NOTE: I can't build my own computer because I don't have the time right now. I would rather build my own if I could but I will most likely be interrupted most of the time while trying to build.
So, I'm getting an alienware aurora I want to know if these specs will work well with each other:
Processor - Intel® Core™ i7-2600 (8MB Cache) Overclocked Turbo Boost to 3.9GHz
OS - Windows 7
RAM - 12GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz
Graphics Card - Dual 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon™ HD 6950 (I will most likely upgrade to gtx 600 series when they are out)
Hard Drive - 1TB (2x 500GB) SATA II (3Gb/s) 7,200RPM (2x 16MB Cache)
That's basically it. Here's what I want to know:
The processor is good for that setup, right?
The RAM is enough for web browsing while playing skyrim, bf3, etc.?
The Hard Drive (not sure if this affects anything) is good for that setup, right?
I also want to know that if I upgrade the graphics card to a gtx 600 when it comes out, will the specs still be good enough to good enough and agree with each other?
Also, next year when the HD 7000's and the gtx 600's are out, will alienware upgrade soon or will they not upgrade for a while? Do they have a date each year where they upgrade specs?
NOTE: I can't build my own computer because I don't have the time right now. I would rather build my own if I could but I will most likely be interrupted most of the time while trying to build.
So, I'm getting an alienware aurora I want to know if these specs will work well with each other:
Processor - Intel® Core™ i7-2600 (8MB Cache) Overclocked Turbo Boost to 3.9GHz
OS - Windows 7
RAM - 12GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz
Graphics Card - Dual 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon™ HD 6950 (I will most likely upgrade to gtx 600 series when they are out)
Hard Drive - 1TB (2x 500GB) SATA II (3Gb/s) 7,200RPM (2x 16MB Cache)
That's basically it. Here's what I want to know:
The processor is good for that setup, right?
The RAM is enough for web browsing while playing skyrim, bf3, etc.?
The Hard Drive (not sure if this affects anything) is good for that setup, right?
I also want to know that if I upgrade the graphics card to a gtx 600 when it comes out, will the specs still be good enough to good enough and agree with each other?
Compared to my laptop (that I do all my gaming on),....welll lets just says this,..I HATE you!!!!
Those specs will work together, but honestly, this is more than enough almost to much (this would be the set-up for someone recording skyrim gameplay at full 1080p... Unless that's what you want :3
This should run fine with the 600 series all though req specs for 600 aren't out from what I can find but yeah.. I'd suspect it'd be fine :l
Those specs will work together, but honestly, this is more than enough almost to much (this would be the set-up for someone recording skyrim gameplay at full 1080p... Unless that's what you want :3
This should run fine with the 600 series all though req specs for 600 aren't out from what I can find but yeah.. I'd suspect it'd be fine :l
Alright. I plan on sticking with this for 5-6 years and upgrading whatever parts I can easily. Will 6950 to the first 7000 be big enough of a improvement that I should just wait? Or will I be fine waiting a year or two to upgrade the graphics card?
As for the setup - with all the discounts and coupons (-15%, -$100, suspected christmas discount) this setup is the same price for one with lower specs. (can't use coupons and discount is 5% on a lower spec one)
Alright. I plan on sticking with this for 5-6 years and upgrading whatever parts I can easily. Will 6950 to the first 7000 be big enough of a improvement that I should just wait? Or will I be fine waiting a year or two to upgrade the graphics card?
As for the setup - with all the discounts and coupons (-15%, -$100, suspected christmas discount) this setup is the same price for one with lower specs. (can't use coupons and discount is 5% on a lower spec one)
Wait for 7000. Biggest single-series jump since ATI moved to the "HD" series.
Wait for 7000. Biggest single-series jump since ATI moved to the "HD" series.
I see. But how long will it take for alienware to upgrade? Would I be better off getting the worst graphics card it comes with and then upgrading it to a 7000 when it comes out?
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I see. But how long will it take for alienware to upgrade? Would I be better off getting the worst graphics card it comes with and then upgrading it to a 7000 when it comes out?
Alienware?
Oh, I see.
