Just got Alienware - Page 6

PoorMansCamaro · 08-18-2010, 09:08 PM

Better deal?

rudack · 08-18-2010, 09:25 PM

Not sure if you have access or not to an EPP program for Dell (Employee Purchase Program). If you don't you can go to www.dell.com/epp and it may save you 10%+ or so on your order. Just select large corporation from the drop down. If you end up needed a number to order, I maybe able to help.

PoorMansCamaro · 08-18-2010, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rudack

Not sure if you have access or not to an EPP program for Dell (Employee Purchase Program). If you don't you can go to www.dell.com/epp and it may save you 10%+ or so on your order. Just select large corporation from the drop down. If you end up needed a number to order, I maybe able to help.

lol, it's a bit late, It's already ordered. Thanks though!

WadeWilson · 08-18-2010, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

So it looks like i'm getting a XPS 8100 INSTEAD. HERE'S THE SPECS...

intel core i7-870 processor (8MB cache, 2.93GHz)
6GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz-2X2GB/2x1GB
ATI Radeon HD 5670
750GB Serial ATA 2 Hard Drive 7200RPM
16x DVD+/-RW
THX TruStudio PC

Just for side-by-side comparison. The xps i'm getting was only $150 more out of my pocket.

Intel Core i3 530 2.93GHz (4MB Cache)
4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz (2x2)
Single ATI 5670, 1GB GDDR5
500GB - SATA-II 3Gb/s 7200RPM, 16MB Cache HDD
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
Single Drive: 24X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
NERO 9, ANW
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Alienware High-Performance Liquid Cooling

What made you change your mind?

rs-lt-camaro- · 08-18-2010, 11:16 PM

nice computer
i just picked up a toshiba with i3 and its great

PoorMansCamaro · 08-18-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Shardik2SS

What made you change your mind?

Well, I don't know what happened but my shipping status said cancelled, so I called Dell and the guy didn't know why either. He asked if what I ordered is what I still wanted. I said yes and he told me he was a little confused. He said that alienware is good, but most people don't buy the bare minimum because you can get a much better computer for the same price. He told me about XPS 8100, gave me a great deal because I was searching while he was rambling and I decided this was a better option.

I really didn't do my research prior. My co-worker has alienware and recommended it. As I've stated before, I've been away from desktop computers since 2002, so I just took his word for it. I'm much happier with the XPS.

WadeWilson · 08-19-2010, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

Well, I don't know what happened but my shipping status said cancelled, so I called Dell and the guy didn't know why either. He asked if what I ordered is what I still wanted. I said yes and he told me he was a little confused. He said that alienware is good, but most people don't buy the bare minimum because you can get a much better computer for the same price. He told me about XPS 8100, gave me a great deal because I was searching while he was rambling and I decided this was a better option.

I really didn't do my research prior. My co-worker has alienware and recommended it. As I've stated before, I've been away from desktop computers since 2002, so I just took his word for it. I'm much happier with the XPS.

Cool!! Let me know what you think of it once you get it.

PoorMansCamaro · 08-19-2010, 02:33 AM

Will do. New ship date is sept 2nd...

PoorMansCamaro · 08-23-2010, 04:53 PM

Since my computer should be in tomorrow, internet is on the mind. I know that the faster the better, but what's good enough? I plan on playing some games, but i'm not going to be hardcore. MIGHT try starcraft 2. WoW is a good possibility because i have co-workers on it. Anyway, I'm probably going to go with cox. The lowest package is 3Mbps. the next up is 10Mbps. Obviously the latter is better, but would 3Mbps be enough?

Was thinking about going with the 3Mbps, and if it's too laggy, then upgrade...

WadeWilson · 08-23-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

Since my computer should be in tomorrow, internet is on the mind. I know that the faster the better, but what's good enough? I plan on playing some games, but i'm not going to be hardcore. MIGHT try starcraft 2. WoW is a good possibility because i have co-workers on it. Anyway, I'm probably going to go with cox. The lowest package is 3Mbps. the next up is 10Mbps. Obviously the latter is better, but would 3Mbps be enough?

Was thinking about going with the 3Mbps, and if it's too laggy, then upgrade...

Who offers the 10MPS package? I have 6MPS but it averages about 5.25MPS when I check it on speedtest.net.

PoorMansCamaro · 08-23-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Shardik2SS

Who offers the 10MPS package? I have 6MPS but it averages about 5.25MPS when I check it on speedtest.net.

COX. Well it says 13Mbps, but i figured it probably runs around 10. Who offers 6Mbps? lol

WadeWilson · 08-23-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

COX. Well it says 13Mbps, but i figured it probably runs around 10. Who offers 6Mbps? lol

AT&T's DSL Elite package.

PoorMansCamaro · 08-23-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Shardik2SS

AT&T's DSL Elite package.

and the price for that is?

WadeWilson · 08-23-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

and the price for that is?

http://www.att.com/gen/general?pid=1...S25115W0DWPCPO

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rudack Rudack Drives: ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 742 View My Garage	Not sure if you have access or not to an EPP program for Dell (Employee Purchase Program). If you don't you can go to www.dell.com/epp and it may save you 10%+ or so on your order. Just select large corporation from the drop down. If you end up needed a number to order, I maybe able to help. __________________ ABM 2SS/RS #33390

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rs-lt-camaro- Drives: ram Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: canada Posts: 49	nice computer i just picked up a toshiba with i3 and its great __________________ Keep on trying, You can never hold me down

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PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,201	Will do. New ship date is sept 2nd... __________________

08-23-2010, 04:53 PM	#79
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,201	Since my computer should be in tomorrow, internet is on the mind. I know that the faster the better, but what's good enough? I plan on playing some games, but i'm not going to be hardcore. MIGHT try starcraft 2. WoW is a good possibility because i have co-workers on it. Anyway, I'm probably going to go with cox. The lowest package is 3Mbps. the next up is 10Mbps. Obviously the latter is better, but would 3Mbps be enough? Was thinking about going with the 3Mbps, and if it's too laggy, then upgrade... __________________

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