Small footprint, Good amount of power, Nice lighting scheme
Large external power brick, No optical disc holder, A little hard to work on
Putting lots of power into a small PC case isn't easy, but Alienware has packed the X51 with enough grunt to run the latest games at high resolution and detail levels. Like most Alienware systems, its lighting system is customisable through software and i...
Full desktop power in a much smaller package. Optimus keeps power consumption low, so long as you use the HDMI port
Hard drive and CPU fan could stand to be quieter
The X51 is a beast in a tiny box. You sacrifice on your upgrade path by getting something this small, but if you're after something tiny that still manages to be a decent gaming machine, this could pique your interest....
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...
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...
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Published: 2012-06-01, Author: Dave , review by: techradar.com
Good performance, Small footprint, Well engineered
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...
