What do you think about the Alienware X51 <Update>Jan,16th
#933370
01/03/14 01:30 PM
01/03/14 01:30 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022 Northeast NJ
Darleen03
OP
Graduate Boomer
|
OP
Graduate Boomer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022
Northeast NJ
|
Hi Everyone
I am looking into buying a new computer with the basic objective for gaming...
What do you think about this one...
It comes with everything, but I will choose windows 7...
Alienware X51 (R2) (AX51R2-5730BK) at a glance... •Processor: 4th Generation Intel Core i5-4440 (6MB Cache, up to 3.30 GHz w/Turbo Boost) •Display: No Monitor •Operating system: Windows 8 Home, English •Memory (RAM): 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 1600Mhz •Optical drive: Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD±RW, CD-RW) •Video graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 645 •Media card reader: No Media Card Reader, includes USB 3.0 •Bluetooth®: Bluetooth - No •Audio: Internal High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio with Waves MaxxAudio® •Preinstalled software: McAfee TPeaks Live Safe - 30 Day, Microsoft® Office Trial (OTR13), CMS - Cyberlink Media Suite Essentials for Blu Ray, ALIENWARE™ COMMAND CENTER, Liquid Cooling - No
Last edited by Darleen03; 01/16/14 09:01 PM.
Luv Dar
GameBoomers "Games Are More Enticing Because Of Our "MaG"nificent Efficient Radiant Site"
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51
[Re: Darleen03]
#933391
01/03/14 02:30 PM
01/03/14 02:30 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 40,644 southeast USA
Jenny100
GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
|
GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
Sonic Boomer
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 40,644
southeast USA
|
Is that the skinny one that looks like this? http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-x51-r2/pd.aspxFor an Alienware, that GTX 645 video card is sort of low end. But I'd actually be a little worried about putting a faster (and hotter) video card in such a tiny case, even if Dell/Alienware lists a faster card as an option. It's likely that you wouldn't be able to replace the card yourself with a faster card, depending on how they designed it. There may be a difference in the motherboard between the low end and high end card models. Depending on what types of games you play, it may be OK. If you play any darkside games, I'd recommend you get something with more "Oomph." The upcoming Sherlock Holmes may stress the 645 (though you may be able to turn down graphics in the game options enough that it will play). You notice Alienware's "gamer recommended" version of the X51 has a different video card than the GTX 645. It should be able to play most adventure games, though, and if you like the appearance, that's something you have to decide for yourself. But it's not the best "bang for the buck." You're paying for style and brand name. The lowest price Alienware Aurora (larger size computer case) comes with a Geforce GTX 680, which is a much faster card than the 645. Unless you like the little alien on the case, you could do as good for less money elsewhere. If you do like the alien case, watch out for Alienware coupons online. Bottom line is whether the Alienware "look" is important to you and what type of games you intend to play.
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51
[Re: Darleen03]
#933397
01/03/14 02:42 PM
01/03/14 02:42 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 20,123 Near St. Louis, MO
Draclvr
Reviews Editor - Hints/Glitches Mod - Site Support
|
Reviews Editor - Hints/Glitches Mod - Site Support
True Blue Boomer
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 20,123
Near St. Louis, MO
|
And check out this spec which is the same for even the high end X51. This sounds pretty puny to me for any of these configurations. Heat in that little case would be a concern for me too... But it does look good!
Power Alienware™ 240 Watt Power Supply (Standard) Alienware™ 330 Watt Power Supply
Once again, weeds are my life!
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51
[Re: Draclvr]
#933402
01/03/14 02:59 PM
01/03/14 02:59 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022 Northeast NJ
Darleen03
OP
Graduate Boomer
|
OP
Graduate Boomer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022
Northeast NJ
|
Thanks ,Jenny ..Yes that's the one.....
I don't play dark side games....except for Diablo 3....Mostly adventure....
Thanks ,Drac....I am hoping I won't need to worry about the heat...
My nephew just got an alienware Laptop for Christmas, and the graphics are outstanding....
I was impressed with Call Of Duty Ghost on the system...
