[matman40]

Rate this computer-
Intel core 2 extreme x6800 2.93GHz 4MB Cache 1066MHz FSB

Alienware® AlienIce™ 3.0 Video Cooling + AlienFX™ System Lighting + High-Performance Liquid Cooling

NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard

4GB DDR2 Performance SDRAM at 800MHz - 4 x 1024MB
Extreme Performance (RAID 0)

Dual 768MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GTX - SLI Enabled

Alienware® 1000 Watt Multi-GPU Approved Power Supply

Ageia PhysX Processing Unit w/ 128MB GDDR3

Alienware® Edition Sound Blaster® X-Fi® Elite High Definition 7.1 Audio

I give it a 10/10

 

[Zytek_Fan]

edit: nevermind

 

[matman40]

BTW its a $8,000 computer

 

[Xerasyte]

I've noticed that after Dell took over Alienware, that they're comps. got even more overpriced then they were before. Other than that. 10/10

 

[matman40]

i would give a my left nut for that computer

 

[Dman]

8 grand for that? Thats ludicrous, considering you could put together the same thing for half that.

 

[Xerasyte]

Quote:

Originally Posted by matman40 i would give a my left nut for that computer

not me...left ones too precious, and since behind the scenes its a dell...Ill Pass

 

[Chozart]

8/10

1) overpriced (-1 point)
2) 4GB RAM is overkill (-0.5 points)
3) Cooling??? (-0.5 points if it's other than phase for that amount of money)

 

[CWell1337]

Please check below for official OCN Conroe fanboy mission statement...

 

[gravity]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zytek_Fan edit: nevermind

can't agree more...
EDIT : of what you said previously (why did you erase it ?)

 

[Chozart]

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWell1337 Please check below for official OCN Conroe fanboy mission statement...

Err.. huh?

 

[CWell1337]

Seems like that no matter what forum I am in, lately that is always someones answer... we all know it's the best out there right now. But if I ask a question about OCing my AMD or my P4, I don't want the hear that. Helps me out in no way and it gets annoying to see all the time.

 

[Ninja_Boy]

That computer is way overpriced, eight grand for what? CPU - $1000, GPUs - $ 1200, Motherboard - $250, 1KW PSU - $350, X-Fi Elite - $300. You could build a computer, have it run on phase, and overclock it. It'll be cheaper and get better 3DMark scores due to much better overclocking possibilites.

 

[Chozart]

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWell1337 Seems like that no matter what forum I am in, lately that is always someones answer... we all know it's the best out there right now. But if I ask a question about OCing my AMD or my P4, I don't want the hear that. Helps me out in no way and it gets annoying to see all the time.

Not sure what threads you've been reading then...

However, Core 2 Duo is the best to get IF you're planning a new rig. However, if you have existing hardware, and you plan an upgrade, an Opteron 165 or something like that (if you have socket 939 already) is a very good solution. If you would have checked not too long ago, it was mostly AMD that was recommended for upgrades... Now it's Intel. It happens.

On topic:

I tried... on Newegg... I tried hard:

• Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 Conroe 2.93GHz LGA 775 Processor $964.99
• ASUS Striker Extreme Socket T (LGA 775) NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX The Ultimate Gaming Motherboard $409.99
• 2X G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) $989.98 (total 4GB)
• 2X eVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card $1,259.98
• BFG Tech BFGRPHYSX128P PhysX Processing Unit 128MB GDDR3 PCI Physics Card $205.99
• 4X (yes FOUR) Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 $899.96
• LITE-ON 2X Blu-ray Disc Triple DVD Burner SATA $599.99
• PLEXTOR 16X DVD±R DVD Burner SATA $105.99
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card $355.99
• Thermaltake Armor Series VA8003BWS Black Full Tower Case w/ 25CM Fan Side Panel $169.99
• PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1KW-SR EPS12V 1000W $599.99
• Logitech G15 2-Tone USB Wired Standard Keyboard $71.99
• Logitech G5 Laser 931376-0403 2-Tone 6 Buttons 1x Wheel USB Laser Mouse $45.99

Subtotal: $6,640.82

Throw in some cooling.... let's say:

• Prometeia Mach II GT Phase-Change CPU Cooler Unit $899.99
• 2X Danger Den 8800GTX Video Card Liquid Cooling Block $299.98
• A pump $100
• A resevoir $50
• Misc. $150

Cooling total $1,499.97

Grand total: $8,140.79

I assume the Alienware did not come with a monitor either...

