WTF is wrong with alienware...?

[Philippine Mango]

WTF is wrong these people? They've got $5000 systems and yet only have 1GB of ram???? Are they insane?

"1GB DDR2 PC-6400 SDRAM at 800MHz"
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After that page, select the ALX series.
This isn't 2003 FYI alienware!!!!

I don't understand HTF you can have quad SLI rig with 1GB ram, this is just absurd.

 

[jagec]

Wow.

I also like the "additional storage drive!" with no size specified...when you click More Info, it's 250GB :laugh:

 

[brxndxn]

I wanna know wtf kind of 'uber game dork' buys a $5000 system for gaming.. I swear, it's gotta be only the rich parents of spoiled brats.

A lot of Alienware and other 'super gaming' rigs can be built for half the cost.

 

[suicidalpigeon]

ugly case, standard 250gb hd...oh look, you gotta pay $30 for a recovery cd. btw, who the fook makes that psu?

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: brxndxn
I wanna know wtf kind of 'uber game dork' buys a $5000 system for gaming.. I swear, it's gotta be only the rich parents of spoiled brats.

A lot of Alienware and other 'super gaming' rigs can be built for half the cost.

ok...do it....
Just as I thought you can`t!!

Also you do realize that Alienware tweaks the system above and beyond what most people could do!

 

[chambersc]

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

Originally posted by: brxndxn
I wanna know wtf kind of 'uber game dork' buys a $5000 system for gaming.. I swear, it's gotta be only the rich parents of spoiled brats.

A lot of Alienware and other 'super gaming' rigs can be built for half the cost.

ok...do it....
Just as I thought you can`t!!

Also you do realize that Alienware tweaks the system above and beyond what most people could do!

give me $2500 and i'll build you a super gaming rig. it IS possible.

 

[wfbberzerker]

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

Originally posted by: brxndxn
I wanna know wtf kind of 'uber game dork' buys a $5000 system for gaming.. I swear, it's gotta be only the rich parents of spoiled brats.

A lot of Alienware and other 'super gaming' rigs can be built for half the cost.

ok...do it....
Just as I thought you can`t!!

Also you do realize that Alienware tweaks the system above and beyond what most people could do!

thats the kind of thinking that keeps them in business.

 

[Shadowknight]

If I was going to spend extra cash to have someone build a PC for me (yeah right), I'd go with endpcnoise 'cause I'm hardcore about quiet computer. Plus, y'know, it's cheaper than Alienware/Voodoo.

 

[Atomicus]

:laugh:

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

Originally posted by: brxndxn
I wanna know wtf kind of 'uber game dork' buys a $5000 system for gaming.. I swear, it's gotta be only the rich parents of spoiled brats.

A lot of Alienware and other 'super gaming' rigs can be built for half the cost.

ok...do it....
Just as I thought you can`t!!

Also you do realize that Alienware tweaks the system above and beyond what most people could do!

give me $2500 and i'll build you a super gaming rig. it IS possible.

Just look at his name, "JEDIYoda". Do you think he knows any better?

 

[rubix]

this alienware pc is almost as sweet as my packard bell.

 

[Ulfhednar]

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

Originally posted by: brxndxn
I wanna know wtf kind of 'uber game dork' buys a $5000 system for gaming.. I swear, it's gotta be only the rich parents of spoiled brats.

A lot of Alienware and other 'super gaming' rigs can be built for half the cost.

ok...do it....
Just as I thought you can`t!!

Also you do realize that Alienware tweaks the system above and beyond what most people could do!

I, and many other obsessive computer hardware enthusiasts like myself, could build PCs a lot better than Alienware systems for a lot less money that could be tweaked and overclocked much further.

Are you just a bitter Alienware owner trying to justify his being ripped-off, I mean, purchase?

 

[Eeezee]

Originally posted by: brxndxn
I wanna know wtf kind of 'uber game dork' buys a $5000 system for gaming.. I swear, it's gotta be only the rich parents of spoiled brats.

A lot of Alienware and other 'super gaming' rigs can be built for half the cost.

The only way they can stay in business is to sell computers to those who refuse to build their own. It'd be very easy to build a better computer for less money. However, if Johnny wants a super sweet gaming rig but doesn't know how to build one, then his parents are just going to have to buy it for him. These kids have to exist

To those who say that you can't build a better computer, by the laws of economics, there has to be a markup in order for alienware to make any money. In the end, it is always cheaper to do it yourself due to the extra expenses involved.

