Features
The Alienware Alpha combines the freedom of PC gaming with the ease of a console. The exclusive Alienware-developed user interface allows you to navigate all of Alpha’s core functions with only the included Xbox 360 controller – without needing a keyboard and mouse. With the power of Steam Big Picture, the global online community for downloading and playing games, you can have quick and easy access to thousands of your favorite Steam games, plus other entertainment, all on your big screen TV. Welcome to a new era of fun.
The ease and experience of a console
Alienware exclusive console interface
The Alienware Alpha boots directly into an exclusive user interface that provides easy streamlined controller-based navigation - no mouse or keyboard needed. You can choose to launch Steam Big Picture, adjust core system and AlienFX settings and access your media.
Gaming, simplified
Quickly download games straight to your Alpha Console with the click of a few buttons, or remotely from your phone. All your games stay up to date and ready to play, all the time.
Multiple accounts, one system
Merge everything you love about PC gaming with the sociability of your living room. Steam Big Picture supports multiple Steam accounts and libraries on one system, so you can have fun with your Steam friends whether they’re sitting right next to you or gaming from afar.
It's your choice
Whether you want a console gaming experience with an included Xbox controller, or a keyboard/mouse combination in desktop mode, you can game the way you want on the big screen in 1080p Full HD beauty.
A true “next-gen” system
Powered by Steam Big Picture
Valve brings the benefits of Steam — millions of users to play with, thousands of games across multiple platforms, user modifications and more — to the living room via Steam Big Picture on the Alienware Alpha. Better yet, you can kick back on your sofa with just your controller – no keyboard and mouse required.
The Next Generation of Graphics
Based on NVIDIA’s newest ‘Maxwell’ architecture, with 2GB of GDDR5 memory at its disposal, the Alienware Alpha’s custom-built GPU ensures you get plenty of performance to crank up your settings on your big screen TV.
Start with a strong core
New 4th generation Intel® Core™ Haswell processors allow for fantastic gaming on all the latest and greatest titles.
A powerful configuration
An Intel® Dual-Core™ i3 processor, a custom NVIDIA Maxwell GTX graphics with 2GB GDDR5 memory, 4GB RAM and 500GB of hard drive space. It also comes with an 802.11ac wireless card for prioritized wireless network connectivity and increased range.
More than A Gaming Console
Alpha takes you where other consoles can’t; plug in a keyboard and mouse (not included) and transform your Alpha into a fully functional Windows 8 PC.
Upgrades welcome
The Alienware Alpha is user-accessible, so you can feel free to upgrade the CPU and RAM for better in-game performance and background application multitasking and add hard drive space to store more games.
A full entertainment package
An arsenal of games
Access over 3,000 downloadable games from the comfort of your couch, ranging from the most popular blockbusters to the most hardcore independent and mainstream titles. You can play your entire Steam library directly on the Alienware Alpha, or stream all your Steam games and content over your local network — all without the online-play subscription fees, down-resolutioned textures and smaller multi-player maps that you might experience on other consoles.
An army of gamers
The Steam community is 75+ million strong and growing, with up to seven million players are online at any given time. When you’re ready to game, they’ll be waiting for you.
Family Sharing
Family sharing remembers familiar users on your console, and lets you create kids' accounts that feature custom parental settings.
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Warranty: 1 Year Dell
Specs
Built with Premium Components:
- Intel Core i3 Processor
- Custom NVIDIA Maxwell GTX Graphics Card
- Custom Alienware Alpha 2-Zone LED-Lit Chassis
Specifications: | |
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Processor: | Intel Core i3-4130T 2.9GHz 3MB Cache |
Processor Core: | Dual-Core |
Cooling Method: | Fan |
Memory: | 4GB DDR3 (supports up to 8GB) |
Memory Slots: | 2x DDR3 SoDIMM Sockets |
Graphics: | Custom NVIDIA Maxwell GTX 2GB |
Video Ports: | (1) HDMI-in; (1) HDMI-out |
Hard Drive: | 500GB SATA 5400RPM |
Optical Drive: | None |
Network: | 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet |
Wireless: | 802.11ac |
Bluetooth: | Yes, 4.0 |
Front Panel: | |
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(2) USB 2.0 |
Rear Panel: | |
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(2) USB 3.0 (1) HDMI-in (1) HDMI-out (1) RJ-45 LAN (1) Optical Audio-out (Toslink) |
Operating System: | |
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Windows 8.1 64-bit Operating System |
Power Supply: | |
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External 130 Watt |
Dimensions: | |
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8"(L) x 8"(W) x 3"(H) |
Weight: | |
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4.4 lbs |
In the box:
- Dell Alienware Alpha Gaming Console, Intel Core i3-4130T 2.9GHz Dual-Core, NVIDIA Custom GTX 2GB, 500GB SATA, 4GB DDR3, 802.11ac, Bluetooth, Win8.1
- XBOX 360 Wireless Controller with USB Adapter
- Power Adapter
Specs
Built with Premium Components:
- Intel Core i3 Processor
- Custom NVIDIA Maxwell GTX Graphics Card
- Custom Alienware Alpha 2-Zone LED-Lit Chassis
Specifications: | |
---|---|
Processor: | Intel Core i3-4130T 2.9GHz 3MB Cache |
Processor Core: | Dual-Core |
Cooling Method: | Fan |
Memory: | 4GB DDR3 (supports up to 8GB) |
Memory Slots: | 2x DDR3 SoDIMM Sockets |
Graphics: | Custom NVIDIA Maxwell GTX 2GB |
Video Ports: | (1) HDMI-in; (1) HDMI-out |
Hard Drive: | 500GB SATA 5400RPM |
Optical Drive: | None |
Network: | 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet |
Wireless: | 802.11ac |
Bluetooth: | Yes, 4.0 |
Front Panel: | |
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(2) USB 2.0 |
Rear Panel: | |
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(2) USB 3.0 (1) HDMI-in (1) HDMI-out (1) RJ-45 LAN (1) Optical Audio-out (Toslink) |
Operating System: | |
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Windows 8.1 64-bit Operating System |
Power Supply: | |
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External 130 Watt |
Dimensions: | |
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8"(L) x 8"(W) x 3"(H) |
Weight: | |
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4.4 lbs |
In the box:
- Dell Alienware Alpha Gaming Console, Intel Core i3-4130T 2.9GHz Dual-Core, NVIDIA Custom GTX 2GB, 500GB SATA, 4GB DDR3, 802.11ac, Bluetooth, Win8.1
- XBOX 360 Wireless Controller with USB Adapter
- Power Adapter
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