Alienware AX51-0066BK Desktop

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List Price : $999.99 Price : $978.98

Product Description

Alienware X51 fits in any living space where you want more flexibility, online connectedness, Gaming, and HD entertainment. It can standup or lay on its side.

Amazon.com Product Description

Join in the ultimate gaming experience with the Alienware X51 desktop gaming PC--Alienware's smallest gaming desktop ever with outsized performance capabilities. Its smaller and more versatile form factor easily fits in a variety of environments--from your home's game room to the dorm room to the office.

The compact Alienware X51 desktop gaming PC (see larger image).

Stand it tall or lay it on its side (see larger image).

 

Comes with Alienware multimedia keyboard and optical mouse (monitor not included; see larger image).

And despite its size, it's powerful enough to give you the freedom to do it all--play modern games, immerse yourself in PC hobbies and tasks for work or school, or even create an entertainment hub by integrating it into a home theatre setup for watching Blu-ray movies with 7.1 surround sound. The read-only Blu-ray Disc drive enables you to view movies in crystal-clear HD resolution, and it includes an integrated SuperMulti drive for creating your own DVDs and CDs.

It's powered by a second-generation Intel Core i5 quad-core processor, which provides breakthrough digital media management, content creation, and 3D gaming capabilities. And you'll enjoy a rich set of new features for a stunning and seamless visual PC experience with no additional hardware. It's complemented by an NVIDIA GeForce GT 545 graphics processor featuring 1 GB of ultra-fast DDR5 video memory.

This Alienware desktop features two super speedy USB 3.0 ports--the latest development in USB data transfer technology. Perfect for transferring and retrieving large files between your PC and an external hard drive or digital camera, USB 3.0 offers the speediest, most efficient way get what you need from external devices. (It also comes with six standard USB 2.0 ports, plus USB 3.0 is backward compatible.)

The Alienware Command Center brings you intuitive access to applications and controls, so you can easily adjust details like lighting effects and power. Other features include a 1 TB hard drive (7200 RPM), 8 GB of DDR3 RAM, double-layer DVD drive, Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking, and 7.1 channel high-definition audio output with Waves MaxxAudio sound enhancement. It's also pre-loaded with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit).

Note: Monitor not included.

Unparalleled Case Design

The Alienware X51's chassis is designed with flexibility and style in mind. The desktop's sleek matte black finish with dark chrome accents and three customizable lighting zones create a distinguished appearance and make a statement wherever it is used. Its dual-orientation chassis enables you to set-up the unit in either horizontal or vertical positions to customize the X51's footprint for whatever space you may have available in your home entertainment area. It is also fully upgradeable, enabling you to quickly perform your own hard-drive, graphics, and memory upgrades quickly and easily.

Commanding Presence

Like all other Alienware systems, the X51 comes with the Alienware Command Center, allowing you to quickly and easily access exclusive Alienware applications, AlienFX lighting effects, and the AlienFusion power management system. AlienAdrenaline, a new module for the Alienware X51, enables gamers to create unique profiles, which launch a series of events when activated, such as closing unnecessary programs to enhance performance, opening predetermined web link, and more. Updates and new releases directly download into Command Center, giving gamers easy access to what they need to modify and personalize their system.

AlienAdrenaline enables Game Mode, which lets you disable unnecessary programs, activate your music player on launch, and more.	AlienFX Lighting Controls allow you to choose from an array of color and transition effects and assign them to distinct zones, including the keyboard, touchpad and more.	AlienFusion Power Management allows you to decide when you need maximum performance, or when to scale back power for less intensive applications.

Dell's innovative Stage multimedia software.

The Stage That Sets Itself

Dell Stage delivers the things that matter to you right to your desktop, with your most recent content always front and center. Seamlessly toggle between your favorite applications (photos, videos, music, Web pages and more) with ease, all from Stage's sleek, movie-reel style interface.

With Stage, you can easily edit and crop your photos, then share them with family and friends on Facebook or Flickr--no extra software required. Want to find that song you love? MusicStage lets you search your music collection by artist, title or even genre. And when you're ready to share your home movies, PhotoStage makes it easy to play and upload video files to Facebook.

When you buy a Dell system equipped with Stage software, you get a one-stop entertainment hub. Download movies, play games, listen to your favorite songs and stream radio stations with RadioTime. Connect with friends on social networks, and view their Facebook and Flickr photos together in a real-time photo stream. And SyncUP (powered by Nero) is the easy way to keep the smartphones, tablets and computers in your network in sync (requires download from Android Market).

Built for Speed

The second-generation Intel Core i5 processor delivers top-of-the-line adaptable speed and responsiveness making it your ideal choice for visibly smart performance. Intel's Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most.

And Intel's Hyper-Threading Technology enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking. It also comes equipped with Intel Quick Sync Video, which provides accelerated encoding, decoding, and transcoding features (for converting video for portable players or online sharing).

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Key Specifications 3.0 GHz Intel Core i5-2320 quad-core processor (3.3 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 6 MB Smart Cache; Intel 6 Series H61 chipset) 1 TB SATA hard drive (7200 RPM) 8 GB of installed DDR3 RAM (1333 MHz, maximum from 2 DIMMs) NVIDIA GeForce GT 545 graphics processors (with 1.0 GB of DDR5 video memory) equipped with the latest industry leading technologies, including NVIDIA 3D Vision, NVIDIA PhysX, and DirectX 11. Blu-ray Disc (BD) combo drive (reads BD and writes to DVD/CD) 7.1-channel surround sound with Waves MaxxAudio enhancement Dimensions: 3.74 x 12.52 x 13.504 inches with vents closed (WxDxH); 17.59 inches tall with vents open

Wireless & Networking Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks (requires Wireless-N router to optimize speed and range). Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Rear Connectivity & Expansion 2 super-speed USB 3.0 ports with up to 10x the speed of USB 2.0 (and backward compatible with your USB 2.0 peripherals). 4 standard USB 2.0 ports 1 HDMI output for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. 2 SPDIF digital outputs (1 Toslink; 1 Coax) Surround sound speaker outputs (1 front left/right; 1 rear left/right; 1 side left/right; 1 center) Front Connectivity & Expansion 2 standard USB 2.0 ports Microphone input Headphone/line-out

Easily customizable (view larger).