 

[Dman]

You could also up the price by throwing in a blue ray DVD burner, we just got some in $899.99 CAD a pop.

 

[Chozart]

Dman: my rig DOES include a Blu-Ray

(the Lite-on for $599.99)

Edit: but ahh.. I did forget the PhysX card!! Updated now

 

[Ninja_Boy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chozart Not sure what threads you've been reading then... However, Core 2 Duo is the best to get IF you're planning a new rig. However, if you have existing hardware, and you plan an upgrade, an Opteron 165 or something like that (if you have socket 939 already) is a very good solution. If you would have checked not too long ago, it was mostly AMD that was recommended for upgrades... Now it's Intel. It happens. On topic: I tried... on Newegg... I tried hard: Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 Conroe 2.93GHz LGA 775 Processor $964.99 ASUS Striker Extreme Socket T (LGA 775) NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX The Ultimate Gaming Motherboard $409.99 2X G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) $989.98 (total 4GB) 2X eVGA 768-P2-N831-AR GeForce 8800GTX 768MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card $1,259.98 4X (yes FOUR) Western Digital Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000 RPM Serial ATA150 $899.96 LITE-ON 2X Blu-ray Disc Triple DVD Burner SATA $599.99 PLEXTOR 16X DVD±R DVD Burner SATA $105.99 Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card $355.99 Thermaltake Armor Series VA8003BWS Black Full Tower Case w/ 25CM Fan Side Panel $169.99 PC Power & Cooling Turbo-Cool 1KW-SR EPS12V 1000W $599.99 Logitech G15 2-Tone USB Wired Standard Keyboard $71.99 Logitech G5 Laser 931376-0403 2-Tone 6 Buttons 1x Wheel USB Laser Mouse $45.99 Subtotal: $6,434.83 Throw in some cooling.... let's say: Prometeia Mach II GT Phase-Change CPU Cooler Unit $899.99 2X Danger Den 8800GTX Video Card Liquid Cooling Block $299.98 A pump $100 A resevoir $50 Misc. $150 Cooling total $1,499.97 Grand total: $7,934.80 I assume the Alienware did not come with a monitor either...

That will kill the Alienware as listed in the first post. Phase changed CPU, plus water cooled GPUs, better mouse, better keyboard, Blu-Ray drive, SATA DVD burner, 4xWD Raptors, Asus Striker. Only downside is no warranty, but you have individual manufacturers warranties.

**Drop the Hard Drives down to 2 and put those in Raid 0, and maybe ditch that DVD burner and it's still $7,900.

 

[Dman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chozart Dman: my rig DOES include a Blu-Ray (the Lite-on for $599.99) Edit: but ahh.. I did forget the PhysX card!! Updated now

ok then include the logitech g25 steering wheel in as well, its another $325 lol.

http://www.overclock.net/video-games...g25-wheel.html

 

[Chozart]

ROFL.

I updated the list with the PhysX card. Grand total: $8,140.79

If you want to include a monitor, indeed drop two of the Raptors and the Blu Ray drive, 'downgrade' the PSU to an 850W Silverstone for $279.99 (don't worry, it'll easy power that rig.. just as K|ngP|n). That saves $1,369.97.

Do I hearDell 30"? for $1,499.00?

Ditching 2 drives, the blu ray, and replace the PSU and then add the monitor will bring to total to $8,269.82

Mind that for Alienware you'd likely have to pay sales tax, and for the Newegg stuff not (unless you're in California, Kentucky or New Jersey)....

 

[Kramy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by matman40 i would give a my left nut for that computer

You sound like someone I know that plays Warcraft III...actually, he goes by matman too, and was talking about an $8000 alienware rig a while ago.