On my Xp my video card is a GeForce 8600 GT... which gave me so many problems trying to play the new Adventurer games...
The only Con: with the system is that you can't upgrade...There are no slots for that...
Also.. I just talked to my brother who bought my nephew the Laptop....He said that heat is a factor with laptops as well....The area where you put the system should be well ventilated....
Xbox 360 also has a heat problem....My husband gets nuts with first person shooters....Every once in a while he has to shut it down to cool....
Last edited by Darleen03; 01/03/14 03:21 PM. Reason: forgot something
Luv Dar
GameBoomers "Games Are More Enticing Because Of Our "MaG"nificent Efficient Radiant Site"
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51
[Re: Darleen03]
#933414
01/03/14 03:44 PM
01/03/14 03:44 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 40,644 southeast USA
Jenny100
GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
|
GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
Sonic Boomer
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 40,644
southeast USA
|
On my Xp my video card is a GeForce 8600 GT... which gave me so many problems trying to play the new Adventurer games... Well it's a very old card now -- 6 or 7 years old -- old for a video card if you intend to play current games, many of which have gone to 3D. It still works well for casuals though (unlike certain Intel graphics).
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51
[Re: Jenny100]
#933415
01/03/14 03:58 PM
01/03/14 03:58 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022 Northeast NJ
Darleen03
OP
Graduate Boomer
|
OP
Graduate Boomer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022
Northeast NJ
|
Thanks, Jenny Plus with Alienware..I can trade up years from now..As long as I keep all the paperwork...I will be able to trade the X51 for a better system.... I am just so tired of worrying all the time if a game will play on my computer... Now a days games are getting more expensive... Its a bummer when you pay $60.00 ,and you have several problems... I am praying this computer lives up to the hype.... My nephew loves his..
Luv Dar
GameBoomers "Games Are More Enticing Because Of Our "MaG"nificent Efficient Radiant Site"
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51
[Re: Jenny100]
#933441
01/03/14 06:00 PM
01/03/14 06:00 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022 Northeast NJ
Darleen03
OP
Graduate Boomer
|
OP
Graduate Boomer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022
Northeast NJ
|
He has alienware 17
These are his Specs on the card.. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M with 3GB GDDR5
Luv Dar
GameBoomers "Games Are More Enticing Because Of Our "MaG"nificent Efficient Radiant Site"
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51
[Re: Darleen03]
#933448
01/03/14 06:11 PM
01/03/14 06:11 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 20,123 Near St. Louis, MO
Draclvr
Reviews Editor - Hints/Glitches Mod - Site Support
|
Reviews Editor - Hints/Glitches Mod - Site Support
True Blue Boomer
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 20,123
Near St. Louis, MO
|
I'd also have some concern about that puny power supply.
Once again, weeds are my life!
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51
[Re: Jenny100]
#933449
01/03/14 06:11 PM
01/03/14 06:11 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022 Northeast NJ
Darleen03
OP
Graduate Boomer
|
OP
Graduate Boomer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022
Northeast NJ
|
Well he plays alot of shooters..... I really didn't want to spend that kind of money...Cause I bought Microsoft Office too... The unit came to 1,099.00....Free shipping...Hope I love it... Drac... I had puny power supplies on both windows 98 ,and Xp computers....I never had a power problem...
Last edited by Darleen03; 01/03/14 06:13 PM.
