Alienware Alpha

[Citizen_Green]

I'm looking at buying one of the Alienware Alphas in the next week or so. I grew up playing PC games, but over last few years have gone strictly console. I really want to get back into PC gaming but don't want to give up the comfort of my couch. I also like the idea of it being able to switch over to the steam os when that's available. What are everyone's thoughts? Here are the specs for the one I'm looking at:

4th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-4590T processor
Features a 6MB cache and 2.0GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.0GHz.Intel® Core™ i5 processor
Features smart 4-way processing performance with a speed boost.Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Delivers extra performance when you need it and increased energy efficiency when you don't.8GB DDR3L memory
For multitasking power.Note: Optical drive not included
Compatible with optional external recordable CD/DVD drives (not included).1TB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.NVIDIA GeForce graphics
Feature 2GB GDDR5 dedicated video memory for lush images. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.2 USB 3.0 and 2 USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer; also includes tool-less access to an internal USB 2.0 port via a bottom door.Built-in Intel® 2x2 dual-band Wireless-AC 7265 LAN (802.11ac)
Connect to the Internet without wires.Bluetooth 4.0 interface
Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.Built-in Gigabit Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection

[H3ll0J3ll0]

what does it cost?
nvm its 800

[scorpsquad]

For what I see, I don't think I would buy the Alienware Alpha.

First off, The device is limited in what you can have/upgrade. It looks like when you use the device, you are limited to the specs that you have.... If you want to upgrade, you would have to buy a whole new computer. Now this wouldn't be a big issue with the price point, but I think the specs are a little low at its current state. The PC I am trying to upgrade right now has 8gb already and I want to upgrade it to 32gb. With this device you are already running with a good sized processor, decent graphics card and for a gaming computer the lowest I would say for the ram. I looked at the reviews on CNET and basically the gaming is pretty decent on the device on medium settings with an i3 4gb ram device. However, I don't think the device will keep up after a year with new generation of gaming coming out although looking at the reviews even the i3 surpasses some i7 devices so it might be very promising.However, I do think I would just stick to a console if this was the case as PS4 & XBox One provide a true console gaming experience with a entertainment system for the TV without any things to pop up that may require a mouse and keyboard (because this device is a windows computer you may get one or two pop-ups at start-up telling you about something as is what CNET experienced.) The other thing is PS4 and XBox One will last for many years with the 360 lasting for I think 8 years. It is ultimately up to what you want for the device as it will provide what I would think would be more of a universal support with the TV when it comes to multimedia but I would utilize a different non-gaming system if that is the case.

If there is something that I missed in your situation though or if I missed some key points, please let me know. I always like to know what miss information I am providing.

[H3ll0J3ll0]

here's my proposition for a gaming computer in the livingroom. its faster in almost every way, its costs 80$ more but so much more value
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PwRJGX