22 replies to this topic

[Stu]

http://www.alienware.co.uk

has anyone ordered or heard of someone who has ordered off here? i know theyre a big thing and alot of people speak highly of them, but i just am wondering if they are worth it, cus i could find a cheaper place to buy a computer - so... anyone?

[Av-]

they are good for gaming....

[SHIVMOO]

but you can make better/ find places to find a better pc cheaper...

i think its to do with the fact that they are expensive computers, even the basic is pretty steep, and they have got poeple into thinking alienware is the best.... which must be pretty lucrative... i agree the machines do look slick.. very cool... but its 300 for the case, they are good for gaming... but so is this machine... and i payed ALLOT less

its the bling factor!!

[Stu]

yeh im not into gaming, i need it for renderings, needs to be very high performance. but anyways im sure the quality of the pcs are good enough and customisable, but what i really want to know is what are the company like? do you get all the support you are really promised? stuff like that.

i guess im just interested in anyones experiences (good or bad) with alienware...

[Jamie Huskisson]

they tweak them at a hardware level to make them completly unique, not only that but i'm pretty sure they put watercooling in all of them to garentee coolness of the computer (and silence)

i've been considering getting one for awhile now, they are deffinatly great for rendering (as its pretty much the same process as gaming - floating point)

[Griffin]

I really dont think they're worth the money. If you know how or are willing to learn, build your own.

[/quit]

You could make a similar if not better pc for half the price

[Magnesium]

As everyone else has said - alienware PCs are spot on for gaming, but only if you've got the cash to spare.
Far better off to build your own (especially if it'll be for rendering). I've built quite a few PCs myself and generally go to the following suppliers -

Novatech
Aria
Overclockers

After a bad experience I now wouldn't touch Ebuyer with a 20ft barge pole (Basically bought a CD drive, turned out to be duff, they refused to refund or repair it even though I got back to them within 28 days).

[Stu]

Griffin, on Sep 11 2005, 08:11 PM, said:

I really dont think they're worth the money. If you know how or are willing to learn, build your own.

i know how to build my own, but im willing to pay a bit extra to save myself some time and hassle.

[/quit]

Id say that to save 2 grand its worth the time.

[Stu]

anti_angel, on Sep 11 2005, 10:07 PM, said:

Id say that to save 2 grand its worth the time.

2 grand? we must be looking at different alienware companies then mate...

the computer im looking at is actually only a bit more expensive than a computer i saw at currys.

but anyways, i didnt ask in my original post for alternatives to buying from alienware, i simply asked if anyone knew of anyone who had bought one before. so could we get back on topic?

[Prototype]

Stu, on Sep 11 2005, 07:28 PM, said:

http://www.alienware.co.uk

has anyone ordered or heard of someone who has ordered off here? i know theyre a big thing and alot of people speak highly of them, but i just am wondering if they are worth it, cus i could find a cheaper place to buy a computer - so... anyone?

No, the money they ask for it are way over the top.

You might as well get a customised dell for less.


http://newegg.com/

[syntex]

Theyre mainly for gaming in my opinion,
But my way is never buy a ready built comp,
Build your own

[bongoboy]

If I was to ever switch from my G5 it would probably be for a version of this...

http://www.alienware.co.uk/product_detail_...ode=SKU-DEFAULT

very tasty in white

[D3 Max]

For designing I say Apple. But yea Alienware is REALLY good. Even if they brag that its good for gaming.

[-Michael-]

Newegg is great. They have it all complete with reviews.

[sez318]

Alienware stuff look amazing and great for gaming (i have an alienware pc) but yeah realllly expensive.

[MD-Stylez]

You can get alien ware PC's for gaming/Business and Creative Professional

the Creative Professional is prolly the one your looking for its a powerful workstations to enhance your design, audio, and media needs.

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Exclusive Alienware X2 Motherboard Creative Professional Alienware MJ-12 7750
Available on MJ-12 7750 systems , Alienware’s proprietary X2 motherboard features dual Xeon and dual PCI-Express graphics technology. Alienware's advanced motherboard allows systems to be configured with up to two full-speed graphics cards for support of up to four monitors. Perfect for financial, retail, video production and other professional applications, quad-monitor display configurations allow users to interact with their systems like never before. Also, combine all four monitors with the available Moview® Quad LCD Monitor Stand and you will have one graphical tour de force.

Tight Deadlines and High Expectations are no Longer to be Feared
Alienware's workstations deliver maximum performance, reliability, and stability in applications from 3D animation and architectural design to visual effects and post-production. Alienware offers designers and creators a variety of hardware and software options to choose from when configuring a workstation. With so many options, two systems are rarely configured in the exact same way. Scalable to meet even the most demanding projects, Alienware's systems have the power and flexibility to accurately deliver the most challenging projects.

Bring Content to Life
Whether you are an engineer designing mechanical subassemblies or an animator creating eye-popping visual effects, ATI's FireGL workstation graphics accelerators deliver the performance, quality, and stability required for your most demanding projects. The FireGL™ Visualization series of workstation graphics accelerators is designed specifically for the new, high-bandwidth PCI Express bus, and is architected to deliver unprecedented speed and image quality for real-time visualization. True cinematic quality rendering of complex geometry is now available for compelling animation, visual effects, mechanical design and leading edge business communication.

Deliver Unprecedented Levels of Realism
The NVIDIA Quadro® FX family of desktop workstation solutions delivers the fastest application performance and the highest quality workstation graphics. But raw performance and quality are only the beginning --- NVIDIA Quadro FX takes the leading CAD, DCC, and Visualization applications to a new level of interactivity by enabling unprecedented capabilities in programmability and precision. NVIDIA Quadro FX ushers in a new era of unprecedented performance, programmability, precision and quality.


Work in Complete 3D
Designed with creative professionals in mind, 3D Connexion's Space Ball 5000 and SpaceTraveler are now available on Alienware MJ-12 systems. Designed to enhance demanding 3D software applications at the highest level, these devices allow you to grab onto the power of your software with both hands.   

Simply Brilliant
ViewSonic’s VP2290b widescreen 22.2” digital LCD raises image precision to a new level with revolutionary 27.6 million-dot (RGB sub-pixel) imagery with awe-inspiring, depth and clarity. An ultra-high 9.2 megapixel resolution offers extraordinary detail, ideal for satellite imaging and digital content creation. New AGS-1 anti-glare coating eliminates glare in almost any lighting situation for rich, saturated color. The purely digital interface produces artifact-free, PHOTO-REALISTIC IMAGES with vivid TV-like, HD-compliant colors for video rendering, film restoration and graphic arts. If you want a powerful complement to your Alienware workstation, choose the VP2290b for the ultimate in LCD performance.

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Hope that helps you

[Phyrriz]

Yeah i've heard you get free support, around the year. Free hardware, software, for a year-price! Around 20-50£ i think(?), anyone could give me the confirmation?

[Stu]

Prototype, on Sep 11 2005, 10:25 PM, said:

No, the money they ask for it are way over the top.

You might as well get a customised dell for less.


http://newegg.com/

thing is, i was on the dell website, and it costs the same to customise a dell to the same specs as the alienware one. and that without some of the added bonuses like a free tshirt hehe.

thanks for the link, ill take a look...