What's in the Box

This package contains the AX51-0066BK desktop PC, power cord, mouse, keyboard, and printed documentation.

Included Software

McAfee SecurityCenter with Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Firewall (30-day Subscription)

Why Alienware? The Alienware Vision: We aim to build the brand, shape the future and be the best. We offer speed-of-light execution and outstanding customer service. We strive to set the benchmark for excellence and innovation. Alienware shows pride by honoring six core values: innovation, quality, service, communication, people and performance. The philosophy is "Build it as if it were your own." The result is worldwide brand recognition and respect.

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Windows 7 Home Premium The Best Entertainment Experience On Your PC Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. You can even watch, pause, and rewind TV or record it to watch whenever and wherever you want. For the best entertainment experience, choose a PC with Windows 7. Windows 7: Your PC Simplified Improved desktop navigation features like Snap, Peek and Shake, make it easier to manage all of your open windows. Find virtually anything on your PC--from documents to songs to email--just by typing a word or two with Windows Search. Designed to make your PC sleep and resume quicker. Watch, pause, rewind and record TV with Windows Media Center to watch whenever and where ever you want.*

Get a Faster, Safer Web with a New PC and Internet Explorer 9 Helps protect against identity theft and malicious software with SmartScreen Filter. Movies, TV, and videos look better and run more smoothly. Create, Connect, and Share with Windows Live Windows 7 and Windows Live bring it all together for free. Get the free set of programs that make it simple to create and share amazing photos and movies, organize mail, and stay connected with your closest friends. Get free online storage with Windows Live SkyDrive. Sync files on your PCs automatically with Windows Live Mesh. Share photos during video chats with Windows Live Messenger.** Easily edit photos. Combine the best parts of multiple photos into one perfect photo with Photo Fuse. You can download Windows Live for FREE at download.live.com.

Create, connect, and share (see larger image).

Complete Your PC Experience with Microsoft Office 2010 Includes reduced functionality versions of Microsoft Word and Excel with advertising. (Note that PowerPoint or Outlook are not included.) Purchase Office 2010 today and get the most out of your new PC.   * Additional hardware may be required. Not available in all countries. (See windows.microsoft.com/products/windows-7/system-requirements/ for more information.) ** Requires a compatible microphone, speakers or headset, webcam, and broadband connection.

• Intel Core i5 Processor 3GHz
• 8GB SDRAM DDR3 RAM
• 1TB 7200RPM Hard Drive
• Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit

Alienware AX51-0066BK Desktop Reviews

Alienware AX51-0066BK Desktop Reviews

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful Nice system but don't buy it for the wireless connection, April 17, 2012 By  J. Martin (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews    Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: Alienware AX51-0066BK Desktop (Personal Computers) I received this system in the mail today. The PC is as advertised, fast and quiet. The tower is nicely sized, much smaller than others I've had in the past. One of the +'s for me in buying this system was the built in wireless access. When I received it and started up I was very surprised to see that I was getting 1 to 3 bars of connectivity even though a laptop sitting right beside it has 5. After doing some legwork in the forums, I find that this problem is consistent on this machine. The only solution offered in the forums is to buy a wifi stick. I had an extra from my old system and plugged it in and sure enough, 5 bars of connectivity. Until Dell gets their act together and provides a valid wifi connection in this system, buyer beware. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (3) 18 of 19 people found the following review helpful Awesome machine, a few gripes, April 24, 2012 By  Jimmy - See all my reviews This review is from: Alienware AX51-0066BK Desktop (Personal Computers) This thing is awesome, works great, and plays games beautifully, but only buy it if: 1) You want to get into PC gaming (obvious one) 2) You want something small and high tech 3) You don't want to build your own 4) You always wanted an alienware (there are other brands) My few gripes: 1) Would have liked more usb ports in the front, maybe even a USB 3.0. 2) Would have liked a spot to put a SSD (this thing is small so asking for a second hard drive spot is a little too much but still :)!) 3) A bigger power supply would have been nice, I got the 330W but its still not enough to run higher end cards. This may change since NVIDIA is making their cards lower power. 4) It needs a better wireless card, but its not bad. (it gets about the same signal as my phone) If you meet all of the above requirements, and don't mind those gripes that I pointed out you should get this, or wait for an ivy bridge refresh. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment (1) 15 of 17 people found the following review helpful Sweet, April 17, 2012 By  Hammertonofsw - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: Alienware AX51-0066BK Desktop (Personal Computers) So I bought this PC for my wife's dorm room while she's in Tech training. Naturally, I'm testing it out before I hand it over to her. All I can say is "wow". I couldn't believe how small this thing is. Seriously, it's almost identical in size to an X-Box 360. I have it hooked up to a 23in HP full HD monitor. Gaming on it is AWESOME. Handles SWTOR with ease. BF3 and MW3 are amazing on this machine. And the Bluray player will be great for the wife since she doesn't really have room for a full on TV and Bluray player and all the extras needed with that. I will say that it will need a graphics card upgrade in the near future, but the system is completely customizable, so replacing the graphics card won't be a problem. All in all, it's a great little PC. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a gaming PC that also wants to save space. Oh, and the color customization option for the PC lights is just fun. You can make it 3 different colors at once! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (2)

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