Alienware X51 Ivy Bridge i3 3.3GHz Desktop Windows 7 for $649 + free shipping

Quote from shockz420 : Quality and Dell are not synonymous

Maybe he's thinking of the pre-2006 Alienware (before the Dell buy-out).

Way over priced for an i3 desktop. But if you like cool decals on your box then you are more than welcome to this deal.

Not too bad, but think I'll hold off until Dell Outlet has some coupons that include the X51 again. They had quite a few last year for decent prices with better specs, plus, I don't mind refurb.

Quote from funkmasterta : Says you? Name a company that gives better quality for the same price, and also the model we're comparing. We have 3 Alienware machines, built better than HP, Gateway, Lenovo and Dell's lower end lines, imho. We have one m14x R2 and two m17x R4's. My cousin just ordered an Aurora.

You could build a better, higher-quality one for less. Not a company, but not hard to do.

Quote from cmorris1441 : You could build a better, higher-quality one for less. Not a company, but not hard to do.

I stated pretty clearly in the OP that this deal is a good deal for people specifically looking for a good price on a new Alienware. Not sure why all the people who have no interest in buying an Alienware are posting all over this thing and downvoting. If you aren't interested in Alienware, or can build your own PC, naturally this is not a good deal. If you are a person who likes Alienware PCs and sticks with them, then this is a good deal. Pretty simple. =\

Quote from funkmasterta : Says you? Name a company that gives better quality for the same price, and also the model we're comparing. We have 3 Alienware machines, built better than HP, Gateway, Lenovo and Dell's lower end lines, imho. We have one m14x R2 and two m17x R4's. My cousin just ordered an Aurora.

Challenge accepted: Asus ROG?? Falcon NW??
I win.

Brand does not equate to computing power nor quality

Because it's not a good deal no matter who's name is on the box. It's a computer. The parts inside the box are made by different company's. When you look at those parts and you add up the amount of money they are asking you to pay for those parts, it's not a good deal.

Quote from nicedart : Because it's not a good deal no matter who's name is on the box. It's a computer. The parts inside the box are made by different company's. When you look at those parts and you add up the amount of money they are asking you to pay for those parts, it's not a good deal.

Unless it has an apple on it then its automatically 3x better.

This alienware suck btw, unless you have no idea how to build a computer don't waste your money.

Quote from dookeh : Unless it has an apple on it then its automatically 3x better. This alienware suck btw, unless you have no idea how to build a computer don't waste your money.

Have you worked on an Alienware case? If Alienware sold standalone cases, they would compete with $200 cases from Newegg, easily.

Get your hands on an Alienware case, then make a judgement.

BTW, I'm a graphic artist and Apple is no stranger to quality issues:

https://www.google.com/search?q=+...ity+issues

My coworker had to get his brand new imac replaced 3x this year. The last time, his machine just let out a loud pop and flash then started smoking and we had to evacuate the graphics department cuz the fumes were so noxious.

Yes, I'm a graphics artist that uses PC. I use to own a 13" Macbook Pro but Alienware gives me more bang for the buck. People who think Alienware is overpriced obviously have never owned Apple products before.

Quote from cmorris1441 : You could build a better, higher-quality one for less. Not a company, but not hard to do.

I would contest that Alienware cases are high quality, thoughtfully built cases. Have you ever worked on one? Their cable management system alone is super precise and thought out.

I doubt the other big case makers could do the same at such a cheaper price that would make it worth doing your own labor. Leave the labor to the Chinese.

*no offense against Chinese, they do great labor! They build all our machines (Alienware, HP, Apple, Microsoft, Sony?), if I was starving, I'd work for Foxconn too.

Quote from funkmasterta : I would contest that Alienware cases are high quality, thoughtfully built cases. Have you ever worked on one? Their cable management system alone is super precise and thought out. I doubt the other big case makers could do the same at such a cheaper price that would make it worth doing your own labor. Leave the labor to the Chinese. *no offense against Chinese, they do great labor! They build all our machines (Alienware, HP, Apple, Microsoft, Sony?), if I was starving, I'd work for Foxconn too.

How did this thread go from posting a deal, to talking about quality, then talking about the cases they use. If you are buying a computer based on how high quality the case is, then you should seek technical assistance in future desktop purchases.

Quote from shockz420 : Challenge accepted: Asus ROG?? Falcon NW?? I win. Brand does not equate to computing power nor quality

I have owned my alienware for about 4 months now... I have the monster Mx18. I also love the asus but they don't make a single dual video card model (laptop).... so, imho the alienware is better (at a much steeper price).

i have the max out Alienware M17x, paid around 4k for the setup but no SSD since i need storage space. build quaity is really solid but the screen color calibration suck -__-

pretty decent battery for a laptop that heavy setup

Always like the form factor of these machines, but $649 seems a little steep for a i3/GTX 640 machine that wouldn't be robust enough as a gaming machine to play high end games, yet not as fast as standard desktop i7 machines that can be had for the same or better price....nice looking though!

Wish it was easier to upgrade the X51, but you are limited by what graphics cards and power supplies you can use. So even if you get a get a good deal on this machine, your upside is limited. But that's what you give up for the compact form factor.