@MSIGAMINGPRO True but i think the auroras are i tad bit overpriced. You can play many maybe all games on a medium setting on the x51. Depending on which model might i add. Unless you need the highest quality possible then get the Aurora.
@MSIGAMINGPRO True performance with the aurora is definently better than the X51. But not everyone needs a computer to play all games on Extra or Ultra. For me i just want a computer than can play most games on a medium-high setting with minimal lag.
All, update here. A PERFECT upgrade to this machine, if you want more GPU horsepower versus the stock GTX 555 that comes with it, would be the new AMD Radeon HD 7870 graphics card. It as a 9.5-inch PCB, so it should fit no problem, and requires two 6-pin PCIe power connections. The X51 has a spare PCIe power plug so that will work too. This card is slightly faster than an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 or AMD Radeon HD 6970. Check our site for a full review on the card. We posted it it today.
u ppl fail to realize the power on the outside elimenates ALOT of heat within the pc...dell has already said they will be upgrading the psu IN THE FUTURE,...the gtx 55 doesnt even make a soung at bf3 on hIGH...keep thinking its a pos..its def not... theres room in this box...
@gaminglaps you forgot the power supply, case, and the damn OS disc... all or some with no warranty. plus 40gb of ssd space.. WTF?? I mean.. you install the OS ALONE and you pretty much have to think about what to install or your shit out of luck cause your fkin out of space.. probably 1 game or 2... lmao
@b4393 dumbazz! where the he'll have you seen a dual slot gtx graphics card for a laptop.. and as for building your own rig with twice as much power for the sane price.. your an idiot.. do the math you get the same components.. and end up with just 100-150 dollar savings.. which is worth the cool case, warranty and labor to build it.. retard!
The only thing I don't like is the weak power supply... They better be coming out with some ps brick upgrades soon. Otherwise, I won't be getting this. 550w would be nice.
@andrew2324g If you buy this machine with the Intel i7 processor and the 1GB GDDR5 GTX555. It will run games like Battlefield 3 and The Witcher 2 on medium settings at 30-40 fps. High or Ultra settings will cause the X51 to struggle fps wise.
The only thing I would buy from alienware is a laptop.. I have m17x r3 but destops I can build for this same price but 2 times more powerfull. Also this is a laptop graphics card!! This is not a Destop grapics card
@b4393 umm no its not? its definitely a full size graphics card. you put that card in a laptop you are going to have 1 effing huge laptop. this card is just about on par with the gtx 560 which probably nvidia's best selling card.
maybe a dumb question. but since the power supply is external, cant you get another one with more power, to upgrade the PC more. or am i talking bullshit right now ?
@lollerfantun You cant even upgrade to a more powerful powersupply on this because it's external it uses a special powerbrick only 330 watt is avalible and alienware doesnt sell more powerful brick.
my et1161-07 is better for gaming i have a coolermaster silent pro m600 watt psu in it.
I thinking about getting this but I'm a little worried about upgrading. Will this system be compatible with the Ivy Bridge and Kelper products? Also, do you think Dell will release higher wattage power supplies in the future?
@damitchman9 Go for the X51 then, With laptops you have to fork out a shit ton to get performance similar to a desktop plus it will be a worthless POS, when it gets old and can't upgrade it.
@Daxter609 - Thank you so much! I was about to pay $1,200! My friend DID say that the processor doesn't make a huge change. Luckily the two processors aren't too different when it comes to speeds. Do you own an Alienware?
@damitchman9 I don't own one yet (saving up for the X51) but I do know about hardware and well experienced with PC Gaming to know with games most of the difference in Frame rate is by the GPUs not the CPUs. The Core i5 2320 is definately more then enough for gaming. You can use that saved money for the Blu Ray player add on if you like or buy a GPU like the GTX560ti and swap out the standard one.
@Daxter609 Thanks again! I now EXACTLY what to get thanks to you! I only stream movies, and how much of a difference could I get with the GTX560ti? I might get that a little layer after purchasing.
@cyberboy109 Interms of US dollars I find this reasonably priced but it seems Dell/AlienWare are dumping their tax payer fees on the customers in Europe.
@Daxter609 Im sorry but I have a few american friends who work in the computing business and they also agree that this is still over priced, and you could still buy a more powerful itx system in the states...
@dickwy asy actually how about better the x51 £1038.99 now onto a itx build
i7 2700k =£190, 2x4gb g skill ram=£32, zotac z68 wifi,bluetooth itx mobo=£71,6970 £200. 120gb ssd £105 500gb hd £47 silverstone sg07 £109 win 7 pro £80, blueray cdrw£42 total=£885 that leaves £153.99 4 leds/keyboard/mouse, set up Iv shown is more powerfull and can be overclocked and upgradable the case can be swaped out to htpc or any other itx case, the card can be swapped for a 7000s and the i7 to ivy bridge
@cyberboy109 gtx 555 is a slightly detuned 560, for arguments sake i had to choose the 560 if you were to make a build yourself. "no where near" is a total exaggeration. core speed is only 30mhz lower and a slightly lower cuda core count. You seem to be extremely tense in expressing you distaste for alienware products on ALIENWARE VIDEOS. Whats wrong with you? Oh and congrats on boosting your ego sharing laughs with other nerds on a forum....
