Alienware's ALX a little over priced$5,165.00 ?

[CrazyCrusher]

I honestly do not see the justifacation in the price of this system, yes its fast but honestly, what do you guys think?

http://www.alienware.com/ALX_pages/aurora_alx.aspx?popup=performance

[DozerLYP]

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AMD Athlon 64 FX-53+ Processor with
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ATI RADEON X800 XT Platinum Edition 256MB
DDR3 w/DVI and TV Out

1GB Corsair XMS Dual Channel PC-4400 DDR
SDRAM at up to 550MHz

148GB (74GB x 2) Western Digital Raptor™
10,000 RPM - RAID 0

Creative Sound Blaster® Audigy 2 ZS High
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Price: $5,165.00
As low as $155 per month!
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i build my system based on this system. just before the FX53 came out.

so i have
Koolance watercooler tower
ASUS SK8V
AMD 64 FX51
1gig corsair twinx 1024RE 3200LL
Audigy 2z Platnum
72gig (36gig x 2) WD raptor 10,000 rpm Raid 0
120gig WD IDE 8mb buffer
and i just order today, sould have it next week a
BFG GF 6800 Ultra OC

and the final coast is about $2800 with all the extra gaget i mud it with...

so if you ask me. they are out of there mind.

you can build it your self for half the price...
:x

[Inside5]

Agreed, unless there is something hidden.. that price is crazy..

Nice piece of hardware tho.. I love those Alienwares..

[Bigjakkstaffa]

Alienware have always charged silly prices, whats new?

--Jakk:t

[Yoshi]

But it's in the nice alienware case:D :D

[mireland]

I bet you could ALMOST play DoomIII on it...:rolleyes:



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[ronald inglet]

As my dad used to say...."some people got more money than sense". I like the case, but as stated earlier... built my last gaming machine based on the older model before the 64 came out and cost me about half the price. I have only built 3 pc's to date, but it is something that I really enjoy. Who would have ever thought that an ex jock would enjoy (as we used to call it in the old days when I was in high school) being a "geek". :p Will never buy another rig off the shelf.

[Yoshi]

Originally posted by ronald inglet
As my dad used to say...."some people got more money than sense". I like the case, but as stated earlier... built my last gaming machine based on the older model before the 64 came out and cost me about half the price. I have only built 3 pc's to date, but it is something that I really enjoy. Who would have ever thought that an ex jock would enjoy (as we used to call it in the old days when I was in high school) being a "geek". :p Will never buy another rig off the shelf.

Yup, Iv'e learned my lesson with Dell:D

[MadPistol]

I will be building my next machine, no matter what. I don't want to pay $300 more for a system that could be bought with better components for the same money just because the computer has a name brand logo on it.

[chriswhitelaw]

last we forget gentlemen that this is Alienware so this price should come to no shock to us at all.

[Cyan]

I wouldn't imagine that there'd be any way to get that Dual Video card thingy that Alienware uses unless you buy their system.

Apparently it's worth 1,600$

... or is that not even out yet? In that case Holy...

[CrazyCrusher]

yep the Dual Video they have patented to them, they are the only systems running Dual Video.

[Magua]

"some people got more money than sense".

Or more money than time.

Most people aren't capable of building their own computers, and don't have the time to learn to be capable. These compuers are right for some people, and wrong for others. That dosen't make them dumb for buying them. For me, I would be throwing my money away buying a prebuilt computer, but I think ill stick with the Dell recomendation for my grandmother.

[ScaryBinary]

5Gs?

I didn't pay that much for my '84 Celica, back in '92....

Of course, my Celica didn't have that sweeeet black case....

[Vampiel]

Originally posted by Magua
Most people aren't capable of building their own computers, and don't have the time to learn to be capable.

That's why some of us are not out of a job. Indeed I can charge alot more for the higher end system's cause the people that buy them, have the money for them.

That computer is a complete rip-off. They must make over $2000 on it.

[Vampiel]

Originally posted by CrazyCrusher
yep the Dual Video they have patented to them, they are the only systems running Dual Video.

You mean pre-built system right?

[Vitalka]

Originally posted by DozerLYP
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Price: $5,165.00
As low as $155 per month!
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It will take like two and a half years to pay for this computer. lol much better systems will be out by then.

[BadBadNeil]

I think its the titanium case, the solid platinum laser mouse and the diamond encrusted front bezel that is raising the price.

