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Series

Mac Studio2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026The release introduces the new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra.

MG-12Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026

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

A3545, MHL64LL/A, MHL64ZD/A4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-studioRead 30 September 2026The US store names MHL64LL/A for the exact 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU base configuration.5Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-mac/mac-studioRead 30 September 2026The German store names MHL64ZD/A for the exact 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU base configuration.6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026ENERGY STAR record 4693498 identifies the exact 36 GB M5 Max configuration and model A3545. It lists UPCs 195951078564 and 195951078717, rated internal PSU output 480 W, TEC 24.7 kWh and macOS 27.0. The separate 128 GB record with TEC 26.2 kWh is excluded. The record does not map each UPC to a regional store part.

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GTIN / EAN

195951078564, 1959510787176Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026

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

25 August 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026Apple launch release dated 25 August 2026 announces the base M5 Max at 2499 USD and customer/store availability from 22 September. Education pricing and M5 Ultra are excluded.

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Status

Available2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026

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

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

Apple Mac Studio (M4 Max, 2025)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026The GPU is up to 50 percent faster than the previous generation. Workload claims compare against Mac Studio with M1 Max and M4 Max, for example 3.9x faster than M4 Max in LM Studio.

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

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

$2,4992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026

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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.

€2,9993Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 30 September 2026German maker launch release gives the base M5 Max launch MSRP of 2999 EUR including VAT.

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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.

US, DE4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-studioRead 30 September 2026Exact current regional store selection has the retained 18 CPU / 32 GPU / 36 GB / 512 GB reference. US MHL64LL/A and German MHL64ZD/A are both already represented by variant rows. Base market list collects those proved regions only.5Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-mac/mac-studioRead 30 September 2026Exact current regional store selection has the retained 18 CPU / 32 GPU / 36 GB / 512 GB reference. US MHL64LL/A and German MHL64ZD/A are both already represented by variant rows. Base market list collects those proved regions only.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026Silver finish. The full specification table supplies the other listed exact-model fields. Scope is original 18 CPU / 32 GPU / 36 GB / 512 GB M5 Max base. Ultra front Thunderbolt ports excluded.

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

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

Creator2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/08/apple-introduces-new-mac-studio-with-m5-max-and-m5-ultraRead 10 October 2026

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

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

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

Case

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

Width197Height95Depth197mm(7.8 × 3.7 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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

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

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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.

2.7kg(6 lb)1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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

Case model

Apple housing 923-152829Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 39 lists Housing 923-15282 for both M5 Max and M5 Ultra. This is the maker part number, not a retail case name.

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

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

Aluminium1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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

Side panel

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

Front panel

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Tool-less side paneliWhether the side panel can be opened without a tool after any shipping or security screw is removed. Conditions belong in the source note.

No17Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127344Read 10 October 2026Bottom Cover removal requires a nylon probe, an adjustable torque driver and a Torx Plus 10IP driver. Chassis access is not tool-less. No side-panel material is inferred.

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Dust filters

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

VESA mount

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Display

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Motherboard

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Motherboard

Apple 661-633359Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded View and Orderable Parts, row 36: logic board 661-63335 for 18 CPU cores, 32 GPU cores and 36 GB RAM. Other configurations are excluded.

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

Chipset

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

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

Proprietary9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026The logic board is an Apple service assembly sized for this enclosure. It is not an ATX class board.

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

CPU socket

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

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

AApple Mac Studio (2026)

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BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

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

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

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

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

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

210Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan Removal step 3 names the two fan connectors on the logic board. These are physical flex-cable connectors, not a derived case-fan rotor count.

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

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

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M5 Max1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

AMD9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026

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

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

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

AApple Mac Studio (2026)

Core type	Count	Core
Super	6	Super
Performance	12	Performance

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

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

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

CPU cores

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

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

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Threads

1819Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-max-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Spec page lists M5 Max 18C32G with 18 cores and 18 threads. Apple lists 6 super cores and 12 performance cores and no thread count.

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

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

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L3 cache

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

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

3nm12Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 7 October 2026All-New Fusion Architecture states that M5 Pro and M5 Max combine two third-generation 3-nanometer dies containing the CPU and other SoC engines. Foundry and node trade name are not inferred.

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

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

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

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

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Unlocked multiplier

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

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

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Integrated GPU

Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

AMD Radeon Graphics9Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/desktops/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d2-dual-edition.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Cooling

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CPU cooler

Air10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan Removal step 5 lifts the fan from the thermal module. Repair drawings and the matching M5 Max review describe a heatsink and air cooling. No liquid radiator or pump specification is inherited.

