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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

HyperX OMEN MAX1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026The page data names the sub-brand HyperX OMEN MAX.

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.

GT24-0000t, CW9M6AV1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Title HyperX OMEN MAX 45L Gaming Desktop PC GT24-0000t. Product # CW9M6AV_1. GT24-0000t is the customizable US model. This file describes the configuration marked Included in Current Configuration on the page.

GTIN / EAN

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1997647270461Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026The page data gives UPC 199764727046 for CW9M6AV_1.

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

24 March 20264Press releasehp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2026/hyperx-expands-player-potential.htmlRead 16 October 2026Announced 24 March 2026 at HP Imagine 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.

Available1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Add to cart is shown. The price field did not load in the page text.

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.

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.

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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.

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

US1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026HP US store.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Shadow black glass1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Chassis row: Shadow black glass chassis.

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

Gaming1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026HP sells it as a gaming desktop in its HyperX OMEN Desktop PCs category.2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-intel.htmlRead 16 October 2026Gaming desktop family page.

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

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Tower (size tier not specified)2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-intel.htmlRead 16 October 2026HP gives no tier for the chassis. HP's press release and the page call it the MAX 45L. Stored as the generic tower.

Case

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

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.

Width204Height555Depth469.9mm(8 × 21.9 × 18.5 in)1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Dimensions (W x D x H) 8.03 x 18.5 x 21.85 in. Converted exactly and rounded to 0.1 mm. HP's datasheet for the sibling GT24-0400na gives 20.4 x 47 x 55.5 cm. HP says weight and size may vary with configuration.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c09268526Read 16 October 2026Datasheet for GT24-0400na: 20.4 x 47 x 55.5 cm and 22.6 kg. Same chassis.

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

22.6kg(49.8 lb)1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Weight 49.82 lb, which is 22.6 kg. Package weight is 55.56 lb.

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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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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.

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Front panel

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

Glass1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Chassis row: Shadow black glass chassis. The family page says Black with Glass Front Panel. HP's product photo shows a glass front over three lit fans. The side panel material and the case materials are not stated for this model, so they are left out.2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-intel.htmlRead 16 October 2026Black with Glass Front Panel with Square Bezel.

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.

Yes4Press releasehp.com/us-en/newsroom/press-releases/2026/hyperx-expands-player-potential.htmlRead 16 October 2026Built with industry-standard HyperX components, toolless entry and improved cable routing.

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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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.

Intel Z8901Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Chipset: Intel Z890.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c09268526Read 16 October 2026Intel Z890 with the same Core Ultra 7 270K Plus.

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.

Micro-ATX1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Form factor: microATX, listed by HP among the system components.

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

LGA18515Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245692/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-270k-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026FCLGA1851.

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.

BHP HyperX OMEN MAX 45L

Mechanical slot type	Electrical lanes	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
PCIe x16	16	5	1	Yes
PCIe x4	4	4	1	No
M.2 E-key	Not available	Not available	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Expansion slots: 3 M.2 (2 for SSD, 1 for WLAN), 1 PCIe Gen5 x16, 1 PCIe Gen4 x4. The graphics card takes the x16 slot. The WLAN M.2 slot is in use by the Wi-Fi card. HP's datasheet for GT24-0400na says Gen5 x4 for the first slot, which looks like a typo. The family page says x16 lanes Gen5.

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.

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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

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.

Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus (up to 5.4 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 36 MB L3 cache, 24 cores, 24 threads) + Intel AI Boost (13 NPU TOPS). Included in Current Configuration.

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

Intel5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245692/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-270k-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 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

Arrow Lake-S Refresh6Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/874112/intel-core-ultra-200s-plus-series-processors-quick-reference-guide-ph2-public.pdfRead 16 October 2026Intel Core Ultra 200S Plus quick reference guide: codename Arrow Lake-S Refresh.

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.

BHP HyperX OMEN MAX 45L

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max core turbo clock (GHz)
Performance	8	3.7	5.4
Efficiency	16	3.2	4.7

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245692/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-270k-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 20268 P-cores with base 3.7 GHz and max turbo 5.4 GHz, 16 E-cores with base 3.2 GHz and max turbo 4.7 GHz. Intel's overall max turbo of 5.5 GHz is not a core-category clock.

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

245Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245692/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-270k-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 202624 threads.

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

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

36MB5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245692/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-270k-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 202636 MB Intel Smart Cache and 40 MB total L2.

