monster of a computer???

bigjj92 · 05-04-2008, 02:33 AM

AMD® Athlon™ X2 6400+ 3.2GHz Dual Core 2 x 1MB L2 Cache

Alienware® 1000 Watt Multi-GPU Approved Power Supply

1GB ATI® Radeon™ HD 3870 X2 – Dual GPU Technology

2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 2 x 1024MB

Windows Vista® Home Premium

20X Dual-Layer Burner (DVD±RW)

Killer K1 Gaming Network Interface Card

High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio

19" Samsung 953BW – 1440 x 900 (2ms) Widescreen Flat Panel

is it a good setup?

ramodkk · 05-04-2008, 02:35 AM

First of all, welcome to the forum!

On topic:

Yes except for the processor, not too beastie IMO.

How much is it?

bigjj92 · 05-04-2008, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramodkk

First of all, welcome to the forum!

On topic:

Yes except for the processor, not too beastie IMO.

How much is it?

is this any better?
AMD® Phenom™ X4 9850 Black Edition Quad Core 2.5GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache

o and its $2700

ramodkk · 05-04-2008, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjj92

is this any better?
AMD® Phenom™ X4 9850 Black Edition Quad Core 2.5GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache
o and its

Well, depends on what you're gonna use the comp for. Since it's Alienware, I'd like to think it's for gaming so really it's not gonna help that much over the Athlon X2 6000+

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjj92

$2700

I would suggest you buy it from somewhere else. That computer is not worth more than $1500. Alienware is way overpriced. Have you thought about Dell? Of course, if money is not a problem, go ahead with Alienware.

As a side question, would you be interested in building it yourself?

bigjj92 · 05-04-2008, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramodkk

Well, depends on what you're gonna use the comp for. Since it's Alienware, I'd like to think it's for gaming so really it's not gonna help that much over the Athlon X2 6000+

I would suggest you buy it from somewhere else. That computer is not worth more than $1500. Alienware is way overpriced. Have you thought about Dell? Of course, if money is not a problem, go ahead with Alienware.

As a side question, would you be interested in building it yourself?

i would love to build one but im not that good in computers myself thats why im going alienware. money is not problem for this

ramodkk · 05-04-2008, 03:11 AM

Well, then I guess that Alienware with the Phenom is the best option.

Now, as far as I know, Alienware does not make comps based on Intel processors (which are currently more efficient than AMD). So if you really want a good gaming rig and money is not an option, I'd recommend a Dell XPS Gaming comp instead or a pre-built comp from Newegg.

Maybe something like this:

Comp:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883227052

Monitor:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001094

TOTAL w/Shipping: $1566.45 US

And WAY better than that Alienware comp

Vizy93 · 05-04-2008, 03:13 AM

Building a computer is really easy, It's not all that technical actually. Just plug everythig in the only way it fits.

ramodkk · 05-04-2008, 03:23 AM

Yeah, it's pretty easy actually. If you want to, theres even two guides (with steps+pictures) on this forum for building a computer.

CPTMuller · 05-04-2008, 04:02 AM

I'm going to have to agree, building is fairly easy and it is rewarding... At the least it is worth looking into.

royalmarine · 05-04-2008, 06:46 PM

agree with whats been said about building a computer.
every part comes with a diagram on how to install each part.

if your not confident enough to do it, go to newegg and buy a pre built computer.

2,500 will buy you a monster of a computer compared to that alienware piece of crap.

05-04-2008, 02:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
bigjj92 New Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 5	monster of a computer??? AMD® Athlon™ X2 6400+ 3.2GHz Dual Core 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Alienware® 1000 Watt Multi-GPU Approved Power Supply 1GB ATI® Radeon™ HD 3870 X2 – Dual GPU Technology 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 2 x 1024MB Windows Vista® Home Premium 20X Dual-Layer Burner (DVD±RW) Killer K1 Gaming Network Interface Card High-Definition 7.1 Performance Audio 19" Samsung 953BW – 1440 x 900 (2ms) Widescreen Flat Panel is it a good setup?

05-04-2008, 02:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
ramodkk Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: There > Age: 16 Posts: 3,327	First of all, welcome to the forum! On topic: Yes except for the processor, not too beastie IMO. How much is it? __________________ E2160 @ 2.7GHz AC Freezer 7 Pro Gigabyte P35-DS3L 2GB BallistiX Tracers DDR2-1000 Sapphire HD3870 Rosewill RD500 500W NZXT Apollo Orange 3DMark06: 10,017 Winner of Photo Tourny: What were they thinking? & Grass

05-04-2008, 03:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
ramodkk Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: There > Age: 16 Posts: 3,327	Well, then I guess that Alienware with the Phenom is the best option. Now, as far as I know, Alienware does not make comps based on Intel processors (which are currently more efficient than AMD). So if you really want a good gaming rig and money is not an option, I'd recommend a Dell XPS Gaming comp instead or a pre-built comp from Newegg. Maybe something like this: Comp: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883227052 Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001094 TOTAL w/Shipping: $1566.45 US And WAY better than that Alienware comp __________________ E2160 @ 2.7GHz AC Freezer 7 Pro Gigabyte P35-DS3L 2GB BallistiX Tracers DDR2-1000 Sapphire HD3870 Rosewill RD500 500W NZXT Apollo Orange 3DMark06: 10,017 Winner of Photo Tourny: What were they thinking? & Grass Last edited by ramodkk; 05-04-2008 at 03:17 AM.

05-04-2008, 03:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
ramodkk Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: There > Age: 16 Posts: 3,327	Yeah, it's pretty easy actually. If you want to, theres even two guides (with steps+pictures) on this forum for building a computer. __________________ E2160 @ 2.7GHz AC Freezer 7 Pro Gigabyte P35-DS3L 2GB BallistiX Tracers DDR2-1000 Sapphire HD3870 Rosewill RD500 500W NZXT Apollo Orange 3DMark06: 10,017 Winner of Photo Tourny: What were they thinking? & Grass

05-04-2008, 04:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
CPTMuller Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Not there. Posts: 641	I'm going to have to agree, building is fairly easy and it is rewarding... At the least it is worth looking into. __________________ Specs of my main PC: C2D e6320, NVIDIA 7950GT (Factory OC) 2gb ram 533mhz DDR2, 320GB 7200RPM Soundblaster X-FI Xtreme Audio, Linksys 10/100 Ethernet Card

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royalmarine Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 370	agree with whats been said about building a computer. every part comes with a diagram on how to install each part. if your not confident enough to do it, go to newegg and buy a pre built computer. 2,500 will buy you a monster of a computer compared to that alienware piece of crap. __________________ want to download your favourite movies and tv shows and so much more? come join our forum and get them all for free! http://www.rapidfind.org/upload/regi...errerid=100905

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