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Alienware Area-51 Gaming DesktopIntel® Core™ Ultra 9 285K processor (24-Core, 76MB Total Cache, 3.7GHz to 5.7GHz)
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Alienware Area-51 Gaming DesktopTop Ports; 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps with PowerShare technology 1x Line in 1x Line out; Rear Ports; 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C ® 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C ® 10 Gbps 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps 2x USB 2.0 with Smart Power 1x Optical Audio SPDIF output 1x Line out 1x Line in 3x USB 2.0 1x 2.5G RJ-45 Killer E3100G Gigabit Ethernet
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max)Four Thunderbolt 5 (USB‑C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) DisplayPort 2.1 Two USB 3 (USB‑A) ports (up to 5Gb/s) HDMI 2.1 port 10Gb Ethernet 3.5mm headphone jack; On front (M5 Max): Two USB‑C ports (up to 10Gb/s) SDXC card slot (UHS-II)
Manufacturer specification · Only the selected chip/port model's source group is retained. Entries explicitly described as configurable remain options; installed selections are not inferred from them.
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer mass and configuration basis
Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop34500 g
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max)2700 g
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Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop
Manufacturer specification · Original manufacturer dimension/mass row: Height (maximum): 569.00 mm (22.40 in.) Width (maximum): 231.60 mm (9.11 in.) Depth (maximum): 610.50 mm (24.04 in.) Maximum weight: 34.50 kg (76.10 lb). A starting or minimum mass is not independently measured exact-unit weight; ambiguous multiple masses remain unknown.
The manufacturer gives distinct entries under the same keyboard heading on this exact order page. Their scope cannot be resolved from the source; both literal declarations are retained. · Manufacturer specification
The manufacturer gives distinct entries under the same mouse heading on this exact order page. Their scope cannot be resolved from the source; both literal declarations are retained. · Manufacturer specification
The manufacturer gives distinct entries under the same power cord heading on this exact order page. Their scope cannot be resolved from the source; both literal declarations are retained. · Manufacturer specification
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer slots
Alienware Area-51 Gaming DesktopM.2 Expansion PCIe Specification: Slot 1 = Up to Gen5 Slot 2 = Up to Gen4 Slot 3 = Up to Gen4 1 Kensington security-cable slot
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Memory
Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop32GB DDR5 XMP (2x 16GB - Black) up to 7200 MT/s with Intel 200S Boost
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max)Not verified
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Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop
Manufacturer specification · 1 GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; significant system memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Ports
Alienware Area-51 Gaming DesktopTop Ports; 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps with PowerShare technology 1x Line in 1x Line out; Rear Ports; 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C ® 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C ® 10 Gbps 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps 2x USB 2.0 with Smart Power 1x Optical Audio SPDIF output 1x Line out 1x Line in 3x USB 2.0 1x 2.5G RJ-45 Killer E3100G Gigabit Ethernet
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Slots
Alienware Area-51 Gaming DesktopM.2 Expansion PCIe Specification: Slot 1 = Up to Gen5 Slot 2 = Up to Gen4 Slot 3 = Up to Gen4 1 Kensington security-cable slot
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless
Alienware Area-51 Gaming DesktopIntel® Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 (2x2 320Hz) MIMO 802.11be Wireless LAN and Bluetooth 5.4
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max)Not verified
Sources
Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop
Manufacturer specification · Wi-Fi 7 certified products will roll out in accordance with the Wi-Fi Alliance certification schedule throughout 2024. WiFi 7 requires the latest Wi-Fi Alliance certification, Windows HLK certified device driver, hardware update, supported Windows OS version and compatible router. Wi-Fi 7/ 6E connectivity (6 GHz) with Windows 11 is limited and will leverage prior generation of Wi-Fi 6E/ Wi-Fi 6 speeds until drivers are available and hardware adoption increases. Ubuntu OS will not support Wi-Fi 7 and will operate on WiFi 6E/6 speeds when configured for WiFi 7. Router requires a separate purchase. Wi-Fi 7/ 6E (6 GHz) connectivity is only available in select locations. Check availability with your service provider. The Bluetooth wireless card version may vary depending on the operating system that is installed on your computer.
Starting mass and hardware capabilities retain the manufacturer's source conditions. Unlisted measurements remain unknown; no independent performance or retailer stock is established.
