I think he's stupid. I've heard you can get something cheaper that'll run better.
his limit is 2800 USD. Any suggestions?
his limit is 2800 USD. Any suggestions?
make his own.
Edit: making list in new post
Edit: making list in new post
Last edited by Paco_the_Insane (2006-10-14 20:46:53)
Paco_the_Insane wrote:
make his own.
Ya, Alienware used to be quality, but now that DELL bought them they are total shit.PspRpg-7 wrote:
I think he's stupid. I've heard you can get something cheaper that'll run better.
his limit is 2800 USD. Any suggestions?
Core 2 duo E6700PspRpg-7 wrote:
I think he's stupid. I've heard you can get something cheaper that'll run better.
his limit is 2800 USD. Any suggestions?
7900GT
2GB of ddr2 800mhz ram
150gb raptor drive
Gigabyte DQ6 motherboard
600watt liberty psu
Whats wrong with Alienware?
DURRR HURR I mean parts. Like what Cyborg said, except add the approximate costseraphite86 wrote:
Paco_the_Insane wrote:
make his own.
look at the specs of the alienware he is thinking of getting... then go to a local store and ask them how much for a similar rig... ALWAYS shop around you will find a deal... assuming of course your friend isnt building his own
Overpriced.Spearhead wrote:
Whats wrong with Alienware?
psp- prices of those few parts will maybe end in around 2000 dollars.
The alienware he's looking at has 4GB of ram...Which pisses me off, but good for him. How much would it be to get one that has 4gb, CNcyborg_ninja-117 wrote:
Overpriced.Spearhead wrote:
Whats wrong with Alienware?
psp- prices of those few parts will maybe end in around 2000 dollars.
4GB of ddr2 800mhz ram is proxy 440 usd. Get G.skill ones, they are the best.PspRpg-7 wrote:
The alienware he's looking at has 4GB of ram...Which pisses me off, but good for him. How much would it be to get one that has 4gb, CNcyborg_ninja-117 wrote:
Overpriced.Spearhead wrote:
Whats wrong with Alienware?
psp- prices of those few parts will maybe end in around 2000 dollars.
a rough list
I think a Core 2 duo E6700, 4 gigs ram, NVIDIA GeForce 7950X2, A decent mobo, maybe 400 gig hd, CD + DVD-R drive, G5 mouse, G15 keyboard, a headset, a nice case, a sweet monitor, and probably a 700w PSU. No Idea how much it would be, seeing as i dont name certain parts, but the CPU is 550 or so, and the GPU is about the same. 4 gigs of ram might be about 500, mobo 200, HD 100, 50 CD Drive, 100 mouse + keyboard, 150 case + PSU, 30 Headset, 500 monitor = 2700 give or take.
I think a Core 2 duo E6700, 4 gigs ram, NVIDIA GeForce 7950X2, A decent mobo, maybe 400 gig hd, CD + DVD-R drive, G5 mouse, G15 keyboard, a headset, a nice case, a sweet monitor, and probably a 700w PSU. No Idea how much it would be, seeing as i dont name certain parts, but the CPU is 550 or so, and the GPU is about the same. 4 gigs of ram might be about 500, mobo 200, HD 100, 50 CD Drive, 100 mouse + keyboard, 150 case + PSU, 30 Headset, 500 monitor = 2700 give or take.
Why a GX2? DX10 comes out in like next month. 4 Gigs of ram is 440, Cpu is around 530 now, monitor you should get a 300 dollar one, oh and an XFi.Paco_the_Insane wrote:
a rough list
I think a Core 2 duo E6700, 4 gigs ram, NVIDIA GeForce 7950X2, A decent mobo, maybe 400 gig hd, CD + DVD-R drive, G5 mouse, G15 keyboard, a headset, a nice case, a sweet monitor, and probably a 700w PSU. No Idea how much it would be, seeing as i dont name certain parts, but the CPU is 550 or so, and the GPU is about the same. 4 gigs of ram might be about 500, mobo 200, HD 100, 50 CD Drive, 100 mouse + keyboard, 150 case + PSU, 30 Headset, 500 monitor = 2700 give or take.
Does he need a monitor/case/mouse/keyboard?
just a rough list off the top of my head.cyborg_ninja-117 wrote:
Why a GX2? DX10 comes out in like next month. 4 Gigs of ram is 440, Cpu is around 530 now, monitor you should get a 300 dollar one, oh and an XFi.Paco_the_Insane wrote:
a rough list
I think a Core 2 duo E6700, 4 gigs ram, NVIDIA GeForce 7950X2, A decent mobo, maybe 400 gig hd, CD + DVD-R drive, G5 mouse, G15 keyboard, a headset, a nice case, a sweet monitor, and probably a 700w PSU. No Idea how much it would be, seeing as i dont name certain parts, but the CPU is 550 or so, and the GPU is about the same. 4 gigs of ram might be about 500, mobo 200, HD 100, 50 CD Drive, 100 mouse + keyboard, 150 case + PSU, 30 Headset, 500 monitor = 2700 give or take.
Only 3 will show the rest will be dedicated to virtual memory so tell him not to freak. XP 64 will take better advantage the 32 as well as vista.PspRpg-7 wrote:
The alienware he's looking at has 4GB of ram...Which pisses me off, but good for him. How much would it be to get one that has 4gb, CNcyborg_ninja-117 wrote:
Overpriced.Spearhead wrote:
Whats wrong with Alienware?
psp- prices of those few parts will maybe end in around 2000 dollars.
This is what his ram will look like.
Xbone Stormsurgezz
I don't want to be the first in that catagory... Have you heard the prices and the power needs? There is still some uncertainty about the mobo compatibility.cyborg_ninja-117 wrote:
Why a GX2? DX10 comes out in like next month. .
Xbone Stormsurgezz
After talking to him, and showing him the thread. He said he was too computer-hardware illiterate to build his own computer. I assume he doesn't wanna have someone else build it for him...And he said the big plus is that he only has to pay 58 bucks a month for it, instead of paying 2800$
Thanks for your help anyways.
Thanks for your help anyways.
your friend needs an asswhoppin
The one thing you get with alienware that most people cant/wont do is fantastic cable management. Anyways, post #5 pretty much got it
People fail to realize sometimes price is not the only thing to consider. Not everyone wants to be their own support dept when shit hits the fan on a 3k machine.PspRpg-7 wrote:
After talking to him, and showing him the thread. He said he was too computer-hardware illiterate to build his own computer. I assume he doesn't wanna have someone else build it for him...And he said the big plus is that he only has to pay 58 bucks a month for it, instead of paying 2800$
Thanks for your help anyways.
Xbone Stormsurgezz
If he wants one built for him cheaper than most goto:
cyberpowerinc.com
or
iBuypower.com
My rig is a cyberpower. I planned to build my own, but it was cheaper there.
cyberpowerinc.com
or
iBuypower.com
My rig is a cyberpower. I planned to build my own, but it was cheaper there.
Don't get a 7900 or a 7950, just get a 7600 then tell him to wait till DX10 cards come out so he has more money to get one of those.
you only need a 450 watt psu to power the 8800GTXKmarion wrote:
I don't want to be the first in that catagory... Have you heard the prices and the power needs? There is still some uncertainty about the mobo compatibility.cyborg_ninja-117 wrote:
Why a GX2? DX10 comes out in like next month. .
shite i play on an e-machine lol