Build your own (it takes about 4 hours max, not counting finding parts online, which is what us forumers can do, and waiting for shipping, which would happen with the Alienware anyway). Save lots and lots of money.
Or at the very fricking least, IBuyPower or Cyberpower. They still overcharge, but nowhere near as much as Alienware.
But IBuyPower, Cyberpower, and probably Alienware, Origin and the like, will update it no later than a week after it comes out.
Build your own (it takes about 4 hours max, not counting finding parts online, which is what us forumers can do, and waiting for shipping, which would happen with the Alienware anyway). Save lots and lots of money.
Or at the very fricking least, IBuyPower or Cyberpower. They still overcharge, but nowhere near as much as Alienware.
But IBuyPower, Cyberpower, and probably Alienware, Origin and the like, will update it no later than a week after it comes out.
I have to agree with you. If you don't want to build your own at least go with IbuyPower of Cyberpower. Alienware charges way too much for their PC's, that and if you ever have any problems you have to deal with the dell customer service.
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2x Ati 5870 in CF | 120Gb Intel SSD | 1.5TB Storage | Noctua NH-D14 CPU cooler | Corsair HX1050W PSU
NOTE: I can't build my own computer because I don't have the time right now. I would rather build my own if I could but I will most likely be interrupted most of the time while trying to build.
So, I'm getting an alienware aurora I want to know if these specs will work well with each other:
Processor - Intel® Core™ i7-2600 (8MB Cache) Overclocked Turbo Boost to 3.9GHz
OS - Windows 7
RAM - 12GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz
Graphics Card - Dual 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon™ HD 6950 (I will most likely upgrade to gtx 600 series when they are out)
Hard Drive - 1TB (2x 500GB) SATA II (3Gb/s) 7,200RPM (2x 16MB Cache)
That's basically it. Here's what I want to know:
The processor is good for that setup, right?
The RAM is enough for web browsing while playing skyrim, bf3, etc.?
The Hard Drive (not sure if this affects anything) is good for that setup, right?
I also want to know that if I upgrade the graphics card to a gtx 600 when it comes out, will the specs still be good enough to good enough and agree with each other?
Also, next year when the HD 7000's and the gtx 600's are out, will alienware upgrade soon or will they not upgrade for a while? Do they have a date each year where they upgrade specs?
1. Yes, these will all be compatible.
2. Indeed, I believe it will. But I don't know enough about those games to make an accurate judgement.
3. For the size, unless you're going to be installing many, many games onto your computer, you should be fine. It's the read/write speed that matters. With that speed, I think you should be fine.
Most modern GPUs are good enough and should probably agree with each other, as long as your mobo has the right slots.
I have to agree with you. If you don't want to build your own at least go with IbuyPower of Cyberpower. Alienware charges way too much for their PC's, that and if you ever have any problems you have to deal with the dell customer service.
Alienware has to make some money, right?
And yousefak, building a computer honestly doesn't take that long (if you get the right case,) it's installing the mobo, the OS, and all the programs that takes forever. You could have someone do that for you, or install the programs you need when you need/want them.
While that may be true, (I've never used Alienware) they're still a company. They have to make $$$ if they want to keep going.
But we as consumers have the power. If we do not buy from someone because they make products that are not up to par, they either have to fix it or go out of business.
We have the power. Remember that.
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Intel i7 950 @ 4ghz | Asus Rampage iii Formula | 12Gb Gskill Ripjaw @ 1600Mhz
2x Ati 5870 in CF | 120Gb Intel SSD | 1.5TB Storage | Noctua NH-D14 CPU cooler | Corsair HX1050W PSU
I've seen this said before and honestly, if you are spending around 2-3k on a computer (which I assume you are as it's alienware with such specs, "don't have time to build one" NOT a good idea. You're putting in a large amount of cash, at least get good parts. Can you give us your budget and country? I can probably get something similarly priced, yet way better than that alienware.
Not directly talking about you, but to everyone else.
The Alienware I am getting will be $1500 with all the discounts and coupons. Considering buying those parts will be $1200-1300, I am fine with paying an extra $200.
