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M1h4iL · Feb 26, 2006, 11:57 AM // 11:57

Nice rig dude, that will keep you future proof for sometime, just imagine running UT2007 on that

4runner · Feb 26, 2006, 04:37 PM // 16:37

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Originally Posted by cannonfodder

Dude, you could have Bought the parts(some maybe cheaper, and better) such as better graphics cards, and a X-FI soundcard, and built it yourself for less, or pay someone to do it for you.

Plus 5k and it doesn't include a monitor

Anyhoo's, it is one cracking machine and future proof for a few years yet.

amd fx-60--------$1100
n4 sli mobx16-----$349
water colling kit----$300
video cooling--------$125
sata 3 150, 10,000 rpm $349
250g 7200 $125
Atx Case Alloy/W/c $249
X2 7800gt-----------$429ea
2gigs matching sticks $350
x2 cd/rw-dvd rw-----$200

total------------------$4000.00 if i bought and built myself, not including software, wiremangement, optimization of videocards, tuning of w/c kit, bios tweaks, sata cables, power supply, etc etc etc !!! Thru tiger direct and newegg!

as for monitors i have 2 20 lcd by dell and 1 24" lcd, dont need monitor, and as 4 x-fi dont see the need for that uber sound card i play with headphones!

Stalker Haras id like to know where you got a Amd fx60 rig for $2100.00 the mobo and processor alone will run $1400.00, nice try!

I think its a bargain!

Blaze Emup · Feb 26, 2006, 05:12 PM // 17:12

what a rip..lol

Kybos · Feb 26, 2006, 05:37 PM // 17:37

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Originally Posted by 4runner

[1] Aurora™ ALX

Processor: AMD Athlon™ 64 FX-60 with HyperTransport and Dual Core Technology
Operating System (Office software not included): Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 2
Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support with Onsite Service
Chassis: Alienware® ALX Full-Tower Case - Saucer Silver
Chassis Upgrades: AlienIce™ 2.0 Video Cooling - Astral Blue
Thermal Management System: Alienware® ALX Active Liquid Cooling System
Power Supply: Alienware® 650 Watt ATX 2.0 Power Supply
Graphics Processor: Dual 256MB PCI-Express x16 NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7800 GT - SLI Enabled
Video Optimizer: AlienAdrenaline: Video Performance Optimizer
Motherboard: Alienware® NVidia nForce™4 SLI™ X16 Motherboard
Memory: 2GB Low Latency Dual Channel DDR SDRAM at 400MHz - 2 x 1024MB
System Drive: High Performance - 150GB Serial ATA 10,000 RPM w/16MB Cache
Storage Drive: Additional Storage Drive - 250GB Serial ATA II 3Gb 7,200 RPM w/8MB Cache
AlienRespawn: Alienware® Respawn Recovery Kit
Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 16x DVD / 52x36x52x CD-RW Drive
Secondary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 16x Dual Layer DVD±R/W Drive
Visual Interface: No Monitor
Sound Card: Integrated High-Performance 7.1 Surround Sound with S/PDIF and Coaxial Digital Outputs

Totally Stoked!!

Differences between my Alienware machine and yours:

Intel D 940 Chip
3GB of Ram
Normal Cooling (I think you got normal cooling too)
Dual 7800GTX 512MB Vid Cards
Dual 10K Raptor 74GB Drives (I didnt need extra storage because I have a 350GB NAS)
X-FI Sound Card (I play with headphones too; but it is better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.)

Now let me tell you about all of the problems that makes me wish I just built the darn thing:

1. Tech support sucks. If you have an issue with your machine you need to get clearance before you troubleshoot it yourself, because you can void your warranty if you dont.
2. Customer service sucks. You would think that if someone gave a company $5k to build a machine they would be nice to you. I can recall at least 3 times when I have been hung-up on by Alienware.
3. Water cooling system sucks. I bought the water cooling system on my first machine, but it leaked and ruined all of the other hardware; so I had to send the machine back. After that, it took almost a month to get it back.
4. This is not my first Alienware machine. Once upon a time I had a laptop. The laptop ran great...for six months and then everything started dying (I think that it just got too hot). I had to send that thing back and forth between Alienware 3 times before they decided to work with my on a resolution.

Moral of the story is: DO NOT BUY A MANUFACTURED MACHINE UNLESS YOU ARE TOO DUMB TO BUILD YOUR OWN. IF YOU ARE TOO DUMB TO BUILD YOUR OWN, GO READ A BOOK.

JK

m30wc0w · Feb 26, 2006, 05:52 PM // 17:52

That is beutiful! It doesn't matter if people criticize you. As long as your comfortable with what you have

Mayh3m · Feb 26, 2006, 06:30 PM // 18:30

nice comp

4runner · Feb 26, 2006, 06:32 PM // 18:32

Kybos its Liquid cooling or CPU and Video Cards!

