Which computer should I buy? Graphics Cards-RAM-Processor Comparison Help?
Question by Viscosity 59: Which computer should I buy? Graphics Cards-RAM-Processor Comparison Help?
I am considering purchasing one of two computers (from Dell-Online):
Alienware: Aurora-R3 ($ 2,000 est.)
Software & Services
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
875W Multi-GPU Approved Power Supply
Intel® Core™ i7-2600 (8MB Cache) Overclocked Turbo Boost to 3.9GHz
8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz
1GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon™ HD 6870
Alienware Multi-Media Keyboard
Alienware Optical Mouse, MG100
1TB SATA 3Gb/s (7,200RPM) 32MB Cache
24″ HD Monitor
Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Single Drive: 24X CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/double layer write capability
Studio XPS: 9100 ($ 1,500 est)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium, 64bit, English
Intel® Core™i7-930 processor(8MB L2 Cache, 2.80GHz)
Microsoft® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word & Excel w/ ads. No PowerPoint or Outlook
2 Year Basic Service Plan
Dell ST2420L 24″W Full HD Monitor, 24.0 VIS, VGA Cable supplied only
9GB Tri Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz – 6 DIMMs
1TB – 7200RPM, SATA 3.0Gb/s, 16MB Cache
Software & Services
ATI Radeon HD 5770 1024MB GDDR5
16X CD/DVD Burner + Roxio Creator 10 Premier – Ultimate Burn/Authoring
No Speaker Option
THX® TruStudio PC™
No Dial Up Modem Option
The alienware computer looks totally sexy and sleek, but the XPS is approximately $ 500 cheaper. I am really split between the two. Disregarding aesthetics, I am most concerned about the cost-performance tradeoff for the…
-processor:
Intel® Core™ i7-2600 (8MB Cache) Overclocked Turbo Boost to 3.9GHz
vs.
Intel® Core™i7-930 processor(8MB L2 Cache, 2.80GHz)
RAM: 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz
vs.
9GB Tri Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz – 6 DIMMs
Graphics Card: 1GB GDDR5 AMD Radeon™ HD 6870
vs.
ATI Radeon HD 5770 1024MB GDDR5
I am not one of those people who play WoW 12hrs a day, but I do want to be able to play modern games with relative ease and run Photoshop/movie editing and easily multitask/switch between virtualized OS’s quickly. Could someone please give a brief overview of the differences (what makes one aspect so much better?) and which computer would probably be best. Thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by themarthian
The Alienware performs better, but seriously? If you just buy the parts yourself as well as get a i7-2600k plus a P67 motherboard, you can build a computer, save a lot of money, and will run A LOT faster… not to mention you could use the money you saved to buy another gpu if your motherboard supports it.
I didn’t notice at first you said just modern gaming, so those computers might just be overkill.
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