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Manufacturer code51-8086
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About the Alienware Area-51
Alienware 51-8086 is listed in the pcs/workstations category. The recorded specifications include processor family: Intel® Core™ i7 X-series; internal memory: 32 GB; total storage capacity: 4.51 TB; operating system installed: Windows 10 Home. This entry covers manufacturer code 51-8086. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
This configuration lists 32 GB of memory and 4.51 TB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Processor family
- Intel® Core™ i7 X-series
- Processor model
- i7-6800K
- Memory (RAM)
- 32 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 4.51 TB
- Storage media
- HDD+SSD
- Operating system installed
- Windows 10 Home
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Alienware Area-51 specifications
Manufacturer code: 51-8086 · Icecat product 61024456 · Checked 20 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 X-series |
|---|---|
| Processor model | i7-6800K |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 4.51 TB |
| Storage media | HDD+SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 |
| Chassis type | Tower |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening3 details
| Audio channels | 5.1 channels |
|---|---|
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
Display1 detail
| Display included | No |
|---|
Processor, memory & storage39 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | 6th gen Intel® Core™ i7 |
| Processor cores | 6 |
| Processor threads | 12 |
| Processor boost frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| Processor frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| Processor cache | 15 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor codename | Broadwell |
| Processor socket | LGA 2011-v3 |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 128 GB |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speeds supported by processor | 2133,2400 MHz |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 4 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 4x DIMM |
| Memory clock speed | 2133 MHz |
| Number of storage drives installed | 2 |
| HDD capacity | 4 TB |
| HDD speed | 5400 RPM |
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MMC, MMC+, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, Memory Stick (MS), SD, SDHC, SDIO, SDXC |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card | No |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR5X |
| Number of discrete graphics cards | 1 |
| On-board graphics card model | Not available |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® X99 |
| Processor ARK ID | 94189 |
| Conflict-Free processor | Yes |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 65 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95% |
Connections & wireless12 details
| HDD interface | SATA III |
|---|---|
| SSD interface | SATA III |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 6 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
Power & battery3 details
| Power supply | 850 W |
|---|---|
| Power supply input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| Power supply input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Controls & features3 details
| Intel Smart Response Technology version | 1.00 |
|---|---|
| Intel® Smart Response Technology | Yes |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 35 °C |
Design & dimensions10 details
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 140 W |
|---|---|
| Password protection | Yes |
| Password protection type | BIOS, User |
| Product type | PC |
| Placement supported | Vertical |
| Product colour | Black, Silver |
| Width | 639 mm |
| Depth | 272.7 mm |
| Height | 570 mm |
| Weight | 28 kg |
Software & compatibility3 details
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Trial software | McAfee LiveSafe (30 days Trial), Microsoft Office (30 days Trial) |
| Bundled software | Financial Tracker, Retail Registration & Retail Information, ,Oculus, Cyberlink Software for Windows 8/10 |
Further product details56 details
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 28 |
| Memory channels | Quad-channel |
| Optical drive type | DVD Super Multi |
| Number of HDDs installed | 1 |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes |
| NVIDIA GameWorks VR | Yes |
| CUDA | Yes |
| CUDA cores | 2560 |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Virtual Reality (VR) ready | Yes |
| Optical drives quantity | 1 |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Line-out | Yes |
| Line-in | Yes |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slots | 1 |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | No |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Intel Enhanced Halt State | Yes |
| Scalability | 1S |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Operating altitude | -15.2 - 3048 m |
| Non-operating altitude | -15.2 - 10668 m |
| Mouse included | Yes |
| Mouse included on selected markets only | Yes |
| Keyboard included | Yes |
| Keyboard included on selected markets only | Yes |
| Power cord included | Yes |
| Corrugated cardboard content per package | 4.14 kg |
| Corrugated cardboard content per shipping (inner) case | 2.64 kg |
| Corrugated cardboard content per sleeve for accessories | 920 g |
| Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) content per package | 620 g |
| Polypropylene (PP) content per package | 120 g |
| EPEAT rating | 85.29% |
| Sustainability certificates | No |
| Maximum number of stacking cartons | 1 pc(s) |
| Layers per pallet | 1 pc(s) |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
| Keyboard language | UK International |
| Windows keys | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories14 details
| Package material | Corrugated cardboard, Low-density polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene (PP) |
|---|---|
| Manual | Yes |
| Products per intermodal container (20ft) | 60 pc(s) |
| Products per intermodal container (40ft) | 126 pc(s) |
| Pallet gross width | 100 cm |
| Pallet gross length | 120 cm |
| Pallet gross height | 90 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case width | 39.8 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case length | 80.3 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case height | 76 cm |
| Shipping (inner) case gross weight | 30.4 kg |
| Shipping (inner) case volume weight | 40.5 kg |
| Products per pallet layer | 3 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 3 pc(s) |
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