Alienware computers!

[ku]

I'd say you make your own because it's always fun (and I hate giving money to Alienware... makes me feel like I'm a N00B for some reason =P). But why not get the Athlon FX on your self-built computer? You really don't need 400gb of space unless you absolutely need it (which it doesn't seem like it because of your HD choice on the Alienware computer). Get like a 160gb SATA hard drive and invest a little more on the CPU/motherboard combo. You might be able to save a little bit more money on RAM if you choose not to overclock.

 

[Thaer]

Thank you all very much for the tips! Wow, didn't think I'd get this response!

You're right, I think I'm going to buy it myself. After all, my mobo is better than the Aliens when it hit the stores, my memory is better and the HD is better.

As for the processor. I'd love to have the FX-53, to buy it myself and put it in. But it costs sooooo very much more than the AMD64 3500+
When I considered the Alienware, it was because of the processor. It didn't feel like the computer got too expensive even with THAT processor in it. I live in Sweden and here the processor costs approximately 7500kr which is about 975$, ain't that a bitch!
So do you guys maybe know an internet store that sell parts international at a low price?
And then, maybe I'll skip the 400GB HD and use 200GB.

 

[ed21x]

check here

specs:

Aluminum X-SuperAlien CASE 420W & Window (BLACK)
(939-pin) AMD? ATHLON?64 FX 53 Processor
ABIT AV8 VIA K8T800 MAINBOARD
1GB (512MBx2) PC3200 DDR400 Memory
Western Digital Raptor 74GB 10,000RPM Serial ATA 150 8MB Cache WD740GD <= !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Western Digital Raptor 74GB 10,000RPM Serial ATA 150 8MB Cache WD740GD <= !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nVidia GF 6800 ULTRA 256MB 8XAGP
16X DVD ROM (BEIGE)
LG DVDRW/CDRW DRIVE (BEIGE)
[BLACK] ViewSonic® VP201B 20.1 inch TFT LCD MONITOR <= !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Creative Labs SB Audigy-2 ZS 7.1

Price: 2899
=)
Putting all the pieces together on newegg, I came to slightly higher than the price above:Q

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: DragonFire

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Alienware = overpriced crap. Build your own.

- M4H

I wouldnt say there crap but they are overpriced......

Statement seconded. They're very nice machines, I would take one in a heartbeat if it only cost as much as a self-built machine.

 

[Pandamonium]

Given what you're considering, either choice will result in a very nice computer. If you very much like the idea of building your own computer for the first time, go for it.

On the other hand, if you don't have a problem with paying a little extra money for the Alienware, you'll also get a very good computer. (and it looks nice to boot.)

It's kind of like choosing generic cereal for $2/box or the brand-name cereal for $2.50/box. I only happened to choose cereal because that's what I'm eating right now, but you get the point...

 

[0roo0roo]

depends if you have the time and effort bother. risks are u breaking something, ordering things you have to rma, trouble shotting hassles... where you save money with pc building is carrying over old parts. otherwise some people are better off not doing it themselves.

 

[Thaer]

The Alienware wasn't that more expensive when I choose to pay with British Pounds, but when I clicked over to ?, it was a lot more expensive. You think I can buy it with pounds (an example, probably won't buy it)?

Do you also know another good Custom-Built PC you can by inside of Europe. If I buy it through USA then A LOT of taxes will come included, the US Tax and the Swedish tax!

 

[gullyrip1]

I'm surprised someone hasn't given him the alienware complaint link yet. that would really change your mind. google it buddy

 

[Thaer]

Please, give it to me!
Don't have the spirit to Google!

 

[Thaer]

I'm reading at the Complaint Station right now!

Alienware can suck my balls! A restocking fee? Are they kidding, hell no!

You know, the own-built computer I was thinking of building, that computer parts comes from my work. So I get a discount on every single component in the system. I should be more grateful, because the computer I'm buying there is a lot cheaper than similiar computers around in Sweden.

Here's the website for the company I work at, which sell computers, TVs, stereos, DVD movies, games, TV-consoles, cell phones! Everything you can imagine: www.webhallen.com (It's in Swedish)
And on every product I get a discount. So Alienware can once again "suck my balls"!

 

[Codyz28]

Here are some bad ones

http://str8dog.com/articles/182.aspx

 

[Thaer]

Thanks Codyz28! ;-)

 

[Thaer]

Wow man!
I just read the Horror Article and that is terrible!

Never ever, that I'm going to buy and Alienware computer.
Thank you guys for warning me, my mother would shoot a rocket out of her mouth if this'd happen to her.

Once again, thanks for all your replies! ;-)

 

[gullyrip1]

Originally posted by: Thaer
Wow man!
I just read the Horror Article and that is terrible!

Never ever, that I'm going to buy and Alienware computer.
Thank you guys for warning me, my mother would shoot a rocket out of her mouth if this'd happen to her.

Once again, thanks for all your replies! ;-)

See and nobody was going to tell you about that. Just build your own brother
:thumbsup: