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Alienware X51

Based on 27 reviews

Excellent:

10
Good:

10
Average:

4
Bad:

3

Pros

Plenty of ports.
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.
Category leading performance.
Easy-to-service interior.
USB 3,0 ports.
HDMI video output.
Up to three monitor support.
Integrated Wi-Fi.

Cons

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.
Ultimately limited upgrade options.
Some fan noise.
Blu-ray drive is a $100 extra.

By CNET Australia on January 03, 2013

While we fervently await the day when physics allows Alienware to cram in a more powerful GPU, the X51 stands tall as a great, space-conscious gaming rig that would work well at either your desk or in the lounge...

85
By APC Magazine on June 25, 2012

As the HD gaming platform of choice, the PC continues to make the march from the study to the lounge. As a result, more people are looking for a gaming PC that will fit inside their audio-visual storage cabinet. As we all know, until the...

70
By TechRadar on June 01, 2012

Dell's gaming-centric Alienware brand has gone down the console form factor route with its Alienware X51 PCs. The erstwhile X51 though has recently had a little open-heart surgery to give it a new Ivy Bridge beat to its processor rhythm. The X51 is...

60
By Wired UK on May 18, 2012

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...

90
By Kitguru.net on May 15, 2012

Are you tired of the same, boring looking desktop system?Alienware hope you are, because their X51 is designed from the ground up to turn heads. The system is built inside a diminutive, superslim chassis which can be used either vertically or...

80
By Wired on April 16, 2012

It’s been quite a while since I attended my last LAN party, but I was under the impression that most gamers have moved on to laptops like these folks, if for no other reason than to quit it with all the lugging, loading, and hauling of gear. A...

80
By PCWorld New Zealand on April 11, 2012

Founded in 1996 and purchased by computer giant Dell ten years later, Alienware is probably the most well recognised manufacturer of gaming desktops and laptops in the world.Back in January this year they announced the launch of the Alienware X51: a...

70
By CNET UK on April 10, 2012

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...

90
By T3 Magazine on April 01, 2012

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...

80
By PC Pro on March 26, 2012

A well-designed and striking living room PC to challenge consoles, but it treads a fine line on gaming...

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