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 ...
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
A little pricey, depending on your config, No SD card slot
When some consider the size of a small form factor system, they tend to set their expectations in performance directly proportional to that size, for the most part. To say we were impressed with the numbers this little machine put out would be an und...
Compact, well-designed chassis, Good performance for mainstream gamers, at a price lower than many larger alternatives
Very large external power brick, Small size means minimal expandability, Blu-ray drive is a $100 extra
The compact X51 is a sleek-looking, console-like gaming PC at a reasonable price. It's best for those more concerned about enjoying games than getting ultimate performance and extreme upgradability. Read More...
Good mid-range specifications, Suitable for 1080p gaming and VR (GTX 970 model), Slimline desktop chassis design
Compact design increases heat and noise, Relatively expensive
Alienware X51 – Performance The Core i7-6700K processor delivered some excellent results at its default 3.9GHz clock frequency. In Geekbench, the multi-core result of 16,533 still outclasses the older Core i7-4790K at its 4.4GHz Turbo frequency, although...
Publicerad: 2014-09-19, Författare: Mike , testad av: trustedreviews.com
Good mid-range specifications, Suitable for 1080p gaming and VR (GTX 970 model), Slimline desktop chassis design
Compact design increases heat and noise, Relatively expensive
We've not seen a PC this small with this much gaming power before, which makes the latest Alienware the ideal system for sticking beneath a TV – at least until Steam Machines arrive. The price of miniaturisation is high, though; the money spent on the X51...
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, Fu
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
The Alienware X51 is a prime example of why not all serious gamers require a full-sized configuration. The only reason you might want to build your own barebones unit or spend more money on the high capacity systems is for more expansion and upgrade space...
Noisy fan during intensive use, Overheating, Entrylevel keyboard and mouse not suited for gaming
The Alienware X51 is a small, powerful gaming PC. It tends to get rather loud and toasty and the keyboard and mouse could have been better suited for gaming purposes, but it's still a great way to play your favourite titles without taking up too much spac...
