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Alienware Area 51m R2 CAW51M2080LBRW
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i9-10900K 3,7GHz |
|---|---|
| Screen | 17.3" 1920x1080 300Hz 300 nits |
| Hard drive | 512GB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of Alienware Area 51m R2 CAW51M2080LBRW
| Reference / Part Number | CAW51M2080LBRW |
|---|---|
| Also sold as | CAW51M2080DBRW |
| Release date | August 2020, 6 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product color | Silver,White |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Color name | Lunar Light |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 17.3 " (43,9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Display brightness | 300 cd/m² |
| Pixel density | 127 ppi |
| Maximum refresh rate | 300 Hz |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 700:1 |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i9-10900K |
| Processor frequency | 3,7 GHz |
| Generación del procesador | Intel Core i9-10xxx |
| Processor cores | 10 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,3 GHz |
| System bus rate | 8 GT/s |
| Processor cache | 20 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | LGA 1200 (Socket H5) |
| Processor lithography | 14 nm |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor codename | Comet Lake |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 125 W |
| Configurable TDP-down | 95 W |
| Configurable TDP-down frequency | 3,3 GHz |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4 |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 3200 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| SSD interface | NVMe,PCI Express |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD,SDHC,SDXC |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 350 MHz |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1200 MHz |
| Maximum on-board graphics card memory | 64 GB |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.5 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0x9BC5 |
Audio
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC3281-CG |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 4 |
| Speaker power | 4 W |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 0,92 MP |
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wireless-AX 1650 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Thunderbolt version | 3 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.0 |
| Mini DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| PowerShare | Yes |
| Number of USB ports with PowerShare support | 1 |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 10 Home |
|---|---|
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Processor special features
| Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology | Yes |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) | Yes |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel® Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | Yes |
| Intel® OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 mm |
| Supported instruction sets | SSE4.1,SSE4.2,AVX 2.0 |
| Scalability | 1S |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Embedded options available | No |
| Thermal solution specification | PCG 2015D |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Processor ARK ID | 199332 |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 6 |
| Battery voltage | 11,4 V |
| Battery recharge time | 4 h |
| Battery weight | 13.1 oz (370 g) |
Power
| AC adapter frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
|---|---|
| AC adapter input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter output voltage | 19.5 V |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cable lock slot type | Noble |
| Password protection | Yes |
Operational conditions
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 65 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90 % |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 95 % |
| Operating altitude | 0 - 3048 m |
| Non-operating altitude | 0 - 10668 m |
| Operating shock | 4.9 oz (140 G) |
| Non-operating shock | 5.6 oz (160 G) |
| Operating vibration | 0 oz (0,66 G) |
| Non-operating vibration | 0 oz (1,3 G) |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 10.4 lbs (4,7 kg) |
|---|---|
| Width | 15.9 " (402,6 mm) |
| Depth | 12.6 " (319,1 mm) |
| Height (front) | 1.1 " (2,77 cm) |
| Height (rear) | 1.3 " (3,18 cm) |
Packaging content
| Cables included | AC |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
Is the Alienware Area 51m R2 CAW51M2080LBRW good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the Alienware Area 51m R2 CAW51M2080LBRW like?
It carries a 17.3" 1920x1080 300Hz 300 nits display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Alienware Area 51m R2 CAW51M2080LBRW have?
It runs on the Intel Core i9-10900K processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the Alienware Area 51m R2 CAW51M2080LBRW come with?
It comes with Windows 10 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the Alienware Area 51m R2 CAW51M2080LBRW have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × Thunderbolt 3, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the Alienware Area 51m R2 CAW51M2080LBRW have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Alienware Area 51m R2 CAW51M2080LBRW have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the Alienware Area 51m R2 CAW51M2080LBRW weigh?
It weighs 4,7 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the Alienware Area 51m R2 CAW51M2080LBRW released?
Its release date is August 2020, 6 years ago.