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frankcastle13

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I am getting ready to get a new computer and I want one that is going to be working for what I want for a while. I'm going with an Alienware 5500 and have it confiured much to my liking. The only question I have is which processor is better for gaming in your opinion, the AMD Athlon 64 3500+ w/ HyperTransport Technology or the Intel Pentium D 930 w/ Dual Core Technology 3.0GHz 800MHz FSB . I'm sure either one will serve me fine. I was leaning towards the AMD because of what a friend told me. I just thought before sinking 1500 bucks into a computer, I should make sure I make the right decision. Thanks.
 
Since I generally don't OC much the AMD64 3500+ has worked out quite well for the AMD fan here. But some are pointing at the newer Intel core duo. Eventually I move upto the FX60 or swap boards and run the Opteron 185 for making a work horse out of the case here.
 
dude that sounds insanely overpriced, seroiusly i would not buy from alienware, you could get a processor with twice as good like a conroe. make a post or something that indicates you want a system for gaming for 1500 bucks, you would get a much better computer if you let us spec it for you. do not waste your money with alienware
 
frankcastle13 said:
Whats a C2D and why not an Alienware?
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That is when someone didn't spell out Intel Core 2 Duo processor. The $1,500 starting price is for a low end budget gaming machine there. If you want a good tail kicking pay the some $5,000-$6,000 for a custom modded build. :eek: :eek: :eek: !!!
 
C2D is the Core 2 Duo, and it outperform the previous Intel and current AMD CPU's out there. If you could, I would highly recommend getting one of those.

But between those two, if you're going to be playing mostly games, I would get the A64 3500+. But if you plan to do alot of other tasks, I would go with the PD 930 since its dual-core.
 
Alienware from what I have seen are way too over priced. Why not just build a similar spec yourself?
 
I just figured if it's from a manufacturer I wouldn't have as much trouble with it breaking down and wouldn't have to install all the different drivers and stuff. I already built a computer with most of the same stuff on newegg.com for like 900 bucks. If you guys have suggestions, throw em out there. I'm gonna make another thread in one of the other sections so its not just in the CPU one. Does anyone know if you build a computer on newegg can you have them assemble it for you?
 
frankcastle13 said:
I just figured if it's from a manufacturer I wouldn't have as much trouble with it breaking down and wouldn't have to install all the different drivers and stuff. I already built a computer with most of the same stuff on newegg.com for like 900 bucks. If you guys have suggestions, throw em out there. I'm gonna make another thread in one of the other sections so its not just in the CPU one. Does anyone know if you build a computer on newegg can you have them assemble it for you?
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I wouldnt buy from Alienware they are way overpriced. And i would recceomd you building your own system cause it will be much cheaper. And you cant have newegg assemble it for you if you buy it from them. But i am sure if you take the parts to a compute place in your town if you have a computer place there they might assemble it for you but they would charge you alot of money for it.
 
wow my favorite part of a new pc is building it thats why i went with building my own instead of buying one and personally i think it gives you a greater understanding of your pc incase something does go wrong cause you know the most about it
 
alienware is kinda like nike...you're just buying the name...and a very nice case...im also an AMD fan now the 3500+ was my first and it smokes my P4 2.5 ghz but i play more games than i should on here so its kind of biased
 
Okay,Alienware is a no no,they are just profit,no deal,no nothing.Best thing about them is the case..lol.Build your own computer for 1500 dollars,you can build something ALOT better than what alienware is giving you,and for drivers etc,just download them before you build and burn em onto a disk,and then install,it aint hard at all to build your own pc and configure it and install stuff into it.Be smart and stay clear of places like Alienware,VooDoo etc.Oh...and don't buy PCs from Bestbuy,Futureshop or Circuit City,you'll just be getting a load of crap.

EDIT:If you want someone to build it for you,im sure a local computer shop will,and it wont be crazy expensive,usually between 20-50 bucks heh.
 
Redbull{wings} said:
wow my favorite part of a new pc is building it thats why i went with building my own instead of buying one and personally i think it gives you a greater understanding of your pc incase something does go wrong cause you know the most about it
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Some years back someone asked me to go through some 70+ notebooks. These units had been through the mill having seen use at one manufacturer. Some were covered with grime and had failed parts like rom cartridges and microcassette on the 1982 marketed portables there. I stripped many for parts to see the best looking get handed out to students at a training center.

The practical "hands on" experience there is simply added to every case touched since. After custom building fpr a few years even seeing taking some courses at a local community colledge I went further to get a certification and diploma elsewhere. Now eveyone asks me about solving their headaches on new builds. Gee I could open my own shop soon enough.
 
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