Going to be buying alienware pc,

[Crescent13]

Do you think it is the old clawhammer, or the new san diego?

 

[imported_Kensai]

Probably ClawHammer.

 

[John]

Originally posted by: Crescent13
Friends don't let friends buy Alienware

Agreed.

 

[Crescent13]

Originally posted by: John

Originally posted by: Crescent13
Friends don't let friends buy Alienware

Agreed.

My dad won't let me build my own computer (I'm 13), he says it is too risky. Alienware was my next best option (for the price).

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: Crescent13
Do you think it is the old clawhammer, or the new san diego?

Just send me the list of the items in their computer, I will charge you an additional $1500.00 for labor, and I will still be $1000.00 cheaper than what they are charging you.

Alienware = People who like throwing away money.

 

[John]

Originally posted by: Crescent13
My dad won't let me build my own computer (I'm 13), he says it is too risky. Alienware was my next best option (for the price).

http://www.abspc.com/index.asp

 

[Cheesetogo]

Originally posted by: Crescent13

Originally posted by: John

Originally posted by: Crescent13
Friends don't let friends buy Alienware

Agreed.

My dad won't let me build my own computer (I'm 13), he says it is too risky. Alienware was my next best option (for the price).

Then you need to explain to him that there is very little risk. Besides, you could probably destroy 800 dollars worth of stuff and still build a computer for less than what alien ware charges. You need him to relise that alienware is a huge rip-off, often over a thousand dollars more than what you would pay to build it yourself.

 

[Gadzookie]

why not pick out all your parts and pay someone to put it togeather for you for 100 bucks ! compusa charges 100 bucks to assemble computers and they will install your os on it too !

no risk involved you save a ton of cash and alienware gets nothing muahahahahahah !

 

[l Xes l]

tell daddy that he will be wasting about $1000-1500 when people at anandtech.com are willing to help

 

[Icopoli]

Perhaps money is no object in this situation and his father wants a system that they know will work? Alienware prints off reports of the benchmarks the system has pumped out.

 

[Gurck]

Alienware is a huge ripoff. It's unfortunate your pop's giving in to FUD on this - DIY PCs have never been easier than they are now. Try showing him this thread and letting him know that forum members here, many of whom are professionals in the IT field, will be glad to help with component selection and troubleshooting, on the off chance you run into a problem. On top of saving money it'd be a valuable learning experience for you.

 

[FuZoRBlade]

I would recommend building your own PC. Check out pricewatch.com and look for deals, you'll save anywhere from 750-1500 dollars for pretty much the same specs.

 

[SlitheryDee]

Build it man. After you're done you'll never look at a preassembled computer the same way. I built my first computer at around 15, took me a couple of weeks to get it working right, but it was the among the most educational 2 weeks I've ever had. I didn't destroy or damage any parts because I did tons of research on the internet and in the library figuring out what to do and not to do. If you run into a problem then you know that there are literally thousands of people here who are just aching to show their tech skills by solving your dilemma.

 

[the wombat]

I'm 14, and I managed to build a computer myself. I could do it last year too, I guess, just couldn't round up enough cash...

 

[saltedeggman]

Just ask any questions here...members here are willing to help you

i think i assembled my computer when i 13 too... it was 450mhz

 

[DaveSimmons]

You might compare prices at www.cyberpowersystem.com they've been advertising in Computer Gaming World though I've not dealt with them myself.

 

[fierydemise]

I've done some major upgrading (everything except case and PSU) on one of the family PCs when I was 12 or 13, and I'm about to build my own now, building is the way to go if you have to buy don't buy from alienware

 

[Inspector Jihad]

cyber power system is a good choice. and people must realize that building a comp is not always feasible for people. Its not just money, but its time and effort. For me, last year or so I would have rather paid and gotten a computer made, and spent my time with my actual work. However, now that i have some time, i'm gonna learn on how to put a comp together. But at that time I would have paid a premium to get a comp made becuase I could have spent that time doing work.

