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    Why don't they make new Desktops?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by bebarhood, May 19, 2009.

  1. bebarhood

    bebarhood Notebook Geek

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    Ok.. Here's the deal. I have the M17x and I am really happy with it. I used to take it to work with me for around 6 months and it started killing my back, so I left it at home to be my "Desktop replacement" and got a Sony Vaio Z for work and travel. The M17x is still performing well, but if it's going to be standing still in my home, shouldn't I get a desktop? Like the ALX X58?

    Is Alienware planning on making new desktops? Is there a desktops that outperforms the ALX X58?
     
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  2. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    why would they need new desktops?

    they have the LATEST CPU's out right now (i7 ad phenom 2)

    but never in your life buy a Alienware Desktop. I will build you a system and then you can let me keep the left over :)
     
    The_Moo™, May 19, 2009
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  3. Snowm0bile

    Snowm0bile Starcraftologist

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    They upgrade their desktops often when new things come out.

    Unless youre rich and dont know how to build a computer, then like moo said you shouldnt buy a alienware desktop.
     
    Snowm0bile, May 19, 2009
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  4. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    the ALX starts at 3899 i can build a i7 with SLI or Xfire and 4 gigs of ram for under 1500 proably :)

    i have not priced in awhile
     
    The_Moo™, May 19, 2009
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  5. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    actually pretty close ;) you won't be able to SLI/CF 295 or 4870x2's but a couple hundred more and yes you could....
     
    yuio, May 19, 2009
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  6. NBRUser0159099

    NBRUser0159099 Notebook Deity

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    I believe the 3700USD base price is with 1 single GTX 295. But still, most computer-literate people would know that when it comes to desktops, WE are the MASTERS of computers. If i were to make a desktop with 3800USD, BOY the things i would do...protected with laser proton gun...lol
     
    NBRUser0159099, May 19, 2009
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  7. Snowm0bile

    Snowm0bile Starcraftologist

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    haha Sach, yeah a proton gun would be nice.

    And yes it does start with a single gtx 295.

    For $3800 you could have fun building your own desktop. With liquid cooling, or nitrogen. lol
     
    Snowm0bile, May 19, 2009
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