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Experience epic gaming and entertainment on a compact gaming desktop available with up to 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ processors and HD graphics.
Alienware X51
Alienware X51
Alienware X51
Alienware X51
Equipped with the new NVIDIA® GT 640 graphics card, enjoy 1080p HD Gaming with our most compact desktop, ever.
Meet any challenge with this powerful and versatile desktop including the NVIDIA® GT 640 graphics card, and 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor. For a limited time receive a $100 PROMO Gift Card.
This X51 with the new NVIDIA® GTX 660 graphics card is capable of playing Battlefield 3 at 50+ frame rates per second with 1080p Full HD resolution. For a limited time receive a $200 PROMO Gift Card.
Built with the new NVIDIA® GTX 660 graphics card and an Intel® Core™ i7 processor, this X51 delivers the best gaming performance yet. For a limited time receive a $200 PROMO Gift Card.
Estimated Ship Date:14 Jan 2013
Estimated Ship Date:14 Jan 2013
Estimated Ship Date:10 Jan 2013
Estimated Ship Date:10 Jan 2013
- 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3-2120 (3M Cache, 3.3 GHz)
- Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
- 6GB* Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz
- 1TB SATA 3Gb/s (7,200RPM) 32MB Cache
- 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640
- No Monitor
- 1 Year Essential Support
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3330 (6M Cache, up to 3.0 GHz)
- Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
- 8GB* Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz
- 1TB SATA 3Gb/s (7,200RPM) 32MB Cache
- 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640
- No Monitor
- 1 Year Essential Support
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3770 (8M Cache, up to 3.4 GHz)
- Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
- 8GB* Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz
- 1TB SATA 3Gb/s (7,200RPM) 32MB Cache
- 1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660
- No Monitor
- 1 Year Essential Support
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3770 (8M Cache, up to 3.4 GHz)
- Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
- 16GB* Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1600MHz
- 2TB Serial ATA 3 Hard Drive
- 1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660
- No Monitor
- 1 Year Essential Support
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Accept the challenge.
Pure processing power.Alienware X51 packs options including the powerful 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor: The brains leading you to epic new victories.
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You've got speed.
Run several high-end applications with ease. Alienware X51 offers up to 8GB of high-performance dual-channel DDR3 memory*.
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Release your potential.
There are always new obstacles to face and new challenges to conquer, and Alienware X51 will be with you every step of the way.A small system hides big entertainment power.
Whether standing vertically or laying horizontally, Alienware X51 turns virtually any living space into a world of high-end entertainment possibilities.
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Build. Modify. Adapt.
With Alienware X51, desktop component upgrades are a breeze. From CPU and graphics cards to HDD and memory, you can keep your components up to date when other machines go extinct.
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Take command of your game domain.
Alienware Command Center software features a powerful suite of customization options to make your X51 your own. Don't just play a game. Play your game.
AlienAdrenaline
The new AlienAdrenaline feature enables Game Mode, which lets you give each of your games a unique profile on your system. Disable unnecessary programs and activate your music player when you launch one game, or bring up key Web links when you launch another.
AlienFX
AlienFX® System Lighting Technology gives you access to a variety of themes and 8,000 distinct lighting combinations, so you can personalize as much as you like. Customize your system with game themes that respond to many in-game events with unique lighting effects to complete your immersion.
AlienFusion
AlienFusion power management controls allow you to configure your settings in order to maximize performance and efficiency while managing power usage. Crank up the settings for hardcore gaming and resource-intensive tasks, or scale it back for running everyday programs.
Complete your Alienware X51 experience
Your Alienware X51 is just the start. When you buy from Dell™, you can get much more than just a gaming system. You can customize an experience that's just right for you.
Accessories: At Dell™.com, you'll find a vast arsenal of electronics and accessories designed to enhance your gaming and multimedia experience, including headsets, keyboards and mice.
Services: Whether you have technical questions or simply need help setting up your new PC, you can count on Dell™. Choose from our menu of no-hassle PC services — from everyday troubleshooting to long-term support.
