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February 2012
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The editors liked
Compact and sleek design save space in your entertainment environment
New Command Center enhances and customizes your gaming experience
Optional upgrades allow you to achieve the performance you seek
Generous amount of USB ports provide versatility
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Good performance
Small footprint
Well engineered
PCs
And in particular gaming PCs can take up a lot of room on the floor
Desktop or wherever you store them. The Alienware X51 somehow manages to squeeze all the gaming goodness needed to play high-end PC games into a unit not much bigger than a PS3 or Xbox 360
Making it a possible alternative to slot under the television laid on its side or vertically. HDMI connectivity means you can easily pl
Superb value
Phenomally powerful
Extremely powerful
Small size means it's easy to fit in your living room
Relatively affordable
Console beating power
All the features of a full PC
Under the TV
Upgrading keeps pace with new tech
Manufacturing quality
Overall performance
Compact size
Good mid-range specifications
Suitable for 1080p gaming and VR (GTX 970 model)
Slimline desktop chassis design
Very powerful and fast
Smallish size
Not too pricey
Good processing power
Keyboard and mouse included
Fantastic chassis design
Efficient
Small physical footprint
Runs fairly cool
The editors didn't like
The stock model unit may not suit the needs of serious gamers
External power brick is rather large in size
Compact size limits upgrade and expansion options
Not a gaming powerhouse
Price
The Alienware X51 offers up some decent specs. The basic model comes with an Intel Core i3 3.30GHz processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GT 545 video card
But if you’re already a PC tech head you may be able to customise your own gaming PC with better specs for a similar price. The Alienware X51 starts at £559
But goes up to £849. That said
The Alienware X51 still offers a no-fuss solution in an all
Tricky to upgrade
Still pricier than a console
Lowpower PSU limits upgrade options
Styling won't appeal to everyone
More expensive than an XBox or PS3
No wireless or Blu-Ray as standard
Noisy fan during intensive use
Overheating
Entrylevel keyboard and mouse not suited for gaming
Compact design increases heat and noise
Relatively expensive
Gameboy styling isn't for everyone
It can get a little loud under heavy load
If size or appearance isn't important then there are better value for money systems at £900
Standard memory without headspreaders
Kitguru says
If you are in the market for a new system that looks beautiful wit
PCs, and in particular gaming PCs can take up a lot of room on the floor, desktop or wherever you store them. The Alienware X51 somehow manages to squeeze all the gaming goodness needed to play high-end PC games into a unit not much bigger than a PS3 or Xbox 360, making it a possible alternative to slot under the television laid on its side or vertically. HDMI connectivity means you can easily pl
The Alienware X51 offers up some decent specs. The basic model comes with an Intel Core i3 3.30GHz processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GT 545 video card, but if you’re already a PC tech head you may be able to customise your own gaming PC with better specs for a similar price. The Alienware X51 starts at £559, but goes up to £849. That said, the Alienware X51 still offers a no-fuss solution in an all
The Alienware X51 is great option for those in need of a gaming PC without the fuss and higher cost of some more advanced set-ups. The fact it’s the size of a console is just an added bonus. The Alienware X51 is worth checking out. Alienware X51 is ta...
When we were first briefed on the X51 back in January it was clear that Alienware were very proud of their new system and couldn't wait to get it out to reviewers and consumers. That said we did have our reservations about the system, comparisons with con...
I had a chance to check out the Alienware X51 a few weeks ago at a launch event in San Francisco, and I'm as impressed now as I was then. The X51 is a step in the right direction for Alienware: Large, imposing gaming rigs aren't going anywhere, but one...
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Published: 2015-07-02, Author: Michael , review by: tomsguide.com
Compact, good-looking chassis, Good gaming performance
Competing systems offer better storage, higher-end graphics options, Very large external power brick, Small size limits expandability and upgrade options
Alienware's updated X51 delivers good performance in a compact package, thanks to a new Intel CPU and a solid Nvidia graphics card. But competing systems offer better design and higher-end component options. ...
Small, compact chassis, Plenty of connectivity, Components are surprisingly easy to replace, Affordable
Limited upgradability, Bundled peripherals seem a waste, Loud when gaming
The X51 is a beautifully engineered computer that can't entirely overcome the fundamental challenges all small gaming PCs face. Yes, it's easy to disassemble; but upgrading is a chore. Yes, it packs incredible hardware in a small profile; but it's still...
Beautifully compact design, Lots of power for the price, USB 3.0 ports and built-in Wi-Fi beat you to the punch on upgrades, Easy access interior, part-swapping
Minimally flexible for future upgrades, More complex than a standalone console, Hefty power brick will need to be hidden away under some furniture
When rumors of a “Steam Box” hardware spec from Valve kicked up earlier this year, it was suggested that the X51 was designed with that spec in mind. Whether or not those rumors were accurate, it's easy to see why this new Alienware offering would be co...
