-gaming-desktop-with-amd-ryzen-7-9850x3dRead 15 October 2026Dell launch coverage: the Area-51 uses an 80-litre full-tower case. Article about the Ryzen 7 9850X3D model on the same AAT2265 chassis.

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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)1Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 1 Dimensions and weight: height 569 mm front and rear, width 231.60 mm, depth 610.50 mm. Manual revision A02, 29 Jan 2026. Shared AAT2265 chassis for every CPU option.

Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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

80.5L20Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/01/16/alienware-area-51-amd-ryzen-9850x3d-gaming-desktop-2026Read 15 October 202680.5 liters, as published in the Dell launch coverage. Dimensions 610.5 x 231.6 x 569 mm and a maximum weight of 34.5 kg match the manual.

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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.

34.5kg(76.1 lb)1Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 1 lists Weight (maximum) 34.50 kg (76.10 lb). The manual adds that weight depends on the ordered configuration. This is the maximum, not a weighed unit.

3.6kg(7.9 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026M5 Ultra published weight 3.6 kg, with configuration and manufacturing variation footnote. M5 Max 2.7 kg excluded.

Case model

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Apple housing 923-1528210Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 39 lists Housing 923-15282 for both M5 Max and M5 Ultra. This is the maker part number, not a retail case name.

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 glass20Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/01/16/alienware-area-51-amd-ryzen-9850x3d-gaming-desktop-2026Read 15 October 2026Only the tempered glass panel is published. Other chassis materials are not stated.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Side panel

Tempered glass20Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/01/16/alienware-area-51-amd-ryzen-9850x3d-gaming-desktop-2026Read 15 October 2026Tempered glass panel with seven AlienFX zones.

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Front panel

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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.

Yes9Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Back view: press the latch to release the left cover. Rotate the side cover knob clockwise to unlock. A security screw secures the knob to the chassis. No tool is named for opening the cover after that screw is removed.

No12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127344Read 8 October 2026Bottom Cover removal requires a nylon probe and Torx Plus 10IP driver to remove four screws. Chassis access is not tool-less. No side-panel material is inferred.

Dust filters

Yes14Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4392320/Dell-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Contents list top fan filter (page 30), bottom fan filter (page 32) and front fan filter (page 34). The top filter section says to clean the filter with compressed air and a microfiber cloth.

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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 assembly 661-6333910Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts, row 36. Apple repair-order identifier for the 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU, 96 GB logic-board assembly. This is a service assembly identifier, not a discovered board supplier marking.

Chipset

AMD X870E1Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 3 Chipset: AMD X870E.

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

ATX20Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/01/16/alienware-area-51-amd-ryzen-9850x3d-gaming-desktop-2026Read 15 October 2026The board is an ATX motherboard on the AM5 socket and X870E chipset.

Proprietary10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026The logic board is an Apple service assembly sized for this enclosure. It is not an ATX class board.

CPU socket

AM518Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 15 October 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 AAT2265

Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	16	5	1	Yes
PCIe x4	2	4	1	No
PCIe x4	1	3	1	No

Source3Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 6 Internal ports: one PCIe x16 (mechanical and electrical) Gen5 slot, one PCIe Gen4 x4 slot and one PCIe Gen3 x4 slot. The back-panel view (page 6) calls the two small slots PCI-Express x4. The press spec (Wccftech) gives their lane widths as Gen4 x2 and Gen3 x1. The x4 is stored as the mechanical size and the press widths as electrical lanes. The x16 slot is occupied by the graphics card.23Press articlewccftech.com/alienware-area-51-desktop-pc-worlds-fastest-gaming-cpu-the-amd-ryzen-7-9850x3dRead 15 October 2026Dell launch spec as relayed by Wccftech: three PCIe slots, 1x Gen5 x16, 1x Gen4 x2 and 1x Gen3 x1. Storage options 1 TB, 2 TB Gen5 and 4 TB to 12 TB Gen4. 80.5 L chassis. The manual calls the two small slots x4. Lane widths are taken from this source.

BApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

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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.

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

715Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4392320/Dell-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Thermal matrix lists system board fan connectors FAN1 to FAN7 plus PWR PUMP. The pump connector is not counted. Page 15 shows FAN1 to FAN3 on the system-board figure. Whether FAN4 to FAN7 sit on the AlienFX board is not clear.

29Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan Removal step 3: flip up the locking lever on each of the two fan connectors. Counts physical connectors, not fan rotors.

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

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D1Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 2 Processor, option three: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, 170 W, 16 cores, 32 threads, up to 5.7 GHz Max Boost Clock, 128 MB L3, AMD Radeon Graphics. The reference configuration is the Ryzen 9 9950X3D build. The manual lists three other CPU options, Ryzen 7 9700X, 9800X3D and 9850X3D, which are not this product.

Apple M5 Ultra1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

Processor brand

AMD18Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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

Granite Ridge18Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 15 October 2026Former codename Granite Ridge AM5.

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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 AAT2265

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	16	Zen 5	4.3	5.7

Source18Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 15 October 202616 cores, Zen 5, base clock 4.3 GHz, max boost up to 5.7 GHz. Chip specification, not the PC maker's power or clock limits.

BApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core
Super	10	Super
Performance	20	Performance

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026M5 Ultra Chip section: base 30-core CPU with 10 super and 20 performance cores. 36-core CPU / 80-core GPU upgrade excluded.

CPU cores

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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

321Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026

3019Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-ultra-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Spec page lists M5 Ultra 30C64G with 30 cores and 30 threads. Apple lists 10 super cores and 20 performance cores and no thread count.

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

128MB1Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 2 L3 cache 128 MB for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D.

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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.

4nm18Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 15 October 2026Processor Technology for CPU Cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET.

3nm21Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/apple-mac-studio-m5-ultra-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says M5 Ultra connects a pair of dual-die M5 Max SoCs over UltraFusion. Apple states the M5 Max dies are third-generation 3 nm. The review sample was a 36-core, 256 GB unit, so no measured values are used.22Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 10 October 2026M5 Pro and M5 Max combine two third-generation 3-nanometer dies. Apple gives no process figure for M5 Ultra itself.

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.

170W1Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 2 Processor wattage 170 W for the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. This is the chip rating.

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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

Yes18Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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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.

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Integrated GPU

AMD Radeon Graphics18Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Apple M5 Ultra 64-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

Cooling

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CPU cooler

AIO liquid8Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Thermal solution matrix: Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Ryzen 7 9850X3D rows list a 1500 W ATX12V Platinum PSU, GPU power up to 600 W, RTX 5070 to RTX 5090 and a 360 mm liquid cooler only.

Air9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan procedure, Removal steps 1–5. Describes the fan attached to the thermal module and two fan flex cables. This fan-and-heat-sink arrangement supports air cooling. No chassis-fan count or location is inferred.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

360mm8Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026360 mm Liquid Cooler Module integrates a water pump and three 120 mm top fans with radiator (footnote).

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Radiator position

Top8Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 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 AAT2265

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

Source8Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Fan list: top fans 1 to 3 (120 mm), front fans (180 mm RGB, two), bottom fans 1 and 2 (140 mm RGB). The three top fans are on the 360 mm radiator.

BApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

Fan rotors
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Source9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Removal steps peel back the tabs of two fan flex cables and unlock two fan connectors, then lift one fan off the thermal module.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 38 lists one Fan 923-15290 for both chips. The Fan procedure (127361) disconnects two fan flex cables from two connectors. The spec database entry lists 2 fans.19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-ultra-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Fans: 2.

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

Yes19Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026The M5 Ultra SoC contains the published 64-core integrated GPU. There is no discrete graphics board in the base configuration.

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50906Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 12 continued: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, three DisplayPort 2.1b ports and one HDMI 2.1b port.

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GPU brand

NVIDIA19Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026

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Graphics card

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VRAM

32GB19Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026Memory: 32 GB GDDR7. Chip specification, matched by the maker manual's RTX 5090 row.

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VRAM type

GDDR719Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 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.

575W5Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 12 continued on page 21: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, 32 GB GDDR7, Total Board Power 575 W, minimum required PSU 1500 W. Maker rating for the card in this chassis.

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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.

2,407MHz17Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications table, AMD column: OEM GeForce RTX 5090 (32 GB GDDR7, 2,407 MHz boost clock). Review unit card.

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Graphics card length

305mm7Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 14 Graphics card dimensions, NVIDIA RTX 5090 column: length 305 mm, height 152 mm, weight 1.94 kg.

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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.

3slots7Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 14 width (slot) 3x for the RTX 5090.

