Alienware worth it>?

[bgwilly31]

Im not seeing the worth.

I was playing around and decided to build a MX17 and then go to Hp's site and build HDX18.

Basically i found you can build better hardware (aside from graphics card) with the HP and still come out Hundreds and hundreds cheaper.

So me being a noob. I dont understand where the worth comes in>?

[Niké]

Can you post some specs and prices so we can have a better overview of what you mean.

[Tyleh]

Can you post some specs and prices so we can have a better overview of what you mean.

Yes, that definitely would be helpful.

[The_Moo]

what ever CPU is in the HDX and the GPU will be far inferior

i own the M17x and i have complete control when overclocking via:

unlocked FSB
MEM frequency
unlocked multipliers

i can overclock my CPU almost 1 ghz past stock and keep it under 65c @ FULL load

ALSO the GPU's in the HDX are not meant for gaming unlike the M17x where GAMING is the top priority. The gaming experience with the M17x will totally crap on the HDX

If you would like benchmarks i would be more then happy to post some.

To my knowledge i still hold the record Vantage run for a GTX 260m



EDIT i don't know the rule here good about linking post but since i can't put up more pictures of my M17x

HERE http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=399651

[bgwilly31]

Alienware:

Software
Windows Vista Home Premium (64 bit) + Windows 7 Home Premium
Intel® Core™2 Duo P8700 2.53GHz (3MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
Single NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M, 1GB
17-inch WideUXGA 1920x1200 (1200p)
4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
500GB 7,200RPM w/ Free Fall Protection

$2074


HP:

Software:
Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
• Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8800 (2.66 GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
• 6GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) - For 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M
• 640GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (320GB x 2) with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
• 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M - For DDR3 Memory
• 18.4" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p)
• Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
• Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid)

$1694

Plus thats witht he 18 inch screen! Which would be huge. You can get even cheaper if you 16 inch like i have is good enough. Which it is.

The only thing i see better is graphics card ont he alienware.

[The_Moo]

actually the CP is better as well because the p8700 can hit 3 + ghz easy with the M17x features

ALSO to GPU is about 3 times more powerful

the M17x is a gaming computer and is made for gaming ...the HDX is not a gaming computer which is why it has lower end parts like the GPU


and you get
a metal case
alienfx
better sound
better screen
plethera of ports and FAR SUPERIOR cooling

[Niké]

I think the alienware is a better deal if you have a bit more money that is. I am no expert but not only does it look supercool, the price isn't really that bad as i see it. I think you will not regret getting a system like that. If 1500 is the most you can spend go for the hp or wait a few months...for the refreshed M15x hehe if it is really true

[The_Moo]

the laptop is coming

m15x is off the uk site and i have people who know people telling me September

[the3vilgenius]

You have to deside if the alienware extra's like an aluminium cas that's heavier and the alien fx and cooling are worht the extra bucks for you but it is qbsolutely worth it. Hp dx is also a good quality machine so your choice

[The_Moo]

ummm i would make your choice whether you want to game or not

also the M17x gets 3 hours of battery