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General

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Series

Alienware2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktopRead 6 October 2026

Mac Studio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

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

D30M1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Owner's Manual Rev. A12, March 2026, cover: Regulatory Model D30M, Regulatory Type D30M004. The regulatory model D30M is shared with later Dell chassis, so it is not used as a search alias.

MQH73LL/A6Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-07-22-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original US institutional list page 2 identifies MQH73LL/A, 12-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 512 GB. Base 32 GB from producer table. Bundled AppleCare and Ultra SKUs excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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

3 August 20238Press articleblogs.windows.com/windowsexperienceRead 6 October 2026

5 June 20234Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026

Status

Discontinued2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktopRead 6 October 2026US store page: breadcrumb Alienware Gaming Desktops, Aurora R16 Desktop marked Discontinued, no longer available.

Discontinued17Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m2-max-12-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Discontinued Date March 5, 2025, the day the 2025 Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra replaced it. Apple lists Mac Studio (2025) directly after Mac Studio (2023) on its identification page.

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

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Apple Mac Studio (M1 Max, 2022)4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026Apple's June 2023 release compares the Mac Studio with M2 Max to the previous-generation Mac Studio with M1 Max.

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.

Dell Alienware Aurora (2025)10Reviewtechradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/alienware-aurora-act1250-gaming-desktopRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review calls the Aurora ACT1250 the 2025 refresh of the Aurora R16 and calls the R16 the previous Aurora.

Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)10Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102231Read 6 October 2026Identify your Mac Studio model lists Mac Studio (2025) with M4 Max directly after Mac Studio (2023). Apple's 2025 release calls the 2023 model the previous generation.

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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$1,9992Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 20264Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026Original maker base retail 1999 USD. Education 1799 excluded. June 5 order opening is not retail launch.

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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€2,39918Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 10 October 2026Preise und Verfügbarkeit: Der Mac Studio ist ab 2.399 Euro inkl. MwSt. erhältlich. This is the starting price, which is the M2 Max with 12-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 32 GB and 512 GB. Education price 2,159 EUR is excluded. EveryMac lists the same 2399 EUR for Germany. The price applies to Germany, not every euro market.

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

US2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktopRead 6 October 2026

US6Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/Apple_US_Education_Institution_Price_List-07-22-2023.pdfRead 5 October 2026Apple US SKU list confirms region. Education discount excluded from launch price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

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

Gaming2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktopRead 6 October 2026

Creator4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026Apple says Mac Studio is designed for pros and names 3D artists using Octane and colorists using DaVinci Resolve. It does not use the word workstation. The creator segment follows the wording of the 2025 and 2026 Mac Studio entries.

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

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Case

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

Width197Height418Depth458.4mm(7.8 × 16.5 × 18 in)1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 2: front and rear height 418 mm, width 197 mm, depth 458.40 mm. Weight (maximum) 15.37 kg. The weight depends on the configuration.

Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Original metric 19.7 cm width/depth and 9.5 cm height converted by ten. Normal horizontal desktop orientation. Imperial rounding not substituted.

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

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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.

15.37kg(33.9 lb)1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

2.7kg(6 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Maker M2 Max system 2.7 kg with internal PSU. Ultra 3.6 kg excluded. Not reviewer or 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.

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Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly recycled aluminum enclosure. Internal thermal materials excluded.

Side panel

Acrylic4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026Text: acrylic clear-window side panel, released by a lever at the back. Front: RGB ring around an air gap in front of a solid front panel. PCMag calls the clear panel plastic, not tempered glass.

Solid21Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/03/mac-studio-review-a-nearly-perfect-workhorse-macRead 10 October 2026Same review: the base and the back carry the airflow grills, so the side walls are plain aluminium.

Front panel

Solid4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026

Solid21Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/03/mac-studio-review-a-nearly-perfect-workhorse-macRead 10 October 2026Same review: the front carries the ports and has no airflow grill.

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.

No1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Left-side cover removal, page 43: loosen the captive #6-32 screw that secures the side-cover release latch, pull the latch and lift the cover. The figure shows a Phillips-head screw, and the recommended tools are Phillips screwdrivers. The screw is part of the normal procedure, not a shipping screw, so the panel is not tool-less.7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026Side door secured by a sliding latch, itself fastened by a Philips-head screw. The door then tilts out and lifts away.

