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I'm back!
And I'm on my new computer. This thing is FAST.
Dell Pentium 4 3.4 Ghz "Extreme Edition"
2 Gigs RAM
ATI Radeon 9800XT video card (256MB RAM onboard)
DVD Burner
That's all I can remember for now. I plugged in Battlefield 1942, cranked up all the graphics and sound settings, and it still runs faster than watching a movie!
Sorry, but I had to brag
Now for the downside - I'm broke
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But I've got a crazy fast computer
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Dell Pentium 4 3.4 Ghz "Extreme Edition"
2 Gigs RAM
ATI Radeon 9800XT video card (256MB RAM onboard)
DVD Burner
That's all I can remember for now. I plugged in Battlefield 1942, cranked up all the graphics and sound settings, and it still runs faster than watching a movie!
Sorry, but I had to brag
Now for the downside - I'm broke
.But I've got a crazy fast computer
XXL
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Nah, it's a Dell. It replaced my Alienware (piece 'o junk)
Don't buy into the hype - Alienware has become far too bloated for their own good. Prices went way up (as if they already weren't high enough) and customer service went way down (unless you speak spanish).
They should change their name to "Illegal Alienware".
They replaced all my burned out components, but what gets me is the fact that I've never had so many components malfunction in my Dells. In my Alienware, in the three years I've had it, I've had to replace 2 hard drives, 3 cd burners, 1 sound card, and 2 monitors (my current moniter is starting problems as well. Time to call the hombres at Alienware so they can send this gringo a new monitor).
Sure, it's not too bad since everything's under warranty, but when you calculate having to call Alienware, have them ship the part, and then start over, it's a real PITA. None of the Dells I had before every gave me any trouble.
Dell is muy bueno.
Alienware no es bueno.
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Don't buy into the hype - Alienware has become far too bloated for their own good. Prices went way up (as if they already weren't high enough) and customer service went way down (unless you speak spanish).
They should change their name to "Illegal Alienware".
They replaced all my burned out components, but what gets me is the fact that I've never had so many components malfunction in my Dells. In my Alienware, in the three years I've had it, I've had to replace 2 hard drives, 3 cd burners, 1 sound card, and 2 monitors (my current moniter is starting problems as well. Time to call the hombres at Alienware so they can send this gringo a new monitor).
Sure, it's not too bad since everything's under warranty, but when you calculate having to call Alienware, have them ship the part, and then start over, it's a real PITA. None of the Dells I had before every gave me any trouble.
Dell is muy bueno.
Alienware no es bueno.
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Originally posted by webmaster
With that many problems there's probably only one true problem: a bad power supply. Bad power can drastically reduce component life.
With that many problems there's probably only one true problem: a bad power supply. Bad power can drastically reduce component life.
Either way, all the stuff works now and I'm selling it on Ebay.
Alienware said it was a 420watt power supply. I don't know what that means, but it's apparently enough.
Either way, good riddance...
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It means that if you had other equipment on the circuit, that the Alien wasn't operating at peak. Thats why it burned stuff out. I have a dedicated circuit on what strated out as a cheapo gateway and I have had zero problems with equipment failure.
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Originally posted by Mattsbox99
It means that if you had other equipment on the circuit, that the Alien wasn't operating at peak. Thats why it burned stuff out. I have a dedicated circuit on what strated out as a cheapo gateway and I have had zero problems with equipment failure.
It means that if you had other equipment on the circuit, that the Alien wasn't operating at peak. Thats why it burned stuff out. I have a dedicated circuit on what strated out as a cheapo gateway and I have had zero problems with equipment failure.
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Originally posted by Mattsbox99
You can't just abuse em either, it doesn't matter if you paid $400 or $4000.
You can't just abuse em either, it doesn't matter if you paid $400 or $4000.
I even vacummed it out once a month to keep the dust bunnies away.
It's a piece of junk. I'm convinced. Dell for me from now on
That said, you want to buy an Alienware?
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