Alienware Custimization

[aceofspades21]

I'll putting up a small reward for whoever gives me the best customized Alienware Desktop...
Requirements:

Needs to be fast
Lots of hhd space (at least 160 gb)
Green Chassis, keyboard and if possible, mouse
As Cheap As Possible is a must
DVD/CD-RW
no other extras like games or thumb drives
decent sound system, not the best but good for gaming
Windows XP Home is fine, dont need to change unless you feel it would be good to have
dont worry about warrenty and stuff, i'll go back to do taht

The reward will be 250 umds

MODS: If this needs to be moved, please do.

[S.C.A.R.Z.]

i dont get it?

[Hanzo]

I tried, it was still around 4 g's. :D

[aceofspades21]

lol, must've been nice.
i dont need a whole lot, just w/e fits the requirements.

i dont need tons of RAM or anything over a 160gb hdd or any other expensive perks, just a basic gaming computer.

[F34R]

Screw Alienware. Go with www.sagernotebooks.com

Awesome systems. Lower prices than Alienware. The name doesnt mean crap anymore. It's like Dell, there are better alternatives.

[Cell]

Go with a custom paint job from Falcon Northwest.Or a nice Voodoo, Those are both by FAR better than Alienware.

[aceofspades21]

i want a voodoo, but they are way too expensive...i think i found an alienware, so i'll give everyone that posted in this thread 60 umds.

[Kyle]

http://www.alienware.com/Configurator_Pages/aurora_5500_r2.aspx?SysCode=PC-AURORA-5500-R2&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT
$1,800 bucks with good stuff. If you need help remaking the config, let me know. I swear, it's a good PC.
I win.
Even if the contest is over.

[Cell]

On a side note, if you are looking for a Laptop, The Dell XPS is the best out right now.

[Kyle]

NEVER. I repeat, NEVER buy a D3LL.

[Cell]

A desktop no, because the power sup/mobo/everything is tied into the fact that you HAVE to then upgrade through them. For laptops, they all have limited upgradeability, and the XPS is proven #1. I on the other hand am looking at the new AMD 64 FX 60........Gotta outdo myself every system. LOL.

[Kyle]

D3LL systems suck, laptop, desktop, media centre, doesn't matter.

[aceofspades21]

http://www.alienware.com/Configurator_Pages/aurora_5500_r2.aspx?SysCode=PC-AURORA-5500-R2&SubCode=SKU-DEFAULT
$1,800 bucks with good stuff. If you need help remaking the config, let me know. I swear, it's a good PC.
I win.
Even if the contest is over.

thats funny, casue without even looking atht the thread since i gave umdss i chose the laptop you suggested.

[Kyle]

I have no idea what you just said.

[aceofspades21]

i didnt thin oyu would, it didnt make sense...

Without knowing yu posted that computer, i went out and ecided tath that was the one i was gonna buy.

[ProxyMaster]

Your missing some letters their partner ;)

[aceofspades21]

yeah, i'm one screwed up kid aren't I

[ProxyMaster]

LOL...keep up your GOOD grammer!

[aceofspades21]

to think i'm in honors english?

[LOhateVE]

Meh brand names mean nothing. Its whats inside that counts. People pay too much for a case.

[F34R]

If you buy an Alienware, that just means one of three things:

1. You dont know squat about purchasing a computer.
2. You have so much money, it's just a novelty.
3. 1 & 2.

Sorry. It's true. Alienware used to be the best, about 7 years ago probably. Maybe more. There are other companies that offer the same options, better options, for less money.

[aceofspades21]

1) I do know about purchasing a computer
2) I'm not rich, i just saved up money to buy a new computer and still will pay monthly for it.

I dont care about brand names...sure its cool to tell you people you have an alienware, but thats not what matters (plus i like to buy products from companies i have heard of rather than start ups or smaller ones). And i dont really need anotebook, so sager isnt gonna do it for me. if i get a notebook, then i'll get something cheap and basic casue all i would do is use it for school stuff and some music and aim, but thats it...the cheap dell would do it for me on the notebook side. i need a good powerful desktop. i chose alineware becasue i know them, they have powerful desktops, and its not that bad price wise.

[F34R]

Ahhh... I thought you were looking for a notebook. My bad on that end. As far as a desktop goes, I'd go with something with an AMD in it. Nothing against Intel, but I've gone both ways with it, and havent looked back since builing my first A64.

Check out these:
http://www.abscomputers.com/
http://www.falcon-nw.com/index.asp

or consider buying your components and building it youself.

I've used computers from both of the above companies, and they are top notch boxes. Great customer service as well.

If Alienware is where your heart is set, go for it. They aren't slouches by any means. They have great computers, at a premium price. Let us know how it goes.

[aceofspades21]

Yeah, sorry for not making it clear on desktop/laptop. i still think the alienware i'm aiming at is cheaper than the other ones, even tho there nice.

[Orange]

Umm ill do it off the top of my head....

4400+ AMD
Alienware Mobo
1GB pc3200....or 4000
250GB seagte HDD
cheap mouse
7800GT 256 video card
logitech 5100 5.1 system

[Hidavi]

Do alienwares have IR ports?

[Kyle]

Stop asking that. IRDa ports are slower than 14400kb modems.

[Hidavi]

Stop asking that. IRDa ports are slower than 14400kb modems.

Understood. However, the school I'm going to this fall (Polytech U) requires them to print to the local printers there from your laptop. Otherwise you have to print from the school computers.

[Kyle]

You can buy an adapter for that, like 5 bucks. You know that right?

[Hidavi]

You can buy an adapter for that, like 5 bucks. You know that right?

I didn't know that actually. Do they come extra tiny? cuz i don't want to carry around a cabled IR device to my laptop.

[Kyle]

Thumbdrive size.

