It's 4" wide, weighs 12 lbs., and it can run Battlefield 3 in 1080p on high settings at 30 frames per second. It's the new console-sized desktop gaming PC from Alienware, the X51, and it can be yours for $700.
Alienware says the new X51 line offers its most compact desktops ever, and the four different configurations will provide some solid mid- to high-end gaming options. The rundown:
• Intel Core i3-2120 3.3GHz (3MB Cache), 1GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce GT 545, 4GB RAM: $699
• Intel Core i5-2320 3.0GHz (6MB Cache), 1GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce GT 545, 8GB RAM: $899
• Intel Core i5-2320 3.0GHz (6MB Cache), 1GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce GTX 555, 6GB RAM: $949
• Intel Core i7-2600 3.4GHz (8MB Cache), 1GB GDDR5 Nvidia GeForce GTX 555, 8GB RAM: $1,149
All models come sporting a 1TB 7200RPM HDD, built-in Wi-Fi, and run Windows 7 64-bit. Keyboard, mouse, and monitor are not included. Check the video preview below for a closer look at the X51:
Alienware's X51 line of PCs are available today
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