About to buy, opinions?

2006-08-02 11:55:49

#1

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6903|132 and Bush

Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Extreme X6800 2.93GHz 4MB Cache 1066MHz FSB
Chassis: Alienware® P2 Chassis - Conspiracy Blue
Chassis Upgrades: Alienware® AlienIce™ 3.0 Video Cooling + AlienFX™ System Lighting + High-Performance Liquid Cooling
Power Supply: 650 Watt Alienware® Multi-GPU Approved
Motherboard: Alienware® Approved NVIDIA nForce 4 SLI Motherboard
Memory: 4GB DDR2 Performance SDRAM at 800MHz - 4 x 1024MB
System Drive: Extreme Performance (RAID 0) - 300GB (2 x 150GB) Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s 10,000 RPM w/ 2 x 16MB Cache
Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 16x Dual Layer DVD±R/W Drive
Graphics Processor: 1024MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7950 GX2
Monitor: No Monitor
Sound Card: High Performance 7.1 Audio - Standard

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2006-08-02 12:00:26

#2

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6903|132 and Bush

Sorry forgot to add the part I am debating is the getting the Extreme Edition of the core duo. I know that the real benifit comes in the Overclocking ability so that where the extra price is justified. I also know next year the Kentsfield will be comin out which is quad core. Hopefully it will be the same socket.

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2006-08-02 12:02:40

#3

ts-madchild: Member; +5|7091

dont buy Alienware!!!

Their service sucks, and they overcharge you...

go to newegg and build it yourself..

2006-08-02 12:04:38

#4

bubbass: humble; +61|6871

ts-madchild wrote:
go to newegg and build it yourself..

I'd definitely build it yourself too. You'll save a ton of money in the long run, plus have the pride of doing it yourself.

Last edited by bubbass (2006-08-02 12:04:52)

2006-08-02 12:04:41

#5

ShellShock.PwN: Member; +31|7089|Barrie Ontario

Yea dont buy alienware....Good system tho. Plus if u buy the parts yourslef youll prolly save alot of $$$

2006-08-02 12:05:28

#6

Capt.CupoNoodles: Member; +18|7068|Southampton, PA

www.cyberpowerinc.com...Let's you conigure it, AND they build it for you...
(I built enough rigs when I was younger...let someone else do it for a change.

And it doesn't have to be an Intel processor...Bonus!

2006-08-02 12:19:50

#7

Bertster7: Confused Pothead; +1,101|6883|SE London

Yep, build it yourself. DO get the Intel processor, nearly double the speed of their AMD counterparts, now that they've got rid of the extreme gayness that was Netburst. The Xeon chip's nice too.

2006-08-02 12:20:00

#8

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6903|132 and Bush

ts-madchild wrote:
dont buy Alienware!!!

Their service sucks, and they overcharge you...

go to newegg and build it yourself..

Funny you should say that. This is my second Alienware and aside from an inaccurate ship date it has been excellent. For giving me a bad ship date they sent me a gift certificate to amazon.com for 50 bucks. Their service has been right on the ball. The myth that it is cheaper to build than to buy is getting exposed more and more. I have a friend who is building and he is getting a very similar system. Most of his parts are from Newegg

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/prod … u=320-4335
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6814121017
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820146114
http://www.shopblt.com/cgi-bin/shop/sho … =!ORDERID!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811163057
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6817128001
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6822136012
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6827131352
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6813131025

He is around 200 dollars cheaper. I think it's worth it for alieware to build it and warrenty it. These are facts.

If you want I'll make him come in here and admit it...lol

Last edited by Kmarion (2006-08-02 12:21:45)

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2006-08-02 12:23:57

#9

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6903|132 and Bush

BTW his case is sweet. Nothing tacky or loud just extremely effiecient http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811163057

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2006-08-02 13:08:43

#10

Maj.Do: Member; +85|7054|good old CA

sounds like a good system but you dont wanna wait for a DX10 card??

2006-08-02 13:10:26

#11

The Stillhouse Kid: Licensed Televulcanologist; +126|6944|Deep In The South Of Texas

I configured an Alienware with the same specs as you listed and got a price of $4,135.00.

I added up all the DIY parts you listed and got a price of $4098.92.

While the figures are close, take into account that the DIY setup includes the $703.20 price of the Dell monitor, and the Alienware has no monitor included. Subtract the price of the monitor from the DIY price and it comes out to $3395.72. BIG difference in price if you ask me.

2006-08-02 13:19:49

#12

AT3am_Murd0ch: Member; +15|6882

Kmarion wrote:
The myth that it is cheaper to build than to buy is getting exposed more and more.

Kmarion wrote:
He is around 200 dollars cheaper. I think it's worth it for alieware to build it and warrenty it. These are facts.