[Hidavi]

Thumbdrive size.

awesome. Alienware it is for me! Screw those graphics-deprived HPs!

[F34R]

Have fun with your overpriced laptop lol.

[webboy]

i want a 5 screen pc, hdd rack, 4ghz+, water cooled, 1tb+, what a wooper. umm.

[Kyle]

Who cares?
I want a billion dollars. Is it gonna happen? No.

[Hidavi]

Who cares?
I want a billion dollars. Is it gonna happen? No.

His config is possible. Dell offers the XPS with P4 factory overclocked to 4.25GHz and 1TB of HD space.

Anyways, heres what I'm purchasing:

Area-51® m5700

Intel® Pentium® M 740 1.73GHz 2MB L2 Cache 533MHz FSB
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 2
3-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support w/ Onsite Service
Alienware® m5700 17" WideXGA 1280 x 800 LCD
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200 b/g Wireless Card
1GB Dual Channel DDR2 SO-DIMM at 533MHz - 2 x 512MB
100GB 7200 RPM SATA
256MB NVidia® GeForce™ Go 6800
Intel® High-Definition Audio
24x10x24 CD-RW / 8X DVD Combo w/Software MPEG2 Decoder
Alienware® Respawn Recovery Kit
Alienware® Premium Backpack XL

Total including FREE shipping: $2,555.00

I wanted the Aurora m7700 ($4049 with the 7800GTX), but it uses an Athlon 64/X2 and Poly U wants Pentium M.

[F34R]

You're getting ripped....period.

[Hidavi]

You're getting ripped....period.

naaa man. Alienwares are one-of-a-kind. Anyway, I decided I'd go with a low-power consumption gateway. $2006.

[F34R]

They arent one-of-a-kind anymore. You can buy their shells on ebay, and several other places. What are the specs on that GW ?

[Hidavi]

They arent one-of-a-kind anymore. You can buy their shells on ebay, and several other places. What are the specs on that GW ?

Alienwares feature upto 2x harddrives, 2x DVD+-R drives, and Geforce Go 7800GTX.

Anyways, here are the specs to my Gateway NX550XL:

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional (SP2) w/ XP Pro Backup CD
Processor: Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1.73GHz, 533MHz FSB, 2MB L2 cache)
Memory: 1024MB 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2-512MB modules)
Hard Drive: 100GB 5400rpm Ultra ATA hard drive
Screen: 15.4" WXGA Ultrabright TFT Active Matrix (1280 x 800 max. resolution)
Extended Service Plan Including Limited Warranty: Notebook Total Protection Plan -- 3 year parts/labor/on-site/3 year toll technical support w/ 3 year ADP
Integrated Wireless Networking Adapter: Integrated 802.11b/g wireless networking card
Carrying Case: Targus Matrix Notebook Backpack
Battery: Primary 12-cell Lithium ion battery with AC pack and 1 yr. limited battery warranty
Mobile Technology: Features Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
Floppy Drive: 4-in-1 media card reader (Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™)
Optical Drive: Modular 8x Multi-Format Double Layer DVD Writer (DVD±R/±RW/CD-RW)
Expansion Slots: One type II PC card slot
External Ports: (4) USB 2.0, VGA, TV Out, S-Video, IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Video: ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X600 128MB Graphics
Keyboard and Mouse: Full-Size Keyboard and EZ Pad® Pointing Device
Multimedia Package: Integrated sound and stereo speakers, headphone/speaker jack, and mic jacks
Modem: Integrated V.90 56K Modem
Network Adapter: Integrated Broadcom® 10/100/1000 Ethernet Adapter

$2006

[F34R]

They arent one-of-a-kind anymore. You can buy their shells on ebay, and several other places. What are the specs on that GW ?

Alienwares feature upto 2x harddrives, 2x DVD+-R drives, and Geforce Go 7800GTX.

Anyways, here are the specs to my Gateway NX550XL:

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional (SP2) w/ XP Pro Backup CD
Processor: Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1.73GHz, 533MHz FSB, 2MB L2 cache)
Memory: 1024MB 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2-512MB modules)
Hard Drive: 100GB 5400rpm Ultra ATA hard drive
Screen: 15.4" WXGA Ultrabright TFT Active Matrix (1280 x 800 max. resolution)
Extended Service Plan Including Limited Warranty: Notebook Total Protection Plan -- 3 year parts/labor/on-site/3 year toll technical support w/ 3 year ADP
Integrated Wireless Networking Adapter: Integrated 802.11b/g wireless networking card
Carrying Case: Targus Matrix Notebook Backpack
Battery: Primary 12-cell Lithium ion battery with AC pack and 1 yr. limited battery warranty
Mobile Technology: Features Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
Floppy Drive: 4-in-1 media card reader (Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™)
Optical Drive: Modular 8x Multi-Format Double Layer DVD Writer (DVD±R/±RW/CD-RW)
Expansion Slots: One type II PC card slot
External Ports: (4) USB 2.0, VGA, TV Out, S-Video, IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Video: ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X600 128MB Graphics
Keyboard and Mouse: Full-Size Keyboard and EZ Pad® Pointing Device
Multimedia Package: Integrated sound and stereo speakers, headphone/speaker jack, and mic jacks
Modem: Integrated V.90 56K Modem
Network Adapter: Integrated Broadcom® 10/100/1000 Ethernet Adapter

$2006

Not bad. As far as what the Alienware features you mentioned above.. you can get those features elsewhere. You'll be happy with that GW though. The vid card isnt the best, but it'll do.

[Hidavi]

^^^Yeah, its the best deal I could find. The HPs have X700s, but they don't mention battery life for any of their laptops. This Gateway is supposed to be able to go on upto all day.

[F34R]

The battery life should be decent with at. Let us know how well it goes once you get it.