LKC master
26/5/07 10:39:16 AM
Overlord
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im looking to get a new computer in around July for some gaming. i dont want to build it myself, im lazy so im looking for a company like alien ware to make it for me. does anybody know the easist way to get a alienware computer or any other companies that are like alienware ?
BTW im looking for a beast computer for around 3k. -----
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.:Cyb3rGlitch:.
26/5/07 11:59:00 AM
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Most computer stores will build a system to your specifications. Just make a list of desired parts and they'll build it for a small fee. -----
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DiStOrTeD
26/5/07 12:18:33 PM
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Yep any computer store will put a system together for anywhere between $40-60 extra. -----
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1shot1kill
26/5/07 12:52:40 PM
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Yep, that's pretty damn lazy. You can't spare 6hrs to put together a PC? -----
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.:Cyb3rGlitch:.
26/5/07 1:10:00 PM
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Quote by 1shot1kill
Yep, that's pretty damn lazy. You can't spare 6hrs to put together a PC?
...or put this thread in the right section? :P
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DiStOrTeD
26/5/07 4:27:17 PM
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Quote by 1shot1kill
Yep, that's pretty damn lazy. You can't spare 6hrs to put together a PC?
6 hours?
10min build
1 hour OS install
half hour tweakage and your good to go! -----
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.:Cyb3rGlitch:.
26/5/07 4:28:42 PM
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Yeah, it doesn't take more than 30 minutes to build. -----
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1shot1kill
26/5/07 6:09:39 PM
SuperHero
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Quote by DiStOrTeD
Quote by 1shot1kill
Yep, that's pretty damn lazy. You can't spare 6hrs to put together a PC?
6 hours?
10min build
1 hour OS install
half hour tweakage and your good to go!
Hrmmmm. I must be doing something wrong then, if it only takes 10 minutes to build a PC. If you're doing it in 10 minutes, remind me never, ever to buy one from you.
How long does it take to install all the required software again? Definitely more than half an hour. -----
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.:Cyb3rGlitch:.
26/5/07 6:20:03 PM
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BTW, when I say build, I mean hardware only. 30 minutes is like a self record. :P
2 hours max for the hardware. ;)
Edited by .:Cyb3rGlitch:.: 26/5/2007 6:20:20 PM -----
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aliali
26/5/07 10:17:04 PM
SuperHero
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Yep anywhere from a couple of hours to 5 or 6 for the build depending on what is being fitted, how well the case is designed and how fussy I want to be with cable layout etc.
Windows install takes a few hours by itself because I always always do all windows updates and latest driver installs.
If it is a fresh install of my comp then I can say goodbye to at least 8 hours installing everything, configuring it all and restoring all backups and checking they are working. Using a recent image can reduce this to an hour or so.
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t0rna8o
28/5/07 12:33:15 AM
Overlord
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Putting it together, re-routing the cables is half the fun.
Hell I pull mine apart just so I can have another crack at it, you always do something better or make it tidier.
Besides it's always fun pushing the power button and nothing happens. Why would you want to miss out on that? -----
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The_Hawk
28/5/07 10:05:22 AM
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Even a quick and nasty build of an machine with integrated everything takes more than 10 minutes. 30 minutes would be a good minimum to screw everything together and get it turned on....
The OS I have down now, an XP install takes me about 20 minutes from a slipstreamed, unattended install CD. After that it's installing a few choice pieces of software and it's OK to go in a pinch.
Normally I like to spend the time it's installing Windows downloading all the latest drivers and getting all the other install CD's lines up. I have created ISO's of most things now so I just grab them off the network which makes things much quicker, in lots of cases the slowest part is typing in the CD-Keys :P
If you do get a shop to build it for you keep in mind that they will give you the most basic service in most cases. Put it together, turn it on, install Windows, drivers off the OEM CD, Default options :S
The first thing I do to most new PC's from Harvey Norman and the like is either to wipe it if possible or to uninstall all the 'value add' crap that comes installed.
