Im building a custom computer.

[Jorge]

Hey guys
Im planning on buying a computer, but I want it custom built, so I can have all the latest stuff. Anyone know any cheap priced places where I can get a custom built computer, I know theres tons and tons of sites out there, but any of them that you guys reccommend. I kind of wanted mines to look like an alienware desktop with a big 19inch nec display like the one below.
http://www.alienware.com/Images/Prod_Info_Img/cases/configurator_cases/v3_prd_configurator_conspiracy_blue.jpg

[matthepepe]

if you do it yourself which isnt that hard at all you can get very cheap prices at newegg.com

[walbuls]

ebay.com lol

[Jorge]

nice try. Im going to call up alienware and see if they sell there cases alone. as for the parts I'll consider newegg.com or any othere sites that you guys might reccommend.

[garrick]

go newegg.com and alien won't sell you a case.

g.

[Nicon_22]

www.pricewatch.com

its a nice little price search site

[idirtryder13]

tell alien your case cracked, and that you want a new one, maybe they will let you buy one with that story. lol

[warpedx]

I got mine off of www.cyberpowerinc.com
Pretty decent prices, I didn't pay much more for what I got than I would have if I had built it myself. They have a decent selection of cases, mine looks like a freakin rice rocket.

[walbuls]

tell alien your case cracked, and that you want a new one, maybe they will let you buy one with that story. lol

They will prob ask for a serial # or somthing about the comp to prevent thats kinda stuff.

[MoogLe]

www.pricewatch.com

its a nice little price search site
that's the best site out there for cheap prices

but yea, on the case, ur gonna have a hard time finding that one

[garrick]

how about this case?
http://www.frozencpu.com/images/products/detail_hires/cas-141.jpg

also what proc and stuff are you going to out in it?
i am rebuilding my pc, amd 3500. got to play doom3

[sixmill]

Garrick, that case is fugly.

Go, newegg, great prices, fast cheap shipping and definately the best warranty anywhere in the US.

[Jorge]

I have price watch as my favorites on my computer, Ive checked them out and there pretty good. warpedx that site you gave me is pretty cool, thats awsome how all the computers match with parts, not many sites have that. Im not really sure as for the parts, I mean Im not a computer genius, but I know some little knowledge of whats inside. Basically I want to build a machine that is for playing videos, and that can have tons of memory, and good graphics when I play games. I also want speed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[drkanglr]

Got a buddy w/ a 2k1 or 2k2 alienware he's selling for about $250 w/ all the hardware, peripherals, etc. He said it's got some bogged down software issues (spyware, imo) that has it running slower than it was. Not sure which processor it has, but I can find out. Surround sound speakers, too.

[sixmill]

^ there you go, Jorge.
Just buy that ond one simply for the case and build you a good one from pricewatch or newegg. :)

[- KEVIE -]

check ebay for the alienware case thats the last place i saw one of their cases for sale

[Jorge]

Good Idea sixmill, I called alien ware during work today and they said they dont sell the case alone, which I personally think sucks. garrick you were right. drkanglr find out and see what it has and if possible a pic would be great.

[BuNkErKiNg09]

computergeeks.com...they are pretty low

[Jorge]

Just went there BuNkErKiNg09 great place. I just cant find the right case

[drkanglr]

Jorge, I'll talk w/ him today.

[garrick]

frozencpu.com has a lot of cases and cool stuff too.

g.

[PakmanRevd]

get me on MSN dude. I can custom build you a case.

I'll take some plain case and mod it to your likings, cut a window on it, all that good stuff.

Also talk to me on MSN and i can help price together a good computer with you.

[Jorge]

drkanglr thanks.

[PakmanRevd]

How much are you going to spend on your Computer?

[Jorge]

about $600.00-to-$700.00

[Jorge]

I wanted it to look kind of round and bubble-like just as the alienware.
http://www.alienware.com/Images/Prod_Info_Img/cases/configurator_cases/v3_prd_configurator_conspiracy_blue.jpg

I kind of like this one, but expenisive for a case.
http://www.frozencpu.com/cgi-bin/frozencpu/cas-153.html

[Jorge]

Wheres a good place to get a flat screen like the one above, I was looking into getting a 19inch, I dont mind if its generic brand.

[MoogLe]

http://go-l.com/monitors/index.htm

there's a screen for ya lol

[PakmanRevd]

lol just a minor fee of 17,000 dollars.. lol

$19999.99

[Vantage_TeS]

psssshhhhh skip all that junk and www.go-l.com

[Jorge]

wow what a deal. Im really looking into that one MoogLe lol.

[MoogLe]

wow what a deal. Im really looking into that one MoogLe lol.
you can thank me later

[Jorge]

lol, but seriously, where can I get a really cheap 19 or 18 or 18 inch lcd moniter.

[Jorge]

or 17 inch lcd

[- KEVIE -]

go to www.cnet.com you can read and learn about everything electronic and they have a decent comparable prices plus they do reviews on some of there products.

[Jorge]

drkanglr what did your friend say about the computer..

[Jorge]

Ok, Im going to use my tv for a while as my moniter, I'll just use the video cards outputs with some av cables, and do that for a while until I get the money for the moniter. Any one else dont this before. So I guess Im going to spend about 500-600 bucks in the computer.

[PakmanRevd]

500-600. You'll be doowngrading a bit from what i sent you.

talk to me again I'll do a new setup for you

[Jorge]

Well it depends on how much I spend on my angel setup that I will be getting soon, if I have to, I will have to dig into my computer money for my gun. Or I'll just wait a while and get more money for my comp, but I'll talk to you again later today Pak. Bye for now.

[MoogLe]

Ok, Im going to use my tv for a while as my moniter, I'll just use the video cards outputs with some av cables, and do that for a while until I get the money for the moniter. Any one else dont this before. So I guess Im going to spend about 500-600 bucks in the computer.
unless its for onl a day or so i'd say that's not a very good idea, tv's make terrible monitors because they dont have a very high resolution and there's allot of space between the pixels, dont remember what the exact term for that is,

so all of that will lead to very badly displayed and barely readable text, so unless you're only going to be watching movies and maybe okaying games on it i'd say stick to whatever you're using right now untill you can get a monitor to go with the computer

[Jorge]

Yeah, thats true. Ive heard the same thing from many people and have seen it for my self when my 8th grade teacher did it to display our grades to everybody lol. But where would be the best place to get an lcd for like 200 bucks but 19inches, if its a little more than thats alright. I want to build a machine that is fast, good graphics, lots of memory, dvd-cd= burner.

[MoogLe]

if money is an object i would really recommend ditching the flat panel and just going CRT,

crt's are usually better for gaming and also much cheaper

[drkanglr]

Jorge, my buddy said he's hook you up. Alienware comp w/ 19" monitor (not flat, sorry), new cd burner, separate dvd drive, extra memory added, and 5 or 6 speaker surround sound w/ sub also. $300 + shipping from NC.
email me and I'll get you his email addy. Also, if you can send your zip code we can find out how much shipping will be.

[PakmanRevd]

Jorge, my buddy said he's hook you up. Alienware comp w/ 19" monitor (not flat, sorry), new cd burner, separate dvd drive, extra memory added, and 5 or 6 speaker surround sound w/ sub also. $300 + shipping from NC.
email me and I'll get you his email addy. Also, if you can send your zip code we can find out how much shipping will be.

I'd go with that Jorge. that way if you REALLY want a flat panel you'll have money left over.

Do you know what kind of video card it has?

[Jorge]

My zip is 33012. Can You get me more full specs on the computer, like memory, video card, sound card, etc...