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Alien Computer Systems
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Posted by: Tweaker
Just wanted to get some feed back about Alien Computer Systems. I was looking around, I can purchase a system from Dell like this one:
Category Description Product Code SKU
Dell Dimension 8250 Series: Pentium® 4 Processor at 2.40GHz with 533MHz system bus/ 512K L2 Cache DA8224H [221-1380]
Memory: FREE UPGRADE! (savings included in price) 512MB PC1066 RDRAM 2X256 modules 512M2P [461-8081]
Keyboard: Dell ® Quietkey ® Keyboard QK [310-1582]
Monitors: 17 in (16.0 in viewable,.27dp) E772 Monitor E772 [320-0453]
Video Cards: New 64MB DDR NVIDIA GeForce4™Ti 4200 Graphics Card with TV Out and DVI 64T4200 [320-0491]
Hard Drives: FREE UPGRADE! (Savings included in price) 120GB Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive 120P [460-6935]
Floppy Drive: 3.5 in Floppy Drive 3 [340-1927]
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition WHXP [313-7222] [412-0304] [420-1921]
Mouse: Dell® 2-button scroll mouse SM [310-1871]
Network Interface: Integrated Intel® PRO 10/100 Ethernet IN [430-0412]
Modem: 56K Telephony Modem for Windows 56KWS [313-1583]
CD or DVD Drive: 48x Max Variable CD-ROM CD48 [313-2561]
Sound Card: Integrated Audio with Soundblaster Pro/16 Compatibility IS [313-2758]
Speakers: Harman Kardon® HK-206 Speakers HK206 [313-0954]
Software Bundles: Microsoft® Works Suite 2002 with Money Standard WORKS [412-0133]
Virus Protection: McAfee Virus Scan 6.01,12-month subscription MCAFEE [365-1234] [410-0136]
Digital Music: Dell Jukebox powered by MusicMatch MMBASE [412-0298]
Digital Photography: Dell Picture Studio,Image Expert Standard DPS [412-0271] [412-0273]
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options: 1 Year Limited Warranty plus 1 Year At-Home Service S111OS [950-1260] [950-3337] [950-9797]
Internet Access Services: 6 Months of America Online Membership Included AOLEPP [412-0281] [412-0287]
Secondary CD or DVD Drive: 48x/24x/48x CD-RW Drive with Roxios Easy CD Creator® 48CDRW2 [313-1369]
after all discounts from my work place and including Dell disounts, total cost would be $894.00. I already have a monitor, the one that comes with the Dell system I would give to my wife.
Now I noticed Alien Computer Systems use better components but much higher price. Just wondering does anyone have a Alien System? And if so, how is it?
Posted by: taco_fox
Is building one yourself an option?
Posted by: Freak
Someone in my dorm has a Alienware. He got it last year and about 2 weeks ago the fan on his video card went nuts and started making a lot of noise. It was a GeForce 3 Ti 200. He called Alienware and then Alienware sent him a GeForce 4 Ti 4400 because they said they didn't have anymore GeForce 3s 
But when you bought it, the system was top of the line P4 1.8, 80 gig, and it cost him about US 3000
Posted by: SKYHN
Alienware really isnt worth it. They are way overpriced.
You should go for the premium audio, preferably the Soundblaster Audigy 2 or at least the Soundblaster Live! 5.1 card. Your gonna want at least a desent sound card if your getting a Ti 4200.
If your comfortable with a 1 year warranty from a manufacutred PC, that is fine, although I would go with at least a 2 year.
Posted by: nocode
that sounds like a damn good price for the dell. you probably would not be able to get a similar set up from alienware for twice that amount.
Posted by: Ion Silverbolt
I have only heard good things about Alienware PC's Tweaker. They are however high priced.
The best option to me is building my own. If I had to buy a pre-built though, I would go with one from a website that lets you choose the components. Better price and you know what's under the hood before you buy. 
Posted by: Tweaker
Thanks for the input everyone, I will probably hold off for now and give it some more thought.
Posted by: The-AoD
As for pricing, it's always a good thought about building your own until you decide to buy a new operating system. As for the components, you can build them for cheaper and know exactly how it was put together.
As for Dell and Alienware... IF I had to buy a prebuilt system, it'd definetly be either one, though personally I'd like the alienware PC more, for the fact that I have more options available than Dell. But that's my opinion, if you're not wanting to venture into building your own, go with what suits the wallet more than the ability.. IF you're wanting a purebred gaming machine alienware is a nice choice, if you're looking for something a bit more into the multi-role department, and aren't totally establish on gaming alone (like me  ) then go with the dell. Or even check around other retailers, there are some nice retailers out there like the makers of those falcon PC's and stuff like that.. The one's I'd avoid are compaq's and gateways, my opinion mostly, but little less popular ones I'd also avoid are definetly emachines, HP's, Systemax (nothing but ripoffs there) and other sorts. Do a little research and find out what's good for you.
As for now, have fun and make the right decision for you, not for them.
Posted by: Tweaker
Decided on a Dell, after all the rebates and work discounts it ended up cheaper.
System: P4 2.4 Gig w\monitor
512 RD ram
64 meg Geforce4 ti4200
120 meg hd 7200 w\ data burst cache
Turtle Beach Santa Cruz DSP Sound Card
Total cost after rebates:
$934.00 out the door.
Thanks again for all the input.
Posted by: nocode
wow, that's a good price! what size monitor came with it? also, what would the price have been without rebates and work discounts? just curious.....
Posted by: SKYHN
Thats pretty cheap.
They didnt have Ti 4200's with 128mb though?
Posted by: Tweaker
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Originally posted by nocode
wow, that's a good price! what size monitor came with it? also, what would the price have been without rebates and work discounts? just curious.....
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Just a 17in monitor, I already have one so I'm giving this one to my wife. Anyway before discounts price was,
$1337.00
Posted by: Tweaker
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Originally posted by SKYHN
Thats pretty cheap.
They didnt have Ti 4200's with 128mb though?
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No, these were the selections.
New 128mb DDR ATI Radeon™ 9700 TX Graphics Card with TV-Out and DVI [add $140]
New 128mb DDR ATI Radeon™ 9700 Pro Graphics Card with TV-Out and DVI [add $320]
64MB DDR NVIDIA_ GeForce4 MX™ Graphics Card with TV-Out
New 64MB DDR NVIDIA GeForce4™Ti 4200 Graphics Card with TV Out and DVI [add $70]
Posted by: Azgard
The 128 mb version is slower anyways.
Posted by: SKYHN
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Originally posted by Azgard
The 128 mb version is slower anyways.
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Only a few are. Many of them come with a program that clocks them at the Ti 4200 64mb speeds. You can choose if you want to or not, and it does not void your warranty.
Posted by: Qui Gon-Jinn
possibbly to late.. but Elite PC has some smoking deals
www.elitepc.com
Posted by: metalrebelzz
ahhh if u ask me GeForce will always rule over any other brand
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