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General

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Series

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

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

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

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.

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

GTIN / EAN

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

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

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Status

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Case

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

Width231.6Height569Depth610.5mm(9.1 × 22.4 × 24 in)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.

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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.

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

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

34.5kg(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.

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Case model

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

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

Side panel

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

Front panel

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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.

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VESA mount

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Display

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

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Chipset

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

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

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

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.

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CPU socket

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

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

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

ADell Alienware Area-51 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.

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

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

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

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

Processor brand

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADell Alienware Area-51 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 MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

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

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

CPU cores

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

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

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Threads

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

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

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

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L3 cache

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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Unlocked multiplier

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

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

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

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

Integrated GPU

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

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

Cooling

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CPU cooler

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

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

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).

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

Radiator position

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.

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

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

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

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

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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

GPU brand

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

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

Graphics card

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VRAM

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.

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

VRAM type

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

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

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

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

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

RAM type

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

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

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

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

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

Memory kit

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

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

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

ADell Alienware Area-51 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 MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

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

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

RAM slots

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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.

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

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

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Storage

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Storage

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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 MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

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

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

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

ADell Alienware Area-51 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 MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

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M.2 slots

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Free M.2 slots

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Free drive bays

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

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Power supply

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

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

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

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

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

Modular cables

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PSU model

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ATX version

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

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

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

ADell Alienware Area-51 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 MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

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

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

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

ADell Alienware Area-51 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 MEG Vision X AI 2NVV9-043US

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz4Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4386995/Alienware-Area-51-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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

Wi-Fi module

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.

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

Wi-Fi antenna

External, 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

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

Ethernet controller

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

Camera and audio

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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

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

Lit parts

Case fans, 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.

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

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

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Lighting software

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

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

Software

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Operating system

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

OS family

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

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

Control software

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

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

Upgradeability

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

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Max graphics card length

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

In the box

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

External puck 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.

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

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

Wi-Fi antennas13Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/4392320/Dell-Aat2265.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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

Warranty

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

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

Warranty service

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Links

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Product page

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

Spec sheet

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

Manual

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.

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

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

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