Wanting to buy alienware

I want a Gaming Laptop or Desktop. Don't get me wrong, I like the Xbox, but it lacks a lot of elements that the Computer has. Can you reccomend any Alienware Computer/laptops good enough to run Skyrim under $1,000? If you can't find one under 1 grand, just reccomend one that will run Skyrim. All help appreciated!

Build your own desktop is the cheapest.

Though I have an alienware netbook too :P for a backup computer, still woops a** for $550 bought last yr. However again performance and money with alienwares dont mix well since they hike their prices like crazy!

I know this is going to sound lazy, But I don't want to build my own. Seems like it takes to long and I am not too good with computer assembly. I am good with everything else on computers, just not hardware. I am not looking to run Crisis on max settings, just want something that can play Skyrim with ease.

I know this is going to sound lazy, But I don't want to build my own. Seems like it takes to long and I am not too good with computer assembly. I am good with everything else on computers, just not hardware. I am not looking to run Crisis on max settings, just want something that can play Skyrim with ease.

manjam2

Thanks. But I wouldn't even know where to start. Any suggestion on some hardware t osytart buying and some videos or books to reference?

Newegg has good prices (I assume you're in the US). And if you're afraid you'll screw something up you can pay someone to build a PC for you and it will still be cheaper than Alienware.

Lol. I am not even sure where to start on this. Alienware is the easy way out though.

Why don't you just tell us how much money you want to spend and what exactly you need, meaning do you need a monitor, os, mouse and keaboard, speakers, etc. We'll take care of the rest ;).

Go to ibuypower.com it's much better than Alienware and its for you if you don't feel like assembling yourself.

Why don't you just tell us how much money you want to spend and what exactly you need, meaning do you need a monitor, os, mouse and keaboard, speakers, etc. We'll take care of the rest ;).

PfizersaurusRex

Looking to spend between $600 and 1,300.

I won't go anything over $1,500 though.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102982

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181015

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132020

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112154

total $1285.91 USD

case is a matter a preferance, so i would go through and pick w/e you like. i just grabbed a random one off the page between $75-$100. just make sure the case is ATX.

i would say you don't even need the sound card if you aren't an audiophile. onboard sound is is fine for most people. i only included it because you said you needed one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.864972

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102984

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150609

All picked for you

You guys get a gold star. I will look into those links. You guys deserver Ranger rank

Buy an Alienware x51. For $950 theres one that can play Skyrim on max. The system is so small. Its much easier to take with you if you want to go somewhere with it.

You can reuse the case for a future build.

Here's what I got:

Z77 Extreme4, 3570K, Hyper 212 Evo, MSI 7870, G.Skill Sniper 2x4GB, HAF 932 Advanced, Corsair TX750, Samsung DVD burner, Windows 7. Totals $1186 if my math is good, including shipping and rebates. Now you could get a Z68 board and 2500K and save ~$50, and you could also get a cheaper case and save another $50 or so. The power supply is good for another 7870, or any single gpu, so if you want a 7970 or 7950 it's not a problem. Your choice.

Here's what I got:

Z77 Extreme4, 3570K, Hyper 212 Evo, MSI 7870, G.Skill Sniper 2x4GB, HAF 932 Advanced, Corsair TX750, Samsung DVD burner, Windows 7. Totals $1186 if my math is good, including shipping and rebates. Now you could get a Z68 board and 2500K and save ~$50, and you could also get a cheaper case and save another $50 or so. The power supply is good for another 7870, or any single gpu, so if you want a 7970 or 7950 it's not a problem. Your choice.

PfizersaurusRex

Oops, forgot a HDD.

[QUOTE="PfizersaurusRex"]

Here's what I got:

Z77 Extreme4, 3570K, Hyper 212 Evo, MSI 7870, G.Skill Sniper 2x4GB, HAF 932 Advanced, Corsair TX750, Samsung DVD burner, Windows 7. Totals $1186 if my math is good, including shipping and rebates. Now you could get a Z68 board and 2500K and save ~$50, and you could also get a cheaper case and save another $50 or so. The power supply is good for another 7870, or any single gpu, so if you want a 7970 or 7950 it's not a problem. Your choice.

PfizersaurusRex

Oops, forgot a HDD.

Buy an Alienware x51. For $950 theres one that can play Skyrim on max. The system is so small. Its much easier to take with you if you want to go somewhere with it.

You can reuse the case for a future build.

slipknot0129

[QUOTE="slipknot0129"]

Buy an Alienware x51. For $950 theres one that can play Skyrim on max. The system is so small. Its much easier to take with you if you want to go somewhere with it.

You can reuse the case for a future build.

C_Rule

+1 to disregard that comment C_Rule is right.

OP, believe me when I say it. Don't buy Alienware. Don't just don't. Building your own is so simple, it's nearly impossible to mess it up, a 10 year old could do it quite easily so you can too.

Newegg has some pretty good videos on learning the basics. Here:

Basics on what everything is and what it does

How to put it together

Installing Windows 7, and what drivers you need to update

Ask yourself, is it worth like 4 hours of your time to have a better computer for a few years? Yes, yes it is.

And here's the other thing about building. The slots are made so that stuff can only fit in one way, and all the connections for the wires are clearly labeled. Simple!

