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xuron · 08-26-2005, 09:48 AM

I am looking at getting a nice gaming pc, like SLI graphics cards, dual core, etc... I like the alienware but think I can do better on price.

What do you recommend getting? or buying from?

pawsregd · 08-26-2005, 09:57 AM

Have one made to your specs. Most off the shelf pc's are not suited for gaming.

boner 2.0 · 08-26-2005, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xuron

What do you recommend getting? or buying from?

What's your budget?

xuron · 08-26-2005, 10:16 AM

I am looking to spend about 2k-2.5k

Azlord · 08-26-2005, 10:18 AM

Bens Bargains

Vendzilla · 08-26-2005, 10:31 AM

I got my last PC at http://www.cyberpowerinc.com , they build some really cool PC's and Laptops

08-26-2005, 10:34 AM

http://falcon-nw.com/

has nice systems. You pay out the ass though. If you can build one yourself you would be better off.

FreeAgent · 08-26-2005, 10:34 AM

I would suggest making your own. Its really easy to do and it will save you lots of green.

bjjb · 08-26-2005, 10:36 AM

Try Dell and their new gaming machines.

08-26-2005, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xuron

I am looking to spend about 2k-2.5k

You might have a hard time getting an SLI system for that little, depending on what parts you want to buy. I think the Geforce 7800 GTX's run around $500 each, so you need two of those. So you are at $1000 just for video cards.

JD · 08-26-2005, 10:46 AM

why hasn't someone posted www.alienware.com yet?

08-26-2005, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPeRMiNaToR

why hasn't someone posted www.alienware.com yet?

He is looking for alternatives to alienware, (see first post).

bjjb · 08-26-2005, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPeRMiNaToR

why hasn't someone posted www.alienware.com yet?

Quote:

I like the alienware but think I can do better on price.

Sosa · 08-26-2005, 10:52 AM

don't get a compaq, hp, gateway, emachine or anything like that. Save yourself the trouble now

JD · 08-26-2005, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evildick

He is looking for alternatives to alienware, (see first post).

oh shit lol

Babagirls · 08-26-2005, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sosa

don't get a compaq, hp, gateway, emachine or anything like that. Save yourself the trouble now

i agree. and to add: anyone that buys a Compaq to anything more than check their email, is wasting their money. period. lol

for gaming, i'd check out Dells new gaming systems, i just saw their gaming systems & fucked around with them at the store, SWEET fuckin graphics!!!!

if you wanna build your own system, go to newegg.com and shop around.

xuron · 08-26-2005, 10:58 AM

well I just priced a rig at cyberpowersystem.com and they are a pretty sweet deal.

the GAMER INFINITY XLC (NO MONITOR) is a really nice price, comes in at

CAS: ALUMINUM X-Navigator Server 420W W/ Window & Temp Dis,Fan Control w/ Liquid Cooling (BLACK w/ Blue, Black, & Silver Face Plate)
CASUPGRADE: NONE
CPU: (Sckt775)Intel® Pentium® D 830 CPU @ 3.0GHz w/ 800FSB Dual-Core 2x1MB Cache, 64 Bit
CD: 16X DVD ROM (BLACK COLOR)
CD2: (Special Price) LG GWA-4161 16X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR)
CABLE: None
FLASHMEDIA: None
FLOPPY: 1.44 MB FLOPPY DRIVE (BLACK COLOR)
FAN: INTEL LGA775 CERTIFIED CPU FAN & HEATSINK
HDD: MAXTOR 200GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA 150 8MB CACHE HARD DRIVE
HDD2: MAXTOR 200GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA 150 8MB CACHE HARD DRIVE [+108]
IEEE_CARD: NONE
KEYBOARD: PS2 MULTIMEDIA INTERNET CONTROL KEYBOARD (BLACK COLOR)
MOUSE: PS2 INTERNET MOUSE W/ WHEEL (BLACK COLOR)
MOTHERBOARD: Asus P5ND2-SLI nForce4 Chipset LGA775 DDR2/667 SATA RAID Dual PCIE w/7.1Audio,GbLAN,IEEE1394&USB2
MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (4x512MB) PC4200 DDR2 Dual Channel Memory [+124]
MODEM: PCI 56K V.92 FAX MODEM W/ VOICE
MP3PLAYER: NONE
MONITOR: NONE
NETWORK: ONBOARD 10/100 NETWORK CARD
OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional X64 Edition (Requires Intel 64-bit CPU) [+46]
PRINTER: None
PRINTER_CABLE: None
POWERSUPPLY: Super Alien 500 Watt See Through Power Supply w/ Fan Speed Control (BLACK COLOR)
RAID: RAID-1 (DATA MIRRORING)
RUSH: RUSH!!! READY TO SHIP IN NEXT BUSINESS DAY [+109]
SOFT: Microsoft® Works 7.0
SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY PLUS ONE-YEAR ONSITE SERVICE
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
SPEAKERS: (BLACK) Logitech X530 70Watts 5.1 Configuration Speaker System
STRAP: NONE
SCANNER: NONE
TEMP: NONE (AS SHOWN)
UPS: None
USB: Build-in USB 2.0 Ports
USB_PENDRIVE: NONE
VIDEOCAMERA: NONE
VIDEO: NVIDIA Geforce 7800 GT 256MB 16X PCI Express Video Card
VIDEO2: NVIDIA Geforce 7800 GT 256MB 16X PCI Express Video Card
WIRELESSCARD: NONE
WIRELESSPOINT: NONE
WIRING: None
ZIP: NONE
_PRICE: (+2402)

