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Alienware X51 Mini Gaming Desktop

Windows 8
intel processor
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One-stop gaming and entertainment system.

Experience epic gaming and entertainment on a compact gaming desktop available with up to 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ processors and HD graphics.

Market Value* $69900
Total Savings $5000
Dell Price $64900
DFS as low as $20 / mo* | Apply
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Alienware X51

Alienware X51

Alienware X51

Alienware X51

core i3
Win 7
6GB
1TB
Core i5
Win 7
8GB
1TB
Core i7
Win 7
8GB
1TB
Core i7
Win 7
16GB
2TB
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.
Market Value* $69900
Total Savings $5000
Dell Price $64900
DFS as low as $20 / mo* | Apply
Dell Price $84900
DFS as low as $26 / mo* | Apply
Dell Price $119900
DFS as low as $36 / mo* | Apply
Dell Price $149900
DFS as low as $45 / mo* | Apply
Estimated Ship Date:14 Jan 2013
Estimated Ship Date:14 Jan 2013
Estimated Ship Date:10 Jan 2013
Estimated Ship Date:10 Jan 2013
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Alienware X51 Desktop

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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Alienware X51 Desktop

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.

Alienware X51 Desktop

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.
Alienware X51 Desktop

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.
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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.

Alienware X51 Desktop
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.
Alienware X51 Desktop
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.
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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*

    • Up to 8GB* Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333Mhz - 2 DIMMS
    • Up to 16GB* Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1600Mhz - 2 DIMMS

Hard Drive Help Me Choose

  • Up to 2000GB* SATA hard drive
  • Up to 1000GB* SATA hard drive (7200RPM)

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 Avatar

    Power

     
    Alienware™ 240 Watt Power Supply (Standard)
    Alienware™ 330 Watt Power Supply

Regulatory

CNET
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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Computer Shopper
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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Hot Hardware
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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PC Mag
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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Alienware X51 Desktop
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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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
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