Alienware X51, SFF PC

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If you after a small form factor gaming PC then Alienware has something. But as always there's a premium with Alienware hardware.

CPU: Core i5-2320 - 3GHz, 6MB Cache with Turbo Boost 2.0
Memory: 8GB Dual Channel DDR-1333
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 555
Storage: Western Digital 1TB, 7200RPM, 32MB Cache, 6Gbps SATA
Optical: Slot-Loading Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD±RW,CD-RW)
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium X64
Ethernet LAN/Wireless: 10/100/1000 Ethernet, DW1502 Wireless-N WLAN Half Mini-Card
Front Panel Ports: 2 x USB 2.0; Headphone and Mic
Rear Panel Ports: 4 x USB 2.0; 2x USB 3.0; GbE LAN; Optical Sound: SPDIF; Audio inputs, HDMI
Integrated 7.1 surround sound
Power Supply: 330 Watt External AC Adapter
Warranty: 1 Year Limited
Price: $999 (as configured and tested)
Dimensions: 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)

02/02/2012

Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

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M@ndyz

so what you YOU think guyver? is the price good for the stuff in it? :O

02/02/2012

They say great science is built on the shoulders of giants - not here. At Aperture we do all our science from scratch; no hand holding.

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MicDaMan

That's pretty cool, would be good to have a little pc again. Don't like the top of the case, it sorta looks broken

02/02/2012

Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, where the heck is the ceiling.

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stublu

Guyver said:
Price: $999 US

So, like $2k -_-

02/02/2012

Perth

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Doyl

That is actually pretty badass.
New xbox anyone?

02/02/2012

Perth - pew pew

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M@ndyz

Doyl said: That is actually pretty badass.
New xbox anyone?

i was thinking that

02/02/2012

They say great science is built on the shoulders of giants - not here. At Aperture we do all our science from scratch; no hand holding.

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iamtom

stublu said:
Guyver said:
Price: $999 US

So, like $2k

That's like, 930 AUD. Chill hombre.

02/02/2012

/no1

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Doyl

iamtom said:
stublu said:
Guyver said:
Price: $999 US

So, like $2k

That's like, 930 AUD. Chill hombre.

if you look on the dell website it starts at like $1200...

02/02/2012

Perth - pew pew

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M@ndyz

I may as well save for one of these.. I can't build my own PC so I'll just buy one. :P I'll get the best one outta the 3 though.. :P

02/02/2012

They say great science is built on the shoulders of giants - not here. At Aperture we do all our science from scratch; no hand holding.

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Skrable

iamtom said:
stublu said:
Guyver said:
Price: $999 US

So, like $2k

That's like, 930 AUD. Chill hombre.

He was talking about the mark ups dell put on their aus gear compared to what they sell in the US. Not the exchange rate haha, if it were only that... oh if only...

02/02/2012

Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.

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iamtom

Yeah, I know, haha. If I really wanted one I'll just ship it to a friend's place in America and pay for him to ship it here.

02/02/2012

/no1

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Skarteh

Thats just a laptop in a box lol... Just build an H67 Mini ITX system it would annihilate that.

EDIT: yep thought so:
ASRock Z68 Mini ITX
Intel Core i5 2500K
Corsair 8GB Vengeance 1600mhz
MSI HD6950 2GB Twin Frozr III PE/OC
Seagate 1TB Barracuda
Silverstone SG05 with 450W
All that is $988.00

You lose Alienware! If is $1200 you could chuck in a cooler and SSD. Z68 after all so why not OC :P

02/02/2012

Melbourne, Victoria | Walk with me in hell

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Doyl

The cooler is not the standard Intel one although it doesn't look that great.
Also it comes with Windows 7 which you didn't add in.
And for people that don't want to build their own computer, that extra $100 would be well worth it.

I understand that some of the components you selected are better but my points are still valid.

03/02/2012

Perth - pew pew

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Skarteh

Some are better? Lol it's not even in the same league! Desktop vs Laptop...

03/02/2012

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Doyl

CPU and gpu.

You know I'm one of the first to tout diy desktops but in this case it just plain isn't a hugely bad replacement.

03/02/2012

Perth - pew pew

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Skarteh

CPU, GPU and RAM. The three things that actually matter for gaming?

Yeah it's alright but as always pretty ****ing pricey for what it is. HTPC maybe if you want something that vulgar with your AV stuff.

No way I could live with spending that much knowing I could get so much more for the money.

03/02/2012

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iSR

Skarteh said: CPU, GPU and RAM. The three things that actually matter for gaming?
Yeah it's alright but as always pretty ****ing pricey for what it is. HTPC maybe if you want something that vulgar with your AV stuff.
No way I could live with spending that much knowing I could get so much more for the money.

What a snob! :P

Agree that it looks pretty cool and seems to have decent specs for the price.

03/02/2012

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Skarteh

How is bring thrifty snobby :/ it's like the opposite!

03/02/2012

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iSR

Skarteh said: How is bring thrifty snobby :/ it's like the opposite!

I meant it as it's 'your way or no way'. No offense meant of course. [monkey]

03/02/2012

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Skarteh

Just because I argue does not mean I expect others to agree ... :S

03/02/2012

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Guyver

M@ndyz said: so what you YOU think guyver? is the price good for the stuff in it?

I never think any of these pre-built systems are worth the money, most of us here can put together a better system for less.
However there are a lot of people out there that will pay the extra money so they have a system fully covered and ready to go.

03/02/2012

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M@ndyz

Guyver said:
M@ndyz said: so what you YOU think guyver? is the price good for the stuff in it?

I never think any of these pre-built systems are worth the money, most of us here can put together a better system for less.
However there are a lot of people out there that will pay the extra money so they have a system fully covered and ready to go.

when the time is right I might need to call on you guys to help pick one already built for me..honestly I could do my homework and try to put one together but it would lead to frustration etc.. :P

03/02/2012

They say great science is built on the shoulders of giants - not here. At Aperture we do all our science from scratch; no hand holding.

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Guyver

M@ndyz said:
Guyver said:
M@ndyz said: so what you YOU think guyver? is the price good for the stuff in it?

I never think any of these pre-built systems are worth the money, most of us here can put together a better system for less.
However there are a lot of people out there that will pay the extra money so they have a system fully covered and ready to go.

when the time is right I might need to call on you guys to help pick one already built for me..honestly I could do my homework and try to put one together but it would lead to frustration etc..

Easy stuff just set a price limit.

Man i'm keen to see some bench marks for this thing.

03/02/2012

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Heller

For those who don't have experience building their own systems or overclocking, it may be worth paying the extra cash. It's all covered under warranty too, even after the clock the items.

However, if you have the means to build your own, you will ALWAYS get a better product for your money!

03/02/2012

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Guyver

Here's a review of it www.pcworld.com/...

07/02/2012

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