bjjb · 08-26-2005, 11:01 AM

Damn for 2500 bucks they could thhrow in a decent monitor and a dvd burner.

psili · 08-26-2005, 11:01 AM

Find a reputable site that offers custom, generic systems that you can configure to your heart's content. Don't buy from Dell, Sony, HP, whatever. Make sure they have a solid reputation (search on that) as well as configuration options you want.

Fuck alienware, falcon-nw, etc. because you'll pay way too much.

Otherwise, build it yourself.

xuron · 08-26-2005, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bjjb

Damn for 2500 bucks they could thhrow in a decent monitor and a dvd burner.

its liquidcooled ;-)

08-26-2005, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by xuron

well I just priced a rig at cyberpowersystem.com and they are a pretty sweet deal.

_PRICE: (+2402)

wow, that is a pretty good deal. I noticed they have the GT cards instead of the GTX's, but I doubt they are worth the added $.

bjjb · 08-26-2005, 11:06 AM

Dimension XPS Gen 5 Qty 1
Pentium® 4 Processor 640 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800 FSB), Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition Unit Price $2,857.00
Dell Home Customers: Save $400 off the Dell Dimension XPS!
Offer Ends Soon!
- $400.00

Catalog Number: 29
Module Description Show Details
DIMENSION XPS GEN 5 Pentium® 4 Processor 640 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800 FSB)
Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition
Memory 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz- 4 DIMMs
Keyboard Dell USB Keyboard
Monitor SAVE $150! 19 inch Ultrasharp 1905FP Digital Flat Panel
Video Cards 256MB PCI Express? x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) nVidia GeForce 6800
Hard Drive 250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
Floppy Drive and Media Reader No Floppy Drive Included
Mouse Dell® 2-button USB mouse
Modem No Modem Requested
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
CD or DVD Drive Dual Drives: 16x DVD-ROM Drive + 16x DVD+/-RW w/ dbl layer write capable
Sound Cards Sound Blaster Audigy? 2 ZS (D) Card w/Dolby 5.1, IEEE 1394 capability
Speakers No speakers (Speakers are required to hear audio from your system)
Office Productivity Software WordPerfect®, Powerful Word Processing
Security Software No Security Subscription
Digitial Music Musicmatch® Jukebox Basic
Digital Photography Photo Album? SE Basic
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options No Extended Service, Support or Ltd Warranty
XPS Specialized Support Dimension XPS, Specialized Support
Internet Access Service 6 Months of America Online Membership Included
Miscellaneous Award Winning Service and Support
Financial Software (Preinstalled) No QuickBooks package selected- Includes limited use trial

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xclusive · 08-26-2005, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjjb

Dimension XPS Gen 5 Qty 1
Pentium® 4 Processor 640 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800 FSB), Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition Unit Price $2,857.00
Dell Home Customers: Save $400 off the Dell Dimension XPS!
Offer Ends Soon!
- $400.00

Catalog Number: 29
Module Description Show Details
DIMENSION XPS GEN 5 Pentium® 4 Processor 640 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800 FSB)
Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition
Memory 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz- 4 DIMMs
Keyboard Dell USB Keyboard
Monitor SAVE $150! 19 inch Ultrasharp 1905FP Digital Flat Panel
Video Cards 256MB PCI Expresshahaha8482; x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) nVidia GeForce 6800
Hard Drive 250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM)
Floppy Drive and Media Reader No Floppy Drive Included
Mouse Dell® 2-button USB mouse
Modem No Modem Requested
Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0
CD or DVD Drive Dual Drives: 16x DVD-ROM Drive + 16x DVD+/-RW w/ dbl layer write capable
Sound Cards Sound Blaster Audigyhahaha8482; 2 ZS (D) Card w/Dolby 5.1, IEEE 1394 capability
Speakers No speakers (Speakers are required to hear audio from your system)
Office Productivity Software WordPerfect®, Powerful Word Processing
Security Software No Security Subscription
Digitial Music Musicmatch® Jukebox Basic
Digital Photography Photo Albumhahaha8482; SE Basic
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options No Extended Service, Support or Ltd Warranty
XPS Specialized Support Dimension XPS, Specialized Support
Internet Access Service 6 Months of America Online Membership Included
Miscellaneous Award Winning Service and Support
Financial Software (Preinstalled) No QuickBooks package selected- Includes limited use trial

