who here would NOT choose alienware......

[waylman]

Gigapet, if you don't mind blowing that much cash, go for it. I don't understand why everyone is giving them a hard time. They build excellent systems, have excellent support, and I think they look good. You might want to look at http://www.falcon-nw.com/ also.

 

[ClueLis]

I would still build my own system with the choice components I chose.

 

[newbiepcuser]

If had to buy a computer, a G5 to see what the other side is using and for the PC side probably a Dell.

 

[SWScorch]

I'd probably buy a VoodooPC

 

[hdeck]

i'd buy a falcon

 

[ragazzo]

i wish apple would make a g5 case in ATX form factor :/

on topic, i would get the alienware case only. unfortunately, they don't sell it seperately. farkers

 

[BatmanNate]

Originally posted by: gigapet
if you had unlimited $$$ to use for the purchase of a desktop system from an online company. If you would not go with them why? and who would you go with?

I definately would not, as it does not meet my needs. For what I do with my desktop, hardware IDE RAID-5 is a must. I also have an affinity for SMP and overclocking.

 

[gigapet]

Originally posted by: BatmanNate

Originally posted by: gigapet
if you had unlimited $$$ to use for the purchase of a desktop system from an online company. If you would not go with them why? and who would you go with?

I definately would not, as it does not meet my needs. For what I do with my desktop, hardware IDE RAID-5 is a must. I also have an affinity for SMP and overclocking.

ah yes your correct the website says nothign about optional but plugg USB attatchment

 

[Regs]

They do seem bloated. They force you to buy a 256 MB version of a 9800 for 400 dollars which they likely got in bulk for 150 each. "Customization" on their site seems more like pick a back braking expense.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Unlimited $, huh?

Screw the card, I'd buy the Radeon Girls.

- M4H

 

[Spac3d]

I don't care that much about my computer, I would pick something cheap and spend the other money on more useful items.

 

[PunDogg]

if money wasn;t a concern, stand alone parts, u could get the best stuff out there, and u know alien ware has some good stuff, but not THE TOP OF THE LINE stuff, so i would stand alone parts, i would build it my self

Dogg

 

[Ludacris]

Forget Alienware, build your own system and put exactly what you want in it. Don't be a sucker and let someone else give you what they think you should have and make a nice profit off you for being naive.

 

[silverpig]

Of course almost everyone here would pick the parts themselves, but I think the original poster meant you had to get it from some kind of OEM.

I'd buy from SGI

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Alienware = PC Rice

- M4H

 

[Thegonagle]

I build my own. I really like my Lian-Li case. It looks clean and nice, and the parts and panels fit together with precision that I've never experienced in my cheaper cases.

To go with that, I got an Antec True-Power PSU, some Panaflow L1As, and a new Seagate drive. I'm running cool and quiet now.

I didn't even consider a ready-made PC, except for Dell, but in the end, I really wanted that nice, unique looking (compared to Dell, and the all too common beige boxes) Lian-Li case, so I got it.

I would consider Dell for a ready-made PC though. They're fun to "build" online.

 

[gigapet]

Originally posted by: Thegonagle
I build my own. I really like my Lian-Li case. It looks clean and nice, and the parts and panels fit together with precision that I've never experienced in my cheaper cases.

To go with that, I got an Antec True-Power PSU, some Panaflow L1As, and a new Seagate drive. I'm running cool and quiet now.

I didn't even consider a ready-made PC, except for Dell, but in the end, I really wanted that nice, unique looking (compared to Dell) Lian-Li case, so I got it.

why would you go with dell?

Do you prefer the slower, older, no name brand parts? money isnt relavent here even if they were charging a million dollars disregard the price, if it helps pretend its stolen and there isnt exchange of money, But you still manage to get the support.

 

[dighn]

building a comp is fun. the only thing i'm worried about building a pc is the possibility that components may get dmaaged in the process, but if you had unlimited funds, who cares about that?!

 

[Cerb]

Originally posted by: gigapet
so besides the prevailing preference to build it oneself what if that wasnt an option and you had to buy it online assembled.

...I'd buy a laptop, since that's the only way that would be a good option.

 

[Thegonagle]

I don't know enough about Alienware. I take it that they use good parts?

Dell uses Intel motherboards, so that's far from "no-name," and they take plenty of care to make a nice, quiet, stable system. And then you get that support. That's all.

If money was no object, and I was definitely not building my own, I'd consider all my options, but I wasn't really that close to buying a ready-made, so I didn't look too far. Remember, I really wanted the Lian-Li.

 

[spaceman]

BYOPC

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: Thegonagle
I don't know enough about Alienware. I take it that they use good parts?

Dell uses Intel motherboards, so that's far from "no-name," and they take plenty of care to make a nice, quiet, stable system. And then you get that support. That's all.

If money was no object, and I was definitely not building my own, I'd consider all my options, but I wasn't really that close to buying a ready-made, so I didn't look too far. Remember, I really wanted the Lian-Li.

Alienware uses the same parts the normal enthusiast uses... sometimes they go with intel to... probably in fear of endless tech support calls on unproven boards.