I ordered an Alienware system 2 Months ago--JUST got it today, but that was because Alienware sent me someone ELSES machine [img]smile.gif[/img] .
BUT, Here is what I ordered:
Intel P4 2.4Ghz
1 Gig RAM
Geforce4 4600 128MB Video Ram
60Gb Hard Drive
Nic Card
Soundblaster Audigy Platinum 5.1 (With front panel)
7 (SEVEN!!) Internal Fans
DVD CDROM Drive
40/12/40x CDRW
We took a LOAN out for it since I am broke! [img]smile.gif[/img] , we took it out in Feb too. and just NOW got it because of the screw up. (BTW, the upped me from a 2.2Ghz to a 2.4Ghz because of the mistake!) not bad, but it still cost $2600.
But, because of the work I do here, I HAD to have a new machine. I have an old P3 500Mhz which is slow as hell with current games.. and I gotta do reviews and stuff--and Website Design, 2D/3D Modeling and stuff.. I MAY be paying for this for years ($70 a Month) but It's a must. Atleast the Loan has LOW interest.
ANYWAY... About FedEx.
I got the system today, and as I was about to open the box, I noticed RIGHT AWAY that the black tape that 'seals' the box was opened, and retaped with normal clear tape. I thought to myself "I hope THEY did that at Alienware". Nope.
My Geforce4 4600 128MB Ram video card was MISSING. there was just an empty AGP slot, and no 'fin' covering the missing hole to the outside of the case.
I called Alienware, and explained. Said, "Do you repackage with Clear tape?" NO WAY they said!. Someone in the Warehouses in Tampa FedEx is a F***ING thief!
Alienware said they will ship me out my video card.. I felt like saying "Ship it UPS or unmarked".. (insert 599 expletives)..
I have an ATI card I can use for now, but DAMN.. seems like everything bad happens to me. first, I get someone elses machine. THEN, I get the PC with a missing $300 video card.
Anyway, Alienware IS awesome. Read ANY Gaming rag--#1! Dell uses proprietary parts now, that is why I didn't get one of those. Alienware uses ALL High quality parts. the BEST ram, HD's, CPU's, the CASE is totally awesome.. 7 fans! (I added 2). *video card counts as 1 fan*
If you are looking for a sweet system, one that you can always upgrade and play with, check out
www.alienware.com
I can't WAIT to see Morrowind on this new machine.. It was a slide-show on my P3/500Mhz!