Erm... what? I could never buy alienware for three reasons - 1, overpriced - 2, I can build my own - and 3, they are part of dell!!

2006-08-02 13:21:19

#13

MECtallica: Member; +73|6806|jalalabad

The Stillhouse Kid wrote:
I configured an Alienware with the same specs as you listed and got a price of $4,135.00.

I added up all the DIY parts you listed and got a price of $4098.92.

While the figures are close, take into account that the DIY setup includes the $703.20 price of the Dell monitor, and the Alienware has no monitor included. Subtract the price of the monitor from the DIY price and it comes out to $3395.72. BIG difference in price if you ask me.

well alienware=dell

2006-08-02 13:23:40

#14

The Stillhouse Kid: Licensed Televulcanologist; +126|6944|Deep In The South Of Texas

MECtallica wrote:
The Stillhouse Kid wrote:
I configured an Alienware with the same specs as you listed and got a price of $4,135.00.

I added up all the DIY parts you listed and got a price of $4098.92.

While the figures are close, take into account that the DIY setup includes the $703.20 price of the Dell monitor, and the Alienware has no monitor included. Subtract the price of the monitor from the DIY price and it comes out to $3395.72. BIG difference in price if you ask me.
well alienware=dell

And... your point is?

2006-08-02 13:24:49

#15

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6903|132 and Bush

MECtallica wrote:
The Stillhouse Kid wrote:
I configured an Alienware with the same specs as you listed and got a price of $4,135.00.

I added up all the DIY parts you listed and got a price of $4098.92.

While the figures are close, take into account that the DIY setup includes the $703.20 price of the Dell monitor, and the Alienware has no monitor included. Subtract the price of the monitor from the DIY price and it comes out to $3395.72. BIG difference in price if you ask me.
well alienware=dell

Owned by dell yes, same company no.

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2006-08-02 13:46:22

#16

The Stillhouse Kid: Licensed Televulcanologist; +126|6944|Deep In The South Of Texas

Kmarion wrote:
MECtallica wrote:
The Stillhouse Kid wrote:
I configured an Alienware with the same specs as you listed and got a price of $4,135.00.

I added up all the DIY parts you listed and got a price of $4098.92.

While the figures are close, take into account that the DIY setup includes the $703.20 price of the Dell monitor, and the Alienware has no monitor included. Subtract the price of the monitor from the DIY price and it comes out to $3395.72. BIG difference in price if you ask me.
well alienware=dell
Owned by dell yes, same company no.

And if you buy that Alienware, you'll be 0wN3d by Dell too!

2006-08-02 14:29:12

#17

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6903|132 and Bush

The Stillhouse Kid wrote:
I configured an Alienware with the same specs as you listed and got a price of $4,135.00.

I added up all the DIY parts you listed and got a price of $4098.92.

While the figures are close, take into account that the DIY setup includes the $703.20 price of the Dell monitor, and the Alienware has no monitor included. Subtract the price of the monitor from the DIY price and it comes out to $3395.72. BIG difference in price if you ask me.

You are aware that 300 also comes off that price since the upgrade of the video card is free(It doesnt show in the final price). Puts it closer.
I have heard the DIY argument for years and even the ones pushing for it have said "wow thats pretty close" with regards to this latest system.

I don't know how you got your figures.
BTW I already have that monitor and it is kick ass.

This would be the system closer to his System @
3,072 -300 = 2,772
The monitor I would of course not buy from alienware but I would hardly consider that DIY if I purchased it somewhere else.
+674 http://www.pricegrabber.com/p__Dell_Ult … rasharp+24

Grand total of $3,476 Which is pretty damn close to what he paid.
Built and guarnteed by Alienware
Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E6700 2.66GHz 4MB Cache 1066MHz FSB
Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Service Pack 2
Chassis: Alienware® P2 Chassis - Conspiracy Blue
Chassis Upgrades: Alienware® AlienIce™ 3.0 Video Cooling
Power Supply: 650 Watt Alienware® Multi-GPU Approved
Motherboard: Alienware® Approved NVIDIA nForce 4 SLI Motherboard
Memory: 2GB DDR2 Performance SDRAM at 800MHz - 2 x 1024MB
System Drive: Single Drive Configuration - 150GB Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s 10,000 RPM w/ NCQ & 16MB Cache
Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 16x Dual Layer DVD±R/W Drive
Graphics Processor: 1024MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7950 GX2L
Monitor: No Monitor
Sound Card: High Performance 7.1 Audio - Standard
Keyboard: Alienware® USB Full-Size Keyboard
Mouse: Alienware® Optical 3-Button Mouse with Scroll Wheel
Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support w/ Onsite Service
Alienware Exclusive Offers: GameFly - Unlimited Game Rentals for 15 days - FREE TRIAL
Productivity Software: Microsoft® Works 8 Productivity Suite
Alienware Extras: AlienInspection - Exclusive Integration and Inspection - $99.99 Value - FREE!
Alienware Extras: AlienWiring - Exclusive Internal Wire Management - $99.99 Value - FREE!
Alienware Extras: Exclusive AlienGUIse Theme Manager