Luv Dar
GameBoomers "Games Are More Enticing Because Of Our "MaG"nificent Efficient Radiant Site"
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51
[Re: Darleen03]
#933631
01/04/14 08:25 PM
01/04/14 08:25 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022 Northeast NJ
Darleen03
OP
Graduate Boomer
|
OP
Graduate Boomer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022
Northeast NJ
|
OK I was really concerned about the video card...So I bought this one.... What do you think???? Alienware X51 Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English Memory 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1600Mhz Keyboard Alienware Multi-Media Keyboard Monitor No Monitor Video Card NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 Ti with 2GB GDDR5 Driver WLAN Card DW1506 Driver Hard Drive 2TB SATA 6Gb/s (7,200RPM) 64MB Cache Chassis Color Matte Stealth Black with Dark Chrome Accents Mouse Alienware Standard Optical Mouse Optical Drive Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD±RW, CD-RW) Wireless DW 1506 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Wireless LAN Cable US Power Cord Documentation/Disks English Documentation DAO Support 1 Year Alienware Basic Support Systems Management Alienware Command Center 3.0 Resource DVD Alienware X51 Resource DVD Placemat Setup Instructions, English Retail Software Dell.com Order Processor 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-4440 Processor (6MB Cache, up to 3.30 GHz w/Intel® Turbo Boost) Retail Packing Label Dell.com Order Color Choice AlienFX System Lighting - Nebula Aqua Packaging Ship Material FGA Module ANDRO1405_044/1501_014B/BTO Optical Software Power DVD 9.6 BD, 3D,V2 Accessories Batman: Arkham Origins FREE with purchase of select GeForce GTX GPU-powered desktops Regulatory Label Label Structured in Addl SW CFI Included (Smart Selection) CFI Not Included Hard Drive Software No SSD SW Required Labels Label Structured in Addl SW Office Productivity Software Microsoft Office Trial Non-Microsoft Application Software Additional Software, Windows 7 Security Software NO VIRUS PROTECTION REQUESTED Power Supply Alienware 330 Watt Power Supply
Operating System Recovery Options Windows 8 Recovery Disk Not Included Please tell me you all like it....
Luv Dar
GameBoomers "Games Are More Enticing Because Of Our "MaG"nificent Efficient Radiant Site"
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51
[Re: Darleen03]
#933643
01/04/14 10:03 PM
01/04/14 10:03 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 40,644 southeast USA
Jenny100
GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
|
GB Reviewer Glitches Moderator
Sonic Boomer
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 40,644
southeast USA
|
Video Card NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 760 Ti with 2GB GDDR5 Well that's a better video card than the 645. It should be able to play your adventure games for you. The Dell version of the GTX 760 is not as fast as the retail version and takes less power, which is why the 330 Watt power supply works with it. Are you going to play Batman: Arkham Origins now? :)
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51
[Re: Jenny100]
#933647
01/04/14 10:20 PM
01/04/14 10:20 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022 Northeast NJ
Darleen03
OP
Graduate Boomer
|
OP
Graduate Boomer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022
Northeast NJ
|
No way... Jenny..It comes with the system......I just want a SUPER Gaming Computer...I Hope... I was very concerned about the power supply like, Drac said.....I don't want problems down the road.... Thank You All.....For your input...It was very Helpful....BUT ..Where was Inland?
Luv Dar
GameBoomers "Games Are More Enticing Because Of Our "MaG"nificent Efficient Radiant Site"
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51
[Re: Darleen03]
#933686
01/05/14 11:12 AM
01/05/14 11:12 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 7,263 Arizona
InlandAZ
BAAG Specialist
|
BAAG Specialist
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 7,263
Arizona
|
No way... Jenny..It comes with the system......I just want a SUPER Gaming Computer...I Hope... I was very concerned about the power supply like, Drac said.....I don't want problems down the road.... Thank You All.....For your input...It was very Helpful....BUT ..Where was Inland? The wife was out of town for a week - I never realized just how busy the home chores kept you away from things. Like the others have stated, with the exception of the PSU the rig looks fine. If you don't plan on adding and hardware upgrades, you should be just fine.
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51
[Re: InlandAZ]
#933696
01/05/14 11:57 AM
01/05/14 11:57 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022 Northeast NJ
Darleen03
OP
Graduate Boomer
|
OP
Graduate Boomer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022
Northeast NJ
|
LOL ....Your too Funny Inland Glad you got the chores finished... I am sooooo Happy You like the system Thank You
Luv Dar
GameBoomers "Games Are More Enticing Because Of Our "MaG"nificent Efficient Radiant Site"
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51
[Re: Jenny100]
#933770
01/05/14 05:59 PM
01/05/14 05:59 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022 Northeast NJ
Darleen03
OP
Graduate Boomer
|
OP
Graduate Boomer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022
Northeast NJ
|
Thanks, Jenny I won't have it until Jan 17, that's the shipping date.... I will let everyone know when I have it up, and running...I am going to keep my XP desktop packed in the closet...Just incase I want to play an old game.... <Hugs>
Luv Dar
GameBoomers "Games Are More Enticing Because Of Our "MaG"nificent Efficient Radiant Site"
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51 Jan 16th update
[Re: Darleen03]
#935498
01/16/14 09:09 PM
01/16/14 09:09 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022 Northeast NJ
Darleen03
OP
Graduate Boomer
|
OP
Graduate Boomer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022
Northeast NJ
|
Hi Everyone I got my new computer today... Here is a Pic... Pic I am so Happy I was so scared to move on to another system, but I felt the same way when Windows 98 became obsolete....I have been playing with it all day...I must say Windows 7 is so KOOL .... Very Happy... The system is SUPER Quiet...
Luv Dar
GameBoomers "Games Are More Enticing Because Of Our "MaG"nificent Efficient Radiant Site"
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51 Jan 16th update
[Re: Darleen03]
#935502
01/16/14 09:27 PM
01/16/14 09:27 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,293 Rivellon
traveler
Addicted Boomer
|
Addicted Boomer
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,293
Rivellon
|
Oooo, wow! Even an Alien lamp! Lol! Congratulations, Darleen03!
Gil.
"Best not to think about it. I don't want to fall to bits 'cos of excess existential thought."
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51 Jan 16th update
[Re: Darleen03]
#935563
01/17/14 10:14 AM
01/17/14 10:14 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 3,292 Southern Exposure
lexxy
Addicted Boomer
|
Addicted Boomer
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 3,292
Southern Exposure
|
Darlen03,
Your new computer is super cool, what are the specs on it?
carol It doesn't cost a dime to be kind ---------------------------- Currently playing The Moment Of Silence
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51 Jan 16th update
[Re: lexxy]
#935564
01/17/14 10:29 AM
01/17/14 10:29 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022 Northeast NJ
Darleen03
OP
Graduate Boomer
|
OP
Graduate Boomer
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 15,022
Northeast NJ
|
This is right from the Alienware command center....Here is the Specs..
Processor(s) •Processor ◦CPU_Name: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4440 CPU @ 3.10GHz ◦CPU_Manufacturer: GenuineIntel ◦CPU_Caption: Intel64 Family 6 Model 60 Stepping 3 ◦CPU_Version: ◦CPU_ProcessorId: BFEBFBFF000306C3 ◦CPU_CurrentClockSpeed: 775MHz ◦CPU_AddressWidth: 64Bits ◦CPU_DataWidth: 64Bits ◦CPU_SocketDesignation: SOCKET 0 •Verified Hardware Device against Order: VARIABLEXYZ •Verify Correct Processor Frequency
System Memory
BIOS Information •BIOS_Manufacturer: Alienware •BIOS_Name: BIOS Date: 09/25/13 15:31:31 Ver: 04.06.05 •BIOS_Version1: A03 •BIOS_Version2: ALWARE - 1072009
Motherboard Information •MB_Manufacturer: Alienware •MB_Product: 0PGRP5 •MB_SerialNumber: .B1JJDZ1.CN697023BL0124. •MB_Version: A01
Video Adapter •Video_Caption: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600 •Video_AdapterRAM: -1984MB •Video_DriverVersion: 9.18.10.3234
