Computer Noob

[KoF Ripsaw]

I need a new computer due to the lack of power my dell dimension 3000 has. I was into alienware for awhile but the price has convinced me to just build my own computer. Sadly I am not someone who knows to much about what is better and if the difference is worth it.

I need something that can play current and future (2 years in the future at least) games. and multi task. I want to be able to upgrade too and have alot of PCI (?) slots. All I really need is a god computer that I can upgrade. I am on a really tight budget and would be lucky with a $1,000 budget.

I tried shopping for myself but I couldn't figure out what was better, Did I really need that and what not. If anything please give some computer component guide links and the specs of your computer.

 

[Muffin Man]

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Thuban 2.8GHz Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT55TFBGRBOX
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XFX HD-585X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM
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XFX P1-650X-CAG9 650W ATX12V 2.2 / ESP12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

GIGABYTE GA-890XA-UD3 AM3 AMD 790X SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
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Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM

Newegg.com - NZXT Hades Crafted Series HADE-001BK Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA CD/DVD Burner - Bulk - CD / DVD Burners

how far can you push your budget? this build here totals $1,010 + $2 shipping on the psu.

 

[KoF Ripsaw]

AMD Phenom II X6 1055T Thuban 2.8GHz Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor HDT55TFBGRBOX
&
XFX HD-585X-ZNFC Radeon HD 5850 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card w/ Eyefinity

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL7D-4GBRM
&
XFX P1-650X-CAG9 650W ATX12V 2.2 / ESP12V 2.91 SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply

GIGABYTE GA-890XA-UD3 AM3 AMD 790X SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
&
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM

Newegg.com - NZXT Hades Crafted Series HADE-001BK Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD502HJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA CD/DVD Burner - Bulk - CD / DVD Burners

how far can you push your budget? this build here totals $1,010 + $2 shipping on the psu.

Yea the budget can be pushed a bit. Would this be more powerful then an alienware aurora $1300 version with default settings? How long do you think it would last without requiring upgrading?

 

[KoF Ripsaw]

Also I didnt notice this was general pc fourm. Would this be considered a gaming computer or more general computer?

 

[Muffin Man]

don't double post, if you want to add something else just edit your post.

pretty much any alienware is a heaping waste of money, taking that same amount of money and building it yourself will almost always be the better option, hands down.

if you want me to more closely compare building vs buying an alienware, just post a link to the specific model you're talking about.