Alienware vs Build my own

Mine was 85$, its alienware-like i guess. NXZT Apollo Black. Visit:

NCIX.com/Tigerdirect.com(my personal fave, easy site nav)/newegg.com(US only)

Just read the reviews and etc, they usually have good info about the cases such as size, shipping/ return habits of the sites, and most importantly cooling issues. Cooling and space are definetly the most important things to look for in a case.

I really think I will build my own computer, another question, whats a good watt ammount for the Power Supply. This is such a great community, pc users are so much more friendlier then the people on xbox. Mike42notO

We are modest too 8) PC users FTW lol
anyway the power supply wattage will depend on your system

ok here is a decent build :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=antec%2b900 I personally thing the 900 is overrated, but seeing as how everyone recomends it, here

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128337 Mobo

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220174 Ram

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182149 I personally have this powersupply.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288 One of the best 7200 rpm harddrives out

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106100 Dvd Drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812119230 Extra sata cable, just in case :P

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115052 Great intel cpu for the price

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500019 I have this video card. Can max out COD4/Frontlines/COH no problem :D

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102006 Sound Card.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1683520001 I recomend getting this cpu cooler as the stock intel one is complete trash, and the pushpin design has a nasty habbit of popping out.

I have a feeling i forgot something:?

EDIT: I forgot the Operating System. Ill leave that up to you as it is more of a personal preferance.

If you decide to build it yourself, this is one of many good how to build a PC guides that are available to help you out....

http://www.techpowerup.com/articles/other/144

Also someone earlier mentioned a case that would give you that Alienware look.....

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025

I have this case and am using it for a new PC build ....it has a rebate going on it right now and if you purchase any other components from Newegg, they will combine shipping costs....

For me shopping around for components and finding the best prices is half the fun...the other half is assembling it all (which will take a bit of effort on your part), and will save you money. It's up to you, but I would think you'll get a bit more satisfaction from putting a PC together yourself

Set your budget, shop, compare, check prices, get your parts organized and plan your build........good luck which ever way you decide to go.

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You can also add an extra 120MM fan in the front by removing the front panel and unscrewing the hard drive cage. I added an Antec 120mm case fan w/led and 3 speed fan control which will help cool even better......this case is really good size and quality for a mid-tower ATX and the price is right.

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I think this case is pretty good http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156091

anyone notice some major defects in it?

Okay looked at everything, I upgraded to a E8400 processor, so does that last thing still apply? Right now my overall price comes out to a grand total of $1,169.25. Anyone know of any promo codes?Mike42notO

I think this case is pretty good http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156091

anyone notice some major defects in it?

Mike42notO

I switched up to this MB, which comes with a free alone in the dark game

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131232

And I'm going with this case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146026

Any special type of wireless card I should get?