How does this sound....

[tommy8748]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Joefox]

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.