 

[ForumMaster]

yes voodoo and alienware do overprice their computer. OTOH, if you want conroe now, only Flacon Northwest and Velocity Micro offer systems. and frankly, even this $899 conroe based system outperforms most current computers with high end cpu's. stick in a better graphic card and you're set.

 

[DurocShark]

Saying Alienware rips you off is like saying all mechanics rip you off because they charge you for something you could do yourself.

If you want a pretty serious machine (aside from the 1g ram), but don't want to build a machine (because you can't, don't want to, or want a warranty and support because you're giving it to someone else), the money is worth it.

Would I buy one? No. But I don't begrudge them making a profit.

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: ForumMaster
yes voodoo and alienware do overprice their computer. OTOH, if you want conroe now, only Flacon Northwest and Velocity Micro offer systems. and frankly, even this $899 conroe based system outperforms most current computers with high end cpu's. stick in a better graphic card and you're set.

Does it hurt to wait a bit? Pretty good find though, guarenteed people want that computer.
edit: I wonder how big the PSU is in that thing.

 

[Smartazz]

This is what I love about Alienware, things like this:
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[jiwq]

Well if you don't like their 1GB of ram, you can always add another 1GB

2GB DDR2 PC2-6400 SDRAM at 800MHz - 2 x 1024MB [+$226 or $7/mo.]

 

[EngenZerO]

alienware ftl

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

Originally posted by: brxndxn
I wanna know wtf kind of 'uber game dork' buys a $5000 system for gaming.. I swear, it's gotta be only the rich parents of spoiled brats.

A lot of Alienware and other 'super gaming' rigs can be built for half the cost.

ok...do it....
Just as I thought you can`t!!

Also you do realize that Alienware tweaks the system above and beyond what most people could do!

JEDIYoda: Proving he doesn't know s**t about s**t since 2005!

- M4H

 

[jiwq]

Decided to add all those silly options to the cart that you're offered in the configurator. Includes a 30" LCD and a buncha hard drives in raid 5 or something.

Aurora? ALX System
Estimated Ship Date: 8/16/2006
$17,634.00 1
$17,634.00


Subtotal: $17,634.00

Shipping & Handling: $476.46

Tax: $1,267.73

Order Total: $19,378.19


Tax kills the deal

 

[Kyanzes]

Alienware:
"No matter how much effort you put into perfecting the interior configurations of your self-built system, you could very well end up with a generic and bland off-the-shelf case that poorly reflects all your hard work. This results in you being stuck with a dull-looking system that lacks any sense of style and fails to catch anyone?s eye."

Don't know about you guys but i'm totally convinced.

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: Kyanzes
Alienware:
"No matter how much effort you put into perfecting the interior configurations of your self-built system, you could very well end up with a generic and bland off-the-shelf case that poorly reflects all your hard work. This results in you being stuck with a dull-looking system that lacks any sense of style and fails to catch anyone?s eye."

Don't know about you guys but i'm totally convinced.

Alienware does have some cool looking cases, but I think you could probobly find a nicer looking case.

 

[Smartazz]

Originally posted by: jiwq
Decided to add all those silly options to the cart that you're offered in the configurator. Includes a 30" LCD and a buncha hard drives in raid 5 or something.

Aurora? ALX System
Estimated Ship Date: 8/16/2006
$17,634.00 1
$17,634.00


Subtotal: $17,634.00

Shipping & Handling: $476.46

Tax: $1,267.73

Order Total: $19,378.19


Tax kills the deal

What's up with the ridiculus shipping and handling?

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: Atomicus
:laugh:

Originally posted by: chambersc

Originally posted by: JEDIYoda

Originally posted by: brxndxn
I wanna know wtf kind of 'uber game dork' buys a $5000 system for gaming.. I swear, it's gotta be only the rich parents of spoiled brats.

A lot of Alienware and other 'super gaming' rigs can be built for half the cost.

ok...do it....
Just as I thought you can`t!!

Also you do realize that Alienware tweaks the system above and beyond what most people could do!

give me $2500 and i'll build you a super gaming rig. it IS possible.

Just look at his name, "JEDIYoda". Do you think he knows any better?

:laugh:

 

[shadow9d9]

Jediyoda is about as ignorant as it comes... so just ignore him.. he thinks he knows everything, but knows shockingly little... there are step by step guides to make computers nowadays.. it isn't hard at ALL!

Or if you are reeeally lazy, just use a system builder like http://www.jncs.com/ ... 1/5 the price, same parts...