in.testseek.com  

 
 
Search:   
 

Home » Games » Consoles » Alienware Alpha



Working
Please wait...

  Expert reviews    

Reviews of Alienware Alpha

Testseek.com have collected 78 expert reviews of the Alienware Alpha and the average rating is 71%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Alienware Alpha.
Award: Most Awarded February 2015
February 2015
 
(71%)
78 Reviews
Users
(89%)
124 Reviews
71 0 100 78

The editors liked

  • It's powerful for the price. Small
  • Too! Easy to drop it in a bag and carry to a friend's house. Fantastic for LAN parties. The customizable lighting is kind of cool. Five USB 3.0 ports (one for USB dongles
  • Hidden under a panel) gives me plenty of connec

The editors didn't like

  • That blasted 5400rpm hard drive. Not a single one of Alienware's pricier configs has a faster storage option. I asked
  • No recovery partition means you can't easily swap out that drive unless you plan to clone it yourself. If you ask
  • Alienware will send y

 

Reviews

page 2 of 8
Order by:
Score
 
  Published: 2016-04-17, Author: Tuan , review by: techwalls.com

  • Compact Design, Include all necessary connections and peripherals, Offers higher resolution, Good performance for most games released in 2014, Affordable price,
  • Low frame rate on high settings, Outdated GPU, The Alienware Alpha pricing varies from $549 to $899 depending on the configuration. This is really a good choice if you want to enjoy a huge game catalog on Steam like me, therefore, I totally recommend the

Read the full review »    
Google translate to English »
 
Was this review helpful?   
 
(85%)
 
  Published: 2015-02-17, Author: Dave , review by: makeuseof.com

  • Buy it if you want an easy way to get a PC (and the flexibility that comes with) hooked up to your TV. Get an Xbox One or PS4 if you want the best graphics for your money...

Read the full review »    
Google translate to English »
 
Was this review helpful?   
 
-
 
  Published: 2015-01-26, review by: hothardware.com

  • Handles games nicely on HDTV, Small footprint, cool chassis, Upgradeable design (for such a small system), Low power consumption; very little noise
  • Can't compete with larger PCs, Begging For An SSD
  • Systems like the Alienware Alpha are designed to bridge the gap between PC and console gaming experiences – and they're attempting this without the SteamOS and new-fangled controller that got everyone stirred last year. There is an audience for the Alienw...

Read the full review »    
Google translate to English »
 
Was this review helpful?   
 
  Award


-
 
  Published: 2015-01-26, Author: Jimmy , review by: maximumpc.com

  • Very portable, brings PC gaming to the living room.
  • Can't upgrade GPU, slow hard drive, only 4GB of RAM, still some bugs to iron out

 
Was this review helpful?   
 
(70%)
 
  Published: 2014-12-28, Author: Marco , review by: hothardware.com

  • Abstract:  We first caught wind on the Alienware Alpha in the lead-up to Valve's Steam Box announcements, prior to the Consumer Electronics Show. If you're unfamiliar with the Alienware Alpha, it is a sleek, small form factor gaming PC, designed specifically for gam...

Read the full review »    
Google translate to English »
 
Was this review helpful?   
 
-
 
  Published: 2014-12-26, Author: Tim , review by: techspot.com

  • Decent performance provides
  • 5,400RPM hard drive is a big performance bottleneck. Doesn't handle nonSteam games elegantly. Upgrades aren't as great value.
  • The Alienware Alpha is a good first attempt at the perfect living room gaming PC. The form factor is ideal for this sort of system: compact with a good selection of ports, adjustable RGB LED lighting, and decent cooling with a touch of upgradeability. It'...

Read the full review »    
Google translate to English »
 
Was this review helpful?   
 
(70%)
 
  Published: 2014-12-24, Author: Shaun , review by: pcgamer.com

  • Its no replacement for a desktop PC, but if youre looking for an open ended new-gen console replacement, the Alpha ticks most boxes...

Read the full review »    
Google translate to English »
 
Was this review helpful?   
 
(76%)
 
  Published: 2014-12-23, Author: Matt , review by: computershopper.com

  • Good performance for price, Compact shell also allows easy access for (some) upgrades
  • No solid-state storage makes for slow startup and load times, Graphics aren't upgradable, Limited support for non-native Steam games, No 3.5mm audio jack
  • If you're looking for a compact, budget-friendly gaming PC, or something to get your Steam games running on your TV, Alienware's Alpha is packed with potential. But at least until a future software update, you'll have to bust out a mouse to install and l...

 
Was this review helpful?   
 
  Award


(70%)
 
  Published: 2014-12-12, Author: Sean , review by: engadget.com

  • Alpha UI creates a solid console illusion, Custom gamepad drivers solve most mouse and keyboard problems, Makes it easy to play PC games on a TV
  • Painfully long load times, Overprotective console mode blocks some games from running, Driver issues can cause trouble with some titles
  • If you absolutely have to have a Steam Machine right now, you're not going to do better than the Alienware Alpha. Still, it's a mere stepping stone towards bigger, better and more complete PC game consoles....

Read the full review »    
Google translate to English »
 
Was this review helpful?   
 
(73%)
 
  Published: 2014-12-11, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com

  • Solid gaming performance. Good connectivity. 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. Includes wireless Xbox 360 controller. Compact chassis.
  • Loading games is more difficult than on a gaming console. GPU can't be upgraded. Lacks DVI and VGA ports. No keyboard or mouse included
  • Although it's a good budget-price gaming rig, the Alienware Alpha isn't the Steam Machine you've been waiting for....

Read the full review »    
Google translate to English »
 
Was this review helpful?   
 
(70%)
    page 2 of 8 « Previous   1 2 3 4 5 6 ... 8   Next »  
 
More popular products from the same category


Join our Consumer Panel!

  • Infuence products of the future
  • Up to 4$ per answer
TestSeek will regularly send you survey invites to your email, you choose if and when you participate.

Join now! » (opens in a new window)


×