No8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104005Read 5 October 2026Bottom cover requires nylon probe, Torx Plus 10IP driver and four retaining screws. Not tool-less.

Dust filters

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VESA mount

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Display

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

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Apple logic board 661-342157Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Original exact orderable Logic board row 33. Apple service part, not a retail ATX model.

Chipset

Intel Z6901Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 5: Chipset Intel Z690, PCIe bus up to Gen5.

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

Proprietary7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026Published 2023-09-27. Same unit: liquid-cooled i7-13700F, RTX 4070, 32 GB, two 1 TB SSDs, Windows 11 Home, 500 W PSU, 1,949.99 USD. Proprietary Intel Z690 board with MicroATX-like 9.6 by 9.6 inch size and a forward protrusion for the front ports.

Proprietary25Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104020Read 10 October 2026Logic board procedure: the board stands on the thermal module and carries soldered chip and memory. Apple orders it only as 661-34215 to 661-34225 service assemblies. There is no standard board size.

CPU socket

LGA17003Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230491/intel-core-i713700f-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 6 October 2026

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

ADell Alienware Aurora R16

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

Source1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 7: one PCIe x16 mechanical/x16 electrical Gen5 slot and two PCIe Gen3 x4 slots. Back view labels both as PCI-Express X4 slots. The M.2 2230 WLAN slot is not stored because no source states its key type. PCMag notes the GPU heatsink covers the x4 slots.

BApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

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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.

61Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026System-board components: FAN_SYS1, FAN_SYS2, FAN_SYS4, FAN_SYS5, FAN CPU and the liquid cooling pump fan connector (FAN PUMP). Separate LED connectors are not counted.

220Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104021Read 10 October 2026Removal steps name two fan connectors with locking levers on the logic board. This counts connectors, not rotors.

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

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core i7-13700F4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026Review published 2023-10-04. Unit: Core i7-13700F, 32 GB dual-channel DDR5-5600 as 2 x 16 GB, two 1 TB SK Hynix PC801 PCIe 4.0 NVMe drives as separate drives, GeForce RTX 4070, 500 W PSU, 240 mm AIO, clear side panel. Dell price as tested 1,949 USD. Its spec table misprints the CPU as i9-13700F and the PSU as 1000 W.

Apple M2 Max1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel3Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230491/intel-core-i713700f-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

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

Raptor Lake3Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230491/intel-core-i713700f-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 6 October 2026

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

ADell Alienware Aurora R16

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.1	5.1
Efficiency	8	1.5	4.1

Source3Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230491/intel-core-i713700f-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 6 October 2026Intel ARK i7-13700F: formerly Raptor Lake, Intel 7, 8 P-cores and 8 E-cores, 24 threads, P-core base 2.10 and max turbo 5.10 GHz, E-core base 1.50 and max turbo 4.10 GHz, Turbo Boost Max 3.0 5.20 GHz not stored as a core-type clock, 30 MB Smart Cache, base power 65 W, max turbo power 219 W, FCLGA1700.

BApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

Core type	Count	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	3.68
Efficiency	4	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 202617Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m2-max-12-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Processor section: Apple gives no clock speed, third-party software reports the M2 Max runs around 3.68 GHz. Stored as the performance cluster maximum. hmc-tech lists 3.69 GHz. The efficiency cluster clock is not stated.

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

243Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230491/intel-core-i713700f-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 6 October 2026

1212Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base tested system table: M2 Max 30-core GPU, 32 GB LPDDR5-6400 and Apple SSD AP0512Z 512 GB. Threads explicitly published, not inferred by doubling core count.

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

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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L3 cache

30MB3Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230491/intel-core-i713700f-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 6 October 2026

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

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5nm13Press articletomshardware.com/news/apple-m2-pro-m2-max-macsRead 7 October 2026Original 17 January 2023 chip launch reporting. Node is CPU die fabrication. Notebookcheck exact M2 Max CPU page independently states second-generation TSMC 5 nm. Apple January release only explicitly gives 5 nm under M2 Pro, so its wording is not misquoted as a direct M2 Max statement.

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.

65W3Spec databaseintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230491/intel-core-i713700f-processor-30m-cache-up-to-5-20-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 6 October 2026

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

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Unlocked multiplier

No5Measurementhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026Tested at factory settings. No overclocking of the Core i7-13700F. The Z690 board supports overclocking only on K-series CPUs.

