Question Is this computer good?

[MJR]

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&oc=dkcwqt1&s=dhs&~lt=alienware


It is expensive, yes I know. That is why my parents aren't gonna pay for it I am. What should I choose if I want a good gaming computer especially FSX?

 

[Chupacabra]

Does it absolutely need to be a laptop? My experience shows that unless you move around A LOT, it is much easier to have a desktop computer. And of course, the desktop is cheaper and has better performance.

And secondly, gaming laptops are more expensive/bigger/heavier than they're worth.

 

[MJR]

Well I am always going places and it helps me when I am developing addons. I can't stand desktops because if I get one everyone in my house will use it and screw it up because they do not know much about computers.

 

[garyw]

so get a decent desktop and an ok laptop. Best of both words

 

[RisingFury]

For the same price you could get a desktop with:
- Intel I7 920
- GeForce GTX295
- 6GB of DDR3 memory
- 2 x 500 GB SATAII 7200 RPM hard drives
- A good motherboard that supports everything
- DVD burner
- 800W power supply
- A sweet looking case


Overall, that would give you at least twice the power for the same money. If you just buy parts and build it yourself (which isn't difficult), you can even avoid all the crap with formatting your hard drive violating your variety and you can choose your own operating system. If you're worried about your family using your computer just put a password on it. Even the basic Window password will probably keep them out.

Laptops just aren't for gaming. Sure, you'll have a 17" screen... but COME ON! You can get a sweet 21" or bigger which, believe me, will give you a lot more pleasure gaming.

If you wanna move around and develop for Orbiter, just get an average laptop. That will do the job well and won't cost a fortune.

 

[atuhalpa]

laptops are for Girly-Boys!

Real men own desktops.

 

[MJR]

For the same price you could get a desktop with:
- Intel I7 920
- GeForce GTX295
- 6GB of DDR3 memory
- 2 x 500 GB SATAII 7200 RPM hard drives
- A good motherboard that supports everything
- DVD burner
- 800W power supply
- A sweet looking case


Overall, that would give you at least twice the power for the same money. If you just buy parts and build it yourself (which isn't difficult), you can even avoid all the crap with formatting your hard drive violating your variety and you can choose your own operating system. If you're worried about your family using your computer just put a password on it. Even the basic Window password will probably keep them out.

Laptops just aren't for gaming. Sure, you'll have a 17" screen... but COME ON! You can get a sweet 21" or bigger which, believe me, will give you a lot more pleasure gaming.

If you wanna move around and develop for Orbiter, just get an average laptop. That will do the job well and won't cost a fortune.

I'll think about that.

 

[Moonwalker]

I can't stand desktops because if I get one everyone in my house will use it and screw it up because they do not know much about computers.

Well, let's hope they at least know the difference between download and installation... :lol:

Just kidding

 

[Hielor]

I'll think about that.

I have to agree with the others here--Alienware is a giant waste of money.

 

[tblaxland]

I can't stand desktops because if I get one everyone in my house will use it and screw it up because they do not know much about computers.

Perhaps strong passwords and physical locks are a solution?

 

[MJR]

I have to agree with the others here--Alienware is a giant waste of money.

Is there anywhere else I can get a customized computer?

 

[tblaxland]

Is there anywhere else I can get a customized computer?

I've always been a fan of "white boxes" myself. Establish a relationship with a small local computer retailer - their deals are generally very good and you have much better control over quality.

 

[Quick_Nick]

Is there anywhere else I can get a customized computer?

Alienware isn't the only customizable computer on dell.com. Most, if not all, of the computers there are to some degree customizable. Dell regularly has some nice deals on their website. Just keep an eye out for a deal on a computer that you'd like. And remember that you don't have to get everything 'in one package'; you could buy a computer and graphics card seperate for example.

 

[RangerPL]

My friend from school got a decent Dell XPS laptop for less than $1000. Not super-good, but good enough to run most games on.

 

[Hielor]

Is there anywhere else I can get a customized computer?

Build it yourself. Alternately, check out www.cyberpowerinc.com and www.ibuypower.com -- I got my previous desktop from cyberpower and it has served me well for nearly 5 years now...

 

[garyw]

Perhaps strong passwords and physical locks are a solution?

BIOS password would help.

 

[MeDiCS]

BIOS password would help.

That would only lock access to the BIOS.

 

[Moonwalker]

That would only lock access to the BIOS.

That's only the setup selection. If you select user password the computer won't boot if you don't enter the password.

Beside the user password I also use a Windows password as well (even to unlock my screensaver). That's enough security, unless somebody steals the computer.

 

[garyw]

That would only lock access to the BIOS.

I meant a boot password which can be set in the BIOS.

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unless somebody steals the computer.

Physical access to a computer is a whole other set of security headaches....

 

[Artlav]

That's enough security, unless somebody steals the computer.

Or go around all the passwords without even noticing they were there.


Interesting thing is, how do you people get computers in USA/Europe?
Are they commonly sold as assembled systems?
How easy it is to find a radio market to buy all the pieces on?