Alienware 18 or?

Laython Childers · Jul 3, 2014

ok so i just got a new laptop but since i am going to get a better one whenever this one dies i fiqured i can start saving up but i need to know what i should save up for should i get this, http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-18/pd?oc=dkcwx04s&model_id=alienware-18 or does anyone know a laptop equal or better than this below or the same as this price. any help appreciated!

Icaraeus · Jul 3, 2014

Laptops are not designed to play games. Alienware (aka Dell) is one of the most overpriced companies in the world. If you want to play games get a desktop computer.

Laython Childers · Jul 3, 2014

i was thinking about that i think ill get a desktop any suggestions on which one i should get?

iceclock · Jul 3, 2014

whats your budget?

Laython Childers · Jul 3, 2014

around 3000

iceclock · Jul 3, 2014

and country?

do u need laptop or desktop monitor+windows+keyboard?

Laython Childers · Jul 3, 2014

i live in the USA i am going to need the system it self (desktop) a keyboard and a monitor

Laython Childers · Jul 3, 2014

would this be a good system http://www.maingear.com/custom/desktops/shift/index.php

iceclock · Jul 3, 2014

can you build ur own?

Laython Childers · Jul 3, 2014

most of it but i would need guidence on parts like which gpu

iceclock · Jul 3, 2014

are u more comfortable buying premade?

Laython Childers · Jul 3, 2014

yes but i will attempt at building one if necessary

iceclock · Jul 3, 2014

well u can get a pre-assembled decent one but if ur willing to try and build it yourself its worth a shot. depends on u

Laython Childers · Jul 3, 2014

ill try to build it myself because it seems like the better choice

iceclock · Jul 3, 2014

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kBD6qs) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kBD6qs/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $238.99 @ Amazon
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h80i) | $73.24 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z97X KILLER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97xkiller) | $139.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32133c11d16gxl) | $154.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7pd256bw) | $189.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001) | $82.99 @ NCIX US
**Video Card** | [PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB PCS+ Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/powercolor-video-card-axr9290x4gbd5ppdhe) | $449.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-phan001bk) | $119.98 @ OutletPC
**Power Supply** | [XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850snlb9) | $89.25 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $16.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.99 @ NCIX US
**Monitor** | [Asus PB287Q 60Hz 28.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-pb287q) | $648.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Keyboard** | [Ducky DK1087XM Wired Standard Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/ducky-keyboard-dk1087nealb) | $57.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards
**Mouse** | [Perixx MX-2000 Wired Laser Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/perixx-mouse-mx2000) | $29.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $2377.35

would be really good dont need to spend 3k exactly to get top performance.

tiny voices · Jul 3, 2014

You can save ALOT of money and get a better quality machine if you build it yourself.

Laython Childers · Jul 3, 2014

that looks like a good system iceclock i am probably gonna go with that one thank you

iceclock · Jul 3, 2014

alright do u want to add anything to your system? also for 60$ a local pc shop can assemble it for you if that works better for you

tiny voices · Jul 3, 2014

iceclock :

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kBD6qs) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kBD6qs/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $238.99 @ Amazon
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h80i) | $73.24 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z97X KILLER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97xkiller) | $139.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32133c11d16gxl) | $154.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7pd256bw) | $189.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001) | $82.99 @ NCIX US
**Video Card** | [PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB PCS+ Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/powercolor-video-card-axr9290x4gbd5ppdhe) | $449.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-phan001bk) | $119.98 @ OutletPC
**Power Supply** | [XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850snlb9) | $89.25 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $16.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.99 @ NCIX US
**Monitor** | [Asus PB287Q 60Hz 28.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-pb287q) | $648.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Keyboard** | [Ducky DK1087XM Wired Standard Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/ducky-keyboard-dk1087nealb) | $57.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards
**Mouse** | [Perixx MX-2000 Wired Laser Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/perixx-mouse-mx2000) | $29.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $2377.35

would be really good dont need to spend 3k exactly to get top performance.

Looks great, but I might change a few things. The PSU is a bit overkill, unless he plans to add a second 290x, and I would definitely go for Windows 8.1.

iceclock · Jul 3, 2014

its always good to have more power if he ever wants to crossfire it and is within budget.

iceclock · Jul 3, 2014

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V4D6qs) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V4D6qs/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $238.99 @ Amazon
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h80i) | $73.24 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z97X KILLER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97xkiller) | $139.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32133c11d16gxl) | $154.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7pd256bw) | $189.98 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm001) | $82.99 @ NCIX US
**Video Card** | [PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB PCS+ Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/powercolor-video-card-axr9290x4gbd5ppdhe) | $449.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-phan001bk) | $119.98 @ OutletPC
**Power Supply** | [XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1850snlb9) | $89.25 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $16.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-885370635003) | $133.98 @ OutletPC
**Monitor** | [Asus PB287Q 60Hz 28.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-pb287q) | $648.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Keyboard** | [Ducky DK1087XM Wired Standard Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/ducky-keyboard-dk1087nealb) | $57.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards
**Mouse** | [Perixx MX-2000 Wired Laser Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/perixx-mouse-mx2000) | $29.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $2426.34

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Laython Childers · Jul 3, 2014

i found a intel Core i7-4790K at 4.0 ghz for about 50 bucks more wouldnt that be better?

tiny voices · Jul 3, 2014

For gaming, no not really. The i5 and the i7 are basically the same. The i7 is only better for things like rendering and encoding.

Laython Childers · Jul 3, 2014

ok just making sure thank you

iceclock · Jul 3, 2014

stick with i5

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