Alienware have started 2012 by letting lose their X51 desktop. The X51 is a slim gaming PC that is designed to orient itself vertically, or horizontally on the desktop. Even the Alienware logo properly rotates depending on the positioning, nice touch!

The Alienware X51 sports a Core 13 or Core i5, a slot-loading optical drive and an option for Blu-ray. The X51 can be configured to take 8GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. GPU wise, it sports a full-size NVIDIA GeForce GT 545, upgradeable to the GTX 555, an external power supply in both 240W and 330W versions.

Connectivity on the Alienware X51 includes HDMI 1.4, on-board Wi-Fi, USB 3.0, and digital 7.1 surround sound. Additionally, the computer's accent colors can be modified with the Alienware Command Center software. Customers can place orders right now, starting at just $699.

Alienware X51 Product Specifications:

Intel Core i3 Dual Core (standard) and Intel Core i5 and i7 Quad Core Processor Options

Intel H61 Express Chipset Architecture

Mini-ITX Motherboard

Powerful NVIDIA Graphics Card Options

1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GT 545 (Standard)

1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 555

Configure with up to 8GB of DDR3 Memory (4GB Standard); 2x 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM Slots

Fast 7,200RPM 1TB Hard Drive

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

Slot-Loading Dual Layer DVD Burner (Standard) or optional Blu-ray Disc Reader

Internal High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio with Waves MAXX Audio Software

Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet NIC and Integrated 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Wireless LAN (standard)

USB 2.0 (6x); USB 3.0 (2x); Microphone In; Headphone/Speaker Out; HDMI 1.4 Output; RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet; Front, Rear and Center Speaker Ports; SPDIF Digital Output (TOSLINK); SPDIF Digital Output (Coax)

Alienware 240 Watt Power Supply (Standard) or optional 330 Watt Power Supply

Dual-orientation tower system dimensions: h: 13.5" (343mm) x w: 3.74" (95mm) x d: 12.52" (318mm)

Starting Weight: 12.1 lbs. (5.49 Kg.)

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