@bills889 My main point is any one buying this is being ripped of, you could do alot better for your money and still have a smaller system than this with more power, if you wanted to go smaller you can a gaming laptop for about the same price and plug upto your tv using hdmi...alienware have to rethink there prices and customer service, as for graphics again gtx 555 is a poor card to have in this system for the price
@cyberboy109 To argue that point - A gaming laptop is by far the worst investment, at least with x51 you CAN replace the 555 with any 9 inch card such as the 560 ti. Next year nvidia will launch the 6xx series cards and the gtx 650/660 will slip right into the x51.With a gaming laptop upgrades are not easy, and sometimes not even possible.
@bills889 Iv built ITX gaming systems for 8 years now and this is a joke, upgrading the gtx 555m to say a 650/660 is not going to be worth thats if the psu allows it, only other upgrades on this system will be changing the hdd to a ssd than miby bumbing up the ram, by the time you start adding up all the prices you could have a respected pc store build you a cheaper, smaller more powerfull system including windows 7...look lets just agree to disagree
@bills889 slightly lower cuda core counts?? look at it again please because it is substantially lower than the 560 ti.
"no where near" sounds reasonable:
Sugo05 (small case?)
ITX Z68
intel i5 2500K
SSD 40GB for SRT cache
6950/560ti448 edition/560ti/any lower
8gb 1600mhz ddr3
slim drive
there you go, a rig that costs the lower with better specs... oh boy WAYYYY BETTER. i do own alienware product but just wanted to blow off some bullshit
@MrHav1k tell us how to build a HTPC sized computer with desktop specs that "RAPES" this, with $450, and plus 1 year of warranty and tech support. List each component and price. Otherwise go troll somewhere else.
@MrHav1k oh and don't forget research and build times. Suppose you are really dumb as you appear, you earn minimum wage. Let's say, 10 hours for research + assembly. $70 for tech support + warranty. So, build a system that RAPES this for $300. Please.
@Touchguy912 na I already have a desktop that can run all the new games on reasonable settings but it's an Acer I bought at Staples, so for the past couple months I've been looking into building a pc. Probably from ncix.ca
@HeWhoIsBrave Actually its going to do fine since it can take in a GTX 560, AlienWare/Dell claims it can maybe take a GTX 580 but I don't believe it. With the direction hardware is going the next generation of hardware will offer better performance with the same amount of watts or even less.
@Daxter609 Really? Well I guess no one really knows what the power consumption will be on the next gen video cards, I think I'm gonna get a 640 or a 650 when they release.
They should ship this with the gtx560, since alienware said it supports it, cause lets say u want to upgrade, what the hell are u gonna do with the 555? Throw it away?
I am planning on getting this system, and doing quite a bit of upgrading. Installing a new 2GB GTX 560, replacing stock RAM with 16GB (2X8GB) Kit, and maybe shoehorning an SSD into the case since there are extra Sata Connectors. If it won't fit, I will run the 1TB external.
@teehee1995 minecraft was made in java, an outdated engine causing it to draw insane amount of cpu for a seemingly low power game, a GTX 555 will do minecraft on max at roughly 700-900 FPS, you wanna cap it using the options, what you want to focus on is the processing power as minecraft draws more of that, the $900 dollar version will come with i believe the 3.0 GHz quad core processor, so minecraft will run extremley smooth, keep in mind you cant see more than 60 fps, so you dont need 700 fps.
@teehee1995 you should never need to run anything at 900 frames per second as the human eye only sees up to 60 frames per second, and minecraft has an option to cap frames per second at 120 to prevent overheating graphics cards
Will having an external PSU allow a GTX570 to workin that box? Alienware has a video saying a GTX 560 will work. From what I understand, The gtx 570 uses less wattage than the 560.
What graphics card under $500 dollars would you recommend to upgrade this system? And is it even necessary? I'm looking to play games like Starcraft 2 and Diablo 3 and would like to play at max setting without issues. I purchased the 949.00 unit with the i5 processor and GTX 555.
@AsylumDreamps3 - it's an external AC adapter PSU so it's as easy as it gets. :) Not sure on the price, though there are 220W and 330W versions of the bricks.
@HotHardwareVids Hi i have a question would the high end model of the x51 would it be able to run shogun 2 total war on ultra settings or high settings thanks
hey my names karlo im currently into gaming and me and alot of my friends are forming a online community for all the people that love to build computers and play games heres a link to our fb page please check it out and join we'll be posting videos we can all share our setups play games together and mainly have fun. just go to face book dot come and type this in /groups/147438935373696/
i would feel like a dick for having that vid card on a shelf they should make an attachment so you can just get another gtx 555 and x fire or whatever nvidia calls it
This is definitely a VERY good alternative for a console owners. Coming from someone who plays video games on a console, I can definitely say that this gaming PC is affordable, pack some serious and way better hardware and software than consoles, free online gaming and it's PC. Sure compare to other high end PC it lack some better graphics card etc. But compared to consoles, this PC overkills them. Definitely a must buy for entry level PC gamers and I hope Alienware gets into the market share.