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GPU power connector

16-pin (revision not stated)16Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4392320/Dell-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026PSU connectors: 12-pin + 4-pin connector for the graphics card on both the 850 W and 1500 W PSU. The revision of the 16-pin connector is not stated. Page 48 says the connector type varies with the ordered card.

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Memory

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RAM

64GB17Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026

96GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026Memory: standard 96 GB for 30-core CPU / 64-core GPU. The purchase-time maximum is separately resolved from the live US configurator and exact orderable logic-board table. Installed reference memory remains 96 GB.

RAM type

DDR52Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026

LPDDR5X18Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory section: M5 Ultra with 30-core CPU and 64-core GPU uses LPDDR5X-9600 on 8 channels, 96 GB as 8 x 12 GB. Tom's Hardware writes LPDDR5 in its spec table. The 1.2 TB/s bandwidth from Apple fits 9600 MT/s on a 1024-bit bus, not LPDDR5-6400.

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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9,600MT/s18Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Reported transfer rate from the same memory section. Apple does not publish it.

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

6,400MT/s2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 4 Memory: two UDIMM slots, dual-channel DDR5, 6400 MT/s, 64 GB as 2 x 32 GB with XMP. The manual says the maximum XMP speed must be enabled in BIOS or AWCC, so the speed configured out of the box is not stated and is not stored.

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Memory kit

Kingston Fury Beast DDR517Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications table, AMD column: Kingston Fury Beast 64GB (2 x 32) DDR5-6400.

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

Slots2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Integrated into chip package11Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-studio/m5-ultra-chip-30-core-cpu-64-core-gpu-256gb-memory-1tb-storageRead 8 October 2026Memory help panel explicitly says M-series chips include unified memory and that unified memory cannot be upgraded later. This is integrated memory with purchase-time capacity choices.

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

ADell Alienware Area-51 AAT2265

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

Source2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Two UDIMM slots. The reference 64 GB build uses 2 x 32 GB, so both slots are full.

BApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

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RAM slots

2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

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Free RAM slots

0=CalculatedFrom Memory 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.

64GB2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 4 Maximum memory configuration 64 GB. Minimum 32 GB. Memory size per slot 16 GB or 32 GB.

256GB10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Row 36 explicitly lists 30-core CPU/64-core GPU boards with 96 GB (661-63339) and 256 GB (661-63340). The 512 GB board 661-63343 has the different 36-core CPU/80-core GPU. This supports a 256 GB purchase-time maximum for the unchanged reference CPU/GPU, not a later upgrade. The tech sheet Memory paragraph groups 256 GB with the upgraded chip, contrary to its Configure to Order paragraph, repair table and live configurator.11Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-studio/m5-ultra-chip-30-core-cpu-64-core-gpu-256gb-memory-1tb-storageRead 8 October 2026US live configurator checked 8 October 2026. Selected 256 GB while the 30-core CPU/64-core GPU remained selected. Final summary and URL confirmed 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU, 256 GB unified memory and 1 TB storage. Only 96 GB and 256 GB are offered for this chip. The 512 GB option is announced for late October and not included. Stored RAM remains the 96 GB reference 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 AAT2265

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation	Drive
2,000	NVMe SSD	5	Samsung PM9E1 SED

Source17Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications table, AMD column: Samsung PM9E1 SED 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD. The PCIe 5.0 interface of the PM9E1 comes from the GSMArena report on Samsung's launch. Wccftech lists the 2 TB option as Gen5. Review unit configuration: Ryzen 9 9950X3D, OEM RTX 5090, 64 GB, 2 TB, 1500 W, 360 mm cooler.22Press articlem.gsmarena.com/samsung_starts_production_of_its_fastest_ssd_for_pcs-amp-64796.phpRead 15 October 2026Samsung PM9E1 is a PCIe 5.0 SSD in 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB capacities. Used for the installed drive generation only. The drive model comes from the Tom's Hardware specifications table.

BApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

Capacity (GB)
1,000

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026M5 Ultra Storage: standard 1 TB SSD equals 1000 decimal GB. Interface and PCIe generation are not named, so those cells are omitted.

