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Old 04-24-2008, 06:32 PM   #11 (permalink)
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And my opinion of Windows XP is it is a better operating system overall than Vista currently. If you insist on getting Vista, get 32-bit Vista as it has less compatibility problems than 64-bit Vista currently.
I agree completely if your going to get a gaming computer i would say XP is your best bet.

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It is a waste of money.

I haven't heard many good things about Alienwares support or customer service.

Way overpriced.
Every major brand that sells computers pre-built is overpriced compared to building it yourself.

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Don't waste your money on alienware go for something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883227061

I would suggest going with a dual-core processor, preferably a intel core 2 duo (e8400 is perfect for you) it will outperform the quad core in gaming)

The best advice would actually be to take that money and invest it in a nice mutual fund, or a CD with a good return rate and earn interest on your money, but I am not your parents and can't tell you how to spend your money. Don't waste the money on the PC unless you need it.
That looks like a solid gaming computer for sure.

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I'd use that money and put it into a GIC of some sort, i have one and mine pays like 4.5% (i signed at a good time)
Agreed don't buy this computer unless you completely need a new one. (or need to spend 100s of $ on repairs/upgrades.) Getting a new computer just because you want to or because you consider your out of fashion is a complete waste of money, but hey thats my option.
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Old 04-24-2008, 06:56 PM   #12 (permalink)
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I agree completely if your going to get a gaming computer i would say XP is your best bet.



Every major brand that sells computers pre-built is overpriced compared to building it yourself.



That looks like a solid gaming computer for sure.

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I'd use that money and put it into a GIC of some sort, i have one and mine pays like 4.5% (i signed at a good time)
Agreed don't buy this computer unless you completely need a new one. (or need to spend 100s of $ on repairs/upgrades.) Getting a new computer just because you want to or because you consider your out of fashion is a complete waste of money, but hey thats my option.
getting a computer because your old one is weak is actually one of the best reasons, i would think lol. or else people would still be using their pIII's at 266MHZ.

but besides that, i like the computer posted from newegg.com, IBuyPower makes some pretty good computers, and they arent horridly overpriced.

EDIT: though after looking at it, it seems that they skimped severely on the motherboard, i mean, it only has two ram slots, one pci-e (not that bad i guess lol) but i dont think it is of the highest quality nevertheless. oh and the wiring almost made me puke.
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agreed on the wiring...but still better then Crapianware prebuilt system...
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getting a computer because your old one is weak is actually one of the best reasons, i would think lol. or else people would still be using their pIII's at 266MHZ.

but besides that, i like the computer posted from newegg.com, IBuyPower makes some pretty good computers, and they arent horridly overpriced.

EDIT: though after looking at it, it seems that they skimped severely on the motherboard, i mean, it only has two ram slots, one pci-e (not that bad i guess lol) but i dont think it is of the highest quality nevertheless. oh and the wiring almost made me puke.
I never said not to but one because it sucks and it's out of date, i said fashion lol.
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Don't waste your money on alienware go for something like this:
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That's a very solid gaming PC that's way cheaper than Alienware would sell it for.
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Alienware pc's are known for being over-rated and over-priced!
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That sounds like an oximoron....
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