Sorry my itx i5 2120 and 6850 plus a 160gb ssd is cheaper and smaller and more powerfull...my system build only cost £650 to build another over priced product by Alienware
@cyberboy109 Then stop watching X51 reviews you knob. You obviously are interested in it or you wouldnt be wasting your life preaching bs here, god some people are in denial.
@bills889 go fck your self, for your info I went onto it to see what it was like and once the video was over with the specs I made my judgement...its shocking that hardware companies like dell try to sell cheap arse hardware for such a high price..stop being a troll and do ur research
@cyberboy109 Then stop watching X51 reviews you knob. You obviously are interested in it or you wouldnt be wasting your life preaching bs here, god some people are in denial.
Do you think this pc will be able to handle GuildWars 2 on good settings? I know you can't give me a definite answer but i just wanted to get your 2 cents. I plan on buying this comp maxed out with all the best options.
I don`t get it this will play batman arkham city on max but can only handle battlefield 3 on medium this is bad marketing as for the site it shows mass effect 3 can it even handle that game also the lowest price big desktop by alienware is £1500.00 so what is the point of this thing console gamer will stick to consoles and PC gamers will stick to there own PC`s very very bad marketing alienware.
I love how its basically a laptop in disguise. FYI: just because it is a gtx 555, that doesn't mean that it is better than the 550 ti. It is actually much worse. The numbers refer to the serial number, not the performance.
@Thehiddenz11 - That's just not true, sorry. A GeForce GTX 550 Ti is a 192 CUDA core GPU and a GeForce GTX 555 is a 288 CUDA core GPU. It's significantly more powerful than the GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
@udontseemebutiseeyou - Sorry, that's just not true. A GTX 550 Ti isn't even close to as fast as a Radeon HD 6850 and the GeForce GTX 555 in this machine beat a 6850 more often than not. Again, the GTX 555 GPU has 96 more CUDA cores than the 550 Ti,so it's faster hands-down.
Batman looked very jerky/stuttery as the camera was panning around, not enough fps to run a smooth camera flow through the hallways without the odd jolt every 5-10 seconds.
@SXGi1b0 - Average frame rate was 34 fps at 1920x1080 res, 47 fps at 1280x720 in that benchmark, which is worst case workload really because it throws a ton of physics effects at it and I had PhysX turned on for the GeForce card in the game control panel.
@HotHardwareVids Are you saying 34fps isnt enough then? Thats like saying a car can only go 80 mphs because it is in 5th gear with no wind resistance on an empty road, doesnt really make any sense or justify my first statement. If you are playing on game on a new pc you want full resolution and all physx and extra graphics etc turned on, you want the best, why should someone have to run lower than max res on a new pc just to get smooth frame rates, doesnt make sense to me?
@SXGi1b0 - No, I was just giving you the data, precisely as we measured it. 34 fps is actually fine for gameplay in this title, in my opinion. It would be nice to be higher but this is a small form factor PC, so you can only expect so much.
@HotHardwareVids Ok cheers, I always thought 30fps was like the bare minimum for a game to be smooth and playable anyway, 60fps is ideal for an optimal experience. Theres not much more I can say on the matter, I can see jolts as the camera pans through the hallways, whether thats the youtube vid having buffering problems or not idk but even at 34fps it looks awkward. If you have to down the resolution to increase fps why spend all that money on the pc when u can get a 360 for $199 or less.
awesome for lan parties.
kerolification 3 hours ago
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I want this pc :'(
FluxStep96 19 hours ago
aruora is still da best
MSIGAMINGPRO 1 day ago
@MSIGAMINGPRO True but i think the auroras are i tad bit overpriced. You can play many maybe all games on a medium setting on the x51. Depending on which model might i add. Unless you need the highest quality possible then get the Aurora.
MrBeatlebuddy 1 day ago
@MrBeatlebuddy ifyou get the arurora with 2000 dollars it's a gaming machine that is a beast.
the x51 is a portable version of the arurora that's the only difference
but i likethe x51 because of it's portibility,design and price
MSIGAMINGPRO 12 hours ago
@MSIGAMINGPRO True performance with the aurora is definently better than the X51. But not everyone needs a computer to play all games on Extra or Ultra. For me i just want a computer than can play most games on a medium-high setting with minimal lag.
MrBeatlebuddy 9 hours ago
Does this thing run on controller or keyboard?
sassy2161 1 day ago
Mmhm and I just spent 1000 bucks on something not as good as dis pice o shit
haloboyFNFAL 1 day ago
STEAM BOX!!
dominiquejr1 1 day ago
All, update here. A PERFECT upgrade to this machine, if you want more GPU horsepower versus the stock GTX 555 that comes with it, would be the new AMD Radeon HD 7870 graphics card. It as a 9.5-inch PCB, so it should fit no problem, and requires two 6-pin PCIe power connections. The X51 has a spare PCIe power plug so that will work too. This card is slightly faster than an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 or AMD Radeon HD 6970. Check our site for a full review on the card. We posted it it today.
HotHardwareVids 2 days ago 2
@HotHardwareVids wouldnt that overheat it? ive heard of many cases having this happen due to this.
