The alienware command centre software makes it easy to change this, however. The gtx660 graphics card and intel quad core processor can handle recent games such as bioshock infinite and far cry 3 on maximum settings with little to no hassle, maintaining smooth gameplay throughout with jawdropping visuals. X51 compatible new graphics cards there is a great stickied post that people never seem to read, but now that we have a new generation of gpus, theres some new info. Compatible components from 2,155 pcs popular components found in the alienware x51 r3. Mar, 2020 bios version alienware a14 power supply330 watt graphics cardnvidia geforce gtx 960 i think i have the 4gb i just bought a card on sale xd on direct x diagnostic tool my total memory on the card is 4095 mb so with that out of the way i have no idea what x51 i have i contacted support and support said that its just an x51. Select a graphics solution manufacturer to expand a list of dell alienware x51 r2 desktop case compatible graphics solutions. Alienware x51 r2 graphics card upgrade help needed. Alienware x51 r2 introduction the alienware x51 r2 is a gaming desktop that is an upgrade to the earlier x51. Read and compare experiences customers have had with dell products. Nov 18, 2014 the alienware x51r2 smallformfactor gaming desktop offers respectable gaming performance at a reasonable price. For those who can afford it as we tested it, the alienware x51 r2 delivers a premium gaming experience in a compact design thats both stylish and wellsuited. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we.
Performance varies depending on system configuration. To test the system today, we are using a mixture of synthetic and real world software as well as a series of games. Based on maxon cinema 4d software, this test uses a 3d scene and polygon and texture manipulation to assess gpu and cpu. By the way, that dedicated hdmi jack and some special software make setup a breeze. Compare your ingame fps to other users with your hardware. With the alienware x51 you can have up to the high performance of 4th gen intel core processors, graphics and storage you need to overwhelm your opponents now and into the future. I have a x51 r1 and i feel it is getting slower lower fps in games pretty much the weak gpu 545 nvidia starting to hang behind im very sure i have a the weaker power supply the r1 did come with but what is the best gpu today that x51 can run if possible answer for both the power supplies. Early verdict the alienware x51 is a decent rival for smaller consolesized systems, like the stillen route steam machines. I decided i would purchase a prebuilt machine, and the alienware x51 really hit the spot for me, between its small desktop footprint, quiet performance with liquidcooled cpu option, and still decent gaming performance. There are of course smaller computers out there, but the alienware is about as compact as they get while still leaving space for chunky, powerful graphics cards and optical drives. Explore your best upgrade options with a virtual pc build. Besides the popular microdesktop, alienwares gaming laptop lineup is. In this video we are testing out minecraft,team fortress 2, payday the heist, dead island and dota 2 which is similar to.
Hello guys, i have an alienware x51 r2 with quite a bad gpu and i would like to upgrade it to like nvidia geforce gtx 970 4gb or 980 4gb. The latest addition to the alienware family of gaming desktops, the x51 r2 is actually an upgrade to last years innovative alienware x51. Bios versionalienware a14 power supply330 watt graphics cardnvidia geforce gtx 960 i think i have the 4gb i just bought a card on sale xd on direct x diagnostic tool my total memory on the card is 4095 mb so with that out of the way i have no idea what x51 i have i contacted support and support said that its just an x51. The better your problem and question is described, the easier it is for other alienware x51. Most cases should be able to house most graphics cards. Hello all, i have these following 3 questions regarding my cpu and a possible upgrade im thinking, but firstly i would like your opinion if an upgrade would be really worth it. Alienware x51 crashing on windows 10 hey guys, i really hope someone can lead me in the right direction here. All have been confirmed to work in the x51, and will be a major upgrade to your current gpu. Alienware has chosen a midrange graphics card for the x51. Alienware x51 r3 6th gen intel core i5 i56400 8 gb ddr4. I have had a x51 r3 with the gtx 960 for about 3 weeks and it is intermittently overheating while playing a game.
This package provides the application for alienware control center and is supported on alienware desktop alienware x51auroraaurora r4area 51aurora r2 models. Let us analyze your system to find the latest updates. Now customers will have more graphics options to choose from on the x51. Provide a clear and comprehensive description of the problem and your question. Feb 23, 2015 the alienware x51 held its own on the multimedia benchmark tests. X51 r2 windows 10 x64 bios a10 up to date 16gb ddr3 i5 4460 3. Below is a list of graphics solutions compatible with the dell alienware x51 r2 desktop case.
The alienware x51 is beyond fantastic for gamers at any level looking for an affordable yet powerful desktop computer. Remember, whatever gpu you get, it needs to be a blower style cooler. Alienware external graphic amplifier software application. Jan 14, 2020 support for microsoft windows 7 ended january 14, 2020. Support for microsoft windows 7 ended january 14, 2020. Ask the question you have about the alienware x51 r3 here simply to other product owners. The application offers the ability to see items purchased, start the download, track the progress, and launch the installer. Dell alienware x51 r2 desktop case compatible pc gpus. There are many variations of the machine available, this is the configuration i bought late in 2015. Alienware onscreen display is a freetouse application for windows os that allows you to setup your alienware screen. Feb 06, 2012 on pcworld s worldbench 6 test suite, the x51 earned an impressive score of 147. On pcworld s worldbench 6 test suite, the x51 earned an impressive score of 147. Based on maxon cinema 4d software, this test uses a 3d scene and polygon and texture manipulation to.
