alienware Help. Is this desktop worth it?

[shockwave631]

so for my birthday, i want a mid to high end gaming desktop. i really want to have the best gaming experience, while not going much over 1000 us dollar. i want this model, with all the modifications, but i need help if i should keep it because it is worth it, or leave it because i could be getting something better for the same price here is the link. thanks! https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/game-desktops/aurora-r11/spd/alienware-aurora-r11-desktop?configurationid=2e5e0d4b-6edd-4792-a57f-21f89048b53d

[AndreiArgeanu]

Not really, this configuration below has very similar components, except the motherboard since, B and H series boards haven't been released. The motherboard is around 100$ so that should bring the total to 667$ which is far cheaper than the 879.99$ equally equipped Alienware from Dell

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i5-10400 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor	$182.00 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Corsair A70 61 CFM CPU Cooler	$29.99 @ Best Buy
Memory	G.Skill Aegis 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory	$30.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$44.99 @ Adorama
Video Card	EVGA GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB SC ULTRA GAMING Video Card	$149.99 @ Newegg
Case	NZXT H510 ATX Mid Tower Case	$69.99 @ Best Buy
Power Supply	Corsair CV 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$58.98 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$586.93
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$566.93
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-30 11:09 EDT-0400

 

[gloop]

If you want the best performance, then build one yourself. They are wasting money on useless parts like water cooling and a 1000w psus where that money could be put to a better cpu/GPU b

[AndreiArgeanu]

3 minutes ago, gloop said:

1000w psus

Dell never does 1000W psus on the low end, they try to get away with as low of a wattage as possible, I'd imagine the 1650 configuration probably has a 350-400W PSU.

[jaslion]

9 minutes ago, AndreiArgeanu said:

Not really, this configuration below has very similar components, except the motherboard since, B and H series boards haven't been released. The motherboard is around 100$ so that should bring the total to 667$ which is far cheaper than the 879.99$ equally equipped Alienware from Dell

 

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i5-10400 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor	$182.00 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Corsair A70 61 CFM CPU Cooler	$29.99 @ Best Buy
Memory	G.Skill Aegis 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 CL16 Memory	$30.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$44.99 @ Adorama
Video Card	EVGA GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB SC ULTRA GAMING Video Card	$149.99 @ Newegg
Case	NZXT H510 ATX Mid Tower Case	$69.99 @ Best Buy
Power Supply	Corsair CV 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$58.98 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$586.93
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$566.93
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-05-30 11:09 EDT-0400

 

That and the case and psu is very restrictive for future upgrades.

 

This is a good comparison system to what you'd get in that alienware shockwave but this is not a great system to buy as better can be had.

[5x5]

No, it's not. The 10400 is not good and the overall components are crap. Get a Ryzen 5 3600 based system with a decent power supply. It'll be better AND cheaper