Buying Gaming Pc Online
DrSuredeath
Join Date: 2002-11-11 Member: 8217Members
Join Date: 2002-11-11 Member: 8217Members
Well, I'm considering buying a new computer (Afterall, Geforce 2 laptop with pentium III isn't going to last forever.
Well, looking around in the gaming mag.
There's some obvious option like Dell and Alienware. But we all know they're overpriced.
Then there're slightly less obvious like ibuypower or hypersonic.
The slightly-less-than-state-of-the-art from ibuypower cost like $1600 at most, while Dell and Alienwhere cost $3000.
But are these lesser-known manufacturers reliable? Anyone got any experience with em?
PS: please refrain from "build it yourself" comment.
Well, looking around in the gaming mag.
There's some obvious option like Dell and Alienware. But we all know they're overpriced.
Then there're slightly less obvious like ibuypower or hypersonic.
The slightly-less-than-state-of-the-art from ibuypower cost like $1600 at most, while Dell and Alienwhere cost $3000.
But are these lesser-known manufacturers reliable? Anyone got any experience with em?
PS: please refrain from "build it yourself" comment.
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I never even opened a computer case in my life and I managed to build my computer and get it running....
But if you're Hell-Bent on not building, I would suggest <a href='http://www.falcon-nw.com' target='_blank'>Falcon Northwest</a>
THIS is why computer gaming is second to consoles. I guess its just stupid people. <!--emo&:angry:--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/mad-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='mad-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Read my post.
Yes. Listen, DO NOT buy prebuilt computers for several reasons:
1) Big-name companies such as Dell overcharge you for parts.
2) The aformentioned companies use slower, modded-down stuff.
3) Their tech support SUCKS. You can probably get better tech support on these forums than you could on the phone.
That being said, build your own. It will be avery rewarding experience anyhow.
Not my choice.
The slightly-less-than-state-of-the-art from ibuypower cost like $1600 at most, while Dell and Alienwhere cost $3000.
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Dont buy Dell, they use the low cost components and the thing still runs pretty hot.
Try a local computing shop most will build one for you and the money you save from pre-built PCs allows you to get better components.
The slightly-less-than-state-of-the-art from ibuypower cost like $1600 at most, while Dell and Alienwhere cost $3000.
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Dont buy Dell, they use the low cost components and the thing still runs pretty hot.
Try a local computing shop most will build one for you and the money you save from pre-built PCs allows you to get better components. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Like I said, they only trust things with a brand.
My folks are very skeptical about stuffs being custom built.
The slightly-less-than-state-of-the-art from ibuypower cost like $1600 at most, while Dell and Alienwhere cost $3000.
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Dont buy Dell, they use the low cost components and the thing still runs pretty hot.
Try a local computing shop most will build one for you and the money you save from pre-built PCs allows you to get better components. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Like I said, they only trust things with a brand.
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Buy parts, assemble in dead of night, spraypaint Dell on side. Badabing.
As a bonus, they have the largest list of options that I have ever seen. And their customization system is awesome too.
Really, try and convince your parents that you don't need to buy from a big brand. Take prescribtion(sp omg) drugs for example. Most people buy the brand name for a higher price. Generic is cheaper and exactly the same thing. But it doesn't come in a big package so people won't trust it. Same with computers kind of, expect if you don't buy from a big name you actully get something better instead of the same thing.
They actually take low quality hardware, build it in a case with big-brand-name-on-it-in-big-letters and sell it for horrendous high prices!
Just get your parents to read this thread <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
It's not name brand then, so his parents won't be happy with it.
Then get a gateway/dell.. Just try and get it without any "extra" software packages.
Muahahahaha. He's right, you know. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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And this is why capitalism will in the end destroy us all.