Hard Drive(s) •ATA ST2000DM001-1CH1 SCSI Disk Device ◦Disk_Model: ATA ST2000DM001-1CH1 SCSI Disk Device ◦Disk_Size: 2000 GB ◦Disk_Partitions: 4 ◦Disk_TotalHeads: 255 ◦Disk_TotalCylinders: 243201 ◦Disk_TotalTracks: 62016255 ◦Disk_TracksPerCylinder: 255
Optical Drives / Other Storage •HL-DT-ST DVDRWBD CA40N SCSI CdRom Device
OperatingSystem: MS Windows 7 Home Premium Edition
DirectXVersion: DirectX 11
IRQ Configuration • 0 System timer • 1 -empty- • 2 -empty- • 3 -empty- • 4 -empty- • 5 -empty- • 6 -empty- • 7 -empty- • 8 System CMOS/real time clock • 9 -empty- • 10 -empty- • 11 Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series SMBus Controller - 8C22 • 12 -empty- • 13 Numeric data processor • 14 -empty- • 15 -empty- • 16 Dell Wireless 1506 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) • 16 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM • 16 Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series USB Enhanced Host Controller #2 - 8C2D • 17 High Definition Audio Controller • 22 High Definition Audio Controller • 23 Intel(R) 8 Series/C220 Series USB Enhanced Host Controller #1 - 8C26 •190 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System
Miscellaneous
Final Checks
Installed Devices Drivers •Dell Wireless 1506 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz), 11-30-2012, 9.2.0.514 •NVIDIA High Definition Audio, 6-16-2013, 1.3.26.4 •Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600, 7-9-2013, 9.18.10.3234 •Generic volume shadow copy, 6-21-2006, 6.1.7600.16385 •Microsoft Streaming Tee/Sink-to-Sink Converter, 6-21-2006, 6.1.7600.16385 •HL-DT-ST DVDRWBD CA40N SCSI CdRom Device, 6-21-2006, 6.1.7601.17514 •Realtek High Definition Audio, 2-19-2013, 6.0.1.6844 •Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4440 CPU @ 3.10GHz, 6-21-2006, 6.1.7600.16385 •Generic volume shadow copy, 6-21-2006, 6.1.7600.16385 •ATA ST2000DM001-1CH1 SCSI Disk Device, 6-21-2006, 6.1.7600.16385 •Microsoft Streaming Tee/Sink-to-Sink Converter, 6-21-2006, 6.1.7600.16385 •Intel(R) Display Audio, 5-22-2013, 6.16.0.3112 •Generic volume shadow copy, 6-21-2006, 6.1.7600.16385 •Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4440 CPU @ 3.10GHz, 6-21-2006, 6.1.7600.16385 •Generic volume shadow copy, 6-21-2006, 6.1.7600.16385 •Generic volume shadow copy, 6-21-2006, 6.1.7600.16385 •Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4440 CPU @ 3.10GHz, 6-21-2006, 6.1.7600.16385 •Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset SATA RAID Controller, 1-22-2013, 12.0.0.1082 •Generic volume shadow copy, 6-21-2006, 6.1.7600.16385 •NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM, 8-9-2013, 9.18.13.2078 •Generic volume shadow copy, 6-21-2006, 6.1.7600.16385 •Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4440 CPU @ 3.10GHz, 6-21-2006, 6.1.7600.16385 •Microsoft Streaming Service Proxy, 6-21-2006, 6.1.7600.16385 •Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller, 12-26-2012, 7.67.1226.2012
Burn-In/Benchmarks
Luv Dar
GameBoomers "Games Are More Enticing Because Of Our "MaG"nificent Efficient Radiant Site"
|
|
|
Re: What do you think about the Alienware X51 Jan 16th update
[Re: Darleen03]
#935579
01/17/14 11:40 AM
01/17/14 11:40 AM
|
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 20,123 Near St. Louis, MO
Draclvr
Reviews Editor - Hints/Glitches Mod - Site Support
|
Reviews Editor - Hints/Glitches Mod - Site Support
True Blue Boomer
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 20,123
Near St. Louis, MO
|
So, to cut through all the clutter, I see this...
Core i5-4440 CPU @ 3.10GHz with integrated 4600 Intel graphics GTX 760 Ti Graphics card 2TB HDD I didn't see anything about RAM, but it's probably in there somewhere. It's supposed to be 8 GB.
Some of us had concerns about the very puny power supply that comes with this computer. Standard was 240 watts, but Darleen upped it to the still puny 330 watts.
Darleen, I did notice that it says the HDD has 4 partitions. You might need to be aware of that when you install programs or transfer files from the old computer.
Once again, weeds are my life!
|
|
|
|
|