Computers

[Silleck]

Hey, I need some help...


I'm looking to get a new computer, and I got about 5k to spend, anyone got any ideas on what I should get?


Thanks

[Skirmisher]

Laptop or Desktop?

And hell for five thousand you should be able to get an amazing computer in either form.

Heck, for two thousand you should be able to do the same.

[Silleck]

Want a desktop, already got a laptop

[Marl]

for $5k check out alienwares dual processor dual vid card setup .....:drool:

[Soulpieced]

Does anyone really need a 5k computer? Can't you get something already ridiculously top-of-the-line for 3k or less?

[Silleck]

I never said I needed a 5k computer, I said I have about 5k to spend on a computer, if i can get a really good one for less, i'll be more then pleased

[Solkern]

But I do want as best as i can get...anyone have any ideas?

[Daniel]

Buy a decent HP, take the rest and go to mexico.


See you in 2 weeks!

[Solkern]

I dont need another vacation, I need a computer!

[Daniel]

Back in time for the Annual PC loser poll's I see.

[Solkern]

Heh beats me I haven't posted in here in god knows how long a year maybe? heh

[Bobmuhthol]

Seek an Alienware desktop.

[Solkern]

Where can I find info on'em?

[Skirmisher]

Here's one i put together real quick on Dell's website as an example which totalled $2506.00

Dimension 9150

Processor:
Pentium® D Processor 840 with Dual Core Technology (3.20GHz, 800FSB)

Operating System:
Genuine Windows® XP Professional WPXP

Operating System Backup & Recovery:
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional backup CD

Memory:
2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz- 4DIMMs 2GB

Dell Service & Support Plans:
3 Year On-site Economy PlanS

Keyboard:
Dell USB Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard

Mouse:
Dell Optical USB Mouse

Productivity Software Pre-Installed:
No Productivity Suite - Corel WordPerfect® word processor only

Security Software Pre-Installed:
Norton Internet Security 2005 AntiSpyware Edition 15-months

Financial Software Pre-Installed:
No QuickBooks package selected- Includes limited use trial

Document Management:
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0

Hard Drives:
250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) w/DataBurst Cache™

CD or DVD Drive:
Dual Drives: 16x DVD-ROM Drive + 16x DVD+/-RW w/dbl layer write capability DV16DVR

Floppy Drive and Media Reader:
13 in 1 Media Card Reader

Monitors:
20 inch Ultrasharp™ 2001FP Digital Flat Panel 2001FP

Video Cards:
256MB PCI Express™ x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) nVidia GeForce 6800

Sound Card:
Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy® ADVANCED HD Audio

Speakers:
Dell A525 30 Watt 2.1 Stereo Speakers with Subwoofer A525

Digitial Music:
Musicmatch by Yahoo!™ Music- Entry level with 90 days of On Demand

Digital Photography:
Corel Photo Album™ 6 Starter Edition - Organize and Edit your photos

Modem:
56K PCI Data Fax Modem

Internet Access Service:
6 Months of America Online Membership Included

Network Interface:
Integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet

Optional Ports:
Serial & PS-2 PCI Adapter

[Solkern]

Are dells any good compared to alienware?

[Hips]

I bought a top-of-the-line dell desktop three years ago for around $2,200 and I've never had any problem with it. It still runs amazingly well and plays WoW without any difficulty.

[Skirmisher]

You'd have to ask the more tech savy of our posters, but I can't think of any games out now or due out soon that that beast shouldn't be able to run smoothly.

[Solkern]

K thanks for your help..I'll look into alienware and dell, and pick one lol

[Solkern]

Only game I intend to play in the near future is nwn2

and I can't wait for that badboy to come out :)

[Hips]

I'm looking forward to NWN2 as well... I loved NWN and the expansions.

[Solkern]

Yeah I still play nwn online and it's LOADS of fun

[Solkern]

I can't wait for nwn2 for it's online features, the mod I'm currently playing online is expanding it to accomadate nwn 2, which will be awesome

[Terminator X]

You could always buy a POS, then go to the chop shop and put more RAM on your POS than could ever possibly be added by the standard process of ordering online from a computer webstore.

[Atlanteax]

I finally ordered my new Dell computer last night.

With the customization and new monitor (24 inch flat screen), it came out to roughly $5200, including tax and shipping.

(The very nice Xmas present to myself) should last me at least 3 years.

Had my current one since Dec 2001, and will probably give it to my younger brother after moving some stuff from it to the new one.

[fallenSaint]

Ill suggest as if I were to have more money than time to invest building a custom:

VooDoo ARIA (http://www.voodoopc.com/showroom.aspx?productID=1076)

Dell 3007WFP (http://www1.us.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/brand/3007wfp?c=u)

And just because I love the setup:

Logitech DiNovo (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2158,CONTENTID=10777)


/deposits two silvers

[Sean of the Thread]

Alienware sucks.

