ALIENWARE Area-51m
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Revision as of 05:14, 27 September 2025 by Cuixu (talk | contribs) (The ALIENWARE Area-51m and ALIENWARE m18 represent two different interpretations of "ultimate performance" by the brand in different eras. The Area-51m achieved hardware upgrades through external modularity, a milestone in technological exploration, but is now retired. The m18 delivers top-tier performance through internal upgradability and the latest hardware, serving as the current market flagship.)
Classification
| ALIENWARE Area-51m | |
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| Classification | |
| Grade | A |
| Calculator version | [[:Category:Calculator v|]] |
| Classification date | |
| Information | |
| Name | ALIENWARE Area-51m |
| Brand by Parent | ALIENWARE by Dell Inc |
| Generation | Area-51m 1st Gen (with a 2020 refresh) |
| Model(s) | Area-51m (R1), Area-51m R2 |
| Release date | 2019-03-08 |
| Type/Category | Gaming Laptop |
| Website | [1] |
| Status | End of sale |
| More | |
| Dimensions | Approx. 430 x 319 x 32 mm (L x W x H) |
| Mass | Approx. 4.2 kg (without power adapter) |
| Operating system | Windows 10 / 11 |
| Companion App | ALIENWARE Command Center |
| CPU | Upgradable Desktop CPU, e.g., Intel Core i9-9900K / i9-10900K (R2) |
| GPU | Upgradable GPU Module, e.g., NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / RTX 2080 Super (R2) |
| Memory | Up to 64GB DDR4 2400MHz (Upgradable) |
| Storage | Multiple bays, support for RAID0 (Upgradable) |
| Battery | 90Wh Lithium-Ion battery (Full performance with dual power adapters) |
| Power | Dual Power Adapters (330W + 180W) |
| Charging | Proprietary dual power ports |
| Display | 17.3-inch FHD (1920x1080) 144Hz IPS |
| Camera | 720p HD Camera (Some support Windows Hello) |
| Sound | Built-in speakers, Nahimic Audio |
| Connectivity | Wired: Killer E3000 Gigabit Ethernet Wireless: Killer Wi-Fi 6 (R2) Ports: USB 3.2, Thunderbolt 3, Alienware Graphics Amplifier port |
| Device | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Known hardware tampering | None | [1. Dell Security Advisory Page] | As a branded gaming laptop, no widespread specific hardware tampering vulnerabilities are reported. Its modular upgrades require official guidance. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Very common | [1. Dell Security Advisories 2. Microsoft Security Update Guide] | Its components have regular security advisories and patches. Vulnerabilities are common but managed through updates. |
| Prior attacks | Rare | [1. CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog] | No widely reported specific attacks targeting the ALIENWARE Area-51m model exclusively. |
| Updatability | Rare | [1. Alienware Area-51m Driver & Download Page (示例)] | The model has been discontinued for years. Its major update cycle has long ended; security patches are very rare. |
| Category score | 2 | ||
| System | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Authentication with other systems | Full | [1. Windows Hello Documentation] | Supports authentication via Windows Hello (some configs), Microsoft Account, etc. |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [1. Wi-Fi Alliance on WPA2] | Its Killer Wi-Fi 5 used modern encryption (WPA2) for its time. Web traffic uses TLS. |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [1. Microsoft BitLocker Documentation] | Supports full-disk encryption via Windows BitLocker (requires TPM). Standard for modern Windows devices. |
| Category score | 1 | ||
| User Authentication | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Account management | Full | [1. Windows User Account Control] | Full account management via Windows, supporting multi-user, admin/standard permissions. |
| Authentication | Secure | [1. Windows Security Features] | Offers multiple secure methods: Windows Hello (some configs), fingerprint, PIN, picture password, strong password. |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | [1. Microsoft Account Lockout Policy] | Windows has account lockout policies. |
| Event logging | Access event logged | [1. Windows Event Viewer Documentation] | Windows Event Viewer extensively logs security events. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | [1. Microsoft Password Policy] | Windows policies can enforce password complexity, expiration, and minimum length. |
| Category score | 1 | ||
| Grade | A |
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