whats your thought on alienware and gaming computer companys?

[zombiepixel]

ok so we know that the best type on gaming is pc gaming right? so i was thinking about how pc gaming wont be as popular as console gaming because the average consumer just doesnt want to build there own computer. it a fact its just to much for everyone to build there own so i cant see it happening. for example i have plenty of friends who dont want to join pc gaming just because its just to much to build a computer. so what we come down to is companies like alienware, lenovo's erazer, and dell's xps series computers. as much as we perfer to build our own we have to rely on other companies who make gaming computers  to make it easier for everyone else. so what do you think about companys like these? do they have any chance in succeeding in this? should we realy hate these companies or should we support them?    

[helping]

 

how 2 legos

 

 

They have their own niche, it's no big deal that they exist, but it wouldn't be so irritating if they didn't do such stupid crap just to grab the attention of a consumer such as retarded amounts of RAM or "high numbers" like a 6570 or something like that with 2GB RAM.

 

Some companies just plain overcharge, in capitalism you win "by hook or crook," some companies do both simultaneously.

 

Also most "gaming" computers are so fking gaudy and scream of childish lust.

[Kirihuna]

tbh, the older I get, the more it seems people are not playing consoles.

I'm only in college right now, and most people including myself, don't really play consoles unless we're playing with friends.

Consoles appear to be dying in my eyes.

 

It also seems the older I get, the harder it is for a game to keep my attention.

 

Though, back to original topic, gaming computer manufactures suck as Alienware overprice the computer. You could get better parts for the same price they try and sell you a computer.

[Dudenstein]

If people buy from them it doesn't affect me thus I am indifferent about them.

[Kayn]

Gaming computers have a really high price tag and are not worth it. If I could get my friends to PC gaming I would happily build the computer for them and only have a small fee for the assembly and it would still cost cheaper than an Alienware. I can only build and re-build my computer so many times before I can do it with my eyes closed.

[NinjaStyle013]

Actually Alienware is pretty decent with the pricing or osme of their products.

 

The most basic model they have is a Haswell i5 with 8 GB of ram on a 7200rpm 1TB SATA 6GB harddrive and a GTX 645.

 

You could get it for like a few hundred cheaper but this has a warranty n everything.

 

This is jsut from looknig at NZ prices too btw.

[Emperor_Piehead]

Usually they are overpriced and smaller brands like Ibuypower are pretty good, but brands like alienware, digital storm, and origin are pretty overpriced for what you get.

[Glenwing]

When Dell markets Alienware as "gaming computers" and has the 32GB RAM upgrade marked as "Dell Recommended", that pretty much tells you all you need to know.  I have no respect for them, they are only interested in consumers' money, and if they can trick someone into paying a lot for an upgrade that is very cheap for the OEM to make, which makes no performance difference, then they will not hesitate to do so.

 

Consumers who don't know enough about computers to build their own go to companies like Dell and make purchases from them to satisfy their needs (gaming performance, for example) and they have to put their trust in Dell to make good choices for them.  Dell is perfectly capable of putting together a well-balanced gaming machine, but they choose not to, and would rather recommend useless things and charge steep prices for them, taking advantage of the consumers' lack of expertise.  In that way, they betray the trust that has been put into them by non-technical consumers who can't make the choices on their own.

[CoolBeans]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaG5SAw1n0c

[Kayn]

Actually Alienware is pretty decent with the pricing or osme of their products.

 

The most basic model they have is a Haswell i5 with 8 GB of ram on a 7200rpm 1TB SATA 6GB harddrive and a GTX 645.

 

You could get it for like a few hundred cheaper but this has a warranty n everything.

 

This is jsut from looknig at NZ prices too btw.

Not to be rude but Alienware are overpriced in every tier and you do get warranties when you buy the parts separately too.

[Youbetternot]

Pretty much overprice 

[nightlitezzz]

Looks like they have already succeed, if not they wouldn't exist.

[Assassin]

They were a decent company until dell brought them, since then they have gone downhill

[PhegMan]

Alienware = Too much money because of flashy lights

[MdX MaxX]

I think they're for people who don't want to build or tinker.

 

I mean, you've gotta admit, some of those cases are really nice.  Working with the internals is often terribly difficult, but visually they're pretty top-notch, for those who like the aggressive look anyway.

 

And that Alienware X51 is pretty boss.  I mean, a computer with a desktop Haswell chip and a GTX 670 that can fit in a backpack?  Insane.  You certainly can't get that going the normal DIY route, no matter which Mini-ITX case you choose.

 

I certainly wouldn't pay the markup for a product that I could put together myself, but for those who aren't as handy I think boutique gaming systems are great options.  I mean, they may be overpriced a bit, but come on, don't hate a company for trying to make a profit.  How dare they want more money, the nerve of them, I've never wanted money in my life.  It's not like Apple who charges $600 for 16GB of RAM.

[YeroJero]

In all honesty the PCs themselves are actually pretty decent. The pricetag however...thats a different story.

[jbr]

Overpriced crap

[PapaRhino]

Overpriced crap aimed at Call of Duty kids. I'm not a fan. Be a man and learn how to build real legos.

[NinjaStyle013]

Not to be rude but Alienware are overpriced in every tier and you do get warranties when you buy the parts separately too.

Oh I know I would never buy alienware but just saying the price gap on that particular model isnt as huge. Its pretty big still...

 

I know someone who brought an Alienware and it costed them 7 grand NZD for 1 GPU which i dont think is even a titan, 16gb of ram & an i7...

 

Its watercooler I think but still...

[exyia]

I think their laptop options (since you can't really build your own) aren't bad. I used to have an m14x r2 and I was pretty satisfied. Offered enough unique styling and features while still being similiarly priced to the competition.

 

to those that think they "overkill" their systems....have you even looked at what some people build themselves these days? Alienware at least specs them decently at the base options from what I've seen

[Lamb]

You will find a computer called "Extreme performance gaming computer", it will have a 4770k and a GTX 650. That will be priced at $3000. I don't really take them seriously.

[Frix]

Alienware seem to think that flashing lights make the computer go faster, bit like this

[SaintKilian]

If you don't know how to build a computer than I would say alienware can be a good alternative for you. That being said it really isn't about if you "know how" to build a computer because it's really easy. I know a lot of people who purchased alienware computers because they have no interest in learning how a computer works and they figure that they are top of the line computers (when actual they are average at best for the price of top of the line). If you buy an alienware because you know nothing about computers you are screwing yourself over. Simply having the hardware in your computer is not where knowing about computers ends. Chances are if you aren't comfortable with taking apart your computer and building it then you aren't capable of maintaining your computer. a computer that isn't thoroughly cleaned every once in a while is a computer that won't last very long and when something fails would you know which part needs replaced? where to get the part? how to install the part? Alienware is a waste of money in the end. People buy alienware because of the smart branding dell has done and because it's flashy. Funniest thing is that making your computer look cool is actually really easy and the cheapest part of the entire build, your custom computer will look much cooler because it's unique, and it's built specifically to your liking. My computer looks 10000% cooler than any alienware on the market, has better performance by far, and costs a lot less.

[Sgt]

I like them because most of the time they are what i call : Retards Filter.

[carolkarine]

 

 

And that Alienware X51 is pretty boss.  I mean, a computer with a desktop Haswell chip and a GTX 670 that can fit in a backpack?  Insane.  You certainly can't get that going the normal DIY route, no matter which Mini-ITX case you choose.

 

 

 

unless you go the serious DIY route.