Tuesday, November 18th 2008
Alienware Intros its Fleet of Core i7-based Systems
Alienware introduced its fleet of high-performance gaming PCs based on Intel's newest Core i7 processors. The range is branded as Area 51 X-58. Its range starts from US $1,349, with the base model using the Core i7 920 processor, which is configurable to Core i7 940 and the Core i7 965 Extreme Edition. Memory options go up to 12 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, and base graphics card being the ATI Radeon HD 4870, configurable up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 SLI or Radeon HD 4870 X2 CrossFireX.
There are options for up to 2 TB of storage, or the option to pick performance over storage, with two WD VelociRaptor 300 GB drives in RAID 0. Parallel to this brand is Alienware's other brand, the ALX X-58. The ALX comes with the same base CPU and memory, but ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 or two GeForce 9800 GTX, 2 TB of storage, along with the option of a Blu-Ray burner. The ALX X-58 starts at $3,699. These systems come equipped with 700, 1000 or 1200W power supplies depending on the hardware opted for.
Source:
TechConnect Magazine
There are options for up to 2 TB of storage, or the option to pick performance over storage, with two WD VelociRaptor 300 GB drives in RAID 0. Parallel to this brand is Alienware's other brand, the ALX X-58. The ALX comes with the same base CPU and memory, but ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 or two GeForce 9800 GTX, 2 TB of storage, along with the option of a Blu-Ray burner. The ALX X-58 starts at $3,699. These systems come equipped with 700, 1000 or 1200W power supplies depending on the hardware opted for.
56 Comments on Alienware Intros its Fleet of Core i7-based Systems
Just checked my emails and the alienware i7 is in the uk too.
I still have the same Lian Li PC6070 case for 8 years now, and its in perfect shape and condition. paid $200
That Alien pos case that's made out of dog food tin cans and cheap plastic, wont last half that long.
So you the one that got a soda can buddy.
So why pay more for something that wont really do anything at all?
If it aint broke - don't fix it. If it is broke and you can't fix it, mod it.
A house is a good investment, because the price always goes up on it. A car is a bad investment, cause the minute you drive it out of dealership, the price goes down.
Dont they teach you this in school now days? Or is the educational system that bad??
After 8 years, you can still buy my case, but for around $130.
But hey, if a case is a case to you, then some people just have no taste in anything, i understand. You would rather buy ford taurus for $150, instead of toyota cammry for $200.
Im sure youll be happy with your ford 8 years from now, i get it dude, its cool.
Why buy your gf a wedding ring for $1000, instead of getting one on e-bay for $20 if it wont do anything??
Pretty much all cases cost $5 to build. They charge so much because they are "stylish" PC cases are like handbags to a women as a case is to a geek.
Same with a car, I would get a car that is really economical and cheap to run. I would never go out and buy a hummer that does 0mpg, because I see no point in wasting money on something that isn't worth it when there are better alternatives around.
You love your Lian-li case, that is absolutely fine. You wanted to spend the extra money on it, fine. I would however would not, I wouldn't be able to justify it.
But back to the cases.
Why wouldnt you able to justify it? Honestly, im trying to understand your point of view.