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

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15.8TOPS5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-m2-pro-and-m2-max-next-generation-chips-for-next-level-workflowsRead 5 October 2026Fitted M2 Max 16-core Neural Engine rated 15.8 trillion operations per second. Precision unscoped. Not combined CPU/GPU throughput.

Integrated GPU

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Apple M2 Max 30-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

Cooling

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CPU cooler

AIO liquid1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 18: i7-13700F with 500 W PSU and RTX 4070 is offered with a 240 mm liquid cooler. Footnote 2: the module has a pump and two 120 mm top fans with radiator.

Air7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Complete air-cooled internal thermal module and fan assembly. No liquid cooler. CPU cooling rotors not separately counted as chassis fans.

CPU cooler model

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Radiator size

240mm1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

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Radiator position

Top1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 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 Aurora R16

Position	Size (mm)	Fan rotors	On radiator	RGB
Front	120	1	No	Not available
Top	120	2	Yes	Not available
Rear	120	1	No	Yes

Source1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 18 thermal matrix, 65 W non-K CPU with 500 W PSU and 240 mm liquid cooler: rear fan, front lower fan and top fans 1 and 2 present. Footnote 2: two 120 mm top fans on the radiator. Lighting zone table lists an RGB fan, the rear fan has an LED connector. Front and rear fan sizes are from the PCMag review.7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026One 120 mm intake fan, two 120 mm fans on the top 240 mm radiator, one 120 mm rear exhaust fan. The rear fan is an AlienFX lighting zone.

BApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

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Source20Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104021Read 10 October 2026Fan procedure for Mac Studio (2023) shows one fan unit with two fan flex cables. It sits on the thermal module. Ars Technica calls the cooler a tall dual-fan cooler. Diameter, position, PWM and lighting are not published.21Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/03/mac-studio-review-a-nearly-perfect-workhorse-macRead 10 October 2026Review of the first Mac Studio, which has the same chassis and cooler. It describes a tall dual-fan cooler with the base and the back dedicated to airflow grills. Apple lists one common fan part for the 2023 models.22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m2-max-mid-2023Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists 2 fans for the exact M2 Max 12-core CPU and 30-core GPU model.

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

Yes4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026

No5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/01/apple-unveils-m2-pro-and-m2-max-next-generation-chips-for-next-level-workflowsRead 5 October 2026M2 Max integrated SoC GPU, matched exact complete repair assembly. No separate graphics card.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Complete original assembly shows logic board, thermal/fan assembly, PSU, I/O boards, SSD modules, speaker and housing. No discrete graphics card supplied.

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40704Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026

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GPU brand

NVIDIA4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026

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Graphics card

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VRAM

12GB1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 14 discrete graphics: RTX 4070, three DisplayPort 1.4a and one HDMI 2.1a, 12 GB GDDR6X, PCIe 4, power consumption 200 W, recommended PSU 500 W or more. HotHardware states GDDR6 for its unit. The maker table is used.

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VRAM type

GDDR6X1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

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

200W1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

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GPU boost clockiPublished boost clock for the installed graphics card and mode. Do not use a measured transient clock or another board model's rating.

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Graphics card length

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Graphics card thicknessiCard thickness in PCIe bracket-slot units, such as 2.5. This is not the number of connectors or motherboard slots.

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GPU power connector

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Memory

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RAM

32GB4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026

32GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

DDR51Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

LPDDR512Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact tested system memory table: 32 GB, LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard. Configured data rate in MT/s, not a clock in MHz. No XMP/EXPO kit profile invented.

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

5,600MT/s1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 6: two slots, DDR5, max 64 GB, 8, 16 and 32 GB per slot. Computers shipped with 13th Gen CPUs: 32 GB, 2 x 16 GB, DDR5, 5600 MT/s, dual-channel.

6,400MT/s12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact tested system memory table: 32 GB, LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard. Configured data rate in MT/s, not a clock in MHz. No XMP/EXPO kit profile invented.

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

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Memory kit

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

Slots1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Integrated into chip package7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Fixed M2 Max 30-core GPU logic boards have 32 or 64 GB unified memory. Integrated memory, not DIMM slots. The 38-core GPU 96 GB board is separate.