Processor
- 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i3-2120 (3M Cache, 3.3 GHz)
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3330 (6M Cache, up to 3.0 GHz)
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3770 (8M Cache, up to 3.4 GHz)
Operating SystemHelp Me Choose
- Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English
Memory*
Hard Drive Help Me Choose
Optical Drive
- Slot-Loading Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW) (Standard)
Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
Video CardHelp Me Choose
- 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640
- 1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660
WirelessHelp Me Choose
- DW1502 Wireless-N WLAN Half Mini-Card
- DW1506 Wireless-N WLAN Half Mini-Card
Sound Card
- Internal High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio with WAVES MAXX Audio (Standard)
Ports
- Front I/O Ports
(2x) Hi-Speed USB 2.0
(1x) Microphone In
(1x) Headphone/Speaker Out
Rear I/O Ports
(1x) On-board HDMI 1.4 Output
(1x) RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
(4x) Hi-Speed USB 2.0
(2x) SuperSpeed USB 3.0
(1x) Front Left/Right Speakers
(1x) Center Speaker
(1x) Rear Left/Right Speakers
(1x) Side Left/Right Speakers
(1x) SPDIF Digital Output (TOSLINK)
(1x) SPDIF Digital Output (Coax)
Chassis
- Physical System Dimensions
Height:
Front-Height: 13.504" (343mm)
Rear-Height: 12.54" (318.5mm)
Depth: 12.52" (318mm)
Width: 3.74" (95mm)
Starting Weight: 12.1 lbs (5.49 Kg)
Color
Matte Stealth Black with Dark Chrome Accents
Processor and Core Architecture
Processor Cooling
Alienware™ High-Performance Air Cooling
Chipset Architecture
Intel® H61 Express Chipset
Motherboard Class
Mini-ITX Motherboard
Software
Alienware Command Center
AlienAdrenaline
AlienFX™
AlienFusion
Software Personalization Options
AlienFX™ System Colors
Personal AvatarPower
Alienware™ 240 Watt Power Supply (Standard)
Alienware™ 330 Watt Power Supply
4/5 Rating
Alienware has successfully brought its brand to an affordable, suitably stylized package, and I can recommend the X51 to anyone in the market for a mainstream gaming PC.
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Alienware has successfully brought its brand to an affordable, suitably stylized package, and I can recommend the X51 to anyone in the market for a mainstream gaming PC.
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4/5 stars and ‘Editor’s Choice’
Its gaming performance is impressive for both its size and its price, and the case’s lighting scheme and sleek lines give it a style that’s intimidating without going over the top.
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Its gaming performance is impressive for both its size and its price, and the case’s lighting scheme and sleek lines give it a style that’s intimidating without going over the top.
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Editors' Choice
In that regard, gaming performance of the X51 was, for all intents and purposes, the fastest of the bunch among the other full-sized systems we tested.
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In that regard, gaming performance of the X51 was, for all intents and purposes, the fastest of the bunch among the other full-sized systems we tested.
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4/5 stars and ‘Editor’s Choice’
Nice performance from a compact system. Easy-to-service interior. USB 3.0 ports. HDMI video output. Up to three monitor support. Integrated Wi-Fi.
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Nice performance from a compact system. Easy-to-service interior. USB 3.0 ports. HDMI video output. Up to three monitor support. Integrated Wi-Fi.
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PCWorld’s Top 5
The Alienware™ X51 proves that big things can come in small packages, offering excellent gaming performance in a slim chassis.
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The Alienware™ X51 proves that big things can come in small packages, offering excellent gaming performance in a slim chassis.
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Customer SpotlightReviews and real stories, direct from Dell customers
Alienware X51
A 5 star rating by Coatsworth340 : "... When I was looking to buy a new and better computer, I saw the X51 and I knew that it was for me. The size of the X51 is about the same size as my Elite Xbox 360, which is fantastic because it does take up much space, it is super quiet ...." Read full review