X1TWISTED1X 1 minute ago
how well would this run bf3?
Weapon0fCho1ce 3 days ago
@Weapon0fCho1ce the cheapest one should run BF3 in 30 FPS
PapiQuAke 2 days ago
@Weapon0fCho1ce 1920x1080p
MSIGAMINGPRO 1 day ago
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SirSteirn 3 days ago
Is the i3 version any good?
zazonion12 4 days ago
@zazonion12 It was i5
SirSteirn 3 days ago
@SirSteirn It can be configured with an i3 -_-
KaneDesigns 3 days ago
@SirSteirn I know, but I'm asking if the i3 version is any good for gaming.
zazonion12 3 days ago
@zazonion12 No, will probably be difficult to run with a i3. when to play games. perhaps with a simple game you can play games with it =)
SirSteirn 3 days ago
@zazonion12 Yes
Daxter609 3 days ago
@zazonion12 i3 are older but still decent for gaming but it depends on what games you are playing
I would suggest choosing the i5 CPU since it is wayy better the i7 dont have any difference in gaming
PapiQuAke 2 days ago
u ppl fail to realize the power on the outside elimenates ALOT of heat within the pc...dell has already said they will be upgrading the psu IN THE FUTURE,...the gtx 55 doesnt even make a soung at bf3 on hIGH...keep thinking its a pos..its def not... theres room in this box...
preemz10314 4 days ago
i have one i7 model and i love it...so keep hatin haters,...its a dope PC for the money, fuck ur 80 lb rig. no one cares... size doesnt matter,
preemz10314 4 days ago
Meh.
FBang237 4 days ago
just swap the hdd with two ssd's in raid 0 and i would be happy
ERIK5564 4 days ago
i just bought one i LVOVE IT
BUSTABros 5 days ago
@gaminglaps you forgot the power supply, case, and the damn OS disc... all or some with no warranty. plus 40gb of ssd space.. WTF?? I mean.. you install the OS ALONE and you pretty much have to think about what to install or your shit out of luck cause your fkin out of space.. probably 1 game or 2... lmao
dreadcrozz 1 week ago
@b4393 dumbazz! where the he'll have you seen a dual slot gtx graphics card for a laptop.. and as for building your own rig with twice as much power for the sane price.. your an idiot.. do the math you get the same components.. and end up with just 100-150 dollar savings.. which is worth the cool case, warranty and labor to build it.. retard!
dreadcrozz 1 week ago
The only thing I don't like is the weak power supply... They better be coming out with some ps brick upgrades soon. Otherwise, I won't be getting this. 550w would be nice.
jesterking1 1 week ago
it be really awesome if they add an ssd sometime, desktop that size it makes sense no?
VerryJerry90 1 week ago
A newbie here. Are there any 600-700w external PSU in the market compatible with x51?
LameCrippled 1 week ago
this is important. is the £699 good for running general tasks aswell as handling 3dsmax, maya, blender, and free to play mmos?
razoremblem 1 week ago
@razoremblem yes it is
ewannorth 1 week ago
can it run Battlefiled 3 Smoothly? no lag issues ?
andrew2324g 1 week ago 3
@andrew2324g runs at 50fps+
SipuraEin 1 week ago
@andrew2324g Yes.
DontFeedThePony 5 hours ago
@andrew2324g the i7 version is able to play BF3 @ high, with a decent framerate. if you want to put a 7870 in it, it will run even faster :O
kerolification 3 hours ago
@andrew2324g If you buy this machine with the Intel i7 processor and the 1GB GDDR5 GTX555. It will run games like Battlefield 3 and The Witcher 2 on medium settings at 30-40 fps. High or Ultra settings will cause the X51 to struggle fps wise.
xGRAV3DiiGG3Rx 2 hours ago
read this flawless review:
Alienware X51 Desktop Review - Introduction
He explains how to upgrade to an SSD ( without replacing your 1 TB HDD ) and XFX Radeon HD7950!!!
rogelio2020 1 week ago
@rogelio2020 .go to hardwareheaven and check the review of alienware x51
rogelio2020 1 week ago
The only thing I would buy from alienware is a laptop.. I have m17x r3 but destops I can build for this same price but 2 times more powerfull. Also this is a laptop graphics card!! This is not a Destop grapics card
b4393 1 week ago
@b4393 umm no its not? its definitely a full size graphics card. you put that card in a laptop you are going to have 1 effing huge laptop. this card is just about on par with the gtx 560 which probably nvidia's best selling card.
TheOneShowstopper 1 week ago
maybe a dumb question. but since the power supply is external, cant you get another one with more power, to upgrade the PC more. or am i talking bullshit right now ?
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@lollerfantun You cant even upgrade to a more powerful powersupply on this because it's external it uses a special powerbrick only 330 watt is avalible and alienware doesnt sell more powerful brick.
my et1161-07 is better for gaming i have a coolermaster silent pro m600 watt psu in it.
bigmonkeyman44 1 week ago
please give this to me.. ;)
lolz.. nice review .. its a treat to the eye !!
Brn2XL 2 weeks ago
is this the alienware andromeda??
checkitout785 2 weeks ago
How mucth this PC cost?
