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New Gaming PC
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Posted by: maryhart'slegs
I'm a month away from building a new Gaming PC which will consist of such components as AMD 1.9+ processor, GeForce3 Ti500 and other components consistent with a higher end system. I have many questions as I take this task on including, what the difference between the configuration that a clone shop will offer if I have them build the system( i'm not familiar with CMOS or technical configuration) and the system/configuration that a firm like "alienware" put together. Are there differences beyond configuration that are not as well known that separate these systems?
I live in Canada and I am also wondering where I might be directed to the best prices on systems and parts as well
Thanks
Posted by: Ion Silverbolt
One thing about shops is, they will tend to use cheap motherboards and memory to cut costs for themselves. Same with OEM's. Know your memory and type of motherboard you want before having them build for you. Also price check. They tend to charge more for top quality stuff.
What are you looking for in your computer? Do you want extra USB ports or an exta PCI slot? You want overclocking options? We can make some good recommendations for you if we know more about what you want your Uber computer to have. 
Posted by: ZeRo_MaXwInG
Also, you have to make sure your components work together to provide maximum efficiency. Lets say for example, you have 1 GB of RAM but you get a crappy mother board that can support only 512 MB. Most of the extra memory isn't used and the system bogs down when one component slows it down. Choose your components wisely.
Posted by: Tweaker
This is a nice system for the money.
http://www.dslreports.com/r0/downlo...lack_config.jpg
System located here
Also you can check Price Watch
Posted by: SKYHN
Whoa tweaker, thats a good pc for that price, im gonna tell my friend about it. Hes in the market for a new PC and thats pefect! Thanks.
Posted by: Swilo
The picture is misleading, it does NOT come with a monitor.
Also, the "AMD761 based motherboard" makes me a little suspicious of what brand they're using.
Posted by: SKYHN
Oh no monitor...
Its still good though for the price, my P4 1.3ghz machine would have been $1200 without a monitor.
EDIT: Here is the one I want:
Click Here!
Posted by: Bobaroo
LOL SKYHN....$7,000+
It is good to build a computer because you know extactly what you get. Like Ion said if you let a company build it, you may not get the best stuff.
Posted by: Null Actor
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Originally posted by SKYHN
Whoa tweaker, thats a good pc for that price, im gonna tell my friend about it. Hes in the market for a new PC and thats pefect! Thanks.
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It's not really that great. I built my parents a system comparable to that for about 800$ 3 months ago.
Posted by: Null Actor
One thing you have to realize, is that anytime you buy a packaged computer it WILL cost more than just doing it yourself. Usually, a significant amount more.
Most of the time if you buy a premade system, you could make a better system for the same price, or an equal system for a savings.
Posted by: Tweaker
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Originally posted by Swilo
The picture is misleading, it does NOT come with a monitor.
Also, the "AMD761 based motherboard" makes me a little suspicious of what brand they're using.
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Yea! i did not even notice that. Oh well, still not that bad for the novice user.
Posted by: ZeRo_MaXwInG
Some great systems out there and you should look all places to find out what suits you and your wallet.
Oh yea, whenever they said AMD based, I don't trust them either. Ex. I'll sell you a comp with Microsoft-based Mac OSX.
Posted by: SKYHN
If you go to Alienware's "Support" section, it shows the companies they use for parts. These are listed under "Motherboard Manufacturers":
Asus
Micro-Star
Tyan
Asus is a good brand, havent heard of the other 2.
Posted by: Bobaroo
I have heard of Tyan but not Micro-Star.
Some Mobo companies I like is Asus, Abit, Aopen and Epox.
If you build a system you should build an AMD one. AMD's are cheaper and faster.
Use DDR Ram, and a good Vid and Sound card would make a good gaming system.
Posted by: Null Actor
Microstar (MSI) is decent.
Posted by: Swilo
Yes, those three companies are all good, but it would still be nice to know which motherboard you're getting. Brand, chipset, features, etc.
Posted by: Dabom
It looks like they're using a Gigabyte GA7-DX.
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/products/7dx.htm
Posted by: Bobaroo
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Originally posted by Nova Z
Microstar (MSI) is decent.
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O, Ok i have heard of MSI
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