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$2457 plus shipping

Very nice computer I was checking that out recently

08-26-2005, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjjb

Dimension XPS Gen 5 Qty 1
Pentium® 4 Processor 640 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800 FSB), Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition Unit Price $2,857.00
Dell Home Customers: Save $400 off the Dell Dimension XPS!
Offer Ends Soon!
- $400.00

$2457 plus shipping

They cyberpower is still a lot better deal when you factor in all the extra shit he gets.

xuron · 08-26-2005, 11:24 AM

plus the dell isn't even dual core, but bad news guys.. I saw on epinions that they got horrible reviews.

EroticySteve · 08-26-2005, 11:30 AM

Dell works fine for me but I'm not a gamer. My computer is strictly for work.

boner 2.0 · 08-26-2005, 11:31 AM

Take a look at GamePC. 2500 will get you something nice

sexxxydesign.com · 08-26-2005, 11:55 AM

nothing beats ebay buy the parts and build it yourself

JD · 08-26-2005, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boner 2.0

Take a look at GamePC. 2500 will get you something nice

just built me a $19,124 computer. Should be here September 9th

wdsguy · 08-26-2005, 12:56 PM

Build it yourself or go with go with http://www.alienware.com/

wargames · 08-26-2005, 12:59 PM

www.dell.com and check out the specials for dell comps on www.dealcatcher.com

xuron · 08-26-2005, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPeRMiNaToR

just built me a $19,124 computer. Should be here September 9th

how is that possible?

xuron · 08-26-2005, 02:16 PM

ok well I broke down and splurged and bought a rig from gamepc

i ended spending way more and getting the amd fx-57... ahh... well now I have wait for it. dammit.

Vitasoy · 08-26-2005, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xuron

ok well I broke down and splurged and bought a rig from gamepc

i ended spending way more and getting the amd fx-57... ahh... well now I have wait for it. dammit.

Very sweet, and congrats man.

PussyTeenies · 08-26-2005, 03:35 PM

whatever you get .. get it cooled correctly and get a very decent gfx card

tranza · 08-26-2005, 03:50 PM

$2500 is a lot, I'm sure you'll find a very cool computer...

08-26-2005, 09:48 AM	#1
xuron Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 346	looking to buy a new pc, where should I buy? I am looking at getting a nice gaming pc, like SLI graphics cards, dual core, etc... I like the alienware but think I can do better on price. What do you recommend getting? or buying from?

08-26-2005, 10:31 AM	#6
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08-26-2005, 11:01 AM	#19
psili Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 5,526	Find a reputable site that offers custom, generic systems that you can configure to your heart's content. Don't buy from Dell, Sony, HP, whatever. Make sure they have a solid reputation (search on that) as well as configuration options you want. Fuck alienware, falcon-nw, etc. because you'll pay way too much. Otherwise, build it yourself. __________________ Your post count means nothing.

08-26-2005, 11:30 AM	#26
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08-26-2005, 11:31 AM	#27
boner 2.0 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 10,970	Take a look at GamePC. 2500 will get you something nice __________________

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pawsregd Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal eh Posts: 2,290	Have one made to your specs. Most off the shelf pc's are not suited for gaming.

08-26-2005, 10:16 AM	#4
xuron Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 346	I am looking to spend about 2k-2.5k

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08-26-2005, 10:34 AM	#7
evildick Guest Posts: n/a	http://falcon-nw.com/ has nice systems. You pay out the ass though. If you can build one yourself you would be better off.

08-26-2005, 10:34 AM	#8
FreeAgent Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 234	I would suggest making your own. Its really easy to do and it will save you lots of green.

08-26-2005, 10:36 AM	#9
bjjb Have laptop will travel Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 145201426 Posts: 13,074	Try Dell and their new gaming machines.

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JD Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 22,651	why hasn't someone posted www.alienware.com yet?