ItsxTrapUAE 2 weeks ago
@ItsxTrapUAE £699 to £949 there are 4 models of this PC
MultiBenji1998 2 weeks ago
is it possible to slide in a SSD as a secondary internal drive?
daxmagex 2 weeks ago 13
@daxmagex like to know aswell!
lollerfantun 1 week ago
@daxmagex wtf
Hi9298 4 days ago
@daxmagex no, there is no possibility of adding a second hdd. You can however buy a hybrid hdd.
kerolification 3 hours ago
Its not worth the money. Probably cheaper and better to just build your own gaming pc.
OutTheRoad12 2 weeks ago
Everyone the alienware x51 has now moved up in price unfortunately :/
QuickScopingGodZz 2 weeks ago
not worth it. I'd rather make my own. btw alienware is crap.
CEEPMDEE 2 weeks ago
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I thinking about getting this but I'm a little worried about upgrading. Will this system be compatible with the Ivy Bridge and Kelper products? Also, do you think Dell will release higher wattage power supplies in the future?
jwash87 2 weeks ago
I an confused.
Which PC should I buy??
-Alienware M14x (I do travel and bring my laptop.)
-Alienware x51
Thanks!
damitchman9 2 weeks ago
@damitchman9 Depends what do want to do with either one?
Daxter609 2 weeks ago
@Daxter609 Gaming. I probably would treat the M14x as a desktop.
damitchman9 2 weeks ago
@damitchman9 Go for the X51 then, With laptops you have to fork out a shit ton to get performance similar to a desktop plus it will be a worthless POS, when it gets old and can't upgrade it.
Daxter609 2 weeks ago
@Daxter609 Very, very true. I am now going for the X51. Should I pay $200 for the improved processor? (i7, instead of i5.)
damitchman9 2 weeks ago
@damitchman9 Depends processors really don't make a FPS difference in games compared to GPUs I think the core i5 2320 should be more then good enough
Daxter609 2 weeks ago
@Daxter609 - Thank you so much! I was about to pay $1,200! My friend DID say that the processor doesn't make a huge change. Luckily the two processors aren't too different when it comes to speeds. Do you own an Alienware?
damitchman9 2 weeks ago
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Daxter609 2 weeks ago
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@damitchman9 I don't own one yet (saving up for the X51) but I do know about hardware and well experienced with PC Gaming to know with games most of the difference in Frame rate is by the GPUs not the CPUs. The Core i5 2320 is definately more then enough for gaming. You can use that saved money for the Blu Ray player add on if you like or buy a GPU like the GTX560ti and swap out the standard one.
Daxter609 2 weeks ago
@Daxter609 Thanks again! I now EXACTLY what to get thanks to you! I only stream movies, and how much of a difference could I get with the GTX560ti? I might get that a little layer after purchasing.
damitchman9 2 weeks ago
@damitchman9 Buy an ASUS ROG, ASUS G(aming) Series, or MSI GT laptop.
ExteriorLikeFishEggs 2 weeks ago
@ExteriorLikeFishEggs Now I am just buying a desktop, but thanks!
damitchman9 2 weeks ago
@damitchman9 what model do you want for the X51
MultiBenji1998 2 weeks ago
@MultiBenji1998 $950 version. All the high-end model has compared to this is a Core i7, instead of an i5.
damitchman9 2 weeks ago
@cyberboy109 Interms of US dollars I find this reasonably priced but it seems Dell/AlienWare are dumping their tax payer fees on the customers in Europe.
Daxter609 2 weeks ago
@Daxter609 Im sorry but I have a few american friends who work in the computing business and they also agree that this is still over priced, and you could still buy a more powerful itx system in the states...
cyberboy109 2 weeks ago
@bills889 You forget it uses a slot load DVD drive which is at $50 and the PSU is External not internal so that will increase it more.
Daxter609 2 weeks ago
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@dickwy asy actually how about better the x51 £1038.99 now onto a itx build
i7 2700k =£190, 2x4gb g skill ram=£32, zotac z68 wifi,bluetooth itx mobo=£71,6970 £200. 120gb ssd £105 500gb hd £47 silverstone sg07 £109 win 7 pro £80, blueray cdrw£42 total=£885 that leaves £153.99 4 leds/keyboard/mouse, set up Iv shown is more powerfull and can be overclocked and upgradable the case can be swaped out to htpc or any other itx case, the card can be swapped for a 7000s and the i7 to ivy bridge
cyberboy109 2 weeks ago
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cyberboy109 2 weeks ago
@cyberboy109 gtx 555 is a slightly detuned 560, for arguments sake i had to choose the 560 if you were to make a build yourself. "no where near" is a total exaggeration. core speed is only 30mhz lower and a slightly lower cuda core count. You seem to be extremely tense in expressing you distaste for alienware products on ALIENWARE VIDEOS. Whats wrong with you? Oh and congrats on boosting your ego sharing laughs with other nerds on a forum....
