Compact, well-designed chassis, Good performance for mainstream gamers, at a price lower than many larger alternatives
Very large external power brick, Small size means minimal expandability, Blu-ray drive is a $100 extra
The compact X51 is a sleek-looking, console-like gaming PC at a reasonable price. It's best for those more concerned about enjoying games than getting ultimate performance and extreme upgradability. Read More...
Abstract: They range from simple dongle-sized mini-computers on a stick, to hard-core (but compact) HTPCs capable of high-end gaming. The ‘stick' PCs are typically low-end hardware on a tiny device that can plug directly into an HDMI port. They are ready to go and...
Space conscious gaming PC is small enough to go most places, but still packs a punch
No SSD options means people will have to go aftermarket
While we fervently await the day when physics allows Alienware to cram in a more powerful GPU, the X51 stands tall as a great, space-conscious gaming rig that would work well at either your desk or in the lounge room....
Abstract: As the HD gaming platform of choice, the PC continues to make the march from the study to the lounge. As a result, more people are looking for a gaming PC that will fit inside their audio-visual storage cabinet. As we all know, until the Tardis’s int...
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....