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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3nm5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245692/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-270k-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Lithography TSMC N3B.

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

125W5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245692/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-270k-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Processor base power 125 W. Maximum turbo power is 250 W. HP states no configured limit.

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

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Unlocked multiplier

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.

Yes6Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/874112/intel-core-ultra-200s-plus-series-processors-quick-reference-guide-ph2-public.pdfRead 16 October 2026Core Ultra 7 270K Plus row, Unlocked: Yes. HP offers Extreme Mode in OMEN Gaming Hub for manual CPU overclocking.

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

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13TOPS1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Intel AI Boost (13 NPU TOPS).5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245692/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-270k-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Intel AI Boost 13 TOPS (Int8).

Integrated GPU

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Intel Graphics5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245692/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-270k-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 16 October 2026Intel Graphics with 4 Xe-cores.

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.

AIO liquid1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026System Coolers: 360 mm LCD liquid cooler.

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

360mm1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026360 mm LCD liquid cooler.

Radiator position

Top1Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual28591145-alienware-aurora-r16-owner-s-manual.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Top2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-intel.htmlRead 16 October 2026The Cryo Chamber places the radiator in a separate chamber above the main case.

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.

BHP HyperX OMEN MAX 45L

Position	Size (mm)	Fan rotors	On radiator
Front	120	3	Not available
Rear	120	1	Not available
Top	120	3	Yes

Source2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-intel.htmlRead 16 October 2026Full specifications: front fans three 120mm, rear fans one 120mm. Radiator fits up to one 360mm with a triple-fan radiator (3 x 120) in the Cryo Chamber. This family page also describes the GT23 tower, so only the chassis facts are used.

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

Yes1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Graphics row, included configuration: RTX 5070.

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50701Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (12 GB GDDR7, Display Connectors: DP*3, HDMI*1). The card maker, board power, clock and size are not stated.

GPU brand

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

NVIDIA1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026

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.

12GB1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 202612 GB GDDR7.

VRAM type

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

GDDR71Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026

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

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 pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Kingston FURY 32GB DDR5-6000 MT/s XMP RGB Heatsink (2 x 16 GB).

RAM type

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

DDR51Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026

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.

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

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6,000MT/s1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026DDR5-6000 MT/s XMP. The datasheet footnote for the GT24 family says the installed memory is DDR5-6000 but may run at 5600 MT/s depending on processor memory support, so the configured speed is not stored.

Memory kit

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Kingston FURY DDR5-6000 XMP RGB Heatsink1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Kingston FURY 32GB DDR5-6000 MT/s XMP RGB Heatsink (2 x 16 GB).

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

Slots1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026

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

BHP HyperX OMEN MAX 45L

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
DIMM	2	Yes	16
DIMM	2	No	Not available

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 20264 DIMM slots. The included 32 GB uses two 16 GB modules, so two slots are free.

RAM slots

2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

4=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

Free RAM slots

0=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

2=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

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

128GB1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Alternate options go up to Kingston FURY 128GB DDR5-4800 (4 x 32 GB). Family page: up to 128 GB with 4 upgradeable slots.2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-intel.htmlRead 16 October 2026Up to 128GB (4x32GB) DDR5 5200 or 64GB DDR5 6000. The 128 GB figure is the maker's maximum.

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

1TB=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

BHP HyperX OMEN MAX 45L

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

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 20261 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD. Secondary storage: none.

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.

BHP HyperX OMEN MAX 45L

Interface	Count	Occupied
PCIe NVMe	1	Yes
PCIe NVMe	1	No

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 20263 M.2 (2 for SSD, 1 for WLAN). One SSD slot is used. The slot length and generation are not stated.

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.

850W1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Chassis and power supply row, included configuration: 850 W 80 Plus Gold certified ATX 3.1 fully modular power supply. Alternate options are 1000 W and 1200 W.

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

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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 product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 202680 Plus Gold.

Modular cables

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Fully modular1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Fully modular.

PSU model

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ATX version

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ATX 3.11Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026ATX 3.1.

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

Top1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026External I/O ports top.

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.

BHP HyperX OMEN MAX 45L

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)
USB-A	USB 5Gbps	2	5
USB-A	USB 2.0	2	0.48
3.5 mm audio	Headphone and microphone combo	1	Not available

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Top: 2 USB Type-A 5Gbps (HP Sleep and Charge), 1 headphone/microphone combo, 2 USB 2.0 Type-A (HP Sleep and Charge). The HP family page lists a top USB Type-C 10Gbps instead of the two USB 2.0 ports. The model spec table and the GT24-0400na datasheet agree with each other, so the spec table is stored.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c09268526Read 16 October 2026Same top ports as the GT24-0000t spec table.