bills889 2 weeks ago 19
@bills889 My main point is any one buying this is being ripped of, you could do alot better for your money and still have a smaller system than this with more power, if you wanted to go smaller you can a gaming laptop for about the same price and plug upto your tv using hdmi...alienware have to rethink there prices and customer service, as for graphics again gtx 555 is a poor card to have in this system for the price
cyberboy109 2 weeks ago
@cyberboy109 To argue that point - A gaming laptop is by far the worst investment, at least with x51 you CAN replace the 555 with any 9 inch card such as the 560 ti. Next year nvidia will launch the 6xx series cards and the gtx 650/660 will slip right into the x51.With a gaming laptop upgrades are not easy, and sometimes not even possible.
bills889 2 weeks ago
@bills889 Iv built ITX gaming systems for 8 years now and this is a joke, upgrading the gtx 555m to say a 650/660 is not going to be worth thats if the psu allows it, only other upgrades on this system will be changing the hdd to a ssd than miby bumbing up the ram, by the time you start adding up all the prices you could have a respected pc store build you a cheaper, smaller more powerfull system including windows 7...look lets just agree to disagree
cyberboy109 2 weeks ago
@bills889 slightly lower cuda core counts?? look at it again please because it is substantially lower than the 560 ti.
"no where near" sounds reasonable:
Sugo05 (small case?)
ITX Z68
intel i5 2500K
SSD 40GB for SRT cache
6950/560ti448 edition/560ti/any lower
8gb 1600mhz ddr3
slim drive
there you go, a rig that costs the lower with better specs... oh boy WAYYYY BETTER. i do own alienware product but just wanted to blow off some bullshit
gaminglaps 2 weeks ago
@gaminglaps Wow your really smart, theres a big difference between a GTX560 and a GTX560 ti. Read my post again.....
bills889 2 weeks ago
2:10 - 2:12
SunnyProductiions 2 weeks ago
Nice case, and case design....
but everything else is a COMPLETE RIPOFF. I'm making a rig with a monitor off of Newegg for $600 that RAPES this.
MrHav1k 2 weeks ago
@MrHav1k tell us how to build a HTPC sized computer with desktop specs that "RAPES" this, with $450, and plus 1 year of warranty and tech support. List each component and price. Otherwise go troll somewhere else.
Zeratassadar 2 weeks ago in playlist Eliemware X51
@MrHav1k oh and don't forget research and build times. Suppose you are really dumb as you appear, you earn minimum wage. Let's say, 10 hours for research + assembly. $70 for tech support + warranty. So, build a system that RAPES this for $300. Please.
Zeratassadar 2 weeks ago in playlist Eliemware X51
@Zeratassadar
You must be the dumbest piece of shit to ever walk the earth. Go suck a dick Alienware fanboy.
MrHav1k 2 weeks ago
@MrHav1k trololololol
NastyNate2306 1 week ago
can it run minecraft..?
omfgitzalex 2 weeks ago
fuck i want a big good pc for a price like this
ByzSpace 2 weeks ago
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MrHappyShooter 3 weeks ago
PSU wattage isn't high enough to upgrade your video card this pc is only good for a year or less, not worth it.
HeWhoIsBrave 3 weeks ago
@HeWhoIsBrave highly doubt alienware would make a pc that lasts that long...youre probably butt hurt because you cant get it or something..
Touchguy912 3 weeks ago
@Touchguy912 na I already have a desktop that can run all the new games on reasonable settings but it's an Acer I bought at Staples, so for the past couple months I've been looking into building a pc. Probably from ncix.ca
HeWhoIsBrave 3 weeks ago
@HeWhoIsBrave Actually its going to do fine since it can take in a GTX 560, AlienWare/Dell claims it can maybe take a GTX 580 but I don't believe it. With the direction hardware is going the next generation of hardware will offer better performance with the same amount of watts or even less.
Daxter609 3 weeks ago
@Daxter609 Really? Well I guess no one really knows what the power consumption will be on the next gen video cards, I think I'm gonna get a 640 or a 650 when they release.
HeWhoIsBrave 2 weeks ago
@HeWhoIsBrave AMDs HD 7970 performs about 20%-30% faster then the GTX 580 while consuming like a 100 less watts.
Daxter609 2 weeks ago
1000 dollars -_-
xXHere2KickUrAssXx 3 weeks ago
They should ship this with the gtx560, since alienware said it supports it, cause lets say u want to upgrade, what the hell are u gonna do with the 555? Throw it away?
speedy123321 3 weeks ago
I am planning on getting this system, and doing quite a bit of upgrading. Installing a new 2GB GTX 560, replacing stock RAM with 16GB (2X8GB) Kit, and maybe shoehorning an SSD into the case since there are extra Sata Connectors. If it won't fit, I will run the 1TB external.
TheSecretCobra 3 weeks ago
where would i buy one of these
manz1397 3 weeks ago
OMG if they have it here am geting it
wanted888ghost 3 weeks ago
@wanted888ghost AlienWare/Dells website and I believe it will be coming to retail stores soon.
