Accept the challenge.
Alienware™ X51 offers powerful digital entertainment, customization options and upgradeability in a size designed to fit any space. With a 3D Mark Vantage performance overall score of up to 15,310* and a PC Mark Vantage overall score of up to 10,531*, Alienware X51 is a system that's ready to help you face the challenge.

Graphics for greatness.
Alienware X51 lets you take in every detail with graphics options, including the 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 555* discrete graphics card.
Find Out More
Pure processing power.
Alienware X51 packs processor options including the powerful 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor: the brains leading you to epic new victories.
Find Out More
You've got speed.
Run several high-end applications with ease. Alienware X51 offers up to 8GB of high-performance dual-channel DDR3 memory*.
Find Out More
Alienware X51 lets you take in every detail with graphics options, including the 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 555* discrete graphics card.
Find Out More
Pure processing power.
Alienware X51 packs processor options including the powerful 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor: the brains leading you to epic new victories.
Find Out More
You've got speed.
Run several high-end applications with ease. Alienware X51 offers up to 8GB of high-performance dual-channel DDR3 memory*.
Find Out More

Release your potential.
There are always new obstacles to face and new challenges to conquer, and Alienware X51 will be with you every step of the way.A small system hides big entertainment power.
Whether standing vertically or laying horizontally, Alienware X51 turns virtually any living space into a world of high-end entertainment possibilities.
Find Out More
Build. Modify. Adapt.
With Alienware X51, desktop component upgrades are a breeze. From CPU and graphics cards to HDD and memory, you can keep your components up to date when other machines go extinct.
Find Out More
Take command of your game domain.
Alienware Command Center software features a powerful suite of customization options to make your X51 your own. Don't just play a game. Play your game.

AlienAdrenaline
The new AlienAdrenaline feature enables Game Mode, which lets you give each of your games a unique profile on your system. Disable unnecessary programs and activate your music player when you launch one game, or bring up key Web links when you launch another.

AlienFX
AlienFX® System Lighting Technology gives you access to a variety of themes and 8,000 distinct lighting combinations, so you can personalize as much as you like. Customize your system with game themes that respond to many in-game events with unique lighting effects to complete your immersion.

AlienFusion
AlienFusion power management controls allow you to configure your settings in order to maximize performance and efficiency while managing power usage. Crank up the settings for hardcore gaming and resource-intensive tasks, or scale it back for running everyday programs.
Complete your Alienware X51 experience
Your Alienware X51 is just the start. When you buy from Dell™, you can get much more than just a gaming system. You can customize an experience that's just right for you.

Accessories: At Dell™.com, you'll find a vast arsenal of electronics and accessories designed to enhance your gaming and multimedia experience, including headsets, keyboards and mice.

Services: Whether you have technical questions or simply need help setting up your new PC, you can count on Dell™. Choose from our menu of no-hassle PC services — from everyday troubleshooting to long-term support.

Processor Help Me Choose
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3330 Processor (3.20 GHz, 6MB Cache, with Turbo Boost Technology 2.0)
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3770 Processor (3.4GHz, 8MB Cache, with Turbo Boost Technology 2.0)
Operating SystemHelp Me Choose
- Windows® 7 Home Premium SP1 64 bit (English)
- Windows 8 Pro, English (64bit)
- Windows 8, English (64bit)
Memory*Help Me Choose
- 6GB 1600MHz DDR3
- 8GB Dual Channel 1600 MHz DDR3
- 16GB Dual Channel 1600 MHz DDR3
Hard Drive Help Me Choose
- Up to 1000GB* SATA hard drive
Optical Drive
- Slot-Loading Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW) (Standard)
Slot-Loading Dual Layer Blu-ray Reader (BR-ROM, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
Video CardHelp Me Choose
- 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 545
- 1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 660
Sound Card
- Internal High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio with WAVES MAXX Audio (Standard)
Ports
- Front I/O Ports
(2x) Hi-Speed USB 2.0
(1x) Microphone In
(1x) Headphone/Speaker Out
Rear I/O Ports
(1x) On-board HDMI 1.4 Output
(1x) RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet
(4x) Hi-Speed USB 2.0
(2x) SuperSpeed USB 3.0
(1x) Front Left/Right Speakers
(1x) Center Speaker
(1x) Rear Left/Right Speakers
(1x) Side Left/Right Speakers
(1x) SPDIF Digital Output (TOSLINK)
(1x) SPDIF Digital Output (Coax)
Chassis
- Physical System Dimensions
Height:
Front-Height: 13.504" (343mm)
Rear-Height: 12.54" (318.5mm)
Depth: 12.52" (318mm)
Width: 3.74" (95mm)
Starting Weight: 12.1 lbs (5.49 Kg)
Color
Matte Stealth Black with Dark Chrome Accents
Processor and Core Architecture
Processor Cooling
Alienware™ High-Performance Air Cooling
Chipset Architecture
Intel® H61 Express Chipset
Motherboard Class
Mini-ITX Motherboard
Software
Alienware Command Center
AlienAdrenaline
AlienFX™
AlienFusion
Software Personalization Options
AlienFX™ System Colors
Personal AvatarPower
Alienware™ 240 Watt Power Supply (Standard)
Alienware™ 330 Watt Power Supply

Customer SpotlightReviews and real stories, direct from Dell customers
Alienware X51

A 5 star rating by Coatsworth340 : "... When I was looking to buy a new and better computer, I saw the X51 and I knew that it was for me. The size of the X51 is about the same size as my Elite Xbox 360, which is fantastic because it does take up much space, it is super quiet ...." Read full review

X51 Desktop


