Entered CNET Catalog:
03/01/2005
SKU: PC-AREA51-5300:SKU-DEFAULT
Manufacturer: Alienware Corporation
Manufacturer description
The new Alienware Area-51 5300 represents the epitome of concentrated technology. Combining the latest technology and features with an unbelievably compact form factor, this system defines flexibility. Well-suited to dorm rooms and cubicles alike, this potent system is adaptable to nearly any individual's needs.
The Alienware Area-51 5300 proves that looks can be deceiving. Beneath the discreetly modern aesthetic is the full array of functionality you demand. With the simple touch of a button, the system reveals the optical drive of your choice. In similar fashion, applying pressure to the lower front panel uncovers a series of ports including USB and FireWire to allow you to seamlessly integrate your digital devices.
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Alienware Area-51 5300 - P4 530J 3 GHz specifications
- General
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Type
Personal computer
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Product Form Factor
Small form factor
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Width
7.9 in
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Depth
12.2 in
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Height
7.3 in
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Color
Black
- Processor
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Type
Intel Pentium 4 530J / 3.0 GHz
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Installed Qty
1.0
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Max processors supported
1.0
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Processor main features
Hyper-Threading Technology
, Intel Execute Disable Bit
- Cache Memory
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Type
L2 cache
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Installed Size
1.0 MB
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Cache Per Processor
1 MB
- Mainboard
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Chipset type
Intel 915G Express
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Data bus speed
800.0 MHz
- RAM
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Installed Size
256.0 MB / 2.0 GB (max)
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Technology
DDR SDRAM
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Memory speed
400.0 MHz
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Memory specification compliance
PC3200
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RAM form factor
DIMM 184-pin
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RAM features
Two DDR channels
- Storage Controller
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Type
1.0 x RAID - Integrated
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Controller interface type
Serial ATA-150
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RAID level
RAID 1
, RAID 0
- Storage Controller (2nd)
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Type
1 x IDE - Integrated
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(2nd) storage controller interface type
ATA-100
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:Controller Interface Type:Channel Qty
1
- Storage
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Floppy drive type
3.5" 1.44 MB floppy
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Hard Drive
1.0 x 80.0 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-150 - 7200.0 rpm
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Hard Drive (2nd)
None
- Optical Storage
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Type
CD-RW - IDE
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CD / DVD read speed
52x
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CD / DVD write speed
52x
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CD / DVD rewrite speed
32x
- Optical Storage (2nd)
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Type
None
- Storage Removable
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Type
None
- Monitor
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Monitor Type
None.
- Graphics Controller
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Type
Integrated
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Graphics Processor / Vendor
Intel GMA 900
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Video Memory
64.0 MB Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
- Audio Output
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Type
Sound card - Integrated
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Sound output mode
5.1 channel surround
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Audio output compliant standards
AC '97
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Speaker(s)
None
- Input Device
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Type
Mouse
, Keyboard
- Telecom
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Modem
None
- Audio Input
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Type
None
- Networking
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Networking
Network adapter - Integrated
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Data Link Protocol
Gigabit Ethernet
, Ethernet
, Fast Ethernet
- Expansion / Connectivity
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Expansion Bays Total (Free)
1.0 ( 0.0 ) x Front accessible - 3.5" x 1/3H
, 1.0 ( 0.0 ) x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
, 1.0 ( 0.0 ) x Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
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Expansion Slots Total (Free)
1.0 ( 1.0 ) x PCI Express x16 - LGA775 Socket
, 1.0 ( 0.0 ) x PCI - DIMM 184-pin
, 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x Memory
, 2.0 ( 1.0 ) x Processor
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Interfaces
1.0 x Headphones - Line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm
, 1.0 x Keyboard - Line-out - 4 pin FireWire
, 1.0 x Microphone - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
, 1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - Generic - 4 pin USB Type A
, 1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - Line-out (rear) - RJ-45
, 1.0 x Network - Input - RCA
, 1.0 x Serial - Generic - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
, 1.0 x Audio - RS-232 - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
, 4.0 x Audio - SPDIF output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
, 1.0 x Display / video - VGA - 6 pin FireWire
, 1.0 x Audio - Line-out (center/subwoofer) - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
, 1.0 x Mouse - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
, 1.0 x Hi-Speed USB - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
, 1.0 x Audio - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
, 1.0 x Audio - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
- Printer
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Type
None
- Power
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Power device type
Power supply
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Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V
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Power provided
250.0 Watt
- Operating System / Software
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OS Provided
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Software
Drivers & Utilities
- Manufacturer Warranty
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Service & Support
1 year warranty
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Service & Support Details
Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year - On-site
, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year