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

ADell Alienware Aurora R16

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

Source1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

BApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

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RAM slots

2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

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Free RAM slots

0=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

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

64GB1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

64GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Exact 30-core GPU memory ceiling 64 GB. The 96 GB option requires 38-core GPU. Original repair board inventory confirms the distinction.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026

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

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Storage

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Storage

2TB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

512GB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

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 Aurora R16

Capacity (GB)	Type	PCIe generation	Drive
1,000	NVMe SSD	4	SK hynix PC801
1,000	NVMe SSD	4	SK hynix PC801

Source4Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026

BApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

Capacity (GB)	Drive
512	Apple SSD AP0512Z

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Advertised 512 GB SSD only. Serviceable flash modules exist, but NVMe/SATA/M.2 and user upgradeability are not established. Occupancy not inferred from family repair diagram.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 202612Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Only enrich existing installed-drive row with the reviewer-published drive identifier. No PCIe/NVMe interface or physical NAND-module count inferred. Primary 512 GB storage capacity retained.

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 Aurora R16

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

Source1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 7 and Storage section: two M.2 2230/2280 slots, PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, plus one 3.5-inch SATA hard drive. Both M.2 slots hold a drive in the reviewed configuration.

BApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

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M.2 slots

2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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Free M.2 slots

0=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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Free drive bays

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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

4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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Power supply

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

500W1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 12: options 500 W SFF Platinum and 1000 W SFF Platinum. Table 18 lists the 500 W PSU for 65 W CPUs with RTX 4070. HotHardware and PCMag name 500 W for this unit. The HotHardware spec table says 1000 W, which contradicts its own text.

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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.

Proprietary6Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026

Proprietary23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104006Read 10 October 2026Power supply procedure: a bus bar and a signal cable connect it to the logic board and four notches seat it on the internal frame. It is part 661-34634. No standard PSU format applies.

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

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Modular cables

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PSU model

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Apple service part 661-346347Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Exact 2023 orderable part 661-34634. System maximum continuous input 370 W is not PSU output rating.

ATX version

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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.

Front1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Front1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma2138_mac-studio-2023-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

ADell Alienware Aurora R16

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Power out (W)
3.5 mm audio	Universal audio jack (headset)	1	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare	1	5	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2 with PowerShare	1	10	15

Source1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Views and Table 7: front headset jack, two USB 3.2 Gen 1, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 with PowerShare, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with PowerShare up to 15 W. Rear: two USB 2.0, two USB 2.0 with Smart Power On, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 1, one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C 20 Gbps, RJ45 Killer E3100 2.5 Gbps, optical and coaxial S/PDIF, 6-stack audio. GPU outputs from Table 14 for the RTX 4070.

BApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-C	USB 3	2	10
SD card	SDXC UHS-II	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026M2 Max: two 10 Gbps USB-C ports and one SDXC UHS-II slot. Ultra front Thunderbolt ports excluded. No front video or charging output inferred.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026Producer separates Max front USB-C from Ultra front Thunderbolt 4. Connector shape alone does not establish Thunderbolt.3Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma2138_mac-studio-2023-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 Aurora R16

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Connected to
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 2.0 with Smart Power On	2	0.48	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	2	5	Motherboard
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Motherboard
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	1	20	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	2.5	Motherboard
Optical S/PDIF	Not available	1	Not available	Motherboard
Other	Coaxial S/PDIF (RCA)	1	Not available	Motherboard
Mic in	Not available	1	Not available	Motherboard
3.5 mm audio	Line in	1	Not available	Motherboard
Line out	Front L/R surround line-out	1	Not available	Motherboard
Line out	Rear L/R surround	1	Not available	Motherboard
Line out	Side L/R surround	1	Not available	Motherboard
Line out	Center/subwoofer LFE surround	1	Not available	Motherboard
DisplayPort	1.4a	3	Not available	Graphics card
HDMI	2.1a	1	Not available	Graphics card

Source1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

BApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4	4	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 3	2	5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	10Gb Ethernet	1	10	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
3.5 mm audio	High-impedance headphone support	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
AC power input	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Four 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 with native DisplayPort, two 5 Gbps USB-A, HDMI, 10Gb Ethernet, high-impedance headphone and AC inlet. Complete QSG checked. HDMI 2.1 directly stated by contemporary MacRumors report, not inferred from resolution support.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma2138_mac-studio-2023-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original rear view identifies all four Thunderbolt connectors, RJ45, AC inlet, two USB-A, HDMI and headphone. Power button and LED are not connectors.9Press articlemacrumors.com/2023/06/13/15-inch-macbook-air-apple-store-pickupRead 5 October 2026Contemporary report directly names HDMI 2.1. Maker higher-bandwidth or 8K wording alone was not used to infer revision.

