New Alienware Aurora XLA

[Zeroh]

Getting it in a few days

(and its overlockd)

anyone else a fan of the alienware?

[LiNuX]

please start threads in appropriate categories, we DO have a computer section.

I can't call myself a fan of Alienware since I gather my own hardware. What are the specs?

[Zeroh]

I jus decided to put it all togethewr on my own

new to the pc hardware

Chassis Model: Cooler Master HAF 932 (Black OPS Edition)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: Paint Screws and Hose Clamps (Black)
Processor: Intel Core i7 960 3.2GHz (Quad Core)
Motherboard: EVGA X58 Classified 3X SLI (Intel X58 Chipset) (Supports Triple SLI or CrossFire)
System Memory: 6GB DDR3 1600MHz Digital Storm Certified by mushkin enhanced (Highly Recommended) (Hand Tested)
Power Supply: 1200W Digital Storm Certified (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition Highly Recommended)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 1: Operating System: 2x (1.5TB Seagate Barracuda (7200 RPM) (32MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Set 1 Raid Options: - No Thanks
Hard Drive Set 2: Multimedia\Data: 1x (1TB Seagate/Western Digital (7200 RPM) (32MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive Set 3: Backup\Misc.: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Internet Access: Killer Xeno Pro (Optimized for Online Gaming) Lag and Latency Reduction
Video Card: 3x SLI Triple (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275 896MB (Includes PhysX Technology)
Add-on Card: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 3: FrostChill Cooling System: CPU Only
H20 Tube Color:Red Tubing with High-Performance Fluid (UV Lighting Reactive)
Chassis Airflow: Upgrade Chassis With LED Performance Fans (Red) (Up to 6 Fans)
Internal Lighting: Internal Chassis Lighting System (Red)
Enhancements: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 2: Overclock the processor between 4.0GHz to 4.2GHz (Requires H20 Cooling Upgrade)
Boost Video Card: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability
Boost Memory: Yes, Overclock memory frequency (Includes Memory Fan Kit Installed)
Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Virus Protection: McAfee Internet Security (Includes: AntiVirus, FireWall and AntiSpyware)
Office: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Install/Test Game: Call of Duty: World At War (Pre-Install, apply updates, and test gameplay with my syste
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Exclusive T-Shirt: - No Thanks
Priority Build: - No Thanks, Ship Within 5-10 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty



hows that?

[LiNuX]

Sounds pretty good, You picked a really Good CPU. I'm thinking about using that for a new company server.

And a really good GPU as well. I would love to build that PC from scratch.

Although I wouldn't recommend pushing the CPU that much because it heats up quickly and it shortens the lifespan. It's already very fast without the overclocking.

How much is that costing you if you don't mind sharing?

[Zeroh]

so wait...overlocking isnt nescesary?

its about 4 grand. i think the overlocking made it go up a lil more. i jus want alot of speed, great graphics no lag, and alot of memory...

[LiNuX]

If it was necessary then every processor would be overlocked to begin with. And it's not hard to overclock a cpu anyway, you can do it through bios easily. I've done it before to test but it really runs hot.

$4k is a lot of money for a computer - if you had a private person custom build it you probably would have saved a lot more because I know all those parts would not cost $4k since most computer parts prices are dropping. But hey, if you have the money, go for the best custom makers I guess :)

[Zeroh]

whoaaa...id never spend 4 grand on a comp. lol
i jus did that so i would know what i needed and didnt need..
(so i asked u)

but id rather do what u said and jus gather hardware,
but im still new to some of the gaming pc specs
so idk whats good... bad, or just right
whats too much etc.

because im sure it would be cheaper that way

[LiNuX]

that's good lol. And yes, it would be much cheaper.

[Zeroh]

hey, can u help me fig. what i shuld and shuldnt buy (hardware, etc.)
cuz i dnt wanna go broke,
and i dnt want my CPU to die

ha

[LiNuX]

Sure, what kind of pc are you looking for? and are you thinking about building it yourself? Or having someone else do it for you?

And overclocking won't kill the CPU instantly unless you overdo it. But overclocking will generally lower the life expectancy of anything, including GPU's and RAMs.

