X51 Poll - Who is getting one?

Will you be ordering the Alienware X51 Desktop?

  • Yes - It fits my needs

    Votes: 26 54.2%

  • No - I can't find a use for it.

    Votes: 13 27.1%

  • Undecided at the moment.

    Votes: 9 18.8%
  • Total voters
    48
  • Poll closed .
katalin_2003

katalin_2003

Member
Feb 3, 2012
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EU
  • #3
    Hello, Tommy, while i find it nice i can't justify having it around along with all other systems.
    i saw the a video review about it on hothardware i believe and IMO it's a great little affordable desktop.

    I wonder if the motherboard has a eeprom that only let you use Dell's proprietary bricks.
     
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    MacDiddy

    Member
    Feb 3, 2012
    12
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    NYC
  • #4
    katalin_2003 said:
    I wonder if the motherboard has a eeprom that only let you use Dell's proprietary bricks.
    Click to expand...

    Never though about that...If you could get a GTX580 in there with good cooling, I would get one in a second. But like you said, the power supply is the problem. I have an EVGA GTX580 3GB card in my custom built desktop and it runs very cool in general. The fan barely runs above 50%. I use to have the 1.5GB card and that fan would sound like a jet engine. I'm guessing the 3GB card is less strained when I game on my Dell 30".
     
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    AlienAurora

    Member
    Feb 22, 2012
    13
    1
    Nowthen
  • #11
    I don't see myself needing this type of rig, I feel that I will need something a little bit bigger and with a little more horse power. If I were to look into it I may want to look at a few more reviews, but from what I have seen and the reading that I have been doing it seems that this rig is rock solid. To who ever has purchased or is purchasing one of these rigs you will not be disappointing.
     
    Inkerguy

    Inkerguy

    New Member
    Feb 23, 2012
    1
    0
    Indianapolis IN
  • #12
    I ordered one as I'm downsizing from a Mac Pro and it has everything I need :) I don't require too much in teh way of gaming so a 555 might work for me. Of course from the word around the net it looks like a non Ti 560 would work so if I get adventuresome I can always pick one of those up :)
     
    Eirreann

    Eirreann

    Member
    Feb 8, 2012
    511
    0
    Cincinnati, Ohio
  • #15
    DieselSS

    DieselSS

    Member
    Feb 24, 2012
    47
    3
    43
    Shreveport, Louisiana
  • #16
    My issue with upgrading to the 560 is that it's not enough of an upgrade to warrant spending $200. I mean is the 560 really that much faster than the 555? I am enthusiastic about the ability to upgrade, I just think people shouldn't jump the gun. Wait for the new Nvidia lineup instead which is close.
     
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