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.

1=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

8=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.

Not available

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 9: Intel AX210 or Intel Killer AX1675x, both Wi-Fi 6E, 2.4/5/6 GHz, Bluetooth 5.3. The installed module is not stored because the reviews disagree. Setup: the computer ships with an external puck antenna on SMA connectors.

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Mac Studio (2023 M2 Max) explicitly in table scope. All three radio bands stated. 6 GHz subject to regional availability. US reference, not inherited merely from Wi-Fi 6E naming.

Wi-Fi module

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Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact tested system networking row. Published PCI/vendor identifiers are retained verbatim without guessing a physical silicon part number.

Wi-Fi antenna

External, included1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Internal7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104002Read 7 October 2026Exploded assembly places the antennas inside the housing. Antenna entries are present in the orderable-parts table. Current image label numbers differ from the text table, so no physical antenna count is asserted.

Bluetooth

5.31Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026

Ethernet controller

Killer E3100G1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 8: Killer E3100G, 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.

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Camera and audio

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WebcamiPublished built-in camera description and resolution. Keep sensor megapixels, video resolution and named camera features distinct in the source note. External bundled cameras do not qualify.

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Built-in speaker driversiPhysical built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Audio channels, system beepers and external bundled speakers do not count. Do not infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

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11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Audio section names a built-in speaker in the singular.19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104010Read 10 October 2026Speaker procedure lifts out one speaker held by two screws and one flex cable. The exploded view lists one Speaker, part 923-08987.

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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017Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m2-max-12-core-cpu-30-core-gpu-2023-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Ports table lists Microphone None. The maker tech specs page names no built-in microphone.

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

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3.5 mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, HDMI port with multichannel audio output1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Audio section: built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones and HDMI multichannel audio output.

Lighting

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RGB lighting

Yes1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

No22Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m2-max-mid-2023Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table: Decor Lights No. The only light is the status indicator.

Lit parts

Front panel, Case fans, CPU cooler1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 1 lighting zones: power button, bezel ring, RGB computer fan, LC cooler pump zones 1 and 2. Pump zones apply to liquid-cooled builds.

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

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Lighting software

Alienware Command Center (AlienFX)7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026AlienFX zones (front ring, power button, exhaust fan) are set in the Alienware Command Center app.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026

macOS Ventura4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026Original maker states Mac Studio ships Ventura. Later archived Sequoia and announced Sonoma excluded from factory OS.

OS family

Windows7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026

macOS4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-unveils-new-mac-studio-and-brings-apple-silicon-to-mac-proRead 5 October 2026

Control software

Alienware Command Center1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Chapter Alienware Command Center.

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Upgradeability

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

Motherboard, PSU, Case6Reviewhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026Conclusion: besides the chassis, the motherboard is not a standard micro ATX board and the power supply is a proprietary design. DIMMs, M.2 drives and the graphics card are standard.

PSU, Fan connectors, Drive mounts20Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104021Read 10 October 2026The two fans connect with flat flex cables and locking-lever connectors, not standard fan headers.23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104006Read 10 October 2026Power supply with bus bar and signal cable is a chassis specific Apple part.24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/104013Read 10 October 2026SSD modules have serial numbers tied to their logic board connectors and need a macOS restore after replacement. This is not a standard M.2 slot or drive bay.

Max graphics card length

312mm1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Table 20 maximum supported graphics card: length 312 mm, height 152 mm, width 55.12 mm, weight 2 kg.

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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

17,733points5Measurementhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026Chart 3DMark Time Spy default settings: 3DMark score 17146, graphics score 17733.

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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.