My current amd Dual 4800's run the 10k raptor in raid 0!

And the main difference between my machine and yours is that The Amd fx-60 will crush your machine in every bench mark except for photo shop!! No pun intended!!

Your 512's run an x8 pipeline were as the 7800 gt's run X16 pipes, no need for the gtx's there x8 pipeline, although you have more vid card memory, the x8 pipeline is the bottle neck! Why i didnt get the 512's!

My brother has had nothing but good services from alienware, no problems one of the main reason why i went Alienware over Falcon Northwest>

But thanks for your comment i will heed ur advice. I aslo bought the 3 year in-home service plan, thats basically what put the rig over $5000k.

$199.00 rebate
$231.00 shipping(but is free)
$299.00 discount coupon(previous alienware customers Laptop)

As for building my machine ive built my last 3 all p4's systems, so im just getting old and lazy!!! LOLOLO

Peace Boyz!!

Queenie · Feb 27, 2006, 05:07 AM // 05:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lady Lozza

*drool*
Lozza, not if I get there first

Nu-uh, I'll use my l33t haxx0r ninja skills

{IceFire} · Feb 27, 2006, 06:42 AM // 06:42

who cares how much he overpaid, it looks tight as hell lmao and that my friend is important.

Lord Cooper · Feb 27, 2006, 02:12 PM // 14:12

why do i get the impression the OP is compensatinf for something

SaucE · Feb 27, 2006, 02:34 PM // 14:34

IMHO...

Alienware = Total Waste of Money.

I could build a system as good if not better for half the price. There is np hastle to building your own system. Its not rocket science. Use a forum like this and ask for suggestions on your given budjet and you will more than likely have a good system built for you within a day. All you have to do is order the parts and save yourself a boat load of money.

Teklord · Feb 27, 2006, 05:59 PM // 17:59

Nice system man. I myself run an Alienware Area 51 7700m as my mobility solution. Go over to a friends house, a lot less to pack. My Area 51 isn't quite as powerful as my recently upgraded desktop, but it does it's job well. Nor is my desktop as powerful as the system you've spec'd out. But I'm happy with what I've got.

Addition: However, I disagree with "Total Waste of Money". That'd be like saying purchasing a BMW is a total waste of money vs. the purchase of a regular cheap economy car. Of course some people probably do think that BMW is a waste of money, however I'm not one of them.

4runner · Mar 19, 2006, 06:51 PM // 18:51

updated my vid cards to 7900gtx's 512's 450core 1400 memory x2

7800's 8.9 gps vs 7900's 10.9 gps tranfers rates!!!!

Josh · Mar 19, 2006, 06:56 PM // 18:56

Wanna send 1 of your old 7800s my way? Lol.

flurry · Mar 19, 2006, 07:01 PM // 19:01

they're just jealous

mathewthegreat · Mar 19, 2006, 09:28 PM // 21:28

More money than sense i believe, not trying to sound like im insulting you there man..sorry but that is rediculous.

I could have had my eyes laser corrected with that money!

4runner · Mar 19, 2006, 09:50 PM // 21:50

^^^^^^LOL well go to college get a degree, work in the automobile industry, make $120,000 per year Oh and dont have kids till your at least 35, its all good no harm no foul!!!

Priceless!!!!!

Maedhros · Mar 20, 2006, 02:52 AM // 02:52

Bah actually why do you need to buy 3 cars? Are you something like 12 at home?(Arr...) And it isn't really good for environment(thought i don't really care but...)

XD just something. Bah buy less cars and save more money to buy more other things lol.

~Maedhros

Divinus Stella · Mar 20, 2006, 03:19 AM // 03:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teklord

Nice system man. I myself run an Alienware Area 51 7700m as my mobility solution. Go over to a friends house, a lot less to pack. My Area 51 isn't quite as powerful as my recently upgraded desktop, but it does it's job well. Nor is my desktop as powerful as the system you've spec'd out. But I'm happy with what I've got.

Addition: However, I disagree with "Total Waste of Money". That'd be like saying purchasing a BMW is a total waste of money vs. the purchase of a regular cheap economy car. Of course some people probably do think that BMW is a waste of money, however I'm not one of them.

But the reason you would buy a BMW over cheaper car is the looks, everyone sees your car on your drive or while your driving, but your the only one who can see the neon green box under your desk.

IMO building your own machine is cheaper and will often perform better if you know what your doing.

Tachyon · Mar 20, 2006, 03:20 AM // 03:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by mathewthegreat

I could have had my eyes laser corrected with that money!

Hell, for that money you could probably have lasers installed instead of your eyes!

Imagine the possibilities!