I went around a few websites today looking at some of the high-end computers being offered. That got me thinking. If I had the ability to actually buy my dream computer, What would I put into it?
I would not dare to build one myself, as I'm not too technically inclined. So the next best choice is to buy one online where I can customize it the way I want. So I configured a few systems from some of the top brands out there just for your pleasure. The prices won't give you much pleasure though.
Alienware
Building some of the ultimate gaming systems, Alienware is known for some slick looking systems and configurations to boot. I had fun configuring this system which is a Area - 51 7500. The starting price was $1,399.00 by the time I was done with it went up to $9,404.00!
Some of the configurations included -
- Dual 768MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 Ultra - SLI Enabled {whatever that means}
- Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme QX6850 3.0GHz 8MB Cache 1333MHz FSB
- 2GB Extreme-Performance 800MHz Low-Latency DDR2 SDRAM
- 1TB High Performance with Data Security (RAID 1)
- 30'' Dell 2560 x 1600 UltraSharp Widescreen Flat Panel
and much more. If I ever decide to get a top end gaming machine, provided I'm filthy rich, it would definitely be something like this. Then again I could always get a Wii for $300.
Apple
I'm a big fan of Apple, even though I don't own one single Apple product. I primarily like them because of their design aesthetics. I'm a sucker for simple beautiful things and Apple does simple beautiful things well.
The 24 inch iMac started at $2,299, and after configuring it the way I wanted it ended up being $3,747 - not too bad. Some of the configurations were -
- 2.8GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme
- 4GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM - 2x2GB
- 1TB Serial ATA Drive
- SuperDrive 8x (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/CD-RW)
The MacPro though on the other hand started at $2,499, after configuration to the max. was a cool $17,853.
Dell
The XPS 720 H2C - Warrior Power starts at a heavy $6,889! Customizing that thing with all the bells and whistles shot it up to $10,593!
Some of the configurations were -
- Intel® Core™2 Extreme QX6800
- 4GB Corsair Dominator DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz
- 2TB Performance RAID 0
- Blu-ray Disc Drive
- Dell 27 inch UltraSharp Widescreen Digital Flat Panel
and much more...
So after seeing some of these highly configured systems which one would you pick?
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I would definitely go with the Mac first..then the Alienware, if Macs somehow ceased to exist (:o)
I’m a big fan of the Apple as well, and I’m in the market for a laptop…so my dream right now would be a MacBook Pro 17″…total came to $3,808 all decked out.
My dream computer is simple, relatively inexpensive, and available *if* I had the money to blow on it. I want the Axiotron Mod book. A tableted 15″ Mac. Oh, the notes I could take, the pictures I would draw, the fact that I wouldn’t have to lug a 12lb monster XPS system to class everyday!
My dream computer would probably be a 15.4″ MacBook Pro done up right for $2,998. I would prefer to have a desktop but the only problem is Apple doesn’t offer a desktop that I like. I think the iMacs are terribly ugly, the Mac Mini doesn’t have a graphics card, and the Mac Pro is just too expensive. If I could get a Mac Mini with a geforce 8600 I would be an incredibly happy man.
Nice case but it is too much just for the design.
WELL IF I WOULD HAVE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN THE 3…FIRSTLY I DONT KNOW APPLE MUCH AND IT LOOKS KIND OF DULL TO ME….AND BETWENN ALIENWARE AND DELL…I WOULD COOSE DELL…IT IS A MONSTER….YOU CAN TELL FROM THE PRICE TAG….AND ITS SPECIFICATIONS…
My computer specification is:
CPU: Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9300 (4 X 2.50GHz) 1333MHz FSB/6MB L2 Cache
RAM: 8GB CORSAIR DOMINATOR 1066MHz (4x2GB)
Motherboard: ASUS® P5K: DDR2, SATAII, 2 xPCI-e x16, 3 PCI, PCI-e x1
Operating System: 64 BIT WINDOWS® VISTA Home Premium
USB: 4 PORT USB 2.0 CARD (TOTAL: 12 USB 2.0 PORTS)
HD: 150GB WD Raptor® X Clear Cover SATA 16MB CACHE (10000rpm)
1st CD/DVD Drive: 20x Dual Layer LightScribe DVD Writer ±R/±RW/RAM
Graphics Card: 512MB GEFORCE 9600GT PCI Express + DVI + TV-OUT
Sound Card: Onboard 7.1 Realtek ALC883 High Definition Audio (P5K)
WIRELESS 54Mbps NETWORK CARD
INTERNAL 52 IN 1 CARD READER (READS XD, MS, CF, SD, etc)
Power Supply & Case Cooling: 800W Quiet Quad Rail PSU + 120mm Case Fan
Processor Cooling: ASUS SILENT KNIGHT II PURE COPPER ULTRA COOLER
DIGITAL TV CARD
NORTON ANTI-VIRUS 2008
Microsoft® Office® 2007 Home & Student Edition
tell me what you think…
this set me back £1360.00
Well, my dream computer is the one I’m building.
It racks up a total of $1200 Canadian (minus the screen which I already own).
Purchasing the components separately (rather than buying a rebuilt computer) saves you A LOT of money. That $10,000 Dell computer, at the time you configured it, could have been built easily for $3000. You get the basic warranties on all the parts you purchase, and you know the quality your computer is in (because you assembled it yourself!).
Not too hard to learn. Especially when it saves you extreme amounts of money.