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...
Abstract: They range from simple dongle-sized mini-computers on a stick, to hard-core (but compact) HTPCs capable of high-end gaming. The ‘stick' PCs are typically low-end hardware on a tiny device that can plug directly into an HDMI port. They are ready to go and...
Space conscious gaming PC is small enough to go most places, but still packs a punch
No SSD options means people will have to go aftermarket
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 room....
Abstract: 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 Tardis’s int...
