Anybody own Alienware Desktops? - GoFuckYourself.com

Juicy D. Links · 11-15-2009, 09:02 PM

I need another rig these caught my eye...

Any experiences?

L-Pink · 11-15-2009, 09:05 PM

Years ago a friend had one, pretty fast at the time. I think Dell or someone recently bought them?

Shoplifter · 11-15-2009, 10:34 PM

Right it was bought out by Dell. Seriously overpriced machines.

If you want to put together a great looking machine check out these cases.

I use this one: http://www.silverstonetek.com/raven/...php?model=RV02

Also this one is very nice: http://www.silverstonetek.com/raven/...=RV01&area=usa

Brooke Anderson · 11-15-2009, 10:37 PM

Overpriced for sure..

We just used their specs, and built our own. Just as cool, half the price. about..

After Shock Media · 11-15-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Brooke Anderson

We just used their specs, and built our own. Just as cool, half the price. about..

aubreythree · 11-15-2009, 11:20 PM

are you have it for business or for game.
if you want a laptop to play game you can buy Alienware,but you want a laptop for office business you can buy this one.
Dell Vostro 1720
http://www.dealstudio.com/searchdeal...85&ru=28600057

pamon · 11-15-2009, 11:52 PM

yeah, unless you're a hardcore gamer, go w/ a dell instead.

Bojangles · 11-16-2009, 12:01 AM

I've checked them out for a while. I never bought one because they are so overpriced. When you buy something from Alienware, you're just buying something for the way it looks and they do look awesome. I've never heard any bad things about them, though. Someone I talked to online awhile back had one. He seemed to enjoy the hell out of it.

cyco_cc · 11-16-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bojangles

I've checked them out for a while. I never bought one because they are so overpriced. When you buy something from Alienware, you're just buying something for the way it looks and they do look awesome. I've never heard any bad things about them, though. Someone I talked to online awhile back had one. He seemed to enjoy the hell out of it.

A $10 glass of wine also "tastes better" if the customer is told it's a $90 glass...

tiger · 11-16-2009, 12:23 AM

You can buy the same system for a much lower price from other custom builders or build it yourself and save even more.

Bojangles · 11-16-2009, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cyco_cc

A $10 glass of wine also "tastes better" if the customer is told it's a $90 glass...

That's true.

bronco67 · 11-16-2009, 07:05 AM

Overpriced.

They are no faster than the machines I build for myself. Don't get sucked into a funky looking case. You'll pay twice as much as you need to.

barelist · 11-16-2009, 08:22 AM

I have an Alienware Area-51 X58 desktop (i7 2.66, 6gb ram, nvidia GTX 295) and an Alienware Area-51 m15x laptop (Core 2 Duo 2.5, 4gb ram, nvidia 8700M GT) both running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit and love them.

I've always built my pc's from the time I was around 12 until about 22. Every 3-6 months I'd always build a new one, it was a hobby. When I turned 22 and got a real job, I started using Dell XPS machines at work and loved them. When I wasn't doing as much programming, I started using laptops, first a Toshiba, then a Dell, and now two Alienware's.

Just the pure stability of a manufacture built machine blows away anything that was ever home built. Not to mention how quiet they are, lack of cable clutter, etc...

You might pay a premium for the Alienware name, but I have no complaints.

Oh yeah, I don't have a game installed on either ;)

MeganS · 11-16-2009, 02:05 PM

I have owned 5 .... really great machines! Still have 2 ...

Way better customer service before the Dell buy out. But still not bad. I was just used to the amazing customer service they had before they got bought .. so i was able to see the decline.

Overpriced for sure ... but i have no complaints. Paying for convience is sometimes worth it.

dyna mo · 11-16-2009, 02:08 PM

they should make a limited edition kool-aid alienware box.

Juicy D. Links · 11-16-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo

they should make a limited edition kool-aid alienware box.

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bronco67 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,032	Overpriced. They are no faster than the machines I build for myself. Don't get sucked into a funky looking case. You'll pay twice as much as you need to. __________________

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L-Pink working on my tan Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida/Kentucky Posts: 39,151	Years ago a friend had one, pretty fast at the time. I think Dell or someone recently bought them?

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Shoplifter Richest man in Babylon Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Posts: 10,002 Posts: 5,694	Right it was bought out by Dell. Seriously overpriced machines. If you want to put together a great looking machine check out these cases. I use this one: http://www.silverstonetek.com/raven/...php?model=RV02 Also this one is very nice: http://www.silverstonetek.com/raven/...=RV01&area=usa

11-15-2009, 11:20 PM	#6
aubreythree So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 435	are you have it for business or for game. if you want a laptop to play game you can buy Alienware,but you want a laptop for office business you can buy this one. Dell Vostro 1720 http://www.dealstudio.com/searchdeal...85&ru=28600057

11-16-2009, 12:01 AM	#8
Bojangles Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,419	I've checked them out for a while. I never bought one because they are so overpriced. When you buy something from Alienware, you're just buying something for the way it looks and they do look awesome. I've never heard any bad things about them, though. Someone I talked to online awhile back had one. He seemed to enjoy the hell out of it.

11-16-2009, 08:22 AM	#13
barelist Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 523	I have an Alienware Area-51 X58 desktop (i7 2.66, 6gb ram, nvidia GTX 295) and an Alienware Area-51 m15x laptop (Core 2 Duo 2.5, 4gb ram, nvidia 8700M GT) both running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit and love them. I've always built my pc's from the time I was around 12 until about 22. Every 3-6 months I'd always build a new one, it was a hobby. When I turned 22 and got a real job, I started using Dell XPS machines at work and loved them. When I wasn't doing as much programming, I started using laptops, first a Toshiba, then a Dell, and now two Alienware's. Just the pure stability of a manufacture built machine blows away anything that was ever home built. Not to mention how quiet they are, lack of cable clutter, etc... You might pay a premium for the Alienware name, but I have no complaints. Oh yeah, I don't have a game installed on either ;) __________________ http://www.barelist.com http://www.twitter.com/barelist Last edited by barelist; 11-16-2009 at 08:24 AM..

11-16-2009, 02:05 PM	#14
MeganS Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cali Baby! Posts: 1,487	I have owned 5 .... really great machines! Still have 2 ... Way better customer service before the Dell buy out. But still not bad. I was just used to the amazing customer service they had before they got bought .. so i was able to see the decline. Overpriced for sure ... but i have no complaints. Paying for convience is sometimes worth it. __________________ Megan S Broadcast, Licensing and DVD www.nmgmanagement.com

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dyna mo The People's Post Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: invisible 7-11 Posts: 64,263	they should make a limited edition kool-aid alienware box.