new computer advice

[Socky]

i'm getting a new computer probably for graduation this year, and i need some advice as to where to get it

right now i'm leaning towards alienware

but i want your opinion!

Alienware, CyberpowerPC's, or some other one, tell me forums!

discuss as to why you picked your answer

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[Extrude]

http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=173725.0

I built my own because it's cheap and I can guarantee it's upgradeable.

[Socky]

http://forum.blockland.us/index.php?topic=173725.0

i need my own topic because i'm sure my post will be overlooked

also i really was planning on a customized computer to my liking, does that count as 'building' my own computer?

i really would prefer not building my own from different parts

[Eussorus]

Alienware is totally up to you!

all I see in it is a bunch of stuffty lights lighting up the computer that attracts dumbass'.

all you should aim for is a good graphics card{if you don't have one already} and a decent computer.

[Extrude]

You could also just look at the pricing section, and get whatever is best for your price range. It's pretty simple, higher price = better.

[Socky]

Alienware is totally up to you!

all I see in it is a bunch of stuffty lights lighting up the computer that attracts dumbass'.

all you should aim for is a good graphics card{if you don't have one already} and a decent computer.

what

You could also just look at the pricing section, and get whatever is best for your price range. It's pretty simple, higher price = better.

also yes that is what i always say.  i'm allowed to get about a $1500 -$2000 computer w/ high graphics card.  which is the best out right now?  i know its a Nvidia GeForce one.

[Eussorus]

I found you an amazing computer

[Socky]

I found you an amazing computer

wut

but what is better

Dual 3GB DDR5 AMD Radeon™ HD 7950
1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 580

i think AMD radeon

[fred da kiko]

i'd go with an aser, simply because they are cheaper and they make their own parts.

[Extrude]

I found you an amazing computer

Shut up you god-awful moron.


Anyway, that's a pretty good thing because desktops at that range can run pretty much anything maxed out. If you're looking for a laptop, it would still be decent at that price, but I would recommend a desktop because it will last you longer, and run games much faster.

So this is probably what you'll be looking at.

$1500

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139007
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139022
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070
CPULC: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181016
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233197
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127581
SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233223
ODD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

Complete rebuild, with extremely high quality parts.

That's without the monitor, and an OS though. With the extra $500 left over, you could get a decent monitor, or even two monitors because I'm sure the GPU supports it.

[Eussorus]

extrude, i think you beat me.

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[Extrude]

wut

but what is better

Dual 3GB DDR5 AMD Radeon™ HD 7950
1.5GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 580

i think AMD radeon

I'm pretty sure the AMD card is better, based on the fact that I've never heard of the 7900 series.
 

[Socky]

I'm pretty sure the AMD card is better, based on the fact that I've never heard of the 7900 series.
 

plus

note the word 'dual' that i looked over

this is what i've had my eye on for quite some time now

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PROCESSOR Intel® Core™ i7-3820 (Quad Core, 10MB Cache) Overclocked up to 4.1GHz

OPERATING SYSTEM Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64Bit, English

MEMORY 8GB Quad Channel DDR3 at 1600MHz

VIDEO CARD 1GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon™ HD 6870

HARD DRIVE 1TB SATA 6Gb/s (7,200RPM) 32MB Cache

MONITOR Dell S2230MX, 21.5 Inch Flat Panel Monitor

SOUND CARD Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio

OPTICAL DRIVE Single Drive: 24X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability


CHASSIS Alienware Aurora

ALIENFX AlienFX Color, Plasma Purple

WALLPAPER Alienhead Chrome Blue

PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE Steam and Portal™ Factory Installed

KEYBOARD Alienware Multi-Media Keyboard

MOUSE Alienware Optical Mouse, MG100

AUDIO OPTIONS Alienware TactX Headset

GAMING SOFTWARE Battlefield 3 for PC

GAMING SOFTWARE Mass Effect 3 for PC[/c]

and i'm extremely close to my max budget of two thousand by about three dollars, so i'll go with the one you suggested.  thanks.

[Extrude]

I have no idea, if that means two GPUs then it's probably much better considering that it's better / equal to begin with. I recommend posting in the thread still.