Either way I HIGHLY suggest you make a backup of your default system at this point. Make re-building a crashed machine a 15 minute task rather than the few hours you will spend otherwise. -----
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osama_bin_athlon
28/5/07 3:55:47 PM
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depends entirely on what it is exactly that you're talking about building, and again on what software is required..... -----
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LKC master
29/5/07 9:01:48 PM
Overlord
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hey guys thx for the tips. looks like i might just buy some parts and depending on build cost get the shop to build it. could i order the alien ware case? -----
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aliali
30/5/07 12:26:29 AM
SuperHero
Immortal
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As far as I know the only way to get an Alienware case is to buy the whole overpriced shamozzle.
If you like that style of case then look at the Raidmax range
http://www.pccasegear.com.au/category206_1.htm
or the Diabolic Minotaur
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gun_sl1nger
30/5/07 4:00:09 PM
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Quote by 1shot1kill
Quote by DiStOrTeD
Quote by 1shot1kill
Yep, that's pretty damn lazy. You can't spare 6hrs to put together a PC?
6 hours?
10min build
1 hour OS install
half hour tweakage and your good to go!
Hrmmmm. I must be doing something wrong then, if it only takes 10 minutes to build a PC. If you're doing it in 10 minutes, remind me never, ever to buy one from you.
How long does it take to install all the required software again? Definitely more than half an hour.
Research and Buy the components: 2 Days
Pick it all up: 1 Afternoon
Put it together: 2 Hours
Cable tie everything to maximise airflow: 2 Hours
Cut and Re-Cable tie everything cause you forgot something: 2.5 Hours
Install the OS: 1 Hour
Update and Patch: 1 Hour
Admire your handy work with the case side off: 1 Hour
Show your brother who thinks you are a weirdo, but he is the person you are building the PC for and he is getting it cheap so he has to go "ooh, aah": 15 Minutes
Explain to him that he got a kick arse PC for Cheap: 15 Minutes
Get him to pay you the amount that you spent, no building fee: 2 Days (because he is a tight arse)
Vow never to do it again: 20 Sulphorous seconds
18Months Later
"Oi, I need a new PC can you build it for me"
*Sigh* "Yeah OK"
Edited by gun_sl1nger: 30/5/2007 04:00:38 PM -----
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kikz
30/5/07 4:06:35 PM
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Quote by 1shot1kill
Yep, that's pretty damn lazy. You can't spare 6hrs to put together a PC?
2-6 hours for a system build... What do they charge these days? Around $100 a build?
A wise man once said if someone can do it for you for less than your time is worht, pay them. $50/hr down to $17/hr. Any way you look at it, it's not worth the time. Add in that if they do it, you keep your warranty, and it's definitely worth it. -----
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.:Cyb3rGlitch:.
30/5/07 4:32:57 PM
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Quote by LKC master
hey guys thx for the tips. looks like i might just buy some parts and depending on build cost get the shop to build it. could i order the alien ware case?
eBay perhaps?
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B82R3S
30/5/07 5:12:16 PM
Titan
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$40 would be quite low, for pure hardware setup id charge $50 at least, and if it took longer than a hour extra. Software id charge $20 -----
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aliali
31/5/07 11:36:55 AM
SuperHero
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Quote by gun_sl1nger
Research and Buy the components: 2 Days
Pick it all up: 1 Afternoon
Put it together: 2 Hours
Cable tie everything to maximise airflow: 2 Hours
Cut and Re-Cable tie everything cause you forgot something: 2.5 Hours
Cut and Re-Cable tie everything cause you forgot something else/didn't like the layout: 2.5 Hours
Install the OS: 1 Hour
Update and Patch: 1 Hour
Admire your handy work with the case side off: 1 Hour
Show your brother who thinks you are a weirdo, but he is the person you are building the PC for and he is getting it cheap so he has to go "ooh, aah": 15 Minutes
Explain to him that he got a kick arse PC for Cheap: 15 Minutes
Get him to pay you the amount that you spent, no building fee: 14 Days (because he blew the money on some bogan car addon)
Vow never to do it again: 20 Sulphorous seconds
18Months Later
"Oi, I need a new PC can you build it for me"
*Sigh* "Yeah OK"
Edited by gun_sl1nger: 30/5/2007 04:00:38 PM
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