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

BHP HyperX OMEN MAX 45L

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Connected to
USB-A	USB 2.0	4	0.48	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-A	USB 5Gbps	2	5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-C	USB 10Gbps	1	10	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	1	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	Motherboard
Ethernet (RJ45)	2.5 Gigabit Ethernet	1	2.5	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
3.5 mm audio	Line in	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Line out	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
Mic in	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Motherboard
DisplayPort	Not available	3	Not available	Not available	Not available	Graphics card
HDMI	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Graphics card

Source1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Rear: 1 USB Type-C 10Gbps, 2 USB Type-A 5Gbps, 4 USB 2.0 Type-A, 1 microphone, 1 RJ-45, 1 microphone-in, 1 line in, 1 line out, 1 Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C 40Gbps (DisplayPort 2.1). HP lists both a microphone and a microphone-in, which is counted as one microphone jack. The GPU row says DP*3 and HDMI*1.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c09268526Read 16 October 2026Same rear ports as the GT24-0000t spec table.

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

4=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

4=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

0=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

8=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

8=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

2.5Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 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 71Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Realtek Wi-Fi 7 (2x2) and Bluetooth 6.0 wireless card. Included in Current Configuration.

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

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Wi-Fi module

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Realtek Wi-Fi 7 (2x2) wireless card1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Realtek Wi-Fi 7 (2x2) wireless card. HP does not name the module.

Wi-Fi antenna

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

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Bluetooth

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

6.01Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Bluetooth 6.0. The datasheet footnote says it works as Bluetooth 5.4 or lower until Microsoft OS support arrives.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)www8.hp.com/h20195/V2/GetPDF.aspx/c09268526Read 16 October 2026HP datasheet c09268526 for the sibling GT24-0400na (RTX 5080, 2 TB). Footnote 46: Bluetooth 6.0 functions as 5.4 or lower until OS support is available.

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.

Realtek RTL8125BGH-CG1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Network interface: Realtek RTL8125BGH-CG 10/100/1000/2500 GbE NIC.

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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

5.1 channel audio support1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Audio Features: 5.1 Channel audio support.

Lighting

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RGB lighting

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

Yes2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-intel.htmlRead 16 October 2026Custom RGB for fans, RAM sticks and the liquid cooler LCD cap, set with Light Studio in OMEN Gaming Hub.

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.

Case fans, CPU cooler, RAM2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-intel.htmlRead 16 October 2026Fans, RAM sticks and the liquid cooler LCD cap. The PDP lists an RGB RAM heatsink and an LCD liquid cooler.

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.

Light Studio in OMEN Gaming Hub2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-intel.htmlRead 16 October 2026Light Studio, available in OMEN Gaming Hub.

Software

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Operating system

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

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Windows 11 Home. Included in Current Configuration.

OS family

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

Windows1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

Control software

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

OMEN Gaming Hub2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-intel.htmlRead 16 October 2026OMEN Gaming Hub with Extreme Mode and OMEN AI.

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.

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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.

335mm2Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/gaming-pc/desktops/omen-45l-max-intel.htmlRead 16 October 2026Graphics: fits up to 335mm in case.

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

Not available

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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.

BHP HyperX OMEN MAX 45L

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Measured noise and temperature

None of 6 known

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

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

Not available

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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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

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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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Yes1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026The page data flags energystar true and shows ENERGY STAR on the product. The certified configuration scope is not shown. The ENERGY STAR product finder was not checked.

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

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Copilot+ PC

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Typical annual energy consumption (TEC)iStandardized TEC from the named ENERGY STAR or EU product-information record. It is not a prediction of an individual user's annual energy use.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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

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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.

1year1Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 20261 year warranty and 1-Year Standard Warranty. The EPEAT line lists both Gold and Silver, so no EPEAT level is stored.

Warranty service

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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

www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-11Maker product pagehp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hyperx-omen-max-45l-gaming-desktop-pc-gt24-0000t-cw9m6av-1Read 16 October 2026HP US page of the customizable model. It shows add to cart. The page was read from HP's own store host store-prodlive-us.hpcloud.hp.com and the page data feed it loads. www.hp.com did not answer from the research network.

Spec sheet

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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

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

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