Alienware VS Custom pc
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Rahu X
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I guess you can chalk me up in the "Alienwares are overpriced" crowd. Especially since I put together my own system that has much better specs than his for I imagine hundreds less. Though I can see AlienALX's point. There are some people who just want a fast system, yet don't know ANYTHING about computers (like the kid who doesn't know what ESATA is and mistakes it for a card reader). If you were to hand them the parts and say "have at it", all they would do is just look back at you in confusion or get frustrated in trying to put it together and throw a tantrum. I mean, yes they could take the time to learn how to assemble a computer from scratch, but most people these days are just plain lazy and want everything done for them. Of course, that comes at a raised price, which in most cases they don't care about because they (or their parents) are so loaded that it's not a problem.
Who knows? Maybe they will become so fascinated with their current computer that they'll actually start looking into how it works and what does what and how. I know that was the case for me when I was younger and my father got a top of the line computer at the time (for himself). I mean, I've loved computers since I was like 2, but I was really fascinated in them whenever I got to use a "top of the line" computer for the first time in my life. And hey, the more people get into computers, the better.
Who knows? Maybe they will become so fascinated with their current computer that they'll actually start looking into how it works and what does what and how. I know that was the case for me when I was younger and my father got a top of the line computer at the time (for himself). I mean, I've loved computers since I was like 2, but I was really fascinated in them whenever I got to use a "top of the line" computer for the first time in my life. And hey, the more people get into computers, the better.
FragTek
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Look in the mirror mate, we should just call you "Captain Alienware".
DrBoomstick
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for $3000 you could make a better computer than you could buy from Alienware, plus it feels really good once you have built one yourself.
Agreed two-fold. I'm just now delving into water cooling and case modding and am on my like... 5th pc or something. I love it.
Agreed two-fold. I'm just now delving into water cooling and case modding and am on my like... 5th pc or something. I love it.But i've been around computers since birth, just didnt get into the intricate stuff of modding. so excited.
Been around computers yes maybe , and forums NO !
Haha, thanks for sharing the video - it made my day. It was hilarious.
I actually learnt about hardware by guessing and theory. I guessed when building a computer
E.g. The CPU is like a brain it is going to be using energy, therefore since it is electronic, it will be putting out heat. It will need cooling down, that's why the fan is on top of that metal heatsink. Since heat transfers over metal, it will disperse over the whole lot. etc. I just guessed
And in your point of "god bless Alienware for saving gullible pratts like this one from being royally screwed over by some asshole willing to con people." - That actually is a very legitimate point
michaelah500
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Once you start configuring the AlienWare builds THEN they begin to rip you off (a bit like Dell - the company that actually know owns AlienWare). Build one yourself or even better buy a pre built one from overclockers - they are brilliant value. http://www.overclock...sortby=priceAsc
Build your own = Smart
Buy from Dell (Yes, its Dell, not Alienware. You are buying a dell with a few stickers of an alien)= Incredibly retarded.
BTW, what do you expect from people in a custom pc forum? If you wan't people to agree with you, go to a dell forum where people that don't know anything about computers tend to get together.
Buy from Dell (Yes, its Dell, not Alienware. You are buying a dell with a few stickers of an alien)= Incredibly retarded.
BTW, what do you expect from people in a custom pc forum? If you wan't people to agree with you, go to a dell forum where people that don't know anything about computers tend to get together.
That vid was awsome HAHAHA, build your own, get more for your money and you dont look like the person in that vid, after afew builds you learn what sort of thing you look for in your components, for example I only buy gigabyte boards over all others simply because of my past experiences. I like AMD cos im old skool
only buy good make gpu's best you can afford in your build. etc. everyone has diff ideals
Building your own system seriously takes some guts. I mean if you never done that before it's pretty scary. Also you shouldn't forget not everyone has enough self confidence when it comes doing something they have never done/seen. I think the factor here is complexity. People imagine computer as a very complex machine and they know if you do something wrong to any of the parts, machine won't work. People just don't take chances.
haha spoiled kid, but I realy advice you to build your own.
As you are on this forum you will get lots of help if you want and as long as you read the manuals properly you shouldn't have any problems.
I don't know how it is in other countrys, but in norway we have a company that can build everything from shit to godly for mby 5% more then the original price, if you don't wanna build your own computer you should check out if there is any similar things in your country, for anyone that wanna know the site its komplettdotno.
As you are on this forum you will get lots of help if you want and as long as you read the manuals properly you shouldn't have any problems.
I don't know how it is in other countrys, but in norway we have a company that can build everything from shit to godly for mby 5% more then the original price, if you don't wanna build your own computer you should check out if there is any similar things in your country, for anyone that wanna know the site its komplettdotno.
Not to some extent.
Some people building there own = retarded especially when they start asking silly questions regarding water-cooling (we all need to start somewhere but search is your friend.)
Buying pre-built = smart and cost saving (sometimes) now some people will read this and think Ive lost it, well go out and make me a pc for less that the cheapest dell with windows you just can't, mid-range and high end you can. BUT then you have 0 after sales support which is what you pay for not the name, after-sales support from dell you cant really beat when building your own.
But Ill agree to some people that building your own is better but you need to get out there and learn about it before you buy, do your research on everything learn the os and use google.
SieB
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Good advice, when I built my first PC I spent 3 months researching and learning everything I could before actually buying the parts and attempting to put it all together. There is no point in wanting to build your own PC and not learning about how to do it and all about the hardware/software you are going to use.
Back when I first started getting into it I knew nothing expect where the on switch was didn't have the slightest idea how to install xp let alone use raid, or even building the damn thing I spent months saving while I researched parts/software and techniques. I think I set up camp in about 7 forums just reading and soaking in the knowledge I only asked a couple of questions when I got really stuck but learning is the key part, without that Id never have been able to buy/assemble/over-clock and water-cool my first pc.
SieB
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Exactly what I did, I have only been into it for about two years and I have gone from being a complete noob to not so much of a noob. I am still learning and still get things wrong but I try to learn as much as I can everyday, i'd say I know more than most but not as much as others, but the more research and reading you do the more you learn.
SkinToxicated
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same here.b4 i built my rig, i only really knew how to turn them on, building a pc gives you so much back, the knowledge (and the satisfaction) that you have a badass system that youve created and that knowledge you can carry across when/if you want upgrade and being able to tweak/modify/overclock
you do feel with AlienWare (or whatever they are called now and other off the shelf high end PCs makers), that they a preying on peoples ignorance of the "its costing a fortune it must be awesome" mentality (and im not saying that is the mindset of all Alienware owners). I had a mate who was about buy a "high end" pc from Beast PCs or something, they wanted £3500 for some that had DDR2 in it and a low end 4000 Ati card and I honestly think he would have bought if i hadnt have stopped him
my newbie 2cents/pence
I think building a PC is the by-product of having knowledge about PCs not the other way round
SmoulderingCircuits
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Alienware ftf!
