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I'm going to use it for CG and gaming. 1) NO MACS 2) $Under 3,000 3) I don't want to build my own any suggestions? I was looking at the with top-of-line options. |
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Alright...I'll help ya out. Since you are in deh USA, I'll fill you in on what I know. I like going to Fry's Electronics (both store and site www.outpost.com to look around) b/c they have one here. You'll have to check around to different sites for different promotions, ie.: tigerdirect.com, compusa.com, xgamer.com (yeah how's that for random!), etc. I'm not saying that retail stores have the best deal, just an idea. Stay away from HP/Compaqs, if anything. I'm not a huge fan of Dell either (prices, features). I've always had Gateway PC's and have had my share of issues, but they seem to be of good value nowadays. Be sure to check out the Alienware PC's (big grin) www.alienware.com and deals on Sony VAIOs (they have some of the most astecically (sp) pleasing cases and designs, IMO). I'm really surprised at what you can get for $500 these days... I love building my own, but it's up to you, muh man :D |
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btw, Fry's had a fucking AMAZING deal on a VAIO laptop the other week.... 2.8 GHz monster loaded down for $1,300...wasn't a refurb either. I know.. you need a PC .. and happy hunting... |
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Hey thanks for your help! |
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why no macs? i'm thinking of bying one, so tell me why not? |
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Asche: ... -crazone: macs aren't good for gaming or file sharing better for everything else |
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Alienware's are really expensive and don't include a monitor. =/ |
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Don't |
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stay away from the big companies, ie dell, compaq, gateway etc. they all put propritetary shit that only ends up slowing your computer down. if you really want to not build your own comp, check out these: alienware, hypersonic, voodoo. also, finding reviews online and in mags of the comps ur looking at is a good idea. |
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Here is a pretty nice one for $1,349.99 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-de tails.asp?EdpNo=670444&Sku=TT18-988462%20ON&CatId=940 |
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The moniter is extra of course. By the way, I heard Alienware is a really shitty company check out this website for info on that. http://www.bewareofalienware.com/ |
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Yeah, Caveat Emptor. BUT just going on what you "hear" and what other people say is kinda not the thing to do. Figure that stuff out for yourself / on your own. Ya know what I mean? Sites like that are for people who have nothing better to do with their time than nit pick every single detail and blow things up WAY out of proportion. You want legit complaints? www.bbb.org |
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Not the best thing to do, at least. And yeah, http://www.resellerratings.com/ looks good too. Just what I know. |
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try one of the alienware ripoffs such as "ibuypower" (bad name, good product). |
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theres more i just cant think of the names. pick up a pcgamer magazine sometime and look at the ads |
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chiggy check mwave.com you can build your own box online for a good price. |
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