You could always buy a custom build system from me. Since I rox.. and those other guys will steal your megahurtzzz

[Skeeter]

I've got an alienware Area 51. I love it so much, I'd hump it if I could. Wonder how much that costs for an addon...

anyway,

www.alienware.com

[Bobmuhthol]

DO NOT BUY A DELL. BUY AN ALIENWARE BECAUSE YOU CAN AFFORD IT. DELL IS LYING TO YOU.

That is all.

[Atlanteax]

Don't be silly,

Dell is infallible.

[Bastard]

If you really want to throw away cash at a computer, I'd suggest going to http://www.falcon-nw.com/index.asp

They put Alienware to shame in the 'random shit you don't need but we'll charge you enough money to fill the anal column of the goatse guy' category. But their build quality is top notch. If I had all kinds of money I didn't know what to do with, and I was really lazy, that's where I'd go.

[Marl]

falcon is good.....dell has quality products.....BUT alienware has the most innovative designs and top notch customer service.
Again there dual processor and dual vid card is best for gaimng and vid editing software!

[Warriorbird]

My brother in law swears by his Falcon NW.

[Sean of the Thread]

I agree if you're gonna waste money on an overpriced custom then fuk alienware and go with Falcon.

[kheldarin]

You can build your own computer comparable to Alienware for much less.

Alienware is for idiots with too much money. Orrr, if you really like the alien casing.

[Back]

You know what, I know a dude who says all this same shit. I build my computer. I get it all cheap and have the max machine.

I’ve seen what he does. He goes to computer shops and tells them what he wants and has them do it then turns around and says HE built it.

I guess its stupid to suggest you could get an awesome dual processor Mac with a 30" widescreen monitor for under $5G.

[Skirmisher]

Well those companies are also for people who don't have the technical expertise to provide their own support.

Not everyone can and thus companies like Dell and Alienwar and Gateway stay in business.

[Showal]

am i the only one that noticed solkern did not start this thread but he continued it?

[Sean of the Thread]

Originally posted by kheldarin
You can build your own computer comparable to Alienware for much less.

Alienware is for idiots with too much money. Orrr, if you really like the alien casing.

Exactly.

However Dell is good for the noobs like Skirm said.

[deck]

Screw Dell, if you got 5K to blow on a machine, get the best machine

http://www.alienware.com/product_detail_pages/Aurora_ALX/alx_features.aspx?SysCode=PC-AURORA-ALX-R2&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT


looking at the specs makes me drool

[Suppa Hobbit Mage]

I've had the 24 inch monitor from Dell for awhile now (forget exactly how long... think about a year), and I freaking love it.

[Solkern]

Solkern=Silleck

I'm the same person, thanks everyone fo ryour help.

was much needed

[Atlanteax]

Originally posted by deck
Screw Dell, if you got 5K to blow on a machine, get the best machine

http://www.alienware.com/product_detail_pages/Aurora_ALX/alx_features.aspx?SysCode=PC-AURORA-ALX-R2&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT

looking at the specs makes me drool

The Dell computer I ordered has similiar specifications, some of which are superior.

Anyhow, the $5k also include software such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc...

.

I'm quite satisifed with what I'm getting for what I spent, and I'm also comfortable with the knowledge that it is Dell-manufactured with a Dell warranty.

I've never had problems with Dell computers, but have had some with other manufacturers.

[Skeeter]

Originally posted by kheldarin
You can build your own computer comparable to Alienware for much less.

Alienware is for idiots with too much money. Orrr, if you really like the alien casing.


I bought my alienware last year, and got a hellagood deal with a rebate. If you buy during their specials, their prices are competitive.

[Wezas]

You seriously going to take advice from someone who's SN denotes a person who ejaculates (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=skeet)?

I mean c'mon bad tie.

[Solkern]

ROFL ROFL

[Skeeter]

Originally posted by Wezas
You seriously going to take advice from someone who's SN denotes a person who ejaculates (http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=skeet)?

I mean c'mon bad tie.

To shoot your man juice up on ur bitch.
Bob skeeted all over Sally's face.

[Neildo]

I finally ordered my new Dell computer last night.

With the customization and new monitor (24 inch flat screen), it came out to roughly $5200, including tax and shipping.


!!!!!!!!!! $5200!?!?!?!?!? !!!!!!!!!!

Damn, bro, I toldja I coulda made you one for a lot less. Geez, $2,000 less than that price with the same monitor which itself costs $950. Hell, I woulda built it as a dual-core entertainment PC and gaming rig like I have as mine so you could even watch cable on it and record TV shows with it's on DVR and it'd have all the overkill stuff like SLI'd 7800 GTX 512MB cards. All in a nice compact Lian Li case like mine unless you want the huge rice'd out case with flashy lights.

Return it if ya can and I'll only charge ya $200 plus shipping to build a better PC than that, not the $2,000+ extra they're charging you.

- N