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Offline XtrmeJ

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Alienware or ABS?
« on: June 06, 2004, 10:18:10 PM »
Buying a new computer right now and got em both down to about the same price. Which would you guys go with?
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« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2004, 10:30:05 PM »
Depends, if I can have it...
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« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2004, 10:31:40 PM »
Seriously I am 1 click away from buying either and need opinions hehe.
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« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2004, 10:35:16 PM »
I don't know anything about either..

Umm, Alienware looks nice, and I don't know anything about ABT..

But, do you get more with the ABT cause I know alienwares cost more because of their cases and etc.
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« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2004, 10:43:04 PM »
well...if they both have the same hardware inside just go with the alienware since there cute and fund...
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Offline Hawklore

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« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2004, 10:54:25 PM »
I'm a bear I'm cute and fund!

? How do you do that bear again?
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« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2004, 10:54:52 PM »
i agree, if they both got the same specs, Alienware comps look nice!
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Offline snapperhead

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« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2004, 10:59:15 PM »
Buy the components, let me build it..........you are paying a good $200-300 for a name.
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« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2004, 12:53:30 AM »
I've had an alienware for close to 2 years now.  I haven't had one single problem with it.

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Offline XtrmeJ

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« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2004, 01:37:10 AM »
Yah think im goin with alienware. Hows your setup MiniD? Hows the alienware rigs run gamewise?
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Offline deSelys

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« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2004, 01:37:50 AM »
Methinks Alienware makes computers for ricers...

On the + side they seem to be reliable. But I prefer to spend money on the vid card instead.

Edit: I just checked the site...I must admit that they look REALLY cool (I must have the ricer gene...) BUT:

The Aurora is priced at 1,582.00$

I plan to build this machine begin july:

AMD 64 3200+
Asus K8V DeLuxe
1 GB RAM DDR 400 MHz
Maxtor 120GB 7200rpm 8 MB Cache
LG Cheapo DVD-ROM + Sony DVD-RW Multi-format dual layer W00t! (I'll grab a plextor if I can)
ABit Radeon 9600 XT VIO 256MB (I can't find a decent 128MB without having to buy online)
ACER flatscreen 17"
Butt-ugly AOpen case with 300W PS
Logitech Wireless K-Board & optical mouse
Windows XP Home

for 1,797.50 €

It won't be much to look at but... who cares?
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Re: Alienware or ABS?
« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2004, 07:58:33 AM »
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Originally posted by XtrmeJ
Buying a new computer right now and got em both down to about the same price. Which would you guys go with?


Alienware because I went to highschool with the owners and my son in law works there.  Otherwise it would be a toss up.  great game machine BTW.
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« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2004, 08:01:12 AM »
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Buy the components, let me build it..........you are paying a good $200-300 for a name.


closer to $500.00 but they back up the product with a no ? warranty. either company will do that.
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Offline Engine

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« Reply #13 on: June 07, 2004, 08:19:15 AM »
I'd be impressed if you managed to get the same hardware at the same price from both vendors.  

If you have, however, go with Alienware.  Their service & support are among the best in the business, next to Voodoo.  It wouldn't hurt to check out a few online reviews, either.  Try this.
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