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 AAT2265

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	2	No
3.5-inch bay	SATA	1	No
2.5-inch bay	SATA	1	No

Source4Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Storage list: up to three M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSDs, plus one 3.5-inch drive, or two 2.5-inch drives, or one 3.5-inch and one 2.5-inch drive. M.2 2230 fits, sold separately. Counted as three M.2 sockets, one 3.5-inch bay and one 2.5-inch bay. The 2.5-inch alternatives and the Dell press line about six drives are not counted as extra bays. Slot PCIe generations are not stated per slot and are left out. One socket is occupied by the reference 2 TB SSD.

BApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

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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.

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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.

1,500W5Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 11 Power ratings: 850 W and 1500 W options. Table 14 and the thermal matrix put the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and RTX 5090 on the 1500 W PSU.

480W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026Electrical section lists Maximum continuous power: 480W for M5 Max and M5 Ultra. The rated PSU output comes from the ENERGY STAR record.17Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Record 4693499 Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) A3546 lists internal power supply rated power 480 W. Its UPC list includes 195951078977 of this model. The record TEC of 27.5 kWh is for the 36-core, 512 GB configuration, so no TEC is stored.

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.

ATX8Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026The matrix names the PSU type as ATX12V. This is read as a standard ATX-size PSU. The maker gives no physical dimensions.

Proprietary10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026The power supply 661-50886 is an Apple service part with a bus bar and signal cable. It is not an ATX, SFX or external adapter format.

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 assembly 661-5088610Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts, row 4. Apple repair-order identifier for the power-supply assembly used in this 2026 Mac Studio family. No supplier model, output rating or ATX form factor is inferred.

ATX version

ATX12VO20Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/01/16/alienware-area-51-amd-ryzen-9850x3d-gaming-desktop-2026Read 15 October 2026Power supplies are 850 W Gold-rated or 1500 W Platinum-rated ATX12VO units. The manual's thermal matrix writes ATX12V, but its PSU connector list has a 10-pin system board connector, which fits ATX12VO.

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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.

Top3Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Front4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2026/mac/27Read 5 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 AAT2265

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

Source3Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 5 Top ports: two USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C ports with PowerShare, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports, headphone output and microphone input. PowerShare supports up to 15 W output (page 8).

BApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

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/128107Read 10 October 2026On front (M5 Ultra): two Thunderbolt 5 ports up to 120Gb/s and an SDXC card slot (UHS-II).4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour explicitly identifies two front Thunderbolt 5 ports for M5 Ultra, unlike Max USB 3. Also labels SDXC card slot.

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 AAT2265

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Power out (W)	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	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	3	0.48	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0 with Smart Power On	2	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	DisplayPort 2.1b	3	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Graphics card
HDMI	HDMI 2.1b	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Graphics card

Source3Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 5 External ports: one RJ45 2.5 Gbps, three USB 2.0, two USB 2.0 with Smart Power On, one USB 3.2 Gen 1, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, two USB4 (40 Gbps) Type-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery, optical S/PDIF, 3.5 mm line-in and line-out, external SMA antenna connectors (count not stated). Page 7 states 15 W power delivery for the USB4 ports. USB4 ports are not Thunderbolt ports in this manual.

BApple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026)

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026Connections lists four Thunderbolt 5 ports up to 120Gb/s on the back, 10Gb Ethernet (Nbase-T with 1, 2.5, 5 and 10Gb over RJ-45) and a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour labels back four Thunderbolt 5, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, two USB-A, HDMI and audio. Data rate and HDMI version also use the tech sheet.

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.

No=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

0=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 74Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 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 GHz4Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Mac Studio (2026 M5 Ultra) named in table with ax@6 GHz, ax@5 GHz and ax@2.4 GHz. Frequency support only is used. Table does not name be maximum data rates. 6 GHz regional availability remains conditional.

Wi-Fi module

MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT79254Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 8: MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925, up to 2882 Mbps, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz, Wi-Fi 4 to Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 wireless card.17Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications table, AMD column: MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.

Apple N11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi antenna

External, included13Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4392320/Dell-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Antenna cables connect to SMA connectors on the chassis.

Internal13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127359Read 8 October 2026Antenna 1 procedure mounts its coaxial cable in the logic-board channel inside the housing. Antennas 2 and 3 also appear in the internal repair sequence. No external antenna accessory is used.

Bluetooth

5.44Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

Ethernet controller

Realtek RTL8125BG3Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 7: Realtek RTL8125BG integrated on the system board, 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.

