Hello all and just want to say thanks in advance for your help! So im in the need for a new computer upgrade. my computer for past 3-1/2 years is getting old and tired so i decided i wanted to look at alienware. The X51 grabbed my attention instantly.
Now my Computer needs are this, i do quite a bit of work here and there on my computer , (microsoft word, Adobe reader, Compressing photos, enlarging photos as well ) but i do play WoW (dont bash me) and a little SWTOR; old republic. I also play the Shooter Arma 2, and its Online mod Zombies. I might get into other games but for the most part it is just wow and work. So to me i think the X51 will work great for my needs....
Now onto the Models im looking at....
So i believe one of them is a First gen model or what ever you guys call it. With the I7-3770. Here is the first one specs.
Includes Alienware X51 desktop, AC power adapter, and manual
3.9GHz Intel Core i7-3770 processor with 8MB cache
Intel 6 Series H61 chipset
16GB memory
2TB hard drive
Slot-loading dual-layer Blu-ray reader drive (BD-ROM, DVD+/-RW, CD-RW)
Dell Wireless 1502 802.11n Wi-Fi
1.5GB NVIDIA GTX 660 graphics card
Internal high-definition 7.1 performance audio with Waves MaxxAudio
Alienware multimedia keyboard
Alienware optical mouse
10/100/1000 gigabit ethernet
Six USB 2.0 ports
Two USB 3.0 ports
HDMI 1.4a, RJ-45 ports
S/PDIF Toslink, coaxial digital outputs
Headphone/speaker/microphone jacks
Windows 8, 64-bit
30 days of McAfee Security Center
Measures approximately 3-3/4"W x 12-1/2"D x 13-1/2"H; weighs 12.1 lbs
UL listed adapter; 1-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Made in China
And the Second with the I7-4770. I believe this is the R2?
Includes Alienware X51 AX51R2-9300BK desktop, AC power adapter, and manual
3.4GHz Intel Core i7-4770 processor with 8MB cache
Intel 6-Series H61 chipset
8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM
1TB 7200 RPM hard drive
Slot-loading Blu-ray combo drive
Dell Wireless-N Wi-Fi
NVIDIA GTX 660 graphics with 1.5GB graphics memory
Internal high-definition 7.1-channel performance audio
Waves MaxxAudio
Alienware multimedia keyboard
Alienware optical mouse
10/100/1000 ethernet
Two USB 3.0 ports
Six USB 2.0 ports
HDMI 1.4a, RJ-45 ports
S/PDIF Toslink, coaxial digital outputs
Front left/right, center, rear left/right, side left/right speaker jacks
Headphone/speaker/microphone jacks
Windows 8
McAfee LiveSafe trial
Alienware Command Center
Measures approximately 3-3/4"W x 13-1/2"H x 12-1/2"D; weighs 12.1 lbs
UL listed adapter; 1-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Made in China
They both have the GTX 660. The R2 though has 1tb harddrive and 8GB ram. THe first one i posted has 2tb harddrive & 16GB ram! They are marked at the same exact price.
What im wondering is the "R2" Model with the i7-4770 That much better to be priced the same but with less ram & harddrive!??!?!
Please explain!!!! I would like to make the correct decision before buying and being upset, because if they are almost the same then i should just go with the one with 16gb RAM and 2tb harddrive correct?
please help!
THanks!
Now my Computer needs are this, i do quite a bit of work here and there on my computer , (microsoft word, Adobe reader, Compressing photos, enlarging photos as well ) but i do play WoW (dont bash me) and a little SWTOR; old republic. I also play the Shooter Arma 2, and its Online mod Zombies. I might get into other games but for the most part it is just wow and work. So to me i think the X51 will work great for my needs....
Now onto the Models im looking at....
So i believe one of them is a First gen model or what ever you guys call it. With the I7-3770. Here is the first one specs.
Includes Alienware X51 desktop, AC power adapter, and manual
3.9GHz Intel Core i7-3770 processor with 8MB cache
Intel 6 Series H61 chipset
16GB memory
2TB hard drive
Slot-loading dual-layer Blu-ray reader drive (BD-ROM, DVD+/-RW, CD-RW)
Dell Wireless 1502 802.11n Wi-Fi
1.5GB NVIDIA GTX 660 graphics card
Internal high-definition 7.1 performance audio with Waves MaxxAudio
Alienware multimedia keyboard
Alienware optical mouse
10/100/1000 gigabit ethernet
Six USB 2.0 ports
Two USB 3.0 ports
HDMI 1.4a, RJ-45 ports
S/PDIF Toslink, coaxial digital outputs
Headphone/speaker/microphone jacks
Windows 8, 64-bit
30 days of McAfee Security Center
Measures approximately 3-3/4"W x 12-1/2"D x 13-1/2"H; weighs 12.1 lbs
UL listed adapter; 1-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Made in China
And the Second with the I7-4770. I believe this is the R2?
Includes Alienware X51 AX51R2-9300BK desktop, AC power adapter, and manual
3.4GHz Intel Core i7-4770 processor with 8MB cache
Intel 6-Series H61 chipset
8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM
1TB 7200 RPM hard drive
Slot-loading Blu-ray combo drive
Dell Wireless-N Wi-Fi
NVIDIA GTX 660 graphics with 1.5GB graphics memory
Internal high-definition 7.1-channel performance audio
Waves MaxxAudio
Alienware multimedia keyboard
Alienware optical mouse
10/100/1000 ethernet
Two USB 3.0 ports
Six USB 2.0 ports
HDMI 1.4a, RJ-45 ports
S/PDIF Toslink, coaxial digital outputs
Front left/right, center, rear left/right, side left/right speaker jacks
Headphone/speaker/microphone jacks
Windows 8
McAfee LiveSafe trial
Alienware Command Center
Measures approximately 3-3/4"W x 13-1/2"H x 12-1/2"D; weighs 12.1 lbs
UL listed adapter; 1-year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Made in China
They both have the GTX 660. The R2 though has 1tb harddrive and 8GB ram. THe first one i posted has 2tb harddrive & 16GB ram! They are marked at the same exact price.
What im wondering is the "R2" Model with the i7-4770 That much better to be priced the same but with less ram & harddrive!??!?!
Please explain!!!! I would like to make the correct decision before buying and being upset, because if they are almost the same then i should just go with the one with 16gb RAM and 2tb harddrive correct?
please help!
THanks!