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

CPU cooler model

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

Radiator size

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

Radiator position

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

Case fansiInstalled chassis airflow fans, including radiator fans. Excludes GPU, PSU and standalone CPU-cooler fans. Count fan rotors, including multiple rotors in a single-frame assembly. A mini PC whose only fan cools the processor and moves the air through the case counts that fan.

AApple Mac Studio (2026)

Fan rotors
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Source9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 38 lists one Fan 923-15290 for both chips. The Fan procedure (127361) disconnects two fan flex cables from two connectors. The spec database entry lists 2 fans.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Removal steps peel back the tabs of two fan flex cables and unlock two fan connectors, then lift one fan off the thermal module.19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-max-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Fans: 2.

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

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

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

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

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Graphics

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Discrete GPU

No1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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

GPUiDiscrete graphics chip. Integrated graphics belong in integrated_gpu.

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

GPU brand

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

Graphics card

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

VRAM

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

VRAM type

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

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

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

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

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

Graphics card length

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

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

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

GPU power connector

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

Memory

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RAM

36GB1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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

RAM type

LPDDR5X13Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory section: M5 Max with 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU uses LPDDR5X-9600 on 3 channels, 36 GB as 3 x 12 GB. The 460 GB/s bandwidth from Apple fits 9600 MT/s on a 384-bit bus.

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

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

9,600MT/s13Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026The exact 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU review states LPDDR5X-9600. The published transfer-rate class is 9600 MT/s. No clock-to-transfer conversion is assumed.

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

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

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

Memory kit

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

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

Integrated into chip package6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026Record 4693498 Mac Studio (M5 Max) A3545 for the 36 GB configuration lists 0 DIMMs.18Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Memory details say there are no RAM slots, the 36 GB is unified onboard memory and it cannot be upgraded later.

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

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

AApple Mac Studio (2026)

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BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

Slot	Count
DIMM	4

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

RAM slots

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4=CalculatedFrom Memory slots

Free RAM slots

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

36GB1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026The 32-core GPU M5 Max configuration has 36 GB. The published 48 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB options require the 40-core GPU and are excluded. The unchanged 36 GB maximum now has maker evidence instead of a misclassified review source.

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

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

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Storage

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Storage

512GB=CalculatedFrom Installed drives

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Installed drivesiInstalled drives, one row per physical drive. Capacity is in decimal GB. Use the generic SSD option when its protocol is not published. It does not establish an interface or socket. Do not represent alternative purchase capacities as installed drives.

AApple Mac Studio (2026)

Capacity (GB)	Type	Drive
512	NVMe SSD	APPLE SSD AP0512Z

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 202613Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Exact 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB and 512 GB System Information paragraph names APPLE SSD AP0512Z. Capacity follows the maker 512 GB value, not formatted 483 GB. Withdrawn PCIe Gen6 claims are not stored.16Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1997674-REG/apple_mhl64ll_a_mac_studio_m5_max.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MHL64LL/A 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB and 512 GB table lists one integrated 512 GB NVMe SSD. PCIe generation remains omitted because no current maker source resolves the withdrawn Gen6 claim.

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

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

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

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

AApple Mac Studio (2026)

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BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

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

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

M.2 slots

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4=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free M.2 slots

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3=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

Free drive bays

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2=CalculatedFrom Storage slots and bays

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

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Power supply

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

480W6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026

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

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

Proprietary9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026The power supply 661-50886 is an Apple service part with a bus bar and signal cable. It is not an ATX, SFX or external adapter format.

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

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

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

Modular cables

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

PSU model

Apple 661-508869Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Orderable Parts row 4 names power supply 661-50886. This is an Apple service part number rather than a standard retail PSU model.

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

ATX version

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

Native 12V-2x6 cableiThe supplied PSU has a native 12V-2x6 GPU cable. A generic 16-pin connector description alone does not establish its revision.

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Ports

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User-facing I/O positioniLocation of the accessible front, top, side or bottom port panel.

Front1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

Top2Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026

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

AApple Mac Studio (2026)

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

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

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

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

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

AApple Mac Studio (2026)

Type	Version	Count	Max stated link rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	4	120	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
USB-A	USB 3	2	5	Not available	Not available
HDMI	2.1	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	10Gb Ethernet	1	10	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	High-impedance headphone support	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026Connections lists four Thunderbolt 5 ports up to 120Gb/s on the back, 10Gb Ethernet (Nbase-T with 1, 2.5, 5 and 10Gb over RJ-45) and a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones.

