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February 2012
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The editors liked
Powerful machine for its size
Sleek
Attractive design
Extremely quiet
Even under load
Great gaming performance up through 1080p resolution with high image quality
Cool AlienFX lighting effects
Relatively low power consumption
Compact
Good-looking chassis
Good gaming performance
Nice performance from a compact system. Easy-to-service interior. USB 3.0 ports. HDMI video output. Up to three monitor support. Integrated Wi-Fi.
Well-designed chassis
Good performance for mainstream gamers
At a price lower than many larger alternatives
Stylish
Compact design
Strong graphics performance
Relatively affordable
Useful personalization software
Category-leading performance
Small
Tinkerer-friendly chassis
Affordable price
Tons of connectivity
Extremely speedy performance
Plenty of ports and power for most gaming needs. Super portable
15 percent the size of a regular Alienware tower. Modular internal design makes replacing or upgrading parts easy. Sturdy build. Reasonably quiet
Compact chassis
Plenty of connectivity
Components are surprisingly easy to replace
Affordable
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
Good value for the money
Small form factor makes for a place-anywhere gaming PC
Clever case allows for easy upgrades
The editors didn't like
A little pricey
Depending on your config
No SD card slot
Competing systems offer better storage
Higher-end graphics options
Very large external power brick
Small size limits expandability and upgrade options
Bottom Line
The Alienware X51 gaming desktop goes after the console gamer that wants a bit more out of their gaming experience
Small size means minimal expandability
Blu-ray drive is a $100 extra
Doesn't support highest-end graphics cards
Ultimately limited upgrade options
Limited upgradability
Necessarily limited expansion options
330watt power supply and physical issues mean replacing the video card is tricky. Still more expensive than a DIY system. Power brick is the size of a man's shoe
Bundled peripherals seem a waste
Loud when gaming
Minimally flexible for future upgrades
More complex than a standalone console
Hefty power brick will need to be hidden away under some furniture
Cheaper configurations have limited upgrade potential
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...
Plenty of ports and power for most gaming needs. Super portable: 15 percent the size of a regular Alienware tower. Modular internal design makes replacing or upgrading parts easy. Sturdy build. Reasonably quiet
Necessarily limited expansion options: 330watt power supply and physical issues mean replacing the video card is tricky. Still more expensive than a DIY system. Power brick is the size of a man's shoe
It's hard not to walk away from the Alienware X51 feeling at least a little impressed. While I have to wonder a why Dell and Alienware didn't opt to wait for Kepler and Ivy Bridge, at the same time we can probably be certain that a refresh with those tech...
I had a chance to check out the X51 a few weeks ago at a launch event here 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 of ...