ADell Alienware Aurora R16

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Ray tracing	Average FPS
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker benchmark	3840	2160	Maximum	Not available	97
Forza Horizon 5	3840	2160	Extreme	Not available	86
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy	3840	2160	Not available	Yes	51
F1 22	3840	2160	Ultra High	Yes	53

Source5Measurementhothardware.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16-reviewRead 6 October 2026Charts at 3840x2160, average fps: FFXIV Endwalker maximum preset 97 (minimum 64), Forza Horizon 5 Extreme 86 (minimum 75), Guardians of the Galaxy DX12 with ray tracing 51 (minimum 39), F1 22 Ultra High with ray tracing and TAA, Bahrain 53 (minimum 48). Minimums are not 1 percent lows. Upscaling not stated for the charts.

BApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

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Measured noise and temperature

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

ADell Alienware Aurora R16

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BApple Mac Studio (M2 Max, 2023)

Load	Distance (cm)	Noise (dB(A))
Idle	15	23.1
Gaming	15	24
Max load	15	25

Source15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm. Ambient noise 23.1 dB(A), equal to the idle measurement. Gaming row is Resident Evil Village maximum details, resolution not stated for that noise test. Max-load paragraph explicitly full CPU/GPU load, applications unstated. Exact base test hardware. No named profile is published, so the table profile cells are omitted. Power mode, firmware and fan curve not published.

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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25dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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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23.1dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per load

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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9.23W15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base system wall-power result using Metrahit Energy. One-minute idle average with external monitor connected. Firmware/power mode not stated. Keep separate from table idle minimum 7.2 W and maximum 9.2 W and from maker certification values.

Power draw gamingiMeasured system power at the wall during the stated game and settings.

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83.7W15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Metrahit Energy wall measurement, average gaming load with external monitor connected, exact base configuration. Emulated macOS game route. Frame generation/upscaling/ray tracing, firmware and power mode not specified.

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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1.5W15Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-Mac-Studio-2023-review-The-M2-Max-also-impresses-in-a-desktop-device.752807.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Metrahit Energy wall measurement. Stored 1.5 W is reviewer standby mode, not switched-off mode. Off 0.63 W remains in note. Firmware, monitor connection and exact standby trigger unstated. Not maker ENERGY STAR sleep claim.

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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Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Exact model environment section states ENERGY STAR certification. Manufacturer acoustic and energy figures are not stored as reviewer measurements.

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

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Gold16Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/desktops/Mac_Studio_PER_June2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026June 2023 product environmental report page 9 footnote 4, exact 2023 family certification. US reference hardware. No inference from ENERGY STAR.

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.

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Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Computer and power cord only. Optional displays, keyboard, mouse, adapters and AppleCare excluded.

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

Keyboard, Mouse, Wi-Fi antennas1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026Set up section: shipped with an external puck antenna. Keyboard and mouse are from the PCMag review.7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026Dell includes a basic USB keyboard and mouse. Model names not stated.

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Warranty

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

1year7Reviewpcmag.com/reviews/alienware-aurora-r16Read 6 October 2026A standard one-year warranty, US review.

1year11Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited warranty applies to original Apple-branded Mac hardware and accessories. Original US MQH73LL/A reference. Statutory rights and optional AppleCare excluded.

Warranty service

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Carry-in, Mail-in11Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited warranty options. Apple decides eligible service route. Carry-in depends on a participating location. Mail-in depends on Apple eligibility. DIY option is not expressible in the schema and is omitted, not replaced by onsite.

Links

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Product page

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktop2Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/desktop-computers/alienware-aurora-r16-gaming-desktop/spd/alienware-aurora-r16-desktopRead 6 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1118351Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111835Read 5 October 2026Base M2 Max reference: 12-core CPU, 30-core GPU, 32 GB, 512 GB. The 38-core GPU and Ultra excluded. No tower or mini-PC chassis classification inferred from compact size.

Spec sheet

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www.tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)tdsynnex.com/na/us/apple/wp-content/uploads/sites/49/2023/06/Mac-Studio-%E2%80%94-First-Look.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Apple June 2023 one-page First Look, hosted by distributor. Complete separate Max/Ultra configuration and I/O columns read. Base price 1999 USD, not Ultra 3999.

Manual

dl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdf1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma2138_mac-studio-2023-qsg.pdf3Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/start/ma2138_mac-studio-2023-qsg.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2023 two-page Quick Start from exact model documentation index. Complete front/rear drawing rendered and read. Front ports label Thunderbolt 4 or USB 3 depending on configuration. Current Max column supplies USB 3 scope.

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

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