Alienware type system builders (companies)

[CorCentral]

I have built all my past computers but was wondering if it's cheaper to go with a dealer that builds them.
Most have you stuck with bloatware and other crap that you don't want or need. I want to know if there's a reputable company that let's you have total control over the options that are installed on the computer.

Examples:
No need for a Floppy drive, Monitor, Speakers, Printer, Mouse etc. Already have all that stuff.
All I'm interested in is the Case, the Components inside & XP Pro installed but I want a broad choice the parts/brands being used such as Cpu, Videocard, MB, hard drive/size, etc, etc.


I doubt it will be cheaper but just curious. Probably going to end up building my next computer myself.

 

[jpeyton]

Originally posted by: CorCentral
I have built all my past computers but was wondering if it's cheaper to go with a dealer that builds them.

It's never cheaper if you go with smaller operations like Alienware.

 

[LuckyTaxi]

I used to until I realize they upcharge on most of the stuff. I just order directly from newegg or tigerdirect.

 

[hdeck]

www.ibuypower.com

 

[Doggiedog]

Originally posted by: hdeck
www.ibuypower.com

Ibuypower is one of those companies but beware they are absolutely horrible. They will try to rip you off. They sent me a PATA drive instead of a SATA and told me I was mistaken. They did the same thing to my friend. Another friend just bought a PC from them and they gave him a Hitachi SATA drive when he requested Seagate. They are also notorious for not hooking up their cables.

I would stay away from them.

:thumbsdown:

 

[Night201]

I would build your own. Especially since you don't need all the stuff. I'd say you save $50 or something...the money you'd save they would charge on labor anyway, so it would probably be wash out. Their only advantage is the bulk discounts they get...

 

[Tylanner]

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[Doggiedog]

Originally posted by: Tylanner
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Same company as Ibuypower. Different locations but same company.