Stop my cousin from buying Alienware...

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bubbadu

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After seeing the ad for the new Alienware Area 51 system in Maxium PC... my cousin is trying to talk his wife into leting him get it.. here are the specs. If anyone has the may issue let me know if my specs are correct.

-P4 3.0 800 FSB
- 1 gig of pc3200
- 120 8 meg HD
- Radeon 9800
- DVD / CDROM

I think the price is 2300 - 2400, which too me sounds pretty damn high. He is upgrading his PII - 400 and is trying to get the absolute best he can get. Could you guys build a much better system for about 2K? I am just trying to save him so money... Thanks guys

-Bubbadu
 
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bubbadu

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Originally posted by: minendo
I could build an equivalent for $1500 or so.
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Thats pretty much what i told him.. i said even to look at a dell when they have like the 2.66 for 400 bucks after rebate.. that would leave him 1600 to upgrade ram/ whatever else he wanted.

-Bubbadu
 
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human2k

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that is mighty expensive, btw I dun think they can get the 3.0ghz because of recent bug intel found, they may have to settle for a slower 3.06ghz p4.
 
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LSUfan

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Originally posted by: human2k
that is mighty expensive, btw I dun think they can get the 3.0ghz because of recent bug intel found, they may have to settle for a slower 3.06ghz p4.
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LOL
 
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blakeatwork

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Originally posted by: human2k
that is mighty expensive, btw I dun think they can get the 3.0ghz because of recent bug intel found, they may have to settle for a slower 3.06ghz p4.
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they'll be shipping by next week, week after at the latest...

 
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bubbadu

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Do you guys have any idea on when the 3.0 800 FSB chip is coming out.. because i know that will definlty make the 3.06 533 drop like a stone.. he is just hell bent on geting this alienware and i think he wife would much rather get something less.

-Bubbadu
 
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TommyVercetti

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Originally posted by: bubbadu
Originally posted by: minendo I could build an equivalent for $1500 or so.
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Thats pretty much what i told him.. i said even to look at a dell when they have like the 2.66 for 400 bucks after rebate.. that would leave him 1600 to upgrade ram/ whatever else he wanted. -Bubbadu
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By saying that, the responsibility of building such a system rests upon you. He would expect you to make it for him. Not only that, he was also ask you for tech support.
 
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minendo

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Originally posted by: TommyVercetti
Originally posted by: bubbadu
Originally posted by: minendo I could build an equivalent for $1500 or so.
Click to expand...
Thats pretty much what i told him.. i said even to look at a dell when they have like the 2.66 for 400 bucks after rebate.. that would leave him 1600 to upgrade ram/ whatever else he wanted. -Bubbadu
Click to expand...

By saying that, the responsibility of building such a system rests upon you. He would expect you to make it for him. Not only that, he was also ask you for tech support.
Click to expand...
Yet another way to make money. Any computer I build gets 3 months free tech support, but after that they are charged.

 
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Ryan

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Screw alienware - i'd just get a Gateway. Here's what oyu can get (I tried to get the same configuration as the alienware, except this machine has the 800mhz FSB P4 and 400mhz ram):

Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 3.00GHz w/ 800MHz FSB and hyper-threading technology ........[ +US$240.00]

Chipset: Intel® 875P chipset

Memory: 512MB 400MHz DDR SDRAM (2-256MB modules) ........[ +US$40.00]

Hard Drive: 80GB Ultra ATA100 7200rpm hard drive ........[ -US$50.00]

Floppy Drive: Floppy drive not selected

Optical Drive: 16x/48x DVD-ROM Drive and 48x/24x/48x CD-RW ........[ -US$59.99]

Case: NEW Gateway Tower Case

Controller: Integrated Ultra ATA Controller

Expansion Slots: 5 PCI and 1 AGP

External Ports: (6) USB (2 in front and 2 in back are version 2.0, 2 more in back are version 1.1) Parallel, Serial and (2) PS/2

Certification: Energy Star Compliant

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition

Application Software: Microsoft® Works Suite 2003 - Including Microsoft® Word and Encarta

