How does this sound....

tommy8748 · 08-14-2004, 11:51 PM

Ok, well im planning on getting a new computer when I graduate, how does this pc sound?? (Am I getting jipped off or is it a good deal??)
Processor
AMD Athlon™ 64
FX-53 Processor

Operating System
Microsoft® Windows®
XP Home Edition

Memory
1GB Dual Channel DDR
SDRAM PC-3200

Hard Drive
160GB Seagate®
SATA - RAID 0

Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce™
6800 Ultra 256MB DDR3

Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster®
Audigy® 2 6.1 Surround

For: $2,997.00 with a $150.00 rebate

**Praetor** · 08-15-2004, 04:26 AM

Uh... why didnt you just give the model number?

It's a very nice system but you're payin way to much for it

Build it urself and cut out prolly close to $1000

tommy8748 · 08-15-2004, 05:04 AM

I don't want to build my wns system because:
-Don't know how.
-I love the case on the alienware.
-It comes all in orange keyboard, mouse, computer.
-And look at all the guys that built a computer, they post new threads all the time over here.
(So i'll just stick with this one)

Yeti · 08-15-2004, 05:41 AM

I have to agree with Praetor, you could build it for a lot cheaper but it sounds like a good system. If looks are that important to you (and you have $3K to blow) go for it. Also, how is there a raid array with one hard drive or is there more than one 160GB hard drive? Does the system have any optical drives?

**Praetor** · 08-15-2004, 06:27 AM

If you've got the cashe the system is good but might i suggest you have a look at Voodoo cuz unless you want to get the ALXs the Voodoos are much better as far as cooling goes (i.e., vapor coolers)

tommy8748 · 08-15-2004, 02:39 PM

What's the hyperlink to the Voodoos?? (I wanna check them out)

Joefox · 08-16-2004, 11:42 PM

Take a look at ABSPC, they are the best bang for the buck. I would NOT recommend an alienware unless you have cash growing on a tree in your backyard. If you have the money then just blow it on the alienware.

The best solution would be to build your own PC, it's simple, and you will be so much better off, it's a skill you will cherish until the day you die.

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Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 24 Posts: 19,946	If you've got the cashe the system is good but might i suggest you have a look at Voodoo cuz unless you want to get the ALXs the Voodoos are much better as far as cooling goes (i.e., vapor coolers) __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

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Joefox Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Age: 23 Posts: 62	Take a look at ABSPC, they are the best bang for the buck. I would NOT recommend an alienware unless you have cash growing on a tree in your backyard. If you have the money then just blow it on the alienware. The best solution would be to build your own PC, it's simple, and you will be so much better off, it's a skill you will cherish until the day you die. __________________ Sorry but i have removed your sig as it was far too big and broke the forum rules http://www.computerforum.com/52038-forum-rules.html i tried to send you a pm on the matter but you have turned them off so i had to go ahead and change it. I appologise. I have saved your old sig and can send it to you to save you the task of re-writting it in a condesed form. apj101 (Supermoderator)

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08-15-2004, 05:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
tommy8748 Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 162	I don't want to build my wns system because: -Don't know how. -I love the case on the alienware. -It comes all in orange keyboard, mouse, computer. -And look at all the guys that built a computer, they post new threads all the time over here. (So i'll just stick with this one)

08-15-2004, 05:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Yeti VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,273	I have to agree with Praetor, you could build it for a lot cheaper but it sounds like a good system. If looks are that important to you (and you have $3K to blow) go for it. Also, how is there a raid array with one hard drive or is there more than one 160GB hard drive? Does the system have any optical drives?

08-15-2004, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
tommy8748 Silver Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 162	What's the hyperlink to the Voodoos?? (I wanna check them out)