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  • ALIENWARE GEFORCE NVIDIA RTX
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Intel Core UETRA CORE UL Max Power Run games on the highest settings with Total Performance Power (TPP) able to reach up to 245W*. *Available with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti on configurations and above.
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  • Multitasking for Gamers and Creators With two SO-DIMM slots designated for DDR5 system memory, Area-51 laptops can support up to 64GB of memory.
  • Improved Storage Capabilities: Gen 5 SSD storage improves read speeds by up to 84% and write speeds by up to 75% over the previous generation. Based on internal analysis during October 2024 using the Alienware Area-51 desktop and various supplied SSDs. Actual results may vary.
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Alienware - Area-51 18" 2.5K Gaming Laptop Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 275HX 2025 32GB Memory NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070Ti 2TB Storage - Liquid Teal

Model:
LAA18250 -9444BLU-PUS
SKU:
6628371
$3,599.99
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  • QuestionWhat kind of memory does this laptop use?

    • Answer This laptop uses DDR5 type of memory.
    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • QuestionHow many USB ports does the laptop have?

    • Answer This laptop has three USB ports in total.
    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • QuestionWhat is the refresh rate of the screen?

    • Answer The screen refresh rate is 300Hz.
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  • QuestionDoes this gaming laptop have a backlit keyboard?

    • Answer Yes, this gaming laptop features a backlit keyboard.
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  • QuestionIs there a microphone built into this laptop?

    • Answer Yes, this laptop has a built-in microphone.
    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • QuestionWhat operating system is installed on this laptop?

    • Answer Windows 11 Home is the operating system installed.
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  • QuestionDoes this laptop have a numeric keypad?

    • Answer Yes, this laptop has a numeric keypad.
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  • QuestionIs it compatible with Windows Hello? Does it have IR camera or fingerprint 🫆?

    Asked by Flavio.

    • Answer Windows Hello with the camera

      Answered by KristianD

  • Question1. Can this 5070ti Graphic card be upgraded? 2. Is it soldered in? Or is it a "pull-out"?

    Asked by AlienBrain.

    • Answer Its soldered in

      Answered by KristianD

  • QuestionDoes this unit compatible with PCIe Gen 5 like Samsung pro 9100?

    Asked by PCIE.

    • Answer Yes,it is compatible with PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, including the Samsung 9100 Pro, provided the SSD uses the M.2 NVMe interface and fits within the laptop’s physical and thermal constraints.

      Answered by YourDellTeam

  • QuestionWhere can i find a list of compatible 64GB RAM options? The Dell website seems like only XMP is OK for 64GB?

    Asked by John.

    • Answer XMP is supported, but only for 7200 MT/s configurations. You must enable XMP manually via: BIOS → Performance → Extreme Memory Profile → Enable XMP Profile 1. Or via Alienware Command Center (AWCC). Note: Dell only lists 16GB XMP modules officially (e.g., ADATA AOAV724CSV1-BNLS), so 64GB XMP kits (2×32GB) are not officially validated yet.

      Answered by YourDellTeam

  • QuestionCan additional ram be installed?

    Asked by JosePoche.

    • Answer Yes, there are 2 Memory slots. you can replace the existing Memory modules by adding 64 GB: 2 x 32 GB, DDR5, 6400 MT/s, Non-ECC, Non-XMP.

      Answered by YourDellTeam

  • QuestionDoes this unit have a Thunderbolt connection?

    Asked by JosePoche.

    • Answer Yes, it has 2 X Thunderbolt 4 with DisplayPort Alt Mode/USB Type-C/USB4/Power Delivery.

      Answered by YourDellTeam

  • QuestionDoes this machine support steam and any game available on steam?

    Asked by Joe.

    • Answer Yes, you can install Steam like any other Windows application, and it will run perfectly on this machine. The ability to run games depends on the individual game's system requirements, but based on the specs of this Alienware laptop, it can handle most modern and demanding games with ease.

      Answered by YourDellTeam

  • QuestionDoes it have dvd optical capability?

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer No, it does not have Optical Disc Drive. We need to use an external Disc Drive

      Answered by YourDellTeam

  • QuestionDoes this laptop have the mechanical keyboard?

    Asked by Anonymous.

    • Answer No, the laptop uses Low-Profile Keyboard with AlienFX per-key lighting.

      Answered by YourDellTeam

  • QuestionDoes the display have HDR?

    Asked by JaysWay13.

    • Answer No, it has WQXGA 300Hz display which does not officially support HDR.

      Answered by YourDellTeam

  • QuestionHow much vram

    Asked by Db.

    • Answer The Laptop RTX 5070Ti comes with 12GBs of VRAM. While I feel all NVidia GPUs this generation should have come with more VRAM, I have not personally run into any issues related to having only 12GB on this machine.

      Answered by RedMage

  • QuestionWhich Alienware is best for flight simulators

    Asked by Charlie.

    • Answer This one should work fine, but "best" is subjective, best for you, or best as in absolute best performance? If you want the absolute best performance, the Alienware Area-51 18 inch is hard to beat if you get the model that has the 5090 in it. That's going to be some of the absolute top end performance a gaming laptop of any brand can put forth. As far as best for you, you will have to balance what specs the flight simulator you are using needs, versus the specs of the laptop, and your budget. On top of that, whether or not a laptop or a desktop is actually the better choice for what you want to do overall.

      Answered by RedMage

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