which comp

[xNIKx]

Ive been looking for a new computer for a long time now, one on the comps im looking at is alienware. I probably wont be getting an alienware and will probably build my own, but im wondering which one of these is a better choice.

[1] Area-51® 5500
Processor: Intel® Pentium® D Processor 930 w/ Dual Core Technology 3.0GHz 800MHz FSB
Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2
Chassis: Alienware® Full-Tower Case - Saucer Silver
Chassis Upgrades: AlienIce? 2.0 Video Cooling
Power Supply: Alienware® 650 Watt ATX 2.0 Power Supply with Active PFC
Motherboard: Alienware® nForce?4 SLI? Intel Edition Chipset Motherboard PCI Express SLI
Memory: 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 533MHz - 2 x 512MB
System Drive: High Performance
Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 16x Dual Layer DVD±R/W Drive
Graphics Processor: Dual 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce? 7900 GT - SLI Enabled - DVI Dual Link Supported
Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster 740BF 17" 2ms LCD - Black
Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster® Audigy® 2 ZS High Definition 7.1 Surround Audio
Speakers: Logitech® X-530 5.1 70-Watt Speakers
Network Connection: Integrated Dual High Performance Gigabit Ethernet
Keyboard: Alienware® USB Full-Size Keyboard
Mouse: Microsoft® IntelliMouse Explorer 4.0 - USB - Standard Silver
Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support w/ Onsite Service
Alienware Exclusive Offers: GameFly - Unlimited Game Rentals for 15 days - FREE TRIAL
Alienware Extras: AlienInspection - Exclusive Integration and Inspection - $99.99 Value - FREE!
Alienware Extras: AlienWiring - Exclusive Internal Wire Management - $99.99 Value - FREE!
Alienware Extras: Exclusive AlienGUIse Theme Manager
Alienware Mouse Pad: Alienware® Mousepad
$2,492.18

[1] Area-51® 7500
Processor: Intel® Pentium® D Processor 930 w/ Dual Core Technology 3.0GHz 800MHz FSB
Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2
Chassis: Alienware® Full-Tower Case - Saucer Silver
Chassis Upgrades: Alienware® Liquid Cooling with AlienIce? 2.0 Video Cooling
Power Supply: Alienware® 650 Watt ATX 2.0 Power Supply with Active PFC
Motherboard: Alienware® NVidia nForce?4 SLI? X16 Motherboard
Memory: 1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz - 2 x 512MB
System Drive: High Performance - 160GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s 7,200 RPM w/ NCQ & 8MB Cache
Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 16x Dual Layer DVD±R/W Drive
Graphics Processor: 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce? 7900 GT - DVI Dual Link Supported
Monitor: Samsung SyncMaster 740BF 17" 2ms LCD - Black
Sound Card: Alienware® Edition Sound Blaster® X-Fi® High Definition 7.1 Audio with XRAM Technology
Speakers: Logitech® X-530 5.1 70-Watt Speakers
Network Connection: Integrated Dual High Performance Gigabit Ethernet
Keyboard: Alienware® USB Full-Size Keyboard
Mouse: Microsoft® IntelliMouse Explorer 4.0 - USB - Standard Silver
Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support w/ Onsite Service
Alienware Exclusive Offers: GameFly - Unlimited Game Rentals for 15 days - FREE TRIAL
Alienware Extras: AlienInspection - Exclusive Integration and Inspection - $99.99 Value - FREE!
Alienware Extras: Exclusive AlienGUIse Theme Manager
Alienware Extras: AlienWiring - Exclusive Internal Wire Management - $99.99 Value - FREE!
Free Alienware Mousepad: Free Alienware® Mousepad
$2,485.18

PLEASE REMEMBER THIS I AM A HUGE GAMER, AND AM MAINLY GETTING THIS FOR GAMING AND WILL PROBABLY BE PLAYING GAMES, SUCH AS BLACK AND WHITE 2, FOR HOURS

please dont post how alienware sucks/build your own
just post which one i should get
the differences are the Chassis Upgrades, MotherBoard, Sound Card, and Graphics Processor

I also have two questions
Is haveing dual 256mb 7900GTs like have a 512mb 7900GT? if not what is the advantage of duals?
And is liquid cooling worth the money?

 

[unfalliblekrutch]

Does dual 7900gt mean SLi?
If so, go for the dual. It doesnt not mean 512mb 7900gt, it means 256mb with 2 gpu cores working together.

 

[xNIKx]

yes the dual are sli, but i only get fans, no water cooling. Is that alrigt?

 

[CalvinHobbes]

I'd rather have two video cards in SLI then water cooling. I would also wait for Conroe.

 

[xNIKx]

yes the dual are sli, but i only get fans, no water cooling. Is that alright?
Wait nvm not getting water cooling because i just heard it can kill pets!

 

[CalvinHobbes]

because i just heard it can kill pets!

If you drown them in the liquid? How would it kill the pets? Maybe if they drank anti-freeze or some other chemicals.

 

[xNIKx]

The water cooling can leak, people who have it have sayd, and the solution can kill pets.

 

[deathwalker]

I'd go with the 5500 model...in agreement there is not a need to introduce then agony that water cooling can produce. And..since you dont.."build" then you probably dont want to be bothered with things that you might have to fix later.

 

[xNIKx]

do you guys think i should throw in a extra $80 for Acoustic Dampening or do you think it will be quite enough without it?

-AlienIce? Video Cooling System
The AlienIce? video cooling system maximizes airflow to keep the components in your machine running efficiently. AlienIce? provides superior cooling with fans that are strategically placed throughout the chassis, striking the perfect balance of both negative and positive air flow, thus preventing overheating and system crashes. AlienIce? is quieter than most high-performance cooling systems, too, so it will not disrupt game play.

Merging function and style, AlienIce? features a glowing bioluminescence that emanates from its intakes. In addition to this unique design aesthetic are the piercing, illuminated Alien eyes on the front of the case. Choose from Astral Blue, Terra Green, or Fusion Red for a truly extraterrestrial effect.

-Acoustic Dampening

Alienware now offers the Acoustic Dampening Upgrade for customers who demand a low noise level from their systems. High performance computers configured with this package will be outfitted with ultra-quiet chassis fans in addition to advanced acoustic absorption treatment to achieve decreased chassis decibel (db) levels.

Noise Absorption Technology
Alienware?s Acoustic Dampening features noise absorbing cellular foam padding. Professionally installed by Alienware system builders, this material reduces the noise generated by high-performance components such as graphics cards, processors and hard drives.

Attack Fan Noise, at its Source
Alienware?s 92mm, 120mm and 80mm ultra-quiet chassis fans are designed to be more than 80% quieter than standard chassis fans. Featuring double ball bearings, these fans offer extended life, reduced noise, and high levels of airflow. Operating at noise levels as low as 21 dBA, and moving up to 54 cubic feet per minute of airflow, these fans offer significant cooling performance at virtually silent operating levels.

 

[deathwalker]

Originally posted by: xNIKx
do you guys think i should throw in a extra $80 for Acoustic Dampening or do you think it will be quite enough without it?

-AlienIce? Video Cooling System
The AlienIce? video cooling system maximizes airflow to keep the components in your machine running efficiently. AlienIce? provides superior cooling with fans that are strategically placed throughout the chassis, striking the perfect balance of both negative and positive air flow, thus preventing overheating and system crashes. AlienIce? is quieter than most high-performance cooling systems, too, so it will not disrupt game play.

Merging function and style, AlienIce? features a glowing bioluminescence that emanates from its intakes. In addition to this unique design aesthetic are the piercing, illuminated Alien eyes on the front of the case. Choose from Astral Blue, Terra Green, or Fusion Red for a truly extraterrestrial effect.

-Acoustic Dampening

Alienware now offers the Acoustic Dampening Upgrade for customers who demand a low noise level from their systems. High performance computers configured with this package will be outfitted with ultra-quiet chassis fans in addition to advanced acoustic absorption treatment to achieve decreased chassis decibel (db) levels.

Noise Absorption Technology
Alienware?s Acoustic Dampening features noise absorbing cellular foam padding. Professionally installed by Alienware system builders, this material reduces the noise generated by high-performance components such as graphics cards, processors and hard drives.

Attack Fan Noise, at its Source
Alienware?s 92mm, 120mm and 80mm ultra-quiet chassis fans are designed to be more than 80% quieter than standard chassis fans. Featuring double ball bearings, these fans offer extended life, reduced noise, and high levels of airflow. Operating at noise levels as low as 21 dBA, and moving up to 54 cubic feet per minute of airflow, these fans offer significant cooling performance at virtually silent operating levels.

Acoustic Dampening?......$80....Geeze...this is a profit padder.

 

[InlineFour]

Originally posted by: xNIKx
Ive been looking for a new computer for a long time now, one on the comps im looking at is alienware. I probably wont be getting an alienware and will probably build my own, but im wondering which one of these is a better choice.

why don't you propose a list of parts then we'll critique.

 

[bamacre]

My God, those are WAY expensive.

 

[mbevolution]

Originally posted by: bamacre
My God, those are WAY expensive.

it's alienware...
when do they ever fall below $2000?

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: mbevolution

Originally posted by: bamacre
My God, those are WAY expensive.

it's alienware...
when do they ever fall below $2000?

Actually, if you add up ALL the parts, it's not as horribly expensive as I though. However, they don't pay $80 for windows either.