New Computer Help Needed

stabiz · 11-04-08, 11:43 PM

This is my next build:

Radeon HD 4870 512MB (allready have this one): approx 200£
Some mobo: 100£
RAM: 50£
Core2Duo E8600: 200£
Case: 100-150£ (Lian Li for me)
PSU: 750W Corsair: 100£
HD: 2x Samsung Spinpoint F1 500GB: 100£

Thats 900£. I might have messed up the currency-thingy a bit, but not more than 10%, so 3500£ is totally unneccesary.

Wolfehunter · 11-05-08, 01:53 AM

If you got the money and don't like to play with computer components then go with alienware.

Alienware makes best quality computers and uses the latest technologies. BUT you will pay for it. Their not cheap.

They get stuff one else can get. I wish I had that kind of cash because I would by from them only.

When it comes to POWER Gaming they have it.

Goodluck dude.

stabiz · 11-05-08, 08:35 AM

What do they get no one else gets?

CaptainHaplo · 11-05-08, 08:55 PM

Custom built makers like Alienware have a tendency to add in the "newfangled" hardware that few people use. Think Physix cards for a recent example. I myself was sold on them - but you notice there isnt a big call for them now.

Honestly, your paying for a year of support and the brand name. If you don't want to build a box yourself - check with local pc firms. Often you can either provide them the parts and they will put it all together for you, or let them get the parts and build it. If you provide it all, most reasonable small companies will only charge you an hour or so to put it all together because it doesnt take long.

If you want to pay 3500 or more - go ahead - but your not going to get the best gaming rig if you go with a "prebuilt package". Spend 1500+ and get something that will smoke a "stock" Alienware machine.

Wolfehunter · 11-05-08, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

Custom built makers like Alienware have a tendency to add in the "newfangled" hardware that few people use. Think Physix cards for a recent example. I myself was sold on them - but you notice there isnt a big call for them now.

Honestly, your paying for a year of support and the brand name. If you don't want to build a box yourself - check with local pc firms. Often you can either provide them the parts and they will put it all together for you, or let them get the parts and build it. If you provide it all, most reasonable small companies will only charge you an hour or so to put it all together because it doesnt take long.

If you want to pay 3500 or more - go ahead - but your not going to get the best gaming rig if you go with a "prebuilt package". Spend 1500+ and get something that will smoke a "stock" Alienware machine.

They also get latest tech. Stuff other companies have to wait in line for.

I don't know about there hardware issue. I haven't readup on that but I'm surprised to hear this.

Did they loose there quality?:hmm: I haven't been keeping up with them last 2 years so I don't know.

mr chris · 11-06-08, 10:02 AM

Wow this thread has come to life.
Guys i was just listing what i had looked at.
I dont really wish to have a pre bulit system from a big company as i know i would be paying over the odds.
But i dont really wish to bulid my own as i would no doubt bugger it up.
I was looking on some sites and i found this one where you get to confiurge a PC from scratch.
http://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk/

What do you all think?

I know what i was talking about earlier is alot of cash but i just wanted a computer that would smoke most games and be very upgradeable for many years.

={FH}=Paddy · 11-06-08, 10:20 AM

Mr Chris, I have a perfect conditioned “antique” Commodore 64 that I’m willing to part with for a mere +/- £3000!! I will even throw in immensely challenging game of “Paddle Tennis” for free!

For a meagre additional fee of £500, I shall add in its stunning monitor, despite it being the size of an average fridge do not be fooled, this unit comes with a very funky cool “green back lite” glow and the text looks almost real!!

This is cutting edge technology as far as gaming devices are concerned!
I’ll even send it over to you free of charge……….just send me on the cash mate!! :p

(Good luck with the rig building, it's fun!)

goldorak · 11-06-08, 10:23 AM

There is nothing complicated in building your own pc.
Its like playing with lego or meccano.
Read the instructions and assemble the components.
I build my first pc in late 1999, 2 hours assembling the components.
Just to be careful and when you get the hang of it it becomes second nature and you will save big $$$$$$.
It is worth it.
Anybody can do it.

11-04-08, 11:43 PM	#1
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	This is my next build: Radeon HD 4870 512MB (allready have this one): approx 200£ Some mobo: 100£ RAM: 50£ Core2Duo E8600: 200£ Case: 100-150£ (Lian Li for me) PSU: 750W Corsair: 100£ HD: 2x Samsung Spinpoint F1 500GB: 100£ Thats 900£. I might have messed up the currency-thingy a bit, but not more than 10%, so 3500£ is totally unneccesary. __________________

11-05-08, 01:53 AM	#2
Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	If you got the money and don't like to play with computer components then go with alienware. Alienware makes best quality computers and uses the latest technologies. BUT you will pay for it. Their not cheap. They get stuff one else can get. I wish I had that kind of cash because I would by from them only. When it comes to POWER Gaming they have it. Goodluck dude. __________________

11-05-08, 08:35 AM	#3
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	What do they get no one else gets? __________________

11-05-08, 08:55 PM	#4
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Custom built makers like Alienware have a tendency to add in the "newfangled" hardware that few people use. Think Physix cards for a recent example. I myself was sold on them - but you notice there isnt a big call for them now. Honestly, your paying for a year of support and the brand name. If you don't want to build a box yourself - check with local pc firms. Often you can either provide them the parts and they will put it all together for you, or let them get the parts and build it. If you provide it all, most reasonable small companies will only charge you an hour or so to put it all together because it doesnt take long. If you want to pay 3500 or more - go ahead - but your not going to get the best gaming rig if you go with a "prebuilt package". Spend 1500+ and get something that will smoke a "stock" Alienware machine. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

11-06-08, 10:02 AM	#6
mr chris Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herefordshire, England Posts: 3,562 Downloads: 216 Uploads: 0	Wow this thread has come to life. Guys i was just listing what i had looked at. I dont really wish to have a pre bulit system from a big company as i know i would be paying over the odds. But i dont really wish to bulid my own as i would no doubt bugger it up. I was looking on some sites and i found this one where you get to confiurge a PC from scratch. http://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk/ What do you all think? I know what i was talking about earlier is alot of cash but i just wanted a computer that would smoke most games and be very upgradeable for many years. __________________

11-06-08, 10:20 AM	#7
={FH}=Paddy Electrician's Mate Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dublin - Ireland - 53° 15′ 54.36″ N, 6° 6′ 49.32″ W Posts: 136 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Mr Chris, I have a perfect conditioned “antique” Commodore 64 that I’m willing to part with for a mere +/- £3000!! I will even throw in immensely challenging game of “Paddle Tennis” for free! For a meagre additional fee of £500, I shall add in its stunning monitor, despite it being the size of an average fridge do not be fooled, this unit comes with a very funky cool “green back lite” glow and the text looks almost real!! This is cutting edge technology as far as gaming devices are concerned! I’ll even send it over to you free of charge……….just send me on the cash mate!! :p (Good luck with the rig building, it's fun!) __________________ ={Draft beer not people}= Last edited by ={FH}=Paddy; 11-06-08 at 10:20 AM.

11-06-08, 10:23 AM	#8
goldorak Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,320 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There is nothing complicated in building your own pc. Its like playing with lego or meccano. Read the instructions and assemble the components. I build my first pc in late 1999, 2 hours assembling the components. Just to be careful and when you get the hang of it it becomes second nature and you will save big $$$$$$. It is worth it. Anybody can do it.