Computer Shopping....

[JG1]

Lookin to get a new computer. Something very nice for gaming. I priced a Dell XPS....P4 2.8ghz, 128MB DDR ATI RADEON 9800 Pro Graphics Card with TV-Out and DVI, 120gb HD, 18" Ultrasharp Digital Flat Panel Display, Harman Kardon HK-395 Speakers with Subwoofer, Logitech MX 500 Optical Mouse...

They want $3100.

This sound like a decent price, or can I get a nice system for a lot cheaper somewhere else?

 

[HANSEL]

what motherboard are they using?

 

[JG1]

Not sure , heres a link to the specs

http://wwwc.dell.com/us/en/dhs/products/model_dimen_3_dimen_xps.htm#tabtop

 

[HANSEL]

I hate how they never tell you.

Anyways, Im sure with the 8X agp slot its pretty good.

 

[Stangfriik]

It will be a dell mobo as they build them for their computers.

 

[JarHed]

1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support with Onsite Service

Alienware Full-Tower Case (420-Watt PS) - Conspiracy Blue
AlienIce™ Video Cooling System - Terra Green
Alienware Cable Management System
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 3.0GHz 800MHz FSB w/ 512KB Cache & HyperThreading
Intel® D875PBZ - Intel 875P Pentium 4 Motherboard
512MB DDR SDRAM PC-3200 - 2 x 256MB Module
80GB Seagate Barracuda ATA IV ATA-100 2MB Cache - Quantity 1
16/48x DVD-ROM - IDE - Black w/Software MPEG-2 Decoder
ATI RADEON™ 9800 PRO 128MB 8x AGP w/DVI & S-Video - LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Sound Blaster® Audigy 2 - 6.1
Integrated Intel Pro/1000 CT Gigabit Ethernet Adapter w/CSA
Microsoft Internet Keyboard - Space Black
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 - USB - Standard Color
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Free Alienware® T-Shirt - Black
Bonus 12-Month Subscription to Computer Games Magazine!
AlienAutopsy: Automated Technical Support Request System

Price: $2,019.00

http://www.alienware.com/gaming_main_desktop.aspx

 

[JG1]

JarHed,

Does that include a monitor? If not, how much am I looking at for a nice one?

 

[JG1]

nevermid, I see it's extra.

what display and speakers would you guys choose?

I was thinking the NEC 17" MultiSync LCD1760NX LCD - Black - LIMITED AVAILABILITY [+477]

and

Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 200-Watt THX Speakers

http://www.alienware.com/Configurator_Pages/area-51.aspx

 

[JarHed]

JG1,

Unfortunately it does not include a monitor. Most good 17" monitors cost between $250 to $500

Check on the "Maximum PC" website for more info.
http://www.maximumpc.com

Best Buy sells "Alienware" PC's. I'm not sure if the monitor is included.

Happy hunting...

 

[JG1]

Best Buy's is a little different. Let me know what you think.

http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?e=11210783&m=488&cat=490&scat=491#details