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Series

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

MG-12Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 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.

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

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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.

Available1Maker product pagemaingear.com/products/custom-mg-1-mkiiRead 15 October 2026Product page is live with an add-to-cart configurator, from $2695, published 22 Apr 2026. The model is a build-to-order system, so CPU, GPU, memory, storage and board are customer choices. This file describes the reviewed Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, RTX 5090 Founders Edition, 32 GB, 2 TB configuration.

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.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Technical specifications, Chassis: MAINGEAR MG-1 Mk. II (Black).

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.

Gaming2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Maingear sells the MG-1 as a gaming PC, in its Prebuilt PCs range with gaming-PC product titles.

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.

Mid tower3Maker product pagemaingear.com/products/new-mg-1-ultimateRead 15 October 2026Case: MAINGEAR MG-1 MK.II Mid Tower (Black). The launch release also calls the new chassis a mid-tower.

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.

Width230Height475Depth498mm(9.1 × 18.7 × 19.6 in)2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026The page lists 475 mm (W) x 498 mm (D) x 230 mm (H), 18.70 x 19.60 x 9.05 in. The W and H labels look swapped. The case is an upright tower with a narrow side, and the maker's older MG-1 and Zero entries list the narrow side as width. Tom's Hardware gives 18.78 x 19.65 x 9.06 in without labels. The setup guide labels 18.78 W, 19.65 H and 9.06 D. Stored as width 230, height 475 and depth 498, as the case sits on a desk. Maker rounding differs by 2 mm from the review.

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.

18.14kg(40 lb)4Owner's manualmaingear.com/pages/mg-1-ultimate-setup-guide-1Read 15 October 2026Specifications panel of the guide for the MG-1 Ultimate: weight approx. 40 lbs, converted exactly to 18.14 kg. That build has the same CPU, GPU and cooler as this reference configuration, with another board, memory and SSD. Maker's weight article gives about 30 lbs for the MG-1 Mk.II in general, an estimate across builds. Shopify shipping weight is 22.68 kg and includes packaging.

Case model

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MAINGEAR MG-1 Mk. II2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026

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.

Tempered glass7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Only the tempered-glass window is stated in the open part. Other materials are not stated.

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.

Tempered glass7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Introduction: a standard case with a tempered-glass window and a customizable face plate.

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.

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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.

Yes8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/maingear-mg1-mk2-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review of the MG-1 MK.II: the front now has a dust screen, a magnetic dust cover sits over the top panel where the AiO is mounted, and a pull-out screen covers the PSU intake at the bottom. The review unit list matches Tom's Hardware: Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, RTX 5090 FE, 32GB DDR5-6000, 2TB Samsung 9100 PRO, MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk MAX WiFi PZ, 1250W MSI MAG A1250GL. Noise of about 40 and 55 decibels and internal temperatures of 34 and 40 C are not stored, since the review gives no weighting, distance or CPU or GPU sensor.

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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MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI PZ7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

Chipset

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

AMD X870E12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026X870E chipset board.

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.

ATX12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: ATX (Reverse Connector). Dimensions are standard ATX.

CPU socket

AM518Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d.htmlRead 15 October 2026

AM59Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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.

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

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

Source12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Primary graphics slot is a full-size Gen5 x16 slot. Two more full-length slots: one Gen4 at up to x4 and one Gen3 at up to x1. Stored as mechanical x16 with the stated electrical lanes. Slot occupancy: the RTX 5090 Founders Edition is 2 slots wide, other slots are assumed free for this build with no add-in card named.

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.

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.

712Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review lists CPU_Fan, Pump/Sys Fan and Sys Fan 1, plus four additional system fan headers. The JAF PWM and RGB header is not counted.

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.

AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Specifications table of the review unit: AMD Ryzen 9950X3D2, MSI MAG X870E Tomahawk Max WiFi PZ, 32GB Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-6000, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition (32GB GDDR7, 2,407 MHz boost clock), 2TB Samsung 9100 Pro PCIe 5 M.2 SSD, Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Wi-Fi 7, 1,250W MSI MAG A1250 GL, Maingear Epic 360 RGB AIO, Windows 11 Pro. Only the open parts of the page were used: the introduction and the specifications table. Review published 2026, review unit price about $7,067.

Processor brand

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

AMD9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 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.

Granite Ridge9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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.

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Core type	Count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	16	Zen 5	4.3	5.6

Source9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 202616 cores, Zen 5, base clock 4.3 GHz, max boost clock up to 5.6 GHz. Chip specification.

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

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

329Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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.

192MB9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026L3 Cache 192 MB. This chip has 3D V-Cache on both core dies. The peer-median warning is expected.

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.

4nm9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026Processor Technology for CPU Cores: TSMC 4nm FinFET.

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.

200W9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026Default TDP 200W. This is the chip rating, not Maingear's configured power limit.

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

Yes9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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

AMD Radeon Graphics9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 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.

AIO liquid2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Processor cooling: MAINGEAR Epic 360 AiO Liquid Cooling or TRYX Panorama SE 360 AiO. The reviewed unit has the Epic 360. Radiator affixed to the top of the case.

CPU cooler model

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MAINGEAR Epic 360 RGB AIO7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Maingear Epic 360 RGB AIO cooler.

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).

360mm2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026360 mm AiO radiator.

Radiator position

Top8Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Top6Press articlecomiccrusaders.com/editorial/tech-news/maingear-unveils-the-all-new-mg-1-a-total-redesign-of-its-most-awarded-gaming-pc-everRead 15 October 2026Top-mounted 360mm AIO radiator.

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.

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Position	Size (mm)	Fan rotors	On radiator	RGB
Front	140	3	No	Yes
Top	120	3	Yes	Yes

Source4Owner's manualmaingear.com/pages/mg-1-ultimate-setup-guide-1Read 15 October 2026Epic 360 AiO Liquid Cooler: 3x 120mm RGB fans on the radiator. The guide lists the chassis fans as 120 mm, which conflicts with the maker's 140 mm front fans in the launch release.6Press articlecomiccrusaders.com/editorial/tech-news/maingear-unveils-the-all-new-mg-1-a-total-redesign-of-its-most-awarded-gaming-pc-everRead 15 October 2026Release: three 140mm intake fans through a large front panel intake, with a top-mounted 360mm AIO radiator that exhausts. Windows Central confirms the trio of 140mm front fans. Tom's Hardware's open table counts 4x 120 mm case fans in total. The setup guide lists 120 mm intake fans. These conflict. The maker's 140 mm is stored. A possible rear exhaust fan is not stored, because no open source states its position and size. Radiator fans: 3x 120mm RGB for the Epic 360 per the setup guide.

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

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

Yes10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026

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.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 509010Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026Display outputs on the card: 3x DisplayPort 2.1b and 1x HDMI 2.1b.

GPU brand

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

NVIDIA10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026

Graphics card

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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Founders Edition card. Boost clock 2,407 MHz as listed for this card.

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.

32GB10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026

VRAM type

GDDR719Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026

GDDR710Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026

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.

575W10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026Founders Edition total graphics power 575 W. The installed card is the Founders Edition per both reviews.

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.

2,407MHz7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

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.

304mm10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026Founders Edition dimensions 304 mm (L) x 137 mm (W). Spec table says 2-slot.

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.

2slots10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026

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.

16-pin (revision not stated)10Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5090Read 15 October 2026Power connectors: 4x PCIe 8-pin via the adapter in the box, or 1x 600 W PCIe Gen 5 cable. The connector revision is not stated, so the 16-pin type is used. Reviewed PSU has a 12+4 pin cable.

Memory

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RAM

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

32GB7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

RAM type

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

DDR57Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

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

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6,000MT/s7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Table lists DDR5-6000. The maker says AMD EXPO or Intel XMP is enabled on every MAINGEAR PC, so 6000 is the speed as configured.

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.

6,000MT/s7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

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.

Kingston Fury Beast DDR57Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026

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

Slots12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026

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.

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Slot	Count
DIMM	4

Source12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Four DIMM slots, max 256GB at 8400MT/s. Occupancy for the reviewed 32 GB kit is not stated and is left out.

RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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

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.

128GB2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Up to 128GB RGB DDR5 6000MT/s. This is the maker's configurator limit. The board supports more.

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

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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.

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation	Drive
2,000	NVMe SSD	5	Samsung 9100 PRO

Source7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 202611Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.semiconductor.samsung.com/resources/data-sheet/Samsung_NVMe_SSD_9100_PRO_Datasheet_Rev.2.0.pdfRead 15 October 2026Samsung 9100 PRO datasheet: interface PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0, form factor M.2 (2280). The drive model in this build comes from the Tom's Hardware and Windows Central reviews.

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.

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

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

Source2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Storage options: up to 8TB HDD in up to 2 bays. 'Every MG-1 comes with the additional power supply and SATA cables for 2 full-size HDDs.' Two full-size HDD bays are stored as 3.5-inch bays. M.2 sockets come from the motherboard review.12Reviewgeekawhat.com/msi-mag-x870e-tomahawk-max-wifi-pz-motherboard-reviewRead 15 October 2026Four M.2 slots, two Gen5 and two Gen4. One Gen5 socket holds the reviewed Samsung 9100 PRO. The drive generation is the PCIe 5.0 drive, and the occupied socket is taken as a Gen5 one.

M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

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Free drive bays

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2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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.

1,250W13Certification listcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2449Read 15 October 2026MSI MAG A1250GL PCIE5: rated power 1250 W, OEM CWT.

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.