[SJG437]

$5K for any home user system is just ridiculous. My Father-in-law, who has no clue about computers, wanted to buy 2 Alienware systems (1 for him 1 for the wife) so he could keep track of his contacts :D
Maybe I can convince him to buy me one for setting-up his home network :r J/K. I informed him that the systems he was thinking about may be a "little" to over-spec.d for his requirements - I think $1900 worth of home built system would be more than enough for him with all the bells and whistles (LCD monitors not included .;)

[CrazyCrusher]

thats 5 months morgage for me, I would never in my life pay for something like that, the thing will be out dated in 5 months, the only thing it has going for it is the dual Video if anything, but im sure someone is going to pay to use there patented if they can.

[Vampiel]

What's this dual video you are reffering to?

[DozerLYP]

that's not out yet.

they patented a MB that can use 2 video card, and make them work togeter. for faster FPS. it kind of work like a RAID0, but with video card.

but im sure someone is going to pay to use there patented if they can.

or they'll come out with one that uses 3 card...:D

[mireland]

Originally posted by BadBadNeil
I think its the titanium case, the solid platinum laser mouse and the diamond encrusted front bezel that is raising the price.


or maybe it's that rare endangered hamster running the PSU that's jacked up the price...:D

[Yoshi]

Why do you need water cooling for systems you can't overclock?

[cheeseman]

did you know that alienware cases are ofen from the brand "Antec" or the ones before the werid look , the people who would buy 5100 for a computer are stupid

[CrazyCrusher]

Originally posted by Vampiel
What's this dual video you are reffering to?

you can see it here dude.

http://www.pcper.com/article.php?aid=43

[cloudsquall]

Alienware is high on themselves. They could easily lower costs so people could start buying them. For goodness sakes if you take off the alien head on the front it looks like a dehumidifier! If you anyone buys that gay *** machine they should be entitled to hang themselves. The system is for spoiled *** rich M.F.s, who can't make their own PC so they make their parents pay for the top-o-the-line stuff that they don't think twice about buying.

Stop thinking about that piece of sh**!

[Vampiel]

That's interesting. That's not the first and only dual video setup though. Remember the Voodoo days?

[Magua]

I see nothing wrong with people buying a system like that, most people don't have the knowledge to build their own PC, and Dell/Gateway don't have machines as powerful as the alienware. People here want top of the line machines, and so do many people who can't build thier own. That dosen't make them dumb, and it dosen't mean they are wasting there money. For many people here it would be a waste, but for others its a perfect solution.

[Cyan]

Originally posted by Vampiel
That's interesting. That's not the first and only dual video setup though. Remember the Voodoo days?

It's very different from that, the Voodoo thingy didn't increase performance, This does. the only thing they have in common is "Dual video cards" in the description.

[Vampiel]

2 Vodoo's in SLI mode did increase performance alot.

[CrazyCrusher]

ahh yes, I forgot about Vodoo, I have one of them in my inlaws computer that uses dual Video, ALX prolly have something else in there that makes it there patent.

[Reaver of Soulz]

I must say that it is most unfortunate that I read this thread before buying an Alienware. The SLX can be overclocked, whoever said that it couldn't in the threads, so the liquid cooling is justified. As for the website that this thread is advertised on, their computers are pieces of sh**. My neighbor Randy Mathis bought a "Sting 5604" after reading this thread. When he got the computer in (after 3 weeks being sent) the first thing he checked was the hard drive. The website advertises a 7200 RPM IBM hard drive. When inspected the hard drive was actually 4200 rpm hard drive that is probably 50 years old. The case had various nicks and scratches in the paint and looked like it had been walked on by the cleats of a football team. So Randy calls the tech support to inquire about his damaged computer. He waits for 4 hours on hold and FINALLY gets to a representative. These computers are pieces of **** and I can't belive how they claim to be as good as alienware.

I bought the Alienware Area 51-m (3.4 ghz, 2 gig ram, radeon 9700 128 mgb video card) and omg i'm freakin amazed. The pain job is flawless and the computer feels like one solid piece of aluminum with no loose parts or any creaking noises when held on one side. The whole computer screams quality. It was packed to the max with padding in the box, whereas the "sting" was shipped with minimal packaging that looked like it had been done in about 10 mins. My lappy shipped in exactly 2 weeks 4 days. I called the tech support line just to see how good it was. I was talking to a representative within 10 mins. BLAZING FAST computer with great looks and aluminum case....did i mention the sting h ad a PLASTIC case with a 120 watt adapter? (alienware offers a 300 watt ac adapter)

If alienware is so shi**y then why the hell do they have around 200 awards since they have been in business? If alienware could be built with that kind of quality don't you think someone would have found out other than a message board of disgruntled gamers? These systems have been inspected and tested by the best people out there and reviewed on multiple TV shows such as the screen savers and in magazines...all of them.. I find it funny that people critisize alienware instead of voodoo. Voodoo Envy series of computers cost around 5,000-8,000 dollars and thats for the LAPTOP. That kind of price is what you call "unreasonable". This stupid "Widow PC" company probably paid off some drooling kinds wanting to buy adena for Lineage 2 to write these reviews to discourage alienware buyers. This thread is a hilarious mockery of one of the best gaming computer brands around and I hate it for alienware that people like you exist. Have a nice day.

