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Is this a decent computer?
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sk8er92749OfficialHG_PMCsk8er92749I really hate how so many people hate Alienware i wonder when they will figure out gaming laptops are always more then desktops -_-
Maybe they hate on Alienware because you can get better laptops for the same price or cheaper that won't heat up enough to cook an omelette.
My Alienware does not get hot at all even when playing games like BattleField 3 -_-
Fine, your laptop doesn't overheat. Countless other peoples do.
OP: As others have said this is a stupid computer to buy for gaming. Sure it'll run the games, but you can easily get a MUCH better PC for the same price. I have a 4670k/GTX760 build that costs less and will run much better.
Don't buy it - $1000 is not worth that build, heck, my laptop is more powerful than it.
Let's compare the 849$ model of the Alienware X51 to a similar priced build, this 855$ rig.
CPU:
The Alienware has a i5-4440 which runs at 3.30 ghz max and can't be overclocked. The custom build has a i5-4470K which runs at 3.80 ghz max and can be overclocked allowing for much more performance.
Motherboard:
The Alienware has a H87 chipset motherboard meaning you can never overclock on this board. My build has a Z87 chipset board which allows for overclocking as long as you have a CPU that can overclock. Both can handle 2 GPUs in SLI/Crossfire while the Z87 can handle up to 3.
GPU:
The Alienware has a GeForce GTX 645. My build has a 7950 which is about as powerful as a 670/760 which is a few steps above the GTX 645 on the GPU ladder. The GTX 645 would play most modern games on low or medium while the 7950 would manage high or ultra. The 7950 also comes with a few free games.
PSU:
The Alienware has an unnamed 240/330 watt PSU. As it is unnamed we don't know if it is reliable. My build has 550 watt 80 plus bronze rated XFX PSU. XFX is very a reliable PSU maker.
The rest of the parts are similar or the same and have little differences in performance. SO, for about the same prices you get a computer with a better CPU, a better motherboard, a much better GPU, and a much better CPU plus it comes with free games. I see no reason to get an Alienware over building a computer youself.
CPU:
The Alienware has a i5-4440 which runs at 3.30 ghz max and can't be overclocked. The custom build has a i5-4470K which runs at 3.80 ghz max and can be overclocked allowing for much more performance.
Motherboard:
The Alienware has a H87 chipset motherboard meaning you can never overclock on this board. My build has a Z87 chipset board which allows for overclocking as long as you have a CPU that can overclock. Both can handle 2 GPUs in SLI/Crossfire while the Z87 can handle up to 3.
GPU:
The Alienware has a GeForce GTX 645. My build has a 7950 which is about as powerful as a 670/760 which is a few steps above the GTX 645 on the GPU ladder. The GTX 645 would play most modern games on low or medium while the 7950 would manage high or ultra. The 7950 also comes with a few free games.
PSU:
The Alienware has an unnamed 240/330 watt PSU. As it is unnamed we don't know if it is reliable. My build has 550 watt 80 plus bronze rated XFX PSU. XFX is very a reliable PSU maker.
The rest of the parts are similar or the same and have little differences in performance. SO, for about the same prices you get a computer with a better CPU, a better motherboard, a much better GPU, and a much better CPU plus it comes with free games. I see no reason to get an Alienware over building a computer youself.
I own a desktop computer, with intel i5 and integrated graphics. I can guarantee you'll be able to play minecraft on high (not max) setting, and still get a steady 50-60 fps no problem.
As for the other two games mentioned, I'm not quite sure since I haven't ever played them, but Minecraft shouldn't be an issue at all.
As for the other two games mentioned, I'm not quite sure since I haven't ever played them, but Minecraft shouldn't be an issue at all.
I recommend you get a alienware for gaming
OfficialHG_PMCsk8er92749I really hate how so many people hate Alienware i wonder when they will figure out gaming laptops are always more then desktops -_-
Maybe they hate on Alienware because you can get better laptops for the same price or cheaper that won't heat up enough to cook an omelette.
My Alienware does not get hot at all even when playing games like BattleField 3 -_-
It May look good, but graphics card? NONONO.
Not worth it I think its better to make one yourself and its really easy you just need the manual and if possible watch a 30min tutorial on building your computer and you will be good to go. If you need anymore help building it pm me and I will do my best to help you through skype or something like that
Don't be fooled into buying one of those fancy "touch screen" or ones that look great. The only genuine ones that look good and work good, is ones you make yourself most times.
sk8er92749I really hate how so many people hate Alienware i wonder when they will figure out gaming laptops are always more then desktops -_-
Maybe they hate on Alienware because you can get better laptops for the same price or cheaper that won't heat up enough to cook an omelette.
Where's the computer?
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Get an Alienware 14 if your going to spend that much
No, just no. Building yourself will give you a much better computer at a cheaper price.
I really hate how so many people hate Alienware i wonder when they will figure out gaming laptops are always more then desktops -_-
sk8er92749Instant_ReplEHJust saw this and wondered how it would handle games like minecraft, civ, and sims?
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Get an Alienware 14 if your going to spend that much
No, just no. Building yourself will give you a much better computer at a cheaper price.
Instant_ReplEHJust saw this and wondered how it would handle games like minecraft, civ, and sims?
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Get an Alienware 14 if your going to spend that much
It will run those games on low settings. At that price you could easily get something like this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1PYqm and still have 170$ for a monitor.
Poorly? That thing is running souley on the on-die GP.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-HD-G ... 567.0.html
For $1,000, you could easily build a system that'll handle just about everything. All-in-ones aren't exactly cost effective.
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Intel-HD-G ... 567.0.html
For $1,000, you could easily build a system that'll handle just about everything. All-in-ones aren't exactly cost effective.
no it is not
they are trying to rip you off with this build
the actual hardware (only the pc not including monitor+co) is 400$...500$at max
and even for that you can get better builds
they are trying to rip you off with this build
the actual hardware (only the pc not including monitor+co) is 400$...500$at max
and even for that you can get better builds
Yeah, you could play those games, if you don't mind lowering all your graphics to a minimum, and dealing with constant lag.
An Intel i5 is a decent processor, but your graphics card is probably one of the worst. Intel HD graphics cards aren't designed to handle anything graphics intensive, like gaming, and are integrated. Integrated cards are generally slower with far less graphical memory that dedicated graphics cards.
Besides that, if you're going to buy something to put on your desktop, buy something with a tower. You'll get more power for the price.
Besides that, if you're going to buy something to put on your desktop, buy something with a tower. You'll get more power for the price.