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So, I'm getting an alienware aurora I want to know if these specs will work well with each other:
Processor - Intel® Core™ i7-2600 (8MB Cache) Overclocked Turbo Boost to 3.9GHz
OS - Windows 7
RAM - 12GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz
Graphics Card - Dual 2GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon™ HD 6950 (I will most likely upgrade to gtx 600 series when they are out)
Hard Drive - 1TB (2x 500GB) SATA II (3Gb/s) 7,200RPM (2x 16MB Cache)
That's basically it. Here's what I want to know:
The processor is good for that setup, right?
The RAM is enough for web browsing while playing skyrim, bf3, etc.?
The Hard Drive (not sure if this affects anything) is good for that setup, right?
I also want to know that if I upgrade the graphics card to a gtx 600 when it comes out, will the specs still be good enough to good enough and agree with each other?
Also, next year when the HD 7000's and the gtx 600's are out, will alienware upgrade soon or will they not upgrade for a while? Do they have a date each year where they upgrade specs?
Compared to my laptop (that I do all my gaming on),....welll lets just says this,..I HATE you!!!!
This should run fine with the 600 series all though req specs for 600 aren't out from what I can find but yeah.. I'd suspect it'd be fine :l
Alright. I plan on sticking with this for 5-6 years and upgrading whatever parts I can easily. Will 6950 to the first 7000 be big enough of a improvement that I should just wait? Or will I be fine waiting a year or two to upgrade the graphics card?
As for the setup - with all the discounts and coupons (-15%, -$100, suspected christmas discount) this setup is the same price for one with lower specs. (can't use coupons and discount is 5% on a lower spec one)
Wait for 7000. Biggest single-series jump since ATI moved to the "HD" series.
I see. But how long will it take for alienware to upgrade? Would I be better off getting the worst graphics card it comes with and then upgrading it to a 7000 when it comes out?
Alienware?
Oh, I see.
Build your own (it takes about 4 hours max, not counting finding parts online, which is what us forumers can do, and waiting for shipping, which would happen with the Alienware anyway). Save lots and lots of money.
Or at the very fricking least, IBuyPower or Cyberpower. They still overcharge, but nowhere near as much as Alienware.
But IBuyPower, Cyberpower, and probably Alienware, Origin and the like, will update it no later than a week after it comes out.
I have to agree with you. If you don't want to build your own at least go with IbuyPower of Cyberpower. Alienware charges way too much for their PC's, that and if you ever have any problems you have to deal with the dell customer service.
2x Ati 5870 in CF | 120Gb Intel SSD | 1.5TB Storage | Noctua NH-D14 CPU cooler | Corsair HX1050W PSU
1. Yes, these will all be compatible.
2. Indeed, I believe it will. But I don't know enough about those games to make an accurate judgement.
3. For the size, unless you're going to be installing many, many games onto your computer, you should be fine. It's the read/write speed that matters. With that speed, I think you should be fine.
Most modern GPUs are good enough and should probably agree with each other, as long as your mobo has the right slots.
Alienware has to make some money, right?
And yousefak, building a computer honestly doesn't take that long (if you get the right case,) it's installing the mobo, the OS, and all the programs that takes forever. You could have someone do that for you, or install the programs you need when you need/want them.
Why should they? They make a shitty product and charge you an arm, leg, and your left nut.
2x Ati 5870 in CF | 120Gb Intel SSD | 1.5TB Storage | Noctua NH-D14 CPU cooler | Corsair HX1050W PSU
While that may be true, (I've never used Alienware) they're still a company. They have to make $$$ if they want to keep going.
But we as consumers have the power. If we do not buy from someone because they make products that are not up to par, they either have to fix it or go out of business.
We have the power. Remember that.
2x Ati 5870 in CF | 120Gb Intel SSD | 1.5TB Storage | Noctua NH-D14 CPU cooler | Corsair HX1050W PSU
Not directly talking about you, but to everyone else.
The Alienware I am getting will be $1500 with all the discounts and coupons. Considering buying those parts will be $1200-1300, I am fine with paying an extra $200.