ATX13Certification listcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2449Read 15 October 2026Type ATX12V. The ATX 3.1 power excursion check is marked passed. The 80 PLUS Gold rating comes from the maker's configuration page. The Cybenetics ETA level is not read here.

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 Gold3Maker product pagemaingear.com/products/new-mg-1-ultimateRead 15 October 2026MG-1 Ultimate configuration lists Power supply: MSI MAG 1250W A1250GL 80+ Gold. This is the same PSU model as in the reviewed configuration. The Ultimate is a different preconfigured build.

Modular cables

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Fully modular13Certification listcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2449Read 15 October 2026Cable design: Fully Modular.

PSU model

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MSI MAG A1250GL7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 20261,250W MSI MAG A1250 GL with black braided cable extensions. Windows Central writes 1250W MSI MAG A1250GL.

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.

ATX 3.113Certification listcybenetics.com/evaluations/psus/2449Read 15 October 2026ATX v3.1 PSU Power Excursion is marked passed in the report summary.

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

Top2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 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).

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 5Gbps	1	5
USB-C	USB 20Gbps	1	20
3.5 mm audio	Audio combo jack (headphone and microphone)	1	Not available

Source2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Front I/O (located on top of system): power button, reset button, 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 20Gbps, 1x 3.5mm audio combo jack (headphone and microphone). The setup guide for the MG-1 Ultimate lists 10Gbps USB ports instead, which comes with that build's ASRock board. The 20 Gbps USB-C matches the MSI board header in this file.

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.

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	Connected to
USB-C	USB4	2	40	USB4	Motherboard
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	10	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	5	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	5	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Mic in	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Line out	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Wi-Fi antenna	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DisplayPort	Not available	3	Not available	Not available	Graphics card
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Graphics card

Source7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Rear Ports (Motherboard) row: HDMI, 2x USB-A 10Gbps, 3x USB-A 5Gbps, 4x USB-A 2.0, 2x USB-C 40Gbps, Ethernet, USB-C 10 GBps, Mic in, Line Out, Optical S/PDIF Out. Video Output (GPU): HDMI, 3x DisplayPort. The HDMI on the motherboard is listed by the review. The maker's guide says motherboard video outputs do not use the RTX card. Antenna connector count is not stated.

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

1=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

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

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Ethernet speed

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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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.

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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 72Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Connectivity: up to 10Gb LAN, Thunderbolt 4 on select motherboards, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.

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 GHz14Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Qualcomm-FastConnect-7800-product-brief_87-PW329-1-B.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product brief: Wi-Fi spectral bands 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz. Chip specification. The module is named by Tom's Hardware.

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.

Qualcomm FastConnect 78007Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 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.

External, included4Owner's manualmaingear.com/pages/mg-1-ultimate-setup-guide-1Read 15 October 2026Setup guide for the MG-1 Ultimate: the Wi-Fi antenna is in the accessory box and attaches to the gold connectors on the rear I/O panel.

Bluetooth

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

5.42Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 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.

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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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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.

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.

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Lighting

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RGB lighting

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

Yes2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Diffused RGB by design: front panel trim, internal light bar and inward-facing RGB fans. Marked on the page as standard.

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.

Case fans, Case strip, Front panel, CPU cooler2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Fully diffused RGB from the front panel trim, an integrated internal lightbar and inward-facing RGB fans. The Epic 360 RGB AIO is named by Tom's Hardware.

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.

Windows 11 Pro7Reviewtomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/maingear-mg-1-2026-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review unit lists Windows 11 Pro. The maker lists Windows 11 Home and Pro as options.

OS family

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

Windows2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Operating Systems: Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro.

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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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.

390mm2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Supports GPUs up to 390mm.

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.

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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

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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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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.

Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 antenna, AC power cable4Owner's manualmaingear.com/pages/mg-1-ultimate-setup-guide-1Read 15 October 2026Setup guide: accessory box with the Wi-Fi antenna, and an AC power cable included. Other items are not listed. Written for the MG-1 Ultimate.

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

Wi-Fi antennas, GPU support bracket4Owner's manualmaingear.com/pages/mg-1-ultimate-setup-guide-1Read 15 October 2026Antenna: setup guide. GPU bracket: the maker's MG-1 page says every MG-1 features a custom fitted GPU bracket that removes with a screwdriver.

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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1year2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026Warranty: 1-year standard coverage, upgradable to 3-year coverage. Lifetime phone and email support. US market.

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Mail-in5Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/warranty-policyRead 15 October 2026Warranty policy: systems are repaired by MAINGEAR with remote diagnostics and advance-swap parts when it makes sense. Maingear pays ground shipping to it in the first 30 days, then the customer pays. This is read as mail-in service.

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Product page

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maingear.com/products/custom-mg-1-mkii1Maker product pagemaingear.com/products/custom-mg-1-mkiiRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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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.

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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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