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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
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not me...left ones too precious, and since behind the scenes its a dell...Ill Pass
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Originally Posted by matman40 i would give a my left nut for that computer |
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can't agree more...
EDIT : of what you said previously (why did you erase it ?)
Originally Posted by Zytek_Fan edit: nevermind |
EDIT : of what you said previously (why did you erase it ?)
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Err.. huh?
Originally Posted by CWell1337 Please check below for official OCN Conroe fanboy mission statement... |
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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:
Throw in some cooling.... let's say:
Grand total: $8,140.79
I assume the Alienware did not come with a monitor either...
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. |
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
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
Grand total: $8,140.79
I assume the Alienware did not come with a monitor either...
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Dman: my rig DOES include a Blu-Ray
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(the Lite-on for $599.99)
Edit: but ahh.. I did forget the PhysX card!! Updated now
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Edit: but ahh.. I did forget the PhysX card!! Updated now
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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.
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:
Throw in some cooling.... let's say:
Grand total: $7,934.80 I assume the Alienware did not come with a monitor either... |
**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.
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ok then include the logitech g25 steering wheel in as well, its another $325 lol.
http://www.overclock.net/video-games...g25-wheel.html
Originally Posted by Chozart Dman: my rig DOES include a Blu-Ray
Edit: but ahh.. I did forget the PhysX card!! Updated now
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ok then include the logitech g25 steering wheel in as well, its another $325 lol.
http://www.overclock.net/video-games...g25-wheel.html
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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.
Originally Posted by matman40 i would give a my left nut for that computer |
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