My computer is dead!

[Catherine Ironcutter]

Yeah. Get a Mac. I've used