 

[Waylay00]

Hey, I'm 13 also. What convinced my dad to let me build was the fact that there is a local shop around the corner who promised to help me out if there were any problems.

 

[shoRunner]

Originally posted by: Gadzookie
why not pick out all your parts and pay someone to put it togeather for you for 100 bucks ! compusa charges 100 bucks to assemble computers and they will install your os on it too !

no risk involved you save a ton of cash and alienware gets nothing muahahahahahah !

yeah i'd goto my local bestbuy, fry's or compusa and have them build it. you'd come out cheaper and have just as good a computer.

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: John

Originally posted by: Crescent13
Friends don't let friends buy Alienware

Agreed.

 

[TheoPetro]

yeah i'd goto my local bestbuy, fry's or compusa and have them build it. you'd come out cheaper and have just as good a computer.[/quote]

Id go anywhere but bestbuy...they are just as good as alianware at scaming $ out of people. CompUSA however has always been an excelent company to deal with.

just my .02

 

[Crescent13]

How about if I use monarch's system builder, what about theese specs?

Case: 100080 - NO PS - Lian-Li PC-V1000 Aluminum Quiet T $189.00 $189.00
Power Supply: 100300 - PS 510W - PC Power & Cooling TC510 Expres $225.00 $225.00
Case Fan: 100096 - 120mm - Lian Li BS-01 Aluminum Blower Set $25.00 $25.00
Motherboard: 110224 - DFI Lan Party UT NForce4 Ultra-D Audio/GB $139.00 $139.00
Processor: 120207 - AMD Athlon 64 3700+ 1MB 90nm Rev. E (ADA3 $334.00 $334.00
Thermal Grease: 800018 - Shin-Etsu G675 Thermal Grease (Cools CPU $14.00 $14.00
Heat Sink Fan: 130122 - AMD Certified Opteron/64/FX Heatsink $8.00 $8.00
Memory: 140546 - DDR (400) 3200 - 1 GB (2 pcs 512) Corsair $199.00 $199.00
2nd Memory: None
Hard Drive: 150239 - SATA - Western Digital (WD740GD) 74 GB/10 $189.00 $189.00
2nd Hard Drive: 150239 - SATA - Western Digital (WD740GD) 74 GB/10 $189.00 $189.00
RAID Setup: 80011 - RAID 0 (Zero) $25.00 $25.00
RAID Controller: None
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW: 160485 - Combo - Samsung H492A 16x52X32X52 DVD/CD- $69.00 $69.00
CD-RW/DVD-RW: None
CD-RW Software: 210613 - Ahead Nero 6.3 Suite DVD+-RW Software (OE $6.99 $6.99
DVD-ROM Software: 210601 - Cyberlink PowerDVD 5.0 (OEM) $6.99 $6.99
Floppy Drive: 170108 - Mitsumi Floppy 7-in-1 USB Card Reader/Sma $25.00 $25.00
More Storage: None
Sound Card: None
Video Card: 190482 - BFG GeForce 6800 GT OC 256MB GDDR3/PCI-E/ $425.00 $425.00
Modem: None
Network Card: None
Wireless Network Card: 280787 - D-Link DWL-AG530 AirPremier AG Tri-Mode D $72.00 $72.00
Add-On Card: None
Case Function Add-On: None
Round Cables: None
Operating System: 210222 - Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005 (O $121.00 $121.00
Additional Software: None
Antivirus: None
Warranty: 800094 - 24/7 Tech Support + Plus 2 Year Onsite Wa $79.00 $79.00
Hot Rush: None - Standard Order ( ships within 8-13 business
Far Cry Promotion: 270846 - FREE Full DVD Version of Far Cry - 39.95
Napster Promotion: 270136 - FREE Napster Music Download for 4 Months
Half Life 2 Promotion: None
Molex Connector: None
Subtotal for 80311 with your selected options: $2,389.98

BTW: Thanks guys for not letting me buy alienware!

 

[Inspector Jihad]

no sound card?

 

[Crescent13]

The DFI LanParty has integrated sound.