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  1. CNET
    https://www.cnet.com/reviews/alienware-alpha-review

    Alienware Alpha review: A PC that thinks like a game console

    • CNET's Dan Ackerman reviews the Alienware Alpha, a small living-room gaming PC that runs Windows 8 and Steam games with a Xbox 360 controller. He praises its performance and pote… See more

    Design and Features

    Next to the hulking body of the Xbox One, and the slim-but-wide PlayStation 4, the Alpha feels positively tiny. It's larger than a Mac Mini, but uses the same general design lang… See more

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    Connections, Performance and Battery

    The front USB ports are of the older USB 2.0 type, and better for a mouse and keyboard than for hooking up external storage. The pair of USB ports on the back are fast 3.… See more

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    Conclusion

    This really does feel like an alpha-level product in a lot of ways. The custom interface is limited and clunky, load times are slow and nongame performance is underwhel… See more

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    System Configurations

    Alienware Alpha
    Windows 8.1 (64.bit); 2.9GHz Intel Core i3-4130; 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1600MHz; 2GB (dedicated) Nvidia GeForce GPU; 500GB 5,400rpm … See more

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    Is Alienware's new Alpha a good choice for PC gamers?
     
  1. PCGamer
    https://www.pcgamer.com/alienware-al…

    Alienware Alpha review - PC Gamer

    WEBDec 23, 2014 · A Windows 8.1-based gaming console with a custom Nvidia GTX 860M GPU and an Xbox 360 controller. It runs Steam games well, …

  3. PCMag
    https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/alienware-alpha

    Alienware Alpha Review - PCMag

  4. Tom's Guide
    https://www.tomsguide.com/us/alienware-alpha-r2,review-3759.html

    Alienware Alpha R2 Review: More Power, Same Small Size

  5. PCWorld
    https://www.pcworld.com/article/436522

    Alienware Alpha Review: A shockingly good tiny PC …

    WEBNov 24, 2014 · The Alienware Alpha is a small form factor PC that can run Steam games on your TV with a wireless controller. It's not a perfect console killer, but it offers a lot of value and performance for the size …

  6. TechSpot
    https://www.techspot.com/review/934-alien…

    Alienware Alpha Review - TechSpot

    WEBDec 26, 2014 · The Alpha is a compact living room gaming PC that's compelling for a number of reasons. At $550 for the entry-level model, the system is priced competitively against the PlayStation 4...

  7. Engadget
    https://www.engadget.com/2014-12-12-alie…

    Alienware Alpha review: almost the Steam Machine …

    WEBDec 12, 2014 · It's hard to describe the Alienware Alpha. On the surface, it's a small-form gaming PC, custom-built from laptop components to fit in your entertainment center.

  8. Digital Trends
    https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/ali…

    Alienware Alpha R2 Review | Digital Trends

    WEBJul 28, 2016 · MSRP $949.99. Score Details. “Alienware has packed big desktop performance into the tiny, console-like Alpha.” Pros. Solid 1080p performance. Compact, sturdy design. Decent price point. Highly...

  9. Eurogamer.net
    https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2…

    Alienware Alpha R2 review - Eurogamer.net

    WEBNov 27, 2016 · We love the Alpha as an ultra-miniature PC that uses smart design to hand in more power than PS4 and Xbox One, in a chassis that's significantly smaller than the console competition.

  10. Trusted Reviews
    https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/ali…

    Alienware Alpha Review - Trusted Reviews

    WEBFeb 13, 2015 · This tiny system offers PS4 performance in half the space. Can the Alienware Alpha earn a spot beneath your TV?