Some people just like to build them and I respect that. I have done enough inside them to be able to as well.
But I tend to lean towards this reasoning.
http://www.alienware.com/build_vs_buy_pages/index.aspx

Last edited by Kmarion (2006-08-02 14:34:48)

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2006-08-02 14:33:20

#18

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6903|132 and Bush

The Stillhouse Kid wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
MECtallica wrote:

well alienware=dell
Owned by dell yes, same company no.
And if you buy that Alienware, you'll be 0wN3d by Dell too!

Alienware is a separate entities with it's own manufacturing and marketing tactics and quality. Only good came out of that deal with regards to logistics. It's just Micheal Dell get's a a new house and yacht now.

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2006-08-02 15:15:31

#19

Marlboroman82: Personal philosophy: Clothing optional.; +1,022|6925|Camp XRay

This might be a better option, in my opinion they have coolest shit on the market.

Overdrive PC

And some Pics

Last edited by Marlboroman82 (2006-08-02 15:16:47)

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2006-08-02 16:30:00

#20

Maj.Do: Member; +85|7054|good old CA

thats expensive man^ and theres only amd options : (

2006-08-02 16:43:57

#21

The Stillhouse Kid: Licensed Televulcanologist; +126|6944|Deep In The South Of Texas

Kmarion wrote:
You are aware that 300 also comes off that price since the upgrade of the video card is free(It doesnt show in the final price). Puts it closer.

I don't see that at all. I've gone through the whole process until the last step before you actually submit your order and nowhere do I see anything that indicates a $300 reduction in price. The way it looks like the deal works is that you get to upgrade to the 7950GX2L for the same price as the 7900GTX upgrade.

2006-08-02 17:13:54

#22

Kmar: Truth is my Bitch; +5,695|6903|132 and Bush

The Stillhouse Kid wrote:
Kmarion wrote:
You are aware that 300 also comes off that price since the upgrade of the video card is free(It doesnt show in the final price). Puts it closer.
I don't see that at all. I've gone through the whole process until the last step before you actually submit your order and nowhere do I see anything that indicates a $300 reduction in price. The way it looks like the deal works is that you get to upgrade to the 7950GX2L for the same price as the 7900GTX upgrade.

Its decieving I know, you are looking at the subtotal before they take it off.

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2006-08-02 17:29:27

#23

a fly: Member; +105|6946|The netherlands

Kmarion wrote:
Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Extreme X6800 2.93GHz 4MB Cache 1066MHz FSB
Chassis: Alienware® P2 Chassis - Conspiracy Blue
Chassis Upgrades: Alienware® AlienIce™ 3.0 Video Cooling + AlienFX™ System Lighting + High-Performance Liquid Cooling
Power Supply: 650 Watt Alienware® Multi-GPU Approved
Motherboard: Alienware® Approved NVIDIA nForce 4 SLI Motherboard
Memory: 4GB DDR2 Performance SDRAM at 800MHz - 4 x 1024MB
System Drive: Extreme Performance (RAID 0) - 300GB (2 x 150GB) Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s 10,000 RPM w/ 2 x 16MB Cache
Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 16x Dual Layer DVD±R/W Drive
Graphics Processor: 1024MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7950 GX2
Monitor: No Monitor
Sound Card: High Performance 7.1 Audio - Standard

um if you buy this (it looks nice, but overpriced and related to dell i just readed, anything related to dell sucks ass ), say what "high performance 7.1audio" it is, cause onboard already is 7.1, "high performence" is the latest creative series

2006-08-02 17:34:07

#24

RichyCizzo: Member; +9|6780|Florida

Those are some damn good parts. 4 gigs seems a bit overkill but everything else is unbelievable. I'm assuming the 10k RPM drives that are 150GB each are the new raptors which are kickass too. Aside from the obvious price hike and horrendous service these people give you, the computer has good parts nonetheless.

2006-08-02 17:40:54

#25

R3v0LuT!oN: Member; +22|6968|United States

hmmm, i'm so not convinced that buying from a manufacturer is cheaper than DIY...I saved easily $1,000-$1,500 on my last build. newegg.com, kids.

Kmarion wrote:
But I tend to lean towards this reasoning.
http://www.alienware.com/build_vs_buy_pages/index.aspx

lol, that's alienware marketing fluff, not exactly what we like to call objective information.

Last edited by R3v0LuT!oN (2006-08-02 17:45:57)

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