One more note,

I think many of the Techo-geeks, forget how difficult putting togethera system can be. No offense, I am a techno-geek myself, who has been off the map for about7 years, (obtaining my degree). The time it takes to "catch up" on the newest technology has ALREADY taken me over 2 weeks, nevermind the engineering that i would have to 'relearn". I do not "live" in the PC world full time anymore, but I still love to Frag with the rest.

My first computer was a commadore 64.

Just wanna play man, just wanna play.

No Lectures needed.

xipo

The PSU choice was for some room to grow.

Same with the CPU. I know Quad is a bit much right NOW, but I would like to have to avoid upgrading for at least a year or so, I know its likely I wont make it that long with the GPU

Thank you karasill, very good analogy.

At 36 years old I have been a do it yourselfer for hundreds of projects I have practically built my own house. An you know what I have learned....sometimes its a good thing to sit back at let someone else do it , and pay the premium for the work. (I still cut my own grass, but bought a ride on mower!!! LOL)

I really didnot want a lecture about the evils of corporate built puter's, just was asking if the specs were good.

I considered posting the specs minues the alienware title, to avoid this whole mess...

Read the inital post, I was afraid this would turn into a alienbashing fest.

Your all right, of course. I have the knowledge to build a system, but not the time to buy, and build everything. I did this on my last time , over 5 years ago, and since have gotten a good job and again, money is not that big of a deal. I was really just wondering if the system specs were decent for todays games and possibly for a few years down the line.

I dont think i have the knowledge to handle a liquid cooling system though! :o

xipo

Does new egg build the system,

If not please re-read the post .

Always alot of alienware bashing, not everyone has alot of time to build a system (or full knowledge of how to do it) AND some of us make good money and can afford to pay someone else a premium to build the system.

For those of you who suggested Not to go with alienware, who would you suggest?

I do not feel I will really need support after the pc is built, that much I can handle.

Thanks for the replies.

Xipo

First off, Thanks to all the posters who helped me decide on the various components though the past few weeks. I hope I chose well. I know I could build my owm system much cheaper, BUT

Wife+Kids+Job+House= No free time. (and no, I cannot remove any of the variables from this equation!!!)

I would rather spend my free time gaming!!!!! Plus I am lazy and have a few extra bucks right now.

Thanks Again, Gamespots forumrocks.....

xipo

Here we go....

Anything I should do differently or have overdone, please comment freely. Please try to be constructive as this is a 3000.00 system and I really value the advice from everyone.

[1] Area-51® 7500

Alienware P2 Chassis: Alienware® P2 Chassis with AlienIceTM 3.0 Video Cooling - Space Black
System Lighting: Alienware® Standard System Lighting - Plasma Purple
High-Performance Liquid Cooling: Alienware® High-Performance Liquid Cooling
Acoustic Dampening: Alienware® Acoustic Dampening (will be in a occupied room)
Power Supply: Alienware® 1000 Watt Multi-GPU Approved Power Supply
Graphics Processor: Dual Graphics Processors - Dual 512MB NVIDIA® GeForceTM 8800 GT - SLI Enabled
Processor: Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz 8MB Cache 1066MHz FSB
Memory: 4GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz - 4 x 1024MB
Motherboard: Alienware® Approved NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI Motherboard
Operating System (Office software not included): Windows Vista® Home Premium - DirectX 10 Ready!
System Drive: Single Drive Configuration - 500GB SATA 3Gb/s 7,200RPM 16MB Cache
Optical Drives : Single Drive Configuration - 20X Dual-Layer DVD±RW w/ LightScribe
Enthusiast Essentials: Dual High Performance Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster® X-FiTM XtremeGamer High Definition 7.1 Audio - More Info
Monitor: Samsung 206BW 20" Widescreen Monitor

Since when can google actually answer a question??? This forum rocks over any information google can offer. Everytime I search google these days I get a million hits to "BUY THIS" or "COMPARE PRICES" on that. Google sucks big B*lls. It is a big capitalistic/surrealistic nightmare. If I need priceing info, its great, but for basic info, definitions and comparisions its the pits. (of course unless you want to PAY for information, consumer reports etc....

Respectfully,

Xipo

I should add

widescreen versus 4:3

BOOOOOOooooooooOOOMMMMM