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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
Very powerful and fast, smallish size, not too pricey,
Gameboy styling isn't for everyone
For a good all-round PC with some serious gaming grunt the Alienware X51 takes some beating. The small form factor means it won't dominate the living room if you're hooking it up to your TV (though it also means it's cramped inside and awkward to modif...
Good processing power, keyboard and mouse included, Fantastic chassis design, efficient, small physical footprint, Runs fairly cool,
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
The Alienware X51 System has left our offices with positive feelings. The diminutive chassis is around the same size as an Xbox 360, meaning it can fit easily next to a television or monitor, without dominating the room. For a student bedsit or bedroom it...
Extremely powerful, Small size means it's easy to fit in your living room, Relatively affordable
Lowpower PSU limits upgrade options, Styling won't appeal to everyone
The Alienware X51 achieves the magic combination of being small yet extremely powerful. If you want a gaming PC that doesn't dominate an entire room but can still chew through the latest titles, the X51 is an excellent choice....
Published: 2012-04-01, Author: Peter , review by: T3.com
Superb value, Small footprint, Phenomally powerful
Tricky to upgrade, Still pricier than a console
For £899 at the top of the range, the Alienware X51 is packed to the gunnels with power and a gaming PC of this size and power for this price is astounding. Unfortunately, that still doesn’t hide the fact that the Xbox 360 and PS3 are now cheaper than
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...