BMAINGEAR MG-1 MK II

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

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

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

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

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

2=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

1=CalculatedFrom User-facing ports

Rear USB ports

6=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

12=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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

Yes=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

No=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Ethernet speed

10Gbps=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

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.

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4=CalculatedFrom Rear ports

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/148165Read 7 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 availability guide names Mac Studio with M5 Max and later and 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz operation. The 6 GHz band requires regional approval. Selected US and German references support it. Bands are not inferred from the Wi-Fi generation alone.

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

Wi-Fi module

Apple N11Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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

Wi-Fi antenna

Internal11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127358Read 7 October 2026Logic Board removal steps 4 and 8 lift antennas 2 and 1 from the housing after cover/frame removal. They are installed internal antennas rather than external accessories.

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

Bluetooth

61Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

5.42Maker product pagemaingear.com/pages/mg-1Read 15 October 2026

Ethernet controller

Realtek 812713Reviewmacotakara.jp/macintosh/entry-51866.htmlRead 10 October 2026Reviewer System Information names Realtek 8127 for the new 10 Gb Ethernet controller and its PCIe connection. Prior Apple AQC113 and sibling controllers are excluded.

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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.

19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Exploded view row 34 lists one Speaker 923-12475.

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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.

018Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Sound section lists Microphone: None and Sound In: None.

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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.

High-impedance headphone support on the 3.5 mm jack, Multichannel audio output over HDMI1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026Audio section lists a built-in speaker, a 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, and an HDMI port that supports multichannel audio output.

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Lighting

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RGB lighting

No19Spec databasehmc-tech.com/desktops/mac-studio-m5-max-mid-2026Read 10 October 2026Enclosure table lists Decor Lights: No.

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

Lit parts

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

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

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Lighting software

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Software

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Operating system

macOS 276Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026

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

OS family

macOS1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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

Control software

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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, Case, Fan connectors, Drive mounts9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127342Read 10 October 2026Logic board (661-63335 for the 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU and 36 GB model), power supply 661-50886, housing, fan on locking flex connectors and SSD modules (661-63353 for 512 GB) are all ordered as Apple assemblies.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127361Read 10 October 2026Fan flex cables sit in locking-lever connectors on the logic board. This differs from ordinary 3-pin or 4-pin PC fan headers.

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Max graphics card length

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

Max CPU cooler height

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

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Measured performance

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

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

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

4,311points22Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac17,14, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions.

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

29,651points22Measurementeverymac.com/systems/apple/mac-studio/specs/mac-studio-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-2026-specs.htmlRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core average of user-submitted results for model identifier Mac17,14, calculated by EveryMac. Not a controlled review test. Mixed macOS and Geekbench 6 versions.

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

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

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

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

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Measured noise and temperature

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

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

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

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

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CPU clock in stress testiSustained all-core CPU clock under the stated test. A P-core-only average is not a whole-CPU all-core clock.

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured power

None of 6 known

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.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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

Gold15Certification listepeat.net/product-details/02175000003447acab6b9978f0a6549fRead 7 October 2026Official EPEAT registry lists Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra as active Gold in Germany, registered 23 September 2026. Identifiers A3545 and A3546 cover the stored A3545. Scope is Germany.

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Copilot+ PC

No21Maker product pagesupport.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/drivers-firmware/learn-more-about-copilot-pcs-and-windows-11-pcs-from-surfaceRead 10 October 2026Microsoft defines Copilot+ PCs as Windows 11 PCs with an NPU above 40 TOPS. This Mac ships with macOS 27.

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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.

24.7kWh6Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/rxdj-2c88.jsonRead 10 October 2026

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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.

Mac Studio, Power cord1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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

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

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

Warranty

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

1year7Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/warranty-us.htmlRead 30 September 2026Apple One-Year Limited Warranty gives one year of hardware coverage for the US market.

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

Warranty service

Carry-in, Mail-in20Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 10 October 2026Warranty Service Options lists carry-in service and mail-in service when Apple finds the product eligible. Apple chooses the method. DIY parts service cannot be represented by the schema.

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

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/mac-studio1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026Official Mac Studio page and canonical Apple product URL. The other fields use the exact reference configuration.

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

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/mac-studio/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/mac-studio/specsRead 10 October 2026

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Manual

support.apple.com/en-us/1273398Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/127339Read 7 October 2026Official Mac Studio M5 Max or M5 Ultra Repair Manual, published 21 September 2026. Its parts table identifies the exact 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU and 36 GB board.

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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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