Daxter609 3 weeks ago
this helped so much *subscribes*
c0latrix 3 weeks ago
hey guys, im not to good with this stuff so go easy on me :P
would the 900 dollar version of this computer be good for playing minecraft?
if so what type of fps and settings would i get?
thanks guys
teehee1995 3 weeks ago
@teehee1995 minecraft was made in java, an outdated engine causing it to draw insane amount of cpu for a seemingly low power game, a GTX 555 will do minecraft on max at roughly 700-900 FPS, you wanna cap it using the options, what you want to focus on is the processing power as minecraft draws more of that, the $900 dollar version will come with i believe the 3.0 GHz quad core processor, so minecraft will run extremley smooth, keep in mind you cant see more than 60 fps, so you dont need 700 fps.
XternalGamingDragon 3 weeks ago
@XternalGamingDragon what do you mean it will only run 60 fps if it can max at 700-900 fps...again im not to good with this stuff so thanks :P
teehee1995 3 weeks ago
@teehee1995 you should never need to run anything at 900 frames per second as the human eye only sees up to 60 frames per second, and minecraft has an option to cap frames per second at 120 to prevent overheating graphics cards
XternalGamingDragon 3 weeks ago
@XternalGamingDragon ok, that makes sense, thanks so much
teehee1995 3 weeks ago
@XternalGamingDragon were are those settings?
956Joeboy 3 weeks ago
Will having an external PSU allow a GTX570 to workin that box? Alienware has a video saying a GTX 560 will work. From what I understand, The gtx 570 uses less wattage than the 560.
redmar79 3 weeks ago
does it support 3D Vision?
TheJetchkout 3 weeks ago
@TheJetchkout Yes but make sure TV is compatible with it
Daxter609 3 weeks ago
upgradable console...yaaaay!!!
dhedhekuncoro 3 weeks ago
Does the case take a certain form factor motherboard or is the motherboard manufactured specifically for the case?
Andybadtothebone 3 weeks ago
@Andybadtothebone it takes mini itx
Daxter609 3 weeks ago
Thanks biggie
kkdoughboy 3 weeks ago
how much place do you have for the graphics card? plss in inch
XDJonni 3 weeks ago
cram a single 590 in there and then ill be impressed.
rysliv 3 weeks ago
does it comes with cables like power and other needed stuff?
cookielover41 4 weeks ago
Thank's Dave! Can't wait for mine to get here. Tommy - AlienOwners. Com
AlienOwners 4 weeks ago
DOES THIS MEAN THAT I CAN PUT THAT VIDEO CARD IN MY 280 WATT OFFICE PC WITH I3 500GB 4 GB RAM ECT...????
rakib567 4 weeks ago
nice pc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BjarkeLB 4 weeks ago
What graphics card under $500 dollars would you recommend to upgrade this system? And is it even necessary? I'm looking to play games like Starcraft 2 and Diablo 3 and would like to play at max setting without issues. I purchased the 949.00 unit with the i5 processor and GTX 555.
kkdoughboy 4 weeks ago
@kkdoughboy Buy the base model, no need to upgrade cards.
biggiedickson 3 weeks ago
I WANT TO SEE HOW THEY OPEN IT DAMN IT, NO ONE EVER SHOWS THAT
NatSmish 4 weeks ago
@NatSmish - it's one simple screw and then the left side panel slides forward and off, just like a full sized PC. No biggie at all.
HotHardwareVids 4 weeks ago 9
@HotHardwareVids
Hello, If I buy this can I upgrade the specs such as the CPU or RAM?
redwire95 3 weeks ago
@HotHardwareVids
Just one question is it easy to replace the power supply and how much would a new one cost?
AsylumDreamps3 3 weeks ago
@AsylumDreamps3 - it's an external AC adapter PSU so it's as easy as it gets. :) Not sure on the price, though there are 220W and 330W versions of the bricks.
HotHardwareVids 3 weeks ago
@HotHardwareVids
ahok thanks lot and one other thing is this the £799 one or £850 because i dont know the diffrence between them?
AsylumDreamps3 3 weeks ago
@HotHardwareVids Hi i have a question would the high end model of the x51 would it be able to run shogun 2 total war on ultra settings or high settings thanks
jasonf236 3 weeks ago
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doktorzasinuse 4 weeks ago
Is it effective to use multimedia and the internet?
targa17 1 month ago
@targa17 of course
Darkseeker109 1 month ago
i would feel like a dick for having that vid card on a shelf they should make an attachment so you can just get another gtx 555 and x fire or whatever nvidia calls it
shootingBLINDD 1 month ago
I want it
names667 1 month ago
@HotHardwareVids how does minecraft run on it?
46479whatup 1 month ago
How does minecraft run on it?
46479whatup 1 month ago
The CHEAPEST MODEL CAN PLAY BF3 1920x1080 at high settings with 30 FPS!!!
Bf3andCrysisFanXXx 1 month ago
This is definitely a VERY good alternative for a console owners. Coming from someone who plays video games on a console, I can definitely say that this gaming PC is affordable, pack some serious and way better hardware and software than consoles, free online gaming and it's PC. Sure compare to other high end PC it lack some better graphics card etc. But compared to consoles, this PC overkills them. Definitely a must buy for entry level PC gamers and I hope Alienware gets into the market share.
