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X51 R2
I'm thinking of getting an X51R2 due to its size and I have found one on the outlet store that I really love! I know by the time this is answered and I make my mind up it will probably be gone but stuff is always popping up there. Any thoughts on the quality and logevity of this machine?
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November 1st, 2014 17:00
For me personally, excellent quality & longevity.
I have a first generation, March 2012, i7 2600 X-51 that I bought refurbished from Newegg for >$1K
Upgraded the RAM to 16GB (when RAM was cheap $64).
Upgraded from the OEM GTX555 to Refurbished 660TI >$200.
Upgraded the GPU a second time to a GTX970 SC.
Added a SSD with the HDD.
Running BIOS ver. A14.
No problems. Not even a hiccup.
502 Steam games.
50 Origin games.
Living Room HTPC with Onkyo HDMI 7.2 Surround
All run great & great fun.
You are going to have to be the judge.