Wow NJRonbo, thats around the same price i built mine for. Your system is amoung the best. Although i dont know alot about the new 840's, which i will soon enough. Alienware is a good company to spend your money with. But again, they want the loot. Just like any other company. I built my own computers, because you have unlimted options. You dont pick from a list of 3 options. Overall, i like to be in complete control, and do things myself.
Just dont be fooled by Alienware, which most people are. This goes for any Brand name computer. Brand name computer company's do anything to make their computers sound the best. But in reality, they all have the same hardware. Ever brand carry's modern technology. Another big thing, is that all computers are built the same way. Im not talking about how dell configures there computers, so you cant upgrade. Yes thats a true statement, they customize their computers that way. Other brands do also.
I mean that if its a A+ certified techie working for Dell, Alienware,Gate Way, or me, its all done the same way. Each piece of hardware has its certain spot which it sleeps in. What im getting at, is that Alienware or Sony, they arent REALLY builting computers differently. Its all the same crap they are ALL buying from Intel, or AMD. Then they stamp their sticker on it.