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General

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Series

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

Codex R22Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Product information names the MSI Codex R2 Gaming Desktop Series.

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.

D14NVP5-613US, CodR2D14NVP56131Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page model line: Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US. Amazon lists the model number CodR2D14NVP5613 for the same listing.2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Item details: Model Number CodR2D14NVP5613, Model Name Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US.

GTIN / EAN

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8241424482291Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026The page shows 824142448229 in its product id line without a label. Amazon labels the same number as the UPC.2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Item details: UPC 824142448229.

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.

Available1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026The page showed the system as a new pre-order at $1,699.99 on 16 October 2026. Amazon sells it and PC Guide quoted an Amazon price on 9 October 2026, so it is stored as available.

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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US1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026US retailer with a 1 year USA manufacturer warranty.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Color: 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.

Gaming1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Sold as MSI Codex R2 Gaming Desktop. Amazon also files it under Gaming Desktop PC.

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.

Tower (size tier not specified)2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Details: Personal Computer Design Type Computer Tower. Amazon does not name a size tier, so the generic tower option is stored. Tom's Guide calls the Codex R2 14 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.

Width212.85Height482.6Depth406.4mm(8.4 × 19 × 16 in)1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 16 x 8.38 x 19 inches, labelled L x W x H. That gives depth 406.4 mm, width 212.85 mm and height 482.6 mm. Amazon gives the same three numbers without axes. SHI and CANEX list matching sizes for other Codex R2 configurations. It is not stated whether this is the system or the package size.

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.

9.662kg(21.3 lb)1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 21.3 lbs. Converted exactly to 9.662 kg. Amazon gives the same 21.3 pounds. Not stated whether this is the system or the package weight.

Case model

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

Tempered 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.

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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 glass4Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/msi-codex-r2-14-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review of the Codex R2 14 with an RTX 4060 Ti and 16 GB, an earlier configuration of the same chassis: tempered glass side panel. The case is taken as the same chassis because the front and rear ports match this model's sheet and the listing images show the same mesh front and glass side.

Front panel

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Mesh4Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/msi-codex-r2-14-reviewRead 16 October 2026Listing images of this model show a mesh front with fans behind it. Tom's Guide calls the review unit a mid-tower with mesh dust filters in front of the fans.

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.

Yes4Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/msi-codex-r2-14-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review: the side panel opens by twisting off two thumbscrews on the rear and sliding it off.

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.

Yes4Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/msi-codex-r2-14-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review: four fans inside the case are protected by mesh dust filters.

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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H610M-G1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: Motherboard H610M-G.

Chipset

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

Intel H6101Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: Chipset Intel H610.

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.

Micro-ATX8Retailer pagepanacompu.com/panama/en/product-information/msi-pro-h610m-g-motherboard-lga-1700-matx-dual-channel-96gb-ddr5-max-memoryRead 16 October 2026Retail listing of the MSI PRO H610M-G DDR5 board: mATX, LGA 1700, Intel H610, 2 DDR5 slots. The system sheet names only H610M-G with DDR5 memory, so the board is taken as this retail board.

CPU socket

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

LGA17005Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236777/intel-core-i5-processor-14400f-20m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Sockets Supported: FCLGA1700, stored without the FC prefix.

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.

BMSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US

Mechanical slot type	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	4	1	Yes
PCIe x1	3	1	Not available

Source8Retailer pagepanacompu.com/panama/en/product-information/msi-pro-h610m-g-motherboard-lga-1700-matx-dual-channel-96gb-ddr5-max-memoryRead 16 October 2026Board listing: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. A sheet for another Codex R2 configuration (B14NVL5-447US, distributor copy) lists the same two slots with the same board. The graphics card sits in the x16 slot. The x1 slot use is not stated.

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.

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

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Processor

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Processor

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.

Intel Core i5-14400F1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: Intel Core i5-14400F, 10 cores (6 performance, 4 efficient), 16 threads, max turbo 4.7 GHz, 20 MB cache.

Processor brand

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

Intel5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236777/intel-core-i5-processor-14400f-20m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 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.

Raptor Lake5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236777/intel-core-i5-processor-14400f-20m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Code Name: Products formerly Raptor Lake.

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.

BMSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	6	2.5	4.7
Efficiency	4	1.8	3.5

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236777/intel-core-i5-processor-14400f-20m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 20266 Performance-cores at 2.5 GHz base and 4.7 GHz max turbo. 4 Efficient-cores at 1.8 GHz base and 3.5 GHz max turbo.

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

165Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236777/intel-core-i5-processor-14400f-20m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Total Threads: 16.

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.

20MB5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236777/intel-core-i5-processor-14400f-20m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Cache: 20 MB Intel Smart Cache.

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.

10nm5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236777/intel-core-i5-processor-14400f-20m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Lithography: Intel 7. Intel prints no nm figure, so 10 nm is stored by the field rule like other Intel 7 products.

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.

65W5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236777/intel-core-i5-processor-14400f-20m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Processor Base Power: 65 W. The maximum turbo power of 148 W is not the PC maker's configured 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

No6Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-core-i5-14400-cpu-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review of the Core i5-14400 and the 14400F as one row: memory overclocking is allowed and there is no CPU core overclocking.

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

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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.

Air1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: CPU cooling Air cooler. Amazon says a dedicated RGB CPU air cooler. The cooler model is not published.2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Cooling Method Air.

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.

BMSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US

Position	Fan rotors
Front	3
Rear	1

Source2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Bullet: a dedicated RGB CPU air cooler and a four-fan airflow system. The listing images show three fans behind the mesh front and one fan at the rear. Fan sizes are not stated.4Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/msi-codex-r2-14-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review: four fans inside the case.

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

Yes1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page lists an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 and the CPU is an F model without integrated graphics.

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 50701Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070. The board partner, power and clocks are not stated.

GPU brand

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

NVIDIA7Maker product pagenvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/50-series/rtx-5070-familyRead 16 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 with 12 GB GDDR7. The page lists DisplayPort 2.1b and HDMI 2.1b for the reference design.

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.

12GB1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 12GB.

VRAM type

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

GDDR71Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: GDDR7. Amazon's detail table also says GDDR7.

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

32GB1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 32GB. Amazon says 32 GB DDR5.

RAM type

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

DDR52Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Details: RAM Memory Technology DDR5 and RAM Type DDR5 RAM.

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

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

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/s2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Item details: Memory Speed 6000 mt_s and Memory Clock Speed 6000 MHz. This is the kit rating. The H610 chipset and the CPU's DDR5-4800 support may run it slower, and the configured speed is not stated, so it is stored only as the rated speed.

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

Slots1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: memory section lists 2 slots, so the modules are in replaceable DIMM slots.

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.

BMSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 2 slots, so both are filled with two 16 GB modules. The 2 x 16 GB split comes from the MSI sheet summary returned by search (32GB DDR5, 2x 16GB). The page label says SODIMMS, which is a page error for a desktop board. The page says maximum 128 GB, Amazon says 96 GB and the board listing says 96 GB, so no maximum is stored.

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.

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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.

BMSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation
1,000	NVMe SSD	4

Source1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSD. Stored as 1000 decimal GB. The drive make is not published.

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.

BMSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US

Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes

Source8Retailer pagepanacompu.com/panama/en/product-information/msi-pro-h610m-g-motherboard-lga-1700-matx-dual-channel-96gb-ddr5-max-memoryRead 16 October 2026Board listing: 1x M.2 port and 4x SATA 6Gb/s. The installed 1 TB NVMe Gen4 SSD fills the M.2 port. Excaliber's page lists a second M.2 Gen 3 slot, which the board listing and the MSI sheet summary do not show, so only one slot is stored. SATA ports are not drive bays and are not stored.

M.2 slots

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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

0=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.

750W1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 750W, 80+ Gold. Amazon shows 750 watts. Sibling Codex R2 sheets list 650 W for other configurations.

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.

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

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80 PLUS Gold1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 80+ Gold. The 80 PLUS certificate is not checked and the PSU make is not published.

Modular cables

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PSU model

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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

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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).

BMSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US

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

Source1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: front 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5Gbps), 1x mic-in and 1x headphone-out. The page does not say where on the case the panel sits.

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.

BMSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Connected to
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	1 Gigabit Ethernet	1	1	Motherboard
HDMI	2.1	1	Not available	Graphics card
DisplayPort	Not available	3	Not available	Graphics card

Source1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: rear 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5Gbps) and 4x USB 2.0, 1x RJ45 Intel I219V 1Gbps, HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort. Amazon counts 8 USB ports in total. The page names DisplayPort 1.4a but NVIDIA lists DisplayPort 2.1b for the RTX 5070, so no DisplayPort version is stored. The CPU has no integrated graphics, so the motherboard video ports are not usable and are not listed. Audio jacks on the rear are 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

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.

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Ethernet speed

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

1Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 6E1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: Wi-Fi 6E. The module, bands and antenna type are not published.

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

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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.

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Wi-Fi antenna

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

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Bluetooth

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

5.31Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: Bluetooth 5.3.

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.

Intel I219V1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: Intel I219V 1Gbps LAN.

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.

7.1 channel HD audio with Realtek ALC897 codec1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 7.1 HD Audio, Realtek ALC897. This is the motherboard codec.

Lighting

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RGB lighting

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

Yes2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Bullet: MSI Center controls RGB, fan curves and performance profiles.

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, CPU cooler2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Bullet: dedicated RGB CPU air cooler. The listing images show lit fans behind the front mesh, and Tom's Guide says the case fans are RGB.4Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/gaming-desktops/msi-codex-r2-14-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review: RGB lighting lights the four fans inside the case.

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.

MSI Center2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Bullet: MSI Center puts full control of RGB in one dashboard.

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 Home1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: Windows 11 Home. MSI recommends Windows 11 Pro for business use.

OS family

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

Windows1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Windows 11 Home is preinstalled.

Control software

Alienware Command Center11Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026

MSI Center2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GP66WN2JRead 16 October 2026Bullet: WiFi 6E, MSI Center and Windows 11 Home included.

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.

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Max CPU cooler height

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

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Measured performance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Measured noise and temperature

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

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

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

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

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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

None of 5 known

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.

MSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US, Power cable, MSI gaming keyboard and mouse3Retailer pagecomputers.woot.com/offers/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-i5-14400f-rtx-5070z-1Read 16 October 2026Woot offer for this model number (factory reconditioned unit): 1 MSI Codex R2 D14NVP5-613US, power cable, MSI gaming keyboard and mouse. A new unit is assumed to ship with the same items.

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

Keyboard, Mouse1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: MSI gaming keyboard and mouse included. Amazon lists Built-In Media Keyboard, Mouse.

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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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1year1Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/829401/msi-codex-r2-d14nvp5-613us-gaming.htmlRead 16 October 2026Page: 1 year, USA manufacturer warranty. Amazon says 1 Year Manufacturer Limited.

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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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