Manufacturer claims retain the selected chip/model source scope. Configurable options are not treated as installed; unlisted OS versions and independent performance remain unknown.
Manufacturer specification · 1 GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; significant system memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer decimal rated capacity; formatted and system-available storage is lower. Original: 1TB M.2 2280 SSD with DRAM Gen5x4 TLC SED
Manufacturer specification · Only the selected chip/port model's source group is retained. Entries explicitly described as configurable remain options; installed selections are not inferred from them.
Top Ports; 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps with PowerShare technology 1x Line in 1x Line out; Rear Ports; 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C ® 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C ® 10 Gbps 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps 2x USB 2.0 with Smart Power 1x Optical Audio SPDIF output 1x Line out 1x Line in 3x USB 2.0 1x 2.5G RJ-45 Killer E3100G Gigabit Ethernet
Four Thunderbolt 5 (USB‑C) ports with support for: Thunderbolt 5 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 120Gb/s) USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) DisplayPort 2.1 Two USB 3 (USB‑A) ports (up to 5Gb/s) HDMI 2.1 port 10Gb Ethernet 3.5mm headphone jack; On front (M5 Max): Two USB‑C ports (up to 10Gb/s) SDXC card slot (UHS-II)
Top Ports; 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10 Gbps with PowerShare technology 1x Line in 1x Line out; Rear Ports; 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C ® 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C ® 10 Gbps 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps 2x USB 2.0 with Smart Power 1x Optical Audio SPDIF output 1x Line out 1x Line in 3x USB 2.0 1x 2.5G RJ-45 Killer E3100G Gigabit Ethernet
M.2 Expansion PCIe Specification: Slot 1 = Up to Gen5 Slot 2 = Up to Gen4 Slot 3 = Up to Gen4 1 Kensington security-cable slot
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WirelessSources
Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop
Manufacturer specification · Wi-Fi 7 certified products will roll out in accordance with the Wi-Fi Alliance certification schedule throughout 2024. WiFi 7 requires the latest Wi-Fi Alliance certification, Windows HLK certified device driver, hardware update, supported Windows OS version and compatible router. Wi-Fi 7/ 6E connectivity (6 GHz) with Windows 11 is limited and will leverage prior generation of Wi-Fi 6E/ Wi-Fi 6 speeds until drivers are available and hardware adoption increases. Ubuntu OS will not support Wi-Fi 7 and will operate on WiFi 6E/6 speeds when configured for WiFi 7. Router requires a separate purchase. Wi-Fi 7/ 6E (6 GHz) connectivity is only available in select locations. Check availability with your service provider. The Bluetooth wireless card version may vary depending on the operating system that is installed on your computer.
Height (maximum): 569.00 mm (22.40 in.) Width (maximum): 231.60 mm (9.11 in.) Depth (maximum): 610.50 mm (24.04 in.) Maximum weight: 34.50 kg (76.10 lb)
Height: 9.5 cm; Width: 19.7 cm; Depth: 19.7 cm
Manufacturer mass and configuration basisDifferentSources
Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop
Manufacturer specification · Original manufacturer dimension/mass row: Height (maximum): 569.00 mm (22.40 in.) Width (maximum): 231.60 mm (9.11 in.) Depth (maximum): 610.50 mm (24.04 in.) Maximum weight: 34.50 kg (76.10 lb). A starting or minimum mass is not independently measured exact-unit weight; ambiguous multiple masses remain unknown.
Height (maximum): 569.00 mm (22.40 in.) Width (maximum): 231.60 mm (9.11 in.) Depth (maximum): 610.50 mm (24.04 in.) Maximum weight: 34.50 kg (76.10 lb)
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Manufacturer keyboard declarationsSources
Alienware Area-51 Gaming Desktop
The manufacturer gives distinct entries under the same keyboard heading on this exact order page. Their scope cannot be resolved from the source; both literal declarations are retained. · Manufacturer specification
The manufacturer gives distinct entries under the same mouse heading on this exact order page. Their scope cannot be resolved from the source; both literal declarations are retained. · Manufacturer specification
The manufacturer gives distinct entries under the same power cord heading on this exact order page. Their scope cannot be resolved from the source; both literal declarations are retained. · Manufacturer specification
Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.