Alienware Custom Build, or Build Myself

Syphr · 01-20-2006, 04:01 PM

Im gonna be buying a laptop for work, very very soon...

I've been looking pretty hard at Alienware, not sure what model yet though. My only other thought is, do you think it would be worth trying to build one, or just probably frustrating because laptop hardware is more difficult to get.

MatrixEVO · 01-20-2006, 04:04 PM

If you are already unsure about buiding one, then don't do it. Buy it from Alienware. Building is very tricky with laptops, and if it breaks you can't send it back for repair.

EDIT: there are cheaper places to buy quality laptops from

LaptopExtreme · 01-20-2006, 04:08 PM

Actually building a laptop is probably easier that a desktop. I can give you plenty of advice if you want any. We sell many from Asus, MSI, Twinhead and ECS. Who ever you buy from, should have some manuals (with pics) to ease the task in building your mobile machine.

Alienware is just a boutique shop that tend to sell old product. You're paying a premium for the alien head popping out of the lid... which leads to a thicker unit.

Syphr · 01-20-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MatrixEVO

If you are already unsure about buiding one, then don't do it. Buy it from Alienware. Building is very tricky with laptops, and if it breaks you can't send it back for repair.

Good Point.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MatrixEVO

EDIT: there are cheaper places to buy quality laptops from

I know, i really like alienware's cases especially. (I realize that is a poor reason to buy them, but their specs are great too)

Are there any other really good companies, that may be less expensive, but still offer really neat casing for laptops?

LaptopExtreme · 01-20-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Syphr

Are there any other really good companies, that may be less expensive, but still offer really neat casing for laptops?

Well I dont know which one you're looking at, but the popular one 7700 and the MJ12 has been passed around boutique shops like a cheap slut. Don't get me wrong, it's an excellent gaming machine and probably a lot cheaper from Sager. You won't get the added alien head though.

Syphr · 01-20-2006, 04:57 PM

Thanks for the input MatrixEVO,
i'll post another message in this thread if i decide to build one..

You said the name of the other company is Sager?

LaptopExtreme · 01-20-2006, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Syphr

You said the name of the other company is Sager?

I'd also look into Asus and MSI, they've got some pretty good styles there. Asus have carbon fiber and brushed aluminum on theirs- a much better build than others.

Syphr · 01-20-2006, 05:34 PM

cool, thanks...

is there anywhere i can get them custom built? ASUS, or MSI?

LaptopExtreme · 01-20-2006, 05:50 PM

You can check my profile.

There's datasheets on the site too. Also what were you looking for? More for gaming or more style & portability?

Syphr · 01-20-2006, 06:20 PM

see thats the thing i want a nice mix of power and mobility, oh and it has to be 64-bit, cause im not replacing it soon.. im expecting around a $2500-3000 CAD price tag.

01-20-2006, 04:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Syphr Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 126	Alienware Custom Build, or Build Myself Im gonna be buying a laptop for work, very very soon... I've been looking pretty hard at Alienware, not sure what model yet though. My only other thought is, do you think it would be worth trying to build one, or just probably frustrating because laptop hardware is more difficult to get. __________________ :cool: Syphr --------- AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Asus A8N SLI Premium NVIDIA Mobo 1536MB Corsair PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory 480GB (160GBx3) WD Caviar SE (SATA,8MB,7200) Dual (SLI) GigaByte GeForce 6600 PCI-e 256MB WinXP PRO/WinVista BETA 2 //Coming Soon Laptop

01-20-2006, 04:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
MatrixEVO Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Concord, NH Age: 20 Posts: 1,365	If you are already unsure about buiding one, then don't do it. Buy it from Alienware. Building is very tricky with laptops, and if it breaks you can't send it back for repair. EDIT: there are cheaper places to buy quality laptops from __________________ Git-R-Done!!!

01-20-2006, 04:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Syphr Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 126	Thanks for the input MatrixEVO, i'll post another message in this thread if i decide to build one.. You said the name of the other company is Sager? __________________ :cool: Syphr --------- AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Asus A8N SLI Premium NVIDIA Mobo 1536MB Corsair PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory 480GB (160GBx3) WD Caviar SE (SATA,8MB,7200) Dual (SLI) GigaByte GeForce 6600 PCI-e 256MB WinXP PRO/WinVista BETA 2 //Coming Soon Laptop

01-20-2006, 05:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Syphr Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 126	cool, thanks... is there anywhere i can get them custom built? ASUS, or MSI? __________________ :cool: Syphr --------- AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Asus A8N SLI Premium NVIDIA Mobo 1536MB Corsair PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory 480GB (160GBx3) WD Caviar SE (SATA,8MB,7200) Dual (SLI) GigaByte GeForce 6600 PCI-e 256MB WinXP PRO/WinVista BETA 2 //Coming Soon Laptop

01-20-2006, 06:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Syphr Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 126	see thats the thing i want a nice mix of power and mobility, oh and it has to be 64-bit, cause im not replacing it soon.. im expecting around a $2500-3000 CAD price tag. __________________ :cool: Syphr --------- AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ Asus A8N SLI Premium NVIDIA Mobo 1536MB Corsair PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory 480GB (160GBx3) WD Caviar SE (SATA,8MB,7200) Dual (SLI) GigaByte GeForce 6600 PCI-e 256MB WinXP PRO/WinVista BETA 2 //Coming Soon Laptop

01-20-2006, 04:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
LaptopExtreme VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 880	Actually building a laptop is probably easier that a desktop. I can give you plenty of advice if you want any. We sell many from Asus, MSI, Twinhead and ECS. Who ever you buy from, should have some manuals (with pics) to ease the task in building your mobile machine. Alienware is just a boutique shop that tend to sell old product. You're paying a premium for the alien head popping out of the lid... which leads to a thicker unit.

01-20-2006, 05:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
LaptopExtreme VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 880	You can check my profile. There's datasheets on the site too. Also what were you looking for? More for gaming or more style & portability?

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