what kind of computer should I get IMac, alienware or build a rig

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February 6, 2012 at 12:39 pm #657
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coolflames1997

should i get a IMac that cost 1,499.00 or buy alienware the console one or build a rig the components are a intel core I7, AMD radeon hd 7970, two 500gb hard drives, 1000w power supply, 4 gig of memory and the ASRock Z68 PROFESSIONAL GEN3
February 6, 2012 at 1:09 pm #658
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Alex Tiff

Hey, I recently started building my own PC. it is was cheaper to do then buying a PC that is already ready-to-use. If you are not sure how to build a PC yourself or not comfortable doing it, get someone else you know or someone you know who knows a guy that maybe he knows a guy. or just go to a PC store and pay an extra £50 or something. All the best. I can’t wait to get mine up and running! especially for the skyrim creation kit out tomorrow!

February 7, 2012 at 1:23 pm #665
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Xedus

I really would suggest building a pc, it is indeed cheaper if you can build it yourself and buy smartly from several different stores/online shops. My PC i built from buying at Ebuyer and Maplins websites during January Sales in 2011. saved quite a lot :D
My PC Specifications can be seen below in my channel info at -> http://www.twitch.tv/xedus_
February 7, 2012 at 5:26 pm #748
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Skidd y0

For gaming, build a rig. Never ever get Alienware, it’s not that the specs are bad, it’s just a rip-off.

February 8, 2012 at 1:41 am #762
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Luka Anicic

If you’re looking for a good gaming rig, get a real gaming PC. Don’t bother with Alienware. They’re overpriced and you can build an equivalent machine for a fraction of the price.

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February 15, 2012 at 10:12 am #1071
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Matt Howard

The real answer is neither. Alienware are made by Dell. and we all know what they’re like. although Macs and Alienware are alike, your paying for a little logo that you can show to your friends saying “hey look what i got” if you build a PC it’s cheaper, funner and it’ll be miles better imo.
March 24, 2012 at 12:37 pm #2107
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Anthony/coldion10

i got an alienware, good comp, bad price. im going to build a desktop. im thinking of building it like so:

2 NVIDIA 560 Ti=approx 500$ USD
1 Intel DX58SO Extreme Series =200-375$ USD
1 1500 watt power source= 375 USD
1 Intel® Core™ i7-2700K Processor (8M Cache, 3.5 GHz)=$332-$342
1 Kingston HyperX 12GB (3x4GB) 1600MHz DDR3 = 75$
1 1TB internal HDD= 250$
COOLED Gaming Computer case: 135-190$
1 Ethernet Card= 50-200$
1 Lite-On iHBS212-08 12X Internal Blu-Ray Writer= 115$
1 CPU cooler: 30-100$
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