Newb question about computer specs

[Okuu]

Ok, so I'm planning on buying a new computer, an Alienware probably, and I want to know what I can expect from this computer.

Processor



Intel? CoreTM i5 760 (2.8GHz/8MB cache)


Operating System



Genuine (http://www.dell.com/mc.ashx?id=Tech-Spec-Formatting:MDA-ToolTip&c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&modalwidth=400&modalHeight=150&ovropac=0&modalscroll=yes&modaltarget=div&modaltype=tooltip&position=bottom&title=Genuine &flip=true&eventType=rollover)Windows? 7 Home Premium 64-Bit


Memory



Up to 6GB4 (http://www.dell.com/mc.ashx?id=technotes:graphics-and-system-memory&c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&modalwidth=400&modalHeight=150&ovropac=0&modalscroll=yes&modaltarget=div&modaltype=tooltip&position=bottom&title=Important Details&flip=false&eventType=rollover) Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333Mhz - 4 DIMMS


Hard Drive



1000GB5 (http://www.dell.com/mc.ashx?id=technotes:hard-drive&c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&modalwidth=400&modalHeight=150&ovropac=0&modalscroll=yes&modaltarget=div&modaltype=tooltip&position=bottom&title=Important Details&flip=false&eventType=rollover) SATA II hard drive (7200RPM)


Video Card



ATI HD5670 RadeonTM


Optical Drive



24X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability


On a game like Crysis, what can I expect from this computer? Very-High graphics at +/- 55 fps?

[`seeker]

It'll run hon and crysis fine

I'd suggest swapping the 1tb hard disk for a solid state if you can afford it - they are amazing for games and general os usage

[Zasus]

why would u buy overpriced piece of junk from alien ware, build a computer yourself. or ask someone to do it

[Okuu]

why would u buy overpriced piece of junk from alien ware, build a computer yourself. or ask someone to do it

For the same price (1200$ CAN) , I could buy this (Dell) :

Processor



Intel? CoreTM i7 930 (2.8GHz/8MB cache)
Operating System



Genuine (http://www.dell.com/mc.ashx?id=Tech-Spec-Formatting:MDA-ToolTip&c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&modalwidth=400&modalHeight=150&ovropac=0&modalscroll=yes&modaltarget=div&modaltype=tooltip&position=bottom&title=Genuine &flip=true&eventType=rollover)Windows? 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Memory



Up to 12GB5 (http://www.dell.com/mc.ashx?id=technotes:graphics-and-system-memory&c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&modalwidth=400&modalHeight=150&ovropac=0&modalscroll=yes&modaltarget=div&modaltype=tooltip&position=bottom&title=Important Details&flip=false&eventType=rollover) Tri-Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333Mhz - 6 DIMMS
Hard Drive



1000GB4 (http://www.dell.com/mc.ashx?id=technotes:hard-drive&c=ca&l=en&s=dhs&modalwidth=400&modalHeight=150&ovropac=0&modalscroll=yes&modaltarget=div&modaltype=tooltip&position=bottom&title=Important Details&flip=false&eventType=rollover) SATA hard drive (7200RPM)
Video Card



ATI HD5770 RadeonTM
Optical Drive



Single Drive: 16X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
I have a relative who bought this, and it seemed pretty awesome.

[Zasus]

go to canada computers store. they've got the cheapest hardware prices out there.

you could get the same rig for 950$

[INEED2BUKKS]

manufacture the parts yourself too, i had a cousin who did this and saved roughly 1100$

[ShredderIV]

1200 for those specs is terrible. Build it yourself. And the most RAM you need is 4 GB.

[jorge69696]

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MSI GeForce GTX 460 (Fermi) N460GTX Cyclone 768D5/OC Video Card (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814127512)
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G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820231311)
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EVGA P55 SLI 132-LF-E655-KR LGA1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813188055)
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Intel Core i5-750 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819115215)
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-$35.00 Instant
-$34.99 Combo
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COOLER MASTER HAF 932 RC-932-KKN1-GP Black Computer Case With Side Panel Window (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811119160)
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Rosewill RX950-D-B 950W "Compatible with Core i7, i5" Power Supply (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817182097)
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Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$90.00 Instant
-$60.00 Combo
$339.97
$189.97
Grand Total:$1,199.91


It includes 2 gtx 460 in SLI. This rig will run Crysis in very high @ 1920x1080 2x AA @ 60fps+
You are welcome.



PS: I couldn't copy the full links to the combos. If you are interested, I can send you the list.

[Sauron`]

Ya just build it man, or find a friend who can.
Alienwares are pretty unreliable anyways, at least nowadays.

[Zasus]

really i5.

[YawningAngel]

I wouldn't advise gaming on a laptop, you get a lot more with a desktop. Alienware is overpriced, in any case.

[pwn_U_fast]

^^ yeah i game on a laptop and its not that great. mine was a cheap dell that i needed for a school a couple years back. it runs everything ok, but graphics are integrated and to use my pf keys i have to hold the FN key. f-ing lame.

your specs look fine OP, id just be weary ont he price. you can usually even get manufacturer deals that should knock that hardware below $1k.

[Toxsicks]

It'll run hon and crysis fine

I'd suggest swapping the 1tb hard disk for a solid state if you can afford it - they are amazing for games and general os usage
Same to me running HoN Maxed Out runs like a charm.

- Toxsicks

[Synthix]

For the same price (1200$ CAN) , I could buy this (Dell)


I could buy this (Dell)


(Dell)


....what?

[Zasus]

I wouldn't advise gaming on a laptop, you get a lot more with a desktop. Alienware is overpriced, in any case.

unless you get something with this in it

http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX-285M-SLI.25624.0.html

[Okuu]

Well yeah, thanks for the answers, I guess my best bet is to build it myself, since I know how to do it. I'll inform myself on what individuals parts to buy.

And I'll never play on a laptop o_O
Want to have a :Sustainer: in my new box...

[MrSnowman]

1200 for those specs is terrible. Build it yourself. And the most RAM you need is 4 GB.
I he needs to ask he probably can't build it himself :P

He could ask someone to do it for him though.

edit: Oh he can, awesome.

[jorge69696]

Well yeah, thanks for the answers, I guess my best bet is to build it myself, since I know how to do it. I'll inform myself on what individuals parts to buy.

And I'll never play on a laptop o_O
Want to have a :Sustainer: in my new box...

2 words: i5-750 and GTX460

[Memphis_Doom]

This may be a bit late... but!

Any graphics card that is using memory type: GDDR3 is old. Try something new like GDDR5. But you'll notice every 6-9 month's something better will always come out XD

for more info on memory types check below:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GDDR3
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GDDR5

Mmm even samsung have some nice stats/figures on memory types
http://www.samsung.com/global/business/semiconductor/Greenmemory/Products/GDDR5/GDDR5_Overview.html

Cheers,