Realtek 812718Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026System Information on the 2026 Mac Studio shows a PCIe Realtek 8127 10 Gb Ethernet controller. The article tested M5 Max and M5 Ultra units. Both use Ethernet board 923-15286.

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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110Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 34 lists one Speaker 923-12475.

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

020Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-ultra-30-core-cpu-64-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone: None and Sound In: None.

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

Integrated 5.1 channel audio with optical S/PDIF output (Realtek ALC1220)4Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 9: integrated 5.1 channel audio with S/PDIF port, Realtek ALC1220 controller, 5.1 channel optical S/PDIF output, line-in and line-out ports.

High-impedance headphone support on the 3.5 mm jack, Multichannel audio output over HDMI1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker, a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, and an HDMI port that supports multichannel audio output.

Lighting

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RGB lighting

Yes10Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026

No19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-ultra-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Decor Lights: No.

Lit parts

Case fans, CPU cooler10Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Table 18 lighting zones: Alienware wordmark, RGB ambient chassis lighting, Alien head power button, left side stadium light, front fans (2), bottom fans (2), liquid cooler pump cap. Mapped to case_fans and cpu_cooler. The other zones fit no option exactly and are left out.

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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)10Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Chapter 5: Alienware Command Center, FX manages AlienFX lighting zones.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Pro17Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/alienware-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications table lists Windows 11 Pro for the review unit. The manual lists Windows 11 Home and Pro, so this is one configuration option.

macOS 27 Golden Gate3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/09/the-new-mac-mini-and-mac-studio-are-available-todayRead 5 October 2026Available-today publication explicitly names recently released macOS 27.

OS family

Windows12Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Operating system: Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro.

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

Control software

Alienware Command Center11Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 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 mounts9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan flex cables sit in locking-lever connectors on the logic board. This differs from ordinary 3-pin or 4-pin PC fan headers.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Logic board (661-63339 for the 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU and 96 GB model), power supply 661-50886, housing, fan on locking flex connectors and SSD modules (661-63354 for 1 TB) are all ordered as Apple assemblies.

Max graphics card length

450mm20Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/01/16/alienware-area-51-amd-ryzen-9850x3d-gaming-desktop-2026Read 15 October 2026Maximum card length 450 mm and four-slot width. Dell Korea launch coverage also says a mechanism secures a GPU up to 450 mm.

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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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4,294points24Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-ultra-30-core-cpu-64-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac17,15, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions. The identifier also covers the 36-core CPU option, so the multi-core average is not stored.

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

None of 6 known

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.

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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

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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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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

Not available

Gold14Certification listepeat.net/product-details/b7767848d6244b3ba2ee18f79d399fb4Read 8 October 2026Active US registration for Apple Mac Studio (M 5 Max, M 5 Ultra), model identifiers A3545/A3546, registered 23 September 2026. Covers the 2026 family and selected US configuration. Certification registry takes precedence over CDW reporting EPEAT Compliant No.

Copilot+ PC

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No23Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/drivers-firmware/learn-more-about-copilot-pcs-and-windows-11-pcs-from-surfaceRead 10 October 2026Microsoft defines Copilot+ PCs as Windows 11 PCs with an NPU above 40 TOPS. This Mac ships with macOS 27.

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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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 antenna13Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4392320/Dell-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Service manual note: this computer is shipped with an external puck antenna. Other box contents are not stated.

Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

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

Wi-Fi antennas13Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4392320/Dell-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 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.

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1year5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026US Apple One-Year Limited Warranty for Mac products. Current version applies from April 22, 2022. Manufacturer warranty, separate from statutory rights.

Warranty service

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Carry-in, Mail-in5Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Warranty Service Options lists carry-in service and mail-in service when Apple finds the product eligible. Apple chooses the method. DIY parts service cannot be represented by the schema.

Links

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Product page

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www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultra2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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support.apple.com/en-us/1281071Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/128107Read 10 October 2026

Manual

www.manualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.html1Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026Public ManualsLib copy of the Alienware Area-51 AAT2265 user manual, 29 pages, revision A02 of 29 Jan 2026. The maker PDF is on a site that is not used here.

support.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2026/mac/274Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/mac-studio/take-a-tour-of-mac-studio-apd0fd69f4be/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026

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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Both are also in the API. Back to all desktop PCs.