AgentCell 1 month ago
Sorry my itx i5 2120 and 6850 plus a 160gb ssd is cheaper and smaller and more powerfull...my system build only cost £650 to build another over priced product by Alienware
cyberboy109 1 month ago
@cyberboy109 Then stop watching X51 reviews you knob. You obviously are interested in it or you wouldnt be wasting your life preaching bs here, god some people are in denial.
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@bills889 go fck your self, for your info I went onto it to see what it was like and once the video was over with the specs I made my judgement...its shocking that hardware companies like dell try to sell cheap arse hardware for such a high price..stop being a troll and do ur research
cyberboy109 2 weeks ago
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@cyberboy109 Then stop watching X51 reviews you knob. You obviously are interested in it or you wouldnt be wasting your life preaching bs here, god some people are in denial.
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Do you think this pc will be able to handle GuildWars 2 on good settings? I know you can't give me a definite answer but i just wanted to get your 2 cents. I plan on buying this comp maxed out with all the best options.
polarwhite 1 month ago
Anyone else having trouble with your order? Reply please
RuggedHawaiian 1 month ago
can u buy an external brick with a larger wattage?
jonesboyy93 1 month ago
I don`t get it this will play batman arkham city on max but can only handle battlefield 3 on medium this is bad marketing as for the site it shows mass effect 3 can it even handle that game also the lowest price big desktop by alienware is £1500.00 so what is the point of this thing console gamer will stick to consoles and PC gamers will stick to there own PC`s very very bad marketing alienware.
crimsonglass123 1 month ago
I love how its basically a laptop in disguise. FYI: just because it is a gtx 555, that doesn't mean that it is better than the 550 ti. It is actually much worse. The numbers refer to the serial number, not the performance.
Thehiddenz11 1 month ago
@Thehiddenz11 - That's just not true, sorry. A GeForce GTX 550 Ti is a 192 CUDA core GPU and a GeForce GTX 555 is a 288 CUDA core GPU. It's significantly more powerful than the GeForce GTX 550 Ti.
HotHardwareVids 1 month ago
@HotHardwareVids not the only spec, a 550 ti is faster
udontseemebutiseeyou 1 month ago
@udontseemebutiseeyou - Sorry, that's just not true. A GTX 550 Ti isn't even close to as fast as a Radeon HD 6850 and the GeForce GTX 555 in this machine beat a 6850 more often than not. Again, the GTX 555 GPU has 96 more CUDA cores than the 550 Ti,so it's faster hands-down.
HotHardwareVids 1 month ago
Thanks for being the only reviewer I've found that actually gives a little detail about the noise level.
cartossin 1 month ago
CAn anyone tell me if this computer can run starcraft 2 at 1920 X 1200 resolution on the Ultra setting?!?
Asadsaify2 1 month ago
Ill just wait for the xbox 720 and play games that look and run better for less than half the cost
nejisdeath 1 month ago
WILL T RUN BF3 thou ?
emospadez 1 month ago
Batman looked very jerky/stuttery as the camera was panning around, not enough fps to run a smooth camera flow through the hallways without the odd jolt every 5-10 seconds.
SXGi1b0 1 month ago
@SXGi1b0 - Average frame rate was 34 fps at 1920x1080 res, 47 fps at 1280x720 in that benchmark, which is worst case workload really because it throws a ton of physics effects at it and I had PhysX turned on for the GeForce card in the game control panel.
HotHardwareVids 1 month ago
@HotHardwareVids Are you saying 34fps isnt enough then? Thats like saying a car can only go 80 mphs because it is in 5th gear with no wind resistance on an empty road, doesnt really make any sense or justify my first statement. If you are playing on game on a new pc you want full resolution and all physx and extra graphics etc turned on, you want the best, why should someone have to run lower than max res on a new pc just to get smooth frame rates, doesnt make sense to me?
SXGi1b0 1 month ago
@SXGi1b0 - No, I was just giving you the data, precisely as we measured it. 34 fps is actually fine for gameplay in this title, in my opinion. It would be nice to be higher but this is a small form factor PC, so you can only expect so much.
HotHardwareVids 1 month ago
@HotHardwareVids Ok cheers, I always thought 30fps was like the bare minimum for a game to be smooth and playable anyway, 60fps is ideal for an optimal experience. Theres not much more I can say on the matter, I can see jolts as the camera pans through the hallways, whether thats the youtube vid having buffering problems or not idk but even at 34fps it looks awkward. If you have to down the resolution to increase fps why spend all that money on the pc when u can get a 360 for $199 or less.
SXGi1b0 1 month ago
@HotHardwareVids do a bf3 benchmark
Bf3andCrysisFanXXx 1 month ago
@SH1THEAD96 Lol, why on earth would you have bought that?
Pietro1 1 month ago
@JaCieKochams2 GOW is an xbox exclusive
LukeNuss1 1 month ago
@LukeNuss1 The First gears of War is on PC
Daxter609 1 month ago
@LukeNuss1 Gears of War was on PC...
Pietro1 1 month ago
will it run gears of war
JaCieKochams2 1 month ago
This is the first Full Review of this Alienware X51. Thanks HotHardwareVids!!!!!!!!!!!
cMARVEL360 1 month ago 7
Hey can you guys try a 560 Ti and tell us if it runs oay on the X51?
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