AntiVirus Software: Norton AntiVirus 90 day Introductory Offer

Monitors: Not Selected ........[ -US$209.00]

Video: 128MB ATI Radeon 9800G PRO AGP graphics accelerator with TV out and DVI ........[ +US$200.00]

Keyboard and Mouse: Multifunction Keyboard and Logitech USB Optical Wheel Mouse

Sound System: SoundBlaster Audigy Audio w/ IEEE 1394 (FireWire)

Speaker System: Boston Acoustics® BA7900 5.1 Speakers ........[ +US$180.00]

Modem: 56K PCI data/fax modem

Network Adapter: 10/100/1000 Ethernet (Gigabit) with communication streaming architecture (CSA)

Internet Service Provider: One year America Online® Internet Access

High-Speed Internet Service: Not Selected

Limited Warranty Program: 1 year limited parts/labor/in-home service/tech support ........[ -US$139.00]

Promotion Software: The Sims? (Limited Time Promotion - a $49.95 value)

Gateway Music VaultSM: Gateway Music Vault

Price: $2,340.01
 
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mpitts

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I would just let him buy the damned thing, unless you want him calling you EVERY TIME he has a question or problem.

I stopped building computers for friends and family because supporting them was nearly a full-time job.
 
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bubbadu

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Originally posted by: TommyVercetti
Originally posted by: bubbadu
Originally posted by: minendo I could build an equivalent for $1500 or so.
Click to expand...
Thats pretty much what i told him.. i said even to look at a dell when they have like the 2.66 for 400 bucks after rebate.. that would leave him 1600 to upgrade ram/ whatever else he wanted. -Bubbadu
Click to expand...

By saying that, the responsibility of building such a system rests upon you. He would expect you to make it for him. Not only that, he was also ask you for tech support.
Click to expand...

Oh trust me, he wont be needing any tech support... he has been doing this for a LONGGG time.

The reason the alienware is not at the price yet is that in May, it will drop once they have the new chip.

-Bubbadu
 
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Kevin

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I want to start a company and hire Alienware's marketing team. Its the only reason why they have a name...
 
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Angrymarshmello

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Originally posted by: bubbadu
Originally posted by: TommyVercetti
Originally posted by: bubbadu
Originally posted by: minendo I could build an equivalent for $1500 or so.
Click to expand...
Thats pretty much what i told him.. i said even to look at a dell when they have like the 2.66 for 400 bucks after rebate.. that would leave him 1600 to upgrade ram/ whatever else he wanted. -Bubbadu
Click to expand...

By saying that, the responsibility of building such a system rests upon you. He would expect you to make it for him. Not only that, he was also ask you for tech support.
Click to expand...

Oh trust me, he wont be needing any tech support... he has been doing this for a LONGGG time.

The reason the alienware is not at the price yet is that in May, it will drop once they have the new chip.

-Bubbadu
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Then why is he dumb enough to purchase an overpriced prebuilt machine rather than build one himself?
 
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bubbadu

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Bingo... thats exactly what i am trying to do.... he knows better not to buy a pre configered machine but still wants it. I am just trying to be a nice guy and find him the best deal.

-Bubbadu
 
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olds

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Originally posted by: minendo
Originally posted by: TommyVercetti
Originally posted by: bubbadu
Originally posted by: minendo I could build an equivalent for $1500 or so.
Click to expand...
Thats pretty much what i told him.. i said even to look at a dell when they have like the 2.66 for 400 bucks after rebate.. that would leave him 1600 to upgrade ram/ whatever else he wanted. -Bubbadu
Click to expand...

By saying that, the responsibility of building such a system rests upon you. He would expect you to make it for him. Not only that, he was also ask you for tech support.
Click to expand...
Yet another way to make money. Any computer I build gets 3 months free tech support, but after that they are charged.
Click to expand...
You must make a lot of money on tech support :)

 
JoPh

JoPh

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alienware used to be cool. not anymore. build your own. cheaper and a lot better.
 
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