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Alienware Alpha Core i5 8GB RAM 1TB HDD GeForce GTX 860M 2GB $799 Delivered @ Dell eBay Store

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Alienware Alpha Core i5 8GB RAM 1TB HDD GeForce GTX 860M 2GB $799 Delivered @ Dell eBay Store
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matabuntu on 30/11/2014 - 10:53 ebay.com.au (1207 clicks)
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Dell has recently released the alpha - small form factor PC. It is smaller than PS4 and Xbox One but more powerful and upgradable (except gpu). There are three base models - with core i3, i5 and i7 but only i5 model available on ebay au.

Some reviews:
http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/11/alienware-alpha-review-clo…
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2850889/alienware-alpha-revie…
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/alienware-alpha,review-2519.html

The closest mini-itx build will probably cost you around $920 (does not include assembly)
Seagate 3.5" Barracuda 1TB HDD $62.00
Patriot Signature 8GB Kit (4Gx2) DDR3-1600 $87.00
64bit Microsoft MS Windows 8.1 OEM $112.00
ASRock H81M-ITX $75.00
Coolermaster Elite 110 Black Mini-ITX Case $45.00
Gainward 2G GTX 750TI PCI-E VGA Card $158.00
Intel Core i5 4590 3.3GHz 6MB $235.00
EVGA 430W (100-W1-0430-KR) 430Watt 80Plus Power Supply Unit $49.0
XBOX 360 Controller $36
TP-LINK ARCHER T2U Wireless AC600 Dual Band USB Adapter 802.11ac $35

EDIT: updated title to be more accurate - this use gtx 860m which is comparable to 750ti.

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  • mr kindface on 30/11/2014 - 10:55
    +2

    they really are damn tiny

  • congo on 30/11/2014 - 11:10

    Can you take the hard disk out to swap for SSD and install windows 8.1?

    • mr kindface on 30/11/2014 - 11:13

      I don't see why not

    • MxBlue on 30/11/2014 - 11:23

      yep

    • diddy50 on 30/11/2014 - 12:19
      +1

      But then you lose alienware os overlay thingo

      • furythree on 30/11/2014 - 14:03
        +1

        oh no! my poor swag!

      • Miami Mall Alien on 30/11/2014 - 17:40

        So clone the HDD to the SSD.

  • FarQ on 30/11/2014 - 11:20
    +5

    fail Dell. no Displayport out….

    • yeahnah-nahyeah on 30/11/2014 - 11:37
      +2

      not sure why you got negged.

      I was pretty tempted until you pointed that out. Having just bought a 4k monitor, displayport out is a definite must.

      It can be driven by hdmi but it requires hdmi 2.0 and the Alienware Alpha only has hdmi 1.4a

      • matabuntu on 30/11/2014 - 13:49
        +1

        Didn't neg him - but this tiny box actually supports 4K res but only up to 30fps (given it has hdmi 1.4 output). It wasn't actually bad because movies are probably in 24 or 30 fps format. To play game nicely in native 4k res you will probably need a machine which cost over $1500. Yes it is not a perfect machine - but given the size and what it does - at this price - I'm quite impressed.

        • yeahnah-nahyeah on 30/11/2014 - 13:59
          +1

          yup - you're right about displaying 4k @ 30fps.

          This is slightly apples/oranges but on my 4k monitor (UD590) run by a 7950 it is VERY laggy via HDMI even on the desktop. The mouse cursor feels like its on ice.

          But through the displayport it is perfect.

          Perhaps this machine can do it @ 30hz without the lagginess, but i wouldnt want to throw $799 to try it out.

        • furythree on 30/11/2014 - 14:04
          +1

          Cinematic 30fps

          Download SVP

  • stevelo on 30/11/2014 - 11:42
    +1

    Is this unit good for HTPC? probably 80% movies and 20% gaming

    • matabuntu on 30/11/2014 - 13:59
      +2

      I would say yes - since it runs a power-optimised cpu (i5 4590T) & decent entry level vga card for gaming. These measured just 30-50 watts at idle and 85W under load.

  • [Deactivated] on 30/11/2014 - 11:46

    This is a great alternative to a PS4. I have built my own with similar specs from a Dell 260s, games are not pushing hardware as much as they used to so it should be good for 3-5 years

  • currentlyoffline on 30/11/2014 - 11:52

    Would this have the power to run photoshop and lightroom ? Fast, and easily ?

    • mr kindface on 30/11/2014 - 12:40

      I guess my pc has similar specs and I run lightroom perfectly fine, while having a video running and 20 OzBargain tabs open. Granted, I only really edit single photos at a time. (and mine is bloated to hell, I really need to wipe and start over)

    • Miami Mall Alien on 30/11/2014 - 17:43

      Yes but if you're doing extravagant editing work with 20MP images or 1GB TIFF files at 1200DPI then you know (or should know) that you need a proper workstation to do your editing on and not an Alienware glorified HTPC box.

      For run-of-the-mil image resizing and editing, this is more than acceptable.

  • Ryuverlorene on 30/11/2014 - 11:57

    I would say it's a good machine, but you guys may want to read the reviews linked, in short, it would be: New hard drive if possible, and prepare for a long long day of registration and preparation of the machine

  • ChiefAJ on 30/11/2014 - 12:47

    Tempting, but I am put off by the non-upgradeable GPU.

    I wish Valve would just partner with whoever did the steam box prototype case (I assume Silverstone) and release a case + PSU.

    • Axelstrife on 30/11/2014 - 13:41
      +1

      why would they do that? can't upgrade meaning less lifespan for gaming.

      better off building your own rig and upgrade when needed.

      • furythree on 30/11/2014 - 14:06
        +4

        it converts more console peasants as its more palatable for those who dont like to get hands on or are lazy

        this means bigger PC demographic and less shitty console exclusives and ports

        Win win

      • ChiefAJ on 30/11/2014 - 16:02

        I would like to build my own rig but I am yet to find a case that is as compact as the Valve prototype steam box and can fit a mid range GPU of my choosing.

        I really like the idea of the compact steam boxes.

      • Miami Mall Alien on 30/11/2014 - 17:45

        why would they do that? can't upgrade meaning less lifespan for gaming.

        Ever heard of planned obsolesce and making money?

        You can't sell more overpriced Alienware garbage to consumers if they continue to use their old Alienware garbage, now can you?

  • Axelstrife on 30/11/2014 - 13:10
    -6

    Not a deal its alienware.

    • mr kindface on 30/11/2014 - 13:15

      Usually with this kind of thing you can say "I could just build one cheaper" but…try building something this size for this price.

      • Axelstrife on 30/11/2014 - 13:34

        Exactly good luck upgrading that thing in the future.

  • Ratzie on 02/12/2014 - 13:59

    Purchased the i5 Alienware Alpha used the discount code it deducted the $199.20 but was charged $999.00 out of my PayPal account. Trying to rectify this through Dell and eBay. Has anybody else had this problem?

    • matabuntu on 02/12/2014 - 17:57
      +1

      if you login to your PayPal account, find the transaction(s), and click details, you will see a 20% contribution from eBay plus your actual charge to your funding source which makes up the difference. The total needs be 100% because the seller gets 100%. eBay just pays the 20% and you pay the rest. It should look something like this http://i.imgur.com/afbCvki.jpg (Image courtesy of ezarc - Obtained from previous 15% off offer).

      • Ratzie on 02/12/2014 - 18:09

        Thanks matabuntu just found it, phew….

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