http://forum.lowyat.net/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:11:02 +0800 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2619616 Hi guys, i would like to ask you guys which one would be a better buy for me who is aiming for mediocre gaming on a budget. Currently i am spoiled between two choices.<br /><br /><a href='http://www.dell.com/my/p/popular-desktop-deals-4' target='_blank'>http://www.dell.com/my/p/popular-desktop-deals-4</a><br /><br />its the alienware x51 price:2788 and xps 8500 Price:2888<br /><br />both are similar in specs only the xps has a monitor bundle in together<br /><br />both have:<br /> <br />3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i5-3450 Processor (3.10 GHz, 6MB Cache, with Turbo Boost Technology 2.0)<br />Windows 8 Single Language, English (64bit)<br />8GB Dual Channel 1600 MHz DDR3 (x51)/ 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 SDRAM 1600MHz Memory (xps)<br />1TB SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive with Native Command Queuing (x51)/ 2TB SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive with Native Command Queuing (xps)<br />Slot-Loading Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW) (x51) / 16X DVD+/-RW drive (xps)<br /> i heard the power source for the x51 is 240w and xps is 400w++<br /><br /><br />currently i really like the alienware though but im not sure if its reliable so im hoping you guys can help me here. hxleo1 Hardware Sat, 08 Dec 2012 16:39:13 +0800