[Reaver of Soulz]

yes people that's paint not pain ;)

[CrazyCrusher]

lol, I could build a system as fast if not faster for way less money, and to be honest IMO you would have to be of your rocker to pay that typ of money for a computer you could build for less. simple. and I dont think anyone said they where (badWord), if you read the post right you may have a diffrent out look on whats been talked about here:rolleyes: . IS IT WORTH IT HELLLL NO NOT EVEN CLOSE.

[Reaver of Soulz]

[QUOTE If alienware could be built with that kind of quality don't you think someone would have found out other than a message board of disgruntled gamers? QUOTE] This should be "If alienware wasn't built with good quality don't you think someone would have found out other than a message board of disgruntled gamers?" (trying to watch Bluecollar comedy tour while typing this sorry for mistypes)

[Reaver of Soulz]

If you can build a LAPTOP for less my hats off to u lol, look up the price for good lappy hard drives. not talkin about the slx.... critisize voodoo for price on desktops lol

[CrazyCrusher]

Give me the money and ill do it, and im sure %90 of the gang in here could to, and one more thing, how did you overclock your AW? just a Question.

[Reaver of Soulz]

yes and um CrazyCrusher...umm...I didn't say people in the threads said they were ****ty...I said the website that this thread was advertiesed on did...lol... www.computergamingpc.com/alienware_laptop.html
I think that's the exact address

[CrazyCrusher]

well what can you do eh. my bad,

but how did you overclock your AW?

[Reaver of Soulz]

If you can construct a laptop cheaper, could you post a site where you can buy decent laptop cases with good screens on them that aren't 30 year old relics? And post a website that ensures 24/7 tech support and return policy on all computer parts and laptop screens? (if not inclueded with the body casing)

[Reaver of Soulz]

hehe I have no idea how to overclock computers, but my dad does he'd have to explain it. He works in the tech department of an alienware office in california in west bank. ;)

[Reaver of Soulz]

as for laptop overclocking, I have no idea if it even exists. The overclocking he did was on an slx.

[CrazyCrusher]

Originally posted by Reaver of Soulz
I As for the website that this thread is advertised on, their computers are pieces of sh**. My neighbor Randy Mathis bought a "Sting 5604" after reading this thread.

What website would this be your talking about? in relation to this thread, and maybe your friend Matty should have got some other reviews this threat does not say weather it good or bad its only a if it worth it thread.

[Reaver of Soulz]

yeah i realize that, the website is
www.computergamingpc.com
I'm on yahoo messanger if you'd like to talk there, my yahoo name is Judge_of_Pain and email is Judge_of_Pain@yahoo.com

[CrazyCrusher]

I just couldnt Justify spending $2,699.00 to $2,700 on a laptop, not a hope in the world.

[Reaver of Soulz]

Yeah, didn't mean to offend anyone or anything like that, we need to talk on messanger sometime tho. I added you as a buddy but I'm goin to bed...work tomorrow and already early in the morning.

[CrazyCrusher]

Originally posted by Reaver of Soulz
Yeah, didn't mean to offend anyone or anything like that, the morning.
None taken no worries, we discuss in here so we take no offence when its not necessary, anyone who comes to sysopt looking for an answer to a Question %99.99 the time they will get an honest answer from mods or a member the guys and gals in here know there stuff.

[TiGgErDbC]

you wernt trying hard... my system came to 26,264... or 785 a month... lol

it would be nice to have 30 grand to spend on computer stuff :(

[cheeseman]

what does "ALX" stand for is that a new standard for "ATX"

[JiggaWatt]

No mentions of Falcon NorthWest's systems.

[ShadeZeRO]

Originally posted by Yoshi
But it's in the nice alienware case:D :D

:( I really really really really really really really want one of those cases....there B E A U....TIFFUL!!!:-@

[missiveusa]

Under the Hood: That's $US 2000 worth of hardware. Where's the $3000 monitor?:rolleyes: