X51 Poll - Who is getting one?

[SWAT_Glock]

Just a simple poll to get an idea on how many members will be getting the new X51 system. Please post about why you are or why you are not getting it.

 

[MacDiddy]

Im going to wait for some more reviews to come out first. I think it will make a good HTPC.

 

[katalin_2003]

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.

 

[MacDiddy]

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

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".

 

[SlammedLTZ]

I ordered one today. I finally got my free promo $100 Dell giftcard from a purchase I made in Decemember, so I used that to get the price down. Now the wait!

 

[Icklepeeker]

i may get one this march actually! i cant wait

 

[RoBi1475]

I wont be getting one, mostly because I just bought an Aurora R3, but I could find a use for it as a decent LAN party rig. If LAN parties were a thing a did frequently. Other then that I like HUGE desktops, as they make feel big and important.

 

[xxdranenxxx]

In the process of building my own rig

 

[Eirreann]

Eventually, after I build my rig, I may pick up one for LAN parties or trips to my cousins house... but at the moment I'm focusing on my rig (or maybe an Aurora; I'm still undecided...)

 

[JGCarolina]

Just ordered mine yesterday. Got the one with the i7 in it. My first gaming/alienware pc. Figured I'd shell out the $ since I needed a new PC anyways (current one is 7 years old and sitting in a closet).

 

[AlienAurora]

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]

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

 

[katalin_2003]

A GTX 560 will work, Dell/Alienware have an official video upgrading the X51 with a GTX 560

 

[SWAT_Glock]

A GTX 560 will work, Dell/Alienware have an official video upgrading the X51 with a GTX 560

I just posted the video in a new thread here: http://www.alienowners.com/showthread.php/122-Alienware-X51-Video-Card-Upgrade-Video

 

[Eirreann]

I just posted the video in a new thread here: http://www.alienowners.com/showthread.php/122-Alienware-X51-Video-Card-Upgrade-Video

The only issue with that vid is that they neglected to show any tests or results. I want to know if that card will run completely stable in that machine. It probably will, but I appreciate all the info I can get my hands on.

 

[DieselSS]

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.

 

[SWAT_Glock]

Now the wait... FedEx tracking says Out for Delivery.

 

[Eirreann]

Now the wait... FedEx tracking says Out for Delivery.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed here for you, mate!

@Diesel: Wise words... antother reason to eagerly await the upcoming Nvidia line-up!

 

[SWAT_Glock]

The Alien has landed!!!!!!

 

[Eirreann]

The Alien has landed!!!!!!

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AWESOME!!!! I can't wait to see it out of the box, haha!!!