Compatible components from 2,762 pcs popular components found in the alienware x51. Alienware x51 r2 graphics card upgrade help needed so, i bought the alienware x51 rather blindly and it turns out my gpu, gtx 745, is really awful. The latest addition to the alienware family of gaming desktops, the x51r2 is actually an upgrade to last years innovative alienware x51. Alienware x51 drivers and software links alienware.
Alienware x51 r3 6th gen intel core i 5 i 56400 8 gb ddr4sdram gb hdd small desktop black pc windows 10 home 7. Nov 18, 2014 the latest addition to the alienware family of gaming desktops, the x51 r2 is actually an upgrade to last years innovative alienware x51. This package provides the application for alienware control center and is supported on alienware desktop alienware x51 auroraaurora r4area 51aurora r2 models. A neat design, but the x51 could do with a more powerful graphics card the x51 is a compact gaming pc from dells premium alienware brand. Alienware x51 graphics card upgrade alienware arena. The desktop comes equipped with a nvidia gtx 745 gpu which is a graphics card that was invented by nvidia. Did you make any software hardware changes to the computer prior to this issue. View online or download alienware x51 service manual, setup manual. It is a sleek, menacing looking desktop and uses the same spacesaving smallform factor as its predecessor. This article will show you how to install and use alienware supportassist to troubleshoot your system. We will also compare the results from the alienware x51 system against some.
May 16, 2018 while the alienware area51 r5 is a much more powerful computer overall, vr and these vr benchmarks dont always use a dual graphics card rig as well as they could. Whats remarkable is that alienware can credibly call the x51 a gaming desktop. I suggest you to update the graphics driver from device. Alienware driver and software links for all x51 owners. Dell alienware x51 gaming desktop computer 3rd generation intel core i73770 8m cache, up to 3.
Alienware external graphic amplifier software application this package provides alienware external graphic amplifier application and is supported on alienware x51 r3 running the following operating systems. Then ask your question on this page to other alienware x51 r3 owners. While the alienware area51 r5 is a much more powerful computer overall, vr and these vr benchmarks dont always use a dual graphics card rig as well as they could. Compare your components to the current market leaders. The last time we looked at dells alienware x51 series of consolesized gaming pcs was back in mid20. The alienware x51 held its own on the multimedia benchmark tests. I can play games, but not great, and i really want to upgrade. I currently only have doom 4 installed and sometimes i can play for an hour or more with no issues while other times in 10 minutes the game starts to slow down and when i go back to the desktop the gpu temp is in the 90s and the gpu fan is running 100%. That being said, could someone give me a graphics card that would run a game like fallout 4 or gta 5 on maxed settings. You can click here to run these diagnostics online. The supportassist home page provides you information about the product model, risk notification, service. Back then we were working with intels 4th generation haswell core series processors and. I currently only have doom 4 installed and sometimes i can play for an hour or more with no issues while other times in 10 minutes the game starts to slow down and when i go back to. New alienware x51 r3 announced with graphics amplifier.
The blue light illuminates throughout the desktop and alienware logo. Best graphics card for alienware x51 r2 the monitor monitor. Have you read the manual but does it answer your question. You can quickly size up your pc, identify hardware. Userbenchmark will test your pc and compare the results to other users with the same components. Aug 27, 2015 alienware today rolled out an updated line of gaming laptops with screen sizes that range from to 18 inches, along with an upgraded x51 desktop that can connect to its graphics amplifier for 4k. The alienware x51 s design has room for a fullheight graphics card. We still really like the x51s compact size and small footprint, and it looks good under a telly. Alienwares latest x51 gaming pc amps up with liquid cooling, latest intel chip. Good graphics card for my alienware x51 r5 hardware. Break down boundaries and step into your game with graphics more stunning than ever before with the new directx 12 technology.
The setup process will continue automatically, click finished once it is completed. Feb 03, 2012 by the way, that dedicated hdmi jack and some special software make setup a breeze. The alienware x51s design has room for a fullheight graphics card. Find out more gaming and more the alienware x51 is a powerful pc ready to not only take on your fiercest gaming challenges, but whatever else comes your way. May 17, 2014 we still really like the x51s compact size and small footprint, and it looks good under a telly. View and download alienware x51 setup manual online. Good graphics card for my alienware x51 r5 so, i dont know the first thing about choosing graphics cards or installing new software. The desktop comes equipped with a nvidia gtx 745 gpu which is a graphics card that was invented by.
Alienware x51 desktop win with windows 10 directx 12. Key components including the gpu, cpu, memory and hard drive are easy to access on the alienware x51, so you can upgrade your arsenal easily. Alienware x51 crashing on windows 10 microsoft community. Feb 10, 20 hey in this video you will see a variety of games using the alienware x51. Dell alienware x51 gaming desktop computer windows 7 fdcwxt2b sign in to comment. Alienware digital delivery provides alienware customers with the ability to download applications purchased directly from. To keep your data safe, this tool requires twofactor authentication. Just get a reference design card because factory overclocked cards exceed what the x51 s psu can handle. The best you can get is a gtx 670, gtx 760, or r9 270x. Alienware today rolled out an updated line of gaming laptops with screen sizes that range from to 18 inches, along with an upgraded x51 desktop that. Starting today, the new amd radeon r9 270x graphics card will now be available on our small but mighty gaming desktop. Besides the chassis, your processors, graphics card, memory, wireless controller and hard drives are all upgradeable to support future expansion. Installing an nvidia gtx 1060 in an alienware x51 r3.
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