[Zeroh]

well lets see, im thinking of putting it together myself.

im like a real coomputer person

i want
-speed
-great graphics
-lots of memory
-appearence


things like that...

[LiNuX]

I don't know what you mean by "a real computer person"

One of the best CPUs out there are now the intel i7 CPUs, tons of speed - I'm going to use the i7 920 on a new server soon. Plenty of speed on 4 cores - you could do anything with that now - most programs or games won't need that much CPU power anyway.

Graphics, the graphics you had earlier is pretty good otherwise you could stick with the 9800GT and save some money

4GB RAM is all you need - I have that and I run a lot of programs and keep my pc on for months at a time, never used full capacity. At max I went up to 2.8gb at the same time.

Appearance? Like a Case? You pick - we may have different tastes and a case generally doesn't matter because it doesn't have much to do with the system working properly. Of course you would want something with fans and ventilation so that the system doesn't overheat.

That's just a basic setup from the top of my head. You can go to newegg.com for computer parts.

And depending on where you live you I may be able to build it for you since I do have a computer building business now :)

[Zeroh]

Ok the site u gave me is great...but idk what connects to what..

or whats compatible with what.

whats good whats not so good. etc.

[LiNuX]

AMD CPU's will only work with AMD Motherboards.

You should pick all other parts based on the mobo - if it has a PCI slot then a GPU with PCI connector will work. Same goes for PCI x16 or whatever the slot may be.

Most HDD's are SATA drives now so make sure the mobo has SATA connections and the hard drive is SATA. There are other forms as well like ATA and IDE etc.

PSU also tells you the main connector, have to make sure the mobo will fit that. Some PSU's come with 20 pin connectors and most mobo's require 24 pin.

You just have to do a ton of research before you can find the perfect fits. Takes a while to get it all right. You just have to read the descriptions to make sure one part is compatible with another otherwise it's just a waste of money.

[Zeroh]

i saw this one.

* Foxconn Inferno Katana ATX Intel Motherboard
* Core i7 (LGA1156)/i5 (LGA1156)
* Intel P55
* LGA 1156

[Zeroh]

MotherBoard:

Foxconn Inferno Katana LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard

Video/graphics Card:

HIS H467QS1GH Radeon HD 4670 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card

PSU:

Rosewill BRONZE series RBR1000-M 1000W Continuous@40°C, 80Plus Bronze Certified,Modular Cable Design,ATX12V v2.3/ EPS12V,SLI Ready,CrossFire Ready,Active PFC"Compatible with Core i7, i5" Power Supply

CPU:

Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920

mEMORY:

Patriot G Series ‘Sector 5’ Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model PGV34G1600ELK


hard drive(s):

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31500341AS 1.5TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

Seagate Barracuda LP ST32000542AS 2TB 5900 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive



ami i missing anything?

[LiNuX]

you're missing a case, a cd drive, and operating system.

Make sure the mobo will read 240 pin ddr3 cards and the radeon gpu (I'm not familiar with ATI Cards)

why get a 1.5tb and a 2tb hdd? That's a lot of space - most regular computers won't use that much unless you plan on doing something that would. You'd be fine with a 1-1.5tb hdd now - dont' waste unnecessary money.

[Zeroh]

oo..Operating syestem?

i chose just the 1.5tb hdd.



Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

CD drive:

Sony Optiarc Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD/CD Rewritable Drive - OEM

[LiNuX]

please don't double post - just edit your previous post if you're posting in such a short period of time.

And yes operating system. And the case and cd drive is fine - they don't matter as much when it comes to performance.

Newegg is also selling this pre-made computer: Newegg.com - iBUYPOWER Gamer Extreme 938i Intel Core i7 860 4GB DDR3 500GB NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - Desktop PCs (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227173)

Intel i7 860 with a Sata II hdd which is faster than regular SATA. NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 - one of the best cards out there from Nvidia right now.

Also comes with 64 bit Windows 7 OS - with the mobo and the 64bit OS you could have up to 16gb ram in the future if you ever need it.

$800

I haven't checked prices of the parts you mentioned so I am not sure if you'll be saving or spending more money here.This is one of their black friday specials.