[QUOTE="PfizersaurusRex"]

[QUOTE="PfizersaurusRex"]

Here's what I got:

Z77 Extreme4, 3570K, Hyper 212 Evo, MSI 7870, G.Skill Sniper 2x4GB, HAF 932 Advanced, Corsair TX750, Samsung DVD burner, Windows 7. Totals $1186 if my math is good, including shipping and rebates. Now you could get a Z68 board and 2500K and save ~$50, and you could also get a cheaper case and save another $50 or so. The power supply is good for another 7870, or any single gpu, so if you want a 7970 or 7950 it's not a problem. Your choice.

manjam2

Oops, forgot a HDD.

Antec Three Hundred Two with USB 3 is probably what I'd pick for myself if I was buying a PC now. That and 2 of these.

Alienware has flashy lights. Can Antec compete? NOPE!

Alienware has flashy lights. Can Antec compete? NOPE!

jakes456

LOL what?

Alienware has flashy lights. Can Antec compete? NOPE!

jakes456

From the money saved on an alienware, I can buy you enough lights to decorate your entire house like christmas yet still enough for strobe cathode lights inside the pc.

Alienware has an Alien face on the case. Can Antec compete? NOPE!

Alienware has an Alien face on the case. Can Antec compete? NOPE!

jakes456

there ya go, stick it on.

Apple has an half eaten apple on the case. Can Alienware compete at outrageous gouging? NOPE!

Go to ibuypower.com it's much better than Alienware and its for you if you don't feel like assembling yourself.

FireEmblem_Man

also tc just go to cyberpowerpc

[QUOTE="PfizersaurusRex"]

Here's what I got:

Z77 Extreme4, 3570K, Hyper 212 Evo, MSI 7870, G.Skill Sniper 2x4GB, HAF 932 Advanced, Corsair TX750, Samsung DVD burner, Windows 7. Totals $1186 if my math is good, including shipping and rebates. Now you could get a Z68 board and 2500K and save ~$50, and you could also get a cheaper case and save another $50 or so. The power supply is good for another 7870, or any single gpu, so if you want a 7970 or 7950 it's not a problem. Your choice.

PfizersaurusRex

Oops, forgot a HDD.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102982

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181015

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132020

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112154

total $1285.91 USD

case is a matter a preferance, so i would go through and pick w/e you like. i just grabbed a random one off the page between $75-$100. just make sure the case is ATX.

i would say you don't even need the sound card if you aren't an audiophile. onboard sound is is fine for most people. i only included it because you said you needed one.

MuD3

I want a Gaming Laptop or Desktop. Don't get me wrong, I like the Xbox, but it lacks a lot of elements that the Computer has. Can you reccomend any Alienware Computer/laptops good enough to run Skyrim under $1,000? If you can't find one under 1 grand, just reccomend one that will run Skyrim. All help appreciated!

manjam2

[QUOTE="jakes456"]

Alienware has an Alien face on the case. Can Antec compete? NOPE!

Bikouchu35

there ya go, stick it on.

Apple has an half eaten apple on the case. Can Alienware compete at outrageous gouging? NOPE!

:lol:

ibuypower.com

I just bought a new rig from there and it's awesome. You get a great amount of choices to configure it exactly the way you want and they build it for you. It will blow alienware away and cost less (I came from an Alienware M17x).

Thanks so much guys. I am going to get a job and save up some money.

Thanks so much guys. I am going to get a job and save up some money.

manjam2

Looked at some pictures of computer rigs and I have no clue how to do this at all. I am just spending te extra penny on Alienware or some other premade brand....

Looked at some pictures of computer rigs and I have no clue how to do this at all. I am just spending te extra penny on Alienware or some other premade brand....

manjam2

I don't need sacarasm. I really don't know how to assemble computers. I have no clue if the Video applies to the parts listed... Alienware or some other brand will work well. I am not looking to compete with other Gamespotters, I just want to play some games on the PC.

I don't need sacarasm. I really don't know how to assemble computers. I have no clue if the Video applies to the parts listed... Alienware or some other brand will work well. I am not looking to compete with other Gamespotters, I just want to play some games on the PC.

manjam2

Just don't want to mess something up like RAM or the Motherboard.

I don't need sacarasm. I really don't know how to assemble computers. I have no clue if the Video applies to the parts listed... Alienware or some other brand will work well. I am not looking to compete with other Gamespotters, I just want to play some games on the PC.

manjam2

[QUOTE="manjam2"]

I don't need sacarasm. I really don't know how to assemble computers. I have no clue if the Video applies to the parts listed... Alienware or some other brand will work well. I am not looking to compete with other Gamespotters, I just want to play some games on the PC.

slipknot0129

Just don't want to mess something up like RAM or the Motherboard.

manjam2

there really isn't much you can screw up. most stuff fits in one way.

you have to be firm with some parts don't be scared thinking they will break, just use some pressure.

Just don't want to mess something up like RAM or the Motherboard.

manjam2

[QUOTE="manjam2"]

I don't need sacarasm. I really don't know how to assemble computers. I have no clue if the Video applies to the parts listed... Alienware or some other brand will work well. I am not looking to compete with other Gamespotters, I just want to play some games on the PC.

slipknot0129

I was under the impression that the X51 used a custom FF motherboard, or am I mistaken?

[QUOTE="slipknot0129"]

[QUOTE="manjam2"]

I don't need sacarasm. I really don't know how to assemble computers. I have no clue if the Video applies to the parts listed... Alienware or some other brand will work well. I am not looking to compete with other Gamespotters, I just want to play some games on the PC.

GS550L

I was under the impression that the X51 used a custom FF motherboard, or am I mistaken?