While the Alienware X51 has been slated by Valve as a currently available Steambox, consumers still have to get rid of that pesky Windows to install the Linux-driven platform. As we've seen with the ...

Over recent years, Alienware computers have become increasingly reasonable options for anyone who’s looking to get into PC gaming but is unable or unwilling to build a rig from scratch (which will, of ...

Three screws, that's it, and you'll gain access to all the major components of the Alienware X51 R3. One black screw holds the side panel in place and from there, a few key upgrades, should you so ...

Minimally flexible for future upgrades More complex than a standalone console Hefty power brick will need to be hidden away under some furniture “Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year ...

The Alienware X51 proves that big things can come in small packages, offering excellent gaming performance in a slim chassis. Among built-to-order gaming PCs, Alienware is about as close as one gets ...

Alienware is launching a refresh of its Alienware X51 desktop computer and three new laptops with 4K performance. The machines carry the signature alien logo and are aimed squarely at gamers. These ...

Alienware is largely credited for kicking off the micro-tower revolution three years ago with the original X51. The concept was simple: Take the typical business small-form-factor box, pull the PSU ...

Alienware has a Steam Machine launching later this year, the gaming-focused PC manufacturer announced today, and will also make its existing X51 desktop compatible with SteamOS. The Alienware Steam ...

Alienware's new game-munching mini-desktop the X51 has proven itself to be an extremely capable machine, happily chewing through the latest, most demanding games with reckless abandon in my full ...

Alienware's console-sized X51 PC, classified as a "Mini Gaming Desktop" by Dell, is now shipping at an introductory price of $599 if configured with Ubuntu Linux and an Intel Core i3 processor. The ...

The software side of the Alienware X51 R3 hasn't changed a whole lot, but that's not necessarily a shortcoming. Alienware's standard Alien Command Center suite offers lots of configuration options ...

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