08-26-2005, 10:52 AM	#14
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08-26-2005, 10:58 AM	#17
xuron Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 346	well I just priced a rig at cyberpowersystem.com and they are a pretty sweet deal. the GAMER INFINITY XLC (NO MONITOR) is a really nice price, comes in at CAS: ALUMINUM X-Navigator Server 420W W/ Window & Temp Dis,Fan Control w/ Liquid Cooling (BLACK w/ Blue, Black, & Silver Face Plate) CASUPGRADE: NONE CPU: (Sckt775)Intel® Pentium® D 830 CPU @ 3.0GHz w/ 800FSB Dual-Core 2x1MB Cache, 64 Bit CD: 16X DVD ROM (BLACK COLOR) CD2: (Special Price) LG GWA-4161 16X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR) CABLE: None FLASHMEDIA: None FLOPPY: 1.44 MB FLOPPY DRIVE (BLACK COLOR) FAN: INTEL LGA775 CERTIFIED CPU FAN & HEATSINK HDD: MAXTOR 200GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA 150 8MB CACHE HARD DRIVE HDD2: MAXTOR 200GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA 150 8MB CACHE HARD DRIVE [+108] IEEE_CARD: NONE KEYBOARD: PS2 MULTIMEDIA INTERNET CONTROL KEYBOARD (BLACK COLOR) MOUSE: PS2 INTERNET MOUSE W/ WHEEL (BLACK COLOR) MOTHERBOARD: Asus P5ND2-SLI nForce4 Chipset LGA775 DDR2/667 SATA RAID Dual PCIE w/7.1Audio,GbLAN,IEEE1394&USB2 MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (4x512MB) PC4200 DDR2 Dual Channel Memory [+124] MODEM: PCI 56K V.92 FAX MODEM W/ VOICE MP3PLAYER: NONE MONITOR: NONE NETWORK: ONBOARD 10/100 NETWORK CARD OS: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional X64 Edition (Requires Intel 64-bit CPU) [+46] PRINTER: None PRINTER_CABLE: None POWERSUPPLY: Super Alien 500 Watt See Through Power Supply w/ Fan Speed Control (BLACK COLOR) RAID: RAID-1 (DATA MIRRORING) RUSH: RUSH!!! READY TO SHIP IN NEXT BUSINESS DAY [+109] SOFT: Microsoft® Works 7.0 SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY PLUS ONE-YEAR ONSITE SERVICE SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO SPEAKERS: (BLACK) Logitech X530 70Watts 5.1 Configuration Speaker System STRAP: NONE SCANNER: NONE TEMP: NONE (AS SHOWN) UPS: None USB: Build-in USB 2.0 Ports USB_PENDRIVE: NONE VIDEOCAMERA: NONE VIDEO: NVIDIA Geforce 7800 GT 256MB 16X PCI Express Video Card VIDEO2: NVIDIA Geforce 7800 GT 256MB 16X PCI Express Video Card WIRELESSCARD: NONE WIRELESSPOINT: NONE WIRING: None ZIP: NONE _PRICE: (+2402)

08-26-2005, 11:06 AM	#22
bjjb Have laptop will travel Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 145201426 Posts: 13,074	Dimension XPS Gen 5 Qty 1 Pentium® 4 Processor 640 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800 FSB), Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition Unit Price $2,857.00 Dell Home Customers: Save $400 off the Dell Dimension XPS! Offer Ends Soon! - $400.00 Catalog Number: 29 Module Description Show Details DIMENSION XPS GEN 5 Pentium® 4 Processor 640 with HT Technology (3.20GHz, 800 FSB) Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition Memory 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz- 4 DIMMs Keyboard Dell USB Keyboard Monitor SAVE $150! 19 inch Ultrasharp 1905FP Digital Flat Panel Video Cards 256MB PCI Express? x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) nVidia GeForce 6800 Hard Drive 250GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) Floppy Drive and Media Reader No Floppy Drive Included Mouse Dell® 2-button USB mouse Modem No Modem Requested Adobe Software Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 6.0 CD or DVD Drive Dual Drives: 16x DVD-ROM Drive + 16x DVD+/-RW w/ dbl layer write capable Sound Cards Sound Blaster Audigy? 2 ZS (D) Card w/Dolby 5.1, IEEE 1394 capability Speakers No speakers (Speakers are required to hear audio from your system) Office Productivity Software WordPerfect®, Powerful Word Processing Security Software No Security Subscription Digitial Music Musicmatch® Jukebox Basic Digital Photography Photo Album? SE Basic Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options No Extended Service, Support or Ltd Warranty XPS Specialized Support Dimension XPS, Specialized Support Internet Access Service 6 Months of America Online Membership Included Miscellaneous Award Winning Service and Support Financial Software (Preinstalled) No QuickBooks package selected- Includes limited use trial -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $2457 plus shipping

08-26-2005, 11:24 AM	#25
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08-26-2005, 02:16 PM	#33
xuron Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 346	ok well I broke down and splurged and bought a rig from gamepc i ended spending way more and getting the amd fx-57... ahh... well now I have wait for it. dammit.

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