buying new pc,opinions.
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Three Wheelin'
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buying new pc,opinions.
i am in the market for a new pc and was thinking about getting this one. what you guys think? from what you get to how much it cost, is it worth it? Also is intel going to come out with a new chip any time soon so that i should wait for? I want to get a comp from costco because of thier spectacular return policy and just from experience they dont give me any trouble when i want to return for any reason.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...opnav=&browse=
thanks
oh yea the pic is not the computer, i guess they didnt bother to put the correct picture up.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...opnav=&browse=
thanks
oh yea the pic is not the computer, i guess they didnt bother to put the correct picture up.
Last edited by asloudasitgets; Jun 9, 2006 at 12:39 AM.
Suzuka Master
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From: Lakeway, TX
I don't know what to recommend but just don't go overboard. My brother bought me this computer as a gift:
When a rep from Alienware called me to see if I wanted to buy an extended warranty on the computer because the machine cost $9,486 
I cancelled the order. I knew the computer my brother ordered for me was nice but it was waaaaayy more computer than I needed.
[1] Aurora ALX
Processor: AMD Athlon™ 64 FX-60 with HyperTransport and Dual Core
Technology
Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Microsoft®
Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 2
Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support with Onsite
Service
Automated Support: AlienAutopsy: Automated Technical Support Request
System
Chassis: Alienware® ALX Full-Tower Case - Saucer Silver
Chassis Upgrades: Alienware® Acoustic Dampening with AlienIce™ 2.0 Video
Cooling
Thermal Management System: Alienware® ALX Active Liquid Cooling System
Power Supply: 850 Watt Alienware® Approved Turbo Cool SLI
Graphics Processor: Quad NVIDIA® SLI™ technology featuring four GeForce®
7900 GPUs
Video Optimizer: AlienAdrenaline: Video Performance Optimizer
Monitors: No Monitor
Motherboard: Alienware® NVidia nForce™4 SLI™ X16 Motherboard
Memory: 4GB Low Latency DDR PC-3200 SDRAM at 400MHz - 4 x 1024MB
System Drive: System Drive - 750GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s 7,200 RPM w/ NCQ &
16MB Cache - NEW!
Storage Drive: Additional Storage Drive - 1TB (500GB x 2) Serial ATA
3Gb/s 7,200 RPM w/32MB Cache
AlienRespawn: Alienware® Respawn Recovery Kit
Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 16x Dual Layer DVD±R/W Drive w/LightScribe
Technology
Sound Card: Integrated High-Performance 7.1 Surround Sound with S/PDIF
and Coaxial Digital Outputs
Speakers: Alienware® ALX 5.1 Home Theater System by Klipsch
Communications: 56K V.92 Performance Pro
Security and Utility Software: Norton™ AntiVirus™ 2006
Removable Storage : Alienware® 28-in-1 Digital Media Reader / Writer w/
3.5" to 5.25" EDA
Keyboard: Alienware® ALX Wireless Optical Desktop Elite by Microsoft®
Mouse: Logitech® G5 Laser Gaming Mouse
ALX Out Of Box Experience: Exclusive Alienware® ALX Items
Productivity Software: Microsoft® Office 2003 Professional Edition
Financial Software: Microsoft® Money 2006 Premium
Free Alienware T-Shirt: Free Alienware® ALX T-Shirt - Black
Free Alienware Mousepad: Free Alienware® ALX Mousepad (a $19.99 Value!)
Desktop Enhancements: Exclusive AlienGUIse Theme Manager
AlienInspection: AlienInspection - Exclusive Integration and Inspection
- $99.99 Value - FREE!
Processor: AMD Athlon™ 64 FX-60 with HyperTransport and Dual Core
Technology
Operating System (Office software not included): Genuine Microsoft®
Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 2
Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support with Onsite
Service
Automated Support: AlienAutopsy: Automated Technical Support Request
System
Chassis: Alienware® ALX Full-Tower Case - Saucer Silver
Chassis Upgrades: Alienware® Acoustic Dampening with AlienIce™ 2.0 Video
Cooling
Thermal Management System: Alienware® ALX Active Liquid Cooling System
Power Supply: 850 Watt Alienware® Approved Turbo Cool SLI
Graphics Processor: Quad NVIDIA® SLI™ technology featuring four GeForce®
7900 GPUs
Video Optimizer: AlienAdrenaline: Video Performance Optimizer
Monitors: No Monitor
Motherboard: Alienware® NVidia nForce™4 SLI™ X16 Motherboard
Memory: 4GB Low Latency DDR PC-3200 SDRAM at 400MHz - 4 x 1024MB
System Drive: System Drive - 750GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s 7,200 RPM w/ NCQ &
16MB Cache - NEW!
Storage Drive: Additional Storage Drive - 1TB (500GB x 2) Serial ATA
3Gb/s 7,200 RPM w/32MB Cache
AlienRespawn: Alienware® Respawn Recovery Kit
Primary CD ROM/DVD ROM: 16x Dual Layer DVD±R/W Drive w/LightScribe
Technology
Sound Card: Integrated High-Performance 7.1 Surround Sound with S/PDIF
and Coaxial Digital Outputs
Speakers: Alienware® ALX 5.1 Home Theater System by Klipsch
Communications: 56K V.92 Performance Pro
Security and Utility Software: Norton™ AntiVirus™ 2006
Removable Storage : Alienware® 28-in-1 Digital Media Reader / Writer w/
3.5" to 5.25" EDA
Keyboard: Alienware® ALX Wireless Optical Desktop Elite by Microsoft®
Mouse: Logitech® G5 Laser Gaming Mouse
ALX Out Of Box Experience: Exclusive Alienware® ALX Items
Productivity Software: Microsoft® Office 2003 Professional Edition
Financial Software: Microsoft® Money 2006 Premium
Free Alienware T-Shirt: Free Alienware® ALX T-Shirt - Black
Free Alienware Mousepad: Free Alienware® ALX Mousepad (a $19.99 Value!)
Desktop Enhancements: Exclusive AlienGUIse Theme Manager
AlienInspection: AlienInspection - Exclusive Integration and Inspection
- $99.99 Value - FREE!
I cancelled the order. I knew the computer my brother ordered for me was nice but it was waaaaayy more computer than I needed.
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From: Boston
Originally Posted by SpeedyV6
I don't know what to recommend but just don't go overboard. My brother bought me this computer as a gift:
When a rep from Alienware called me to see if I wanted to buy an extended warranty on the computer because the machine cost $9,486 I cancelled the order. I knew the computer my brother ordered for me was nice but it was waaaaayy more computer than I needed.
When a rep from Alienware called me to see if I wanted to buy an extended warranty on the computer because the machine cost $9,486
I cancelled the order. I knew the computer my brother ordered for me was nice but it was waaaaayy more computer than I needed.
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Suzuka Master
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From: Lakeway, TX
Originally Posted by savage
thats one hell of a brother? couldn't he buy you a car instead?
I think I'd be better off with a cheap pc and classes that teach me how to use Excel and SAS to their fullest capability.
BTW is there anything in those specs that should have tipped me off to the fact that the computer was extremely expensive? I really don't know enough to distinguish a cheap computer from a high end one.
Yeehaw
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From: Chandler, Arizona
Originally Posted by SpeedyV6
BTW is there anything in those specs that should have tipped me off to the fact that the computer was extremely expensive? I really don't know enough to distinguish a cheap computer from a high end one.
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Three Wheelin'
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if i bought the new dell 2407 lcd monitor, do i need a computer with something specific to use it? Cause i was trying to build a dell e510 desktop but the site doesnt even allow the option to get the 24 inch displays with the e510. only with the xps lines do they have the option. Cause i need a monitor asap, and could wait on the desktop for now.
i have an old hp with pentium 3 ship thats about 5 to 6 years old.
i want to get this montior now,but want to make usre i can use it with my old computer for now until later i get a new one later.
i have an old hp with pentium 3 ship thats about 5 to 6 years old.
i want to get this montior now,but want to make usre i can use it with my old computer for now until later i get a new one later.
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From: Jersey
Originally Posted by SpeedyV6
BTW is there anything in those specs that should have tipped me off to the fact that the computer was extremely expensive? I really don't know enough to distinguish a cheap computer from a high end one.
Damn, a free $20 mousepad. That's a deal.
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Three Wheelin'
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Originally Posted by asloudasitgets
if i bought the new dell 2407 lcd monitor, do i need a computer with something specific to use it? Cause i was trying to build a dell e510 desktop but the site doesnt even allow the option to get the 24 inch displays with the e510. only with the xps lines do they have the option. Cause i need a monitor asap, and could wait on the desktop for now.
i have an old hp with pentium 3 ship thats about 5 to 6 years old.
i want to get this montior now,but want to make usre i can use it with my old computer for now until later i get a new one later.
i have an old hp with pentium 3 ship thats about 5 to 6 years old.
i want to get this montior now,but want to make usre i can use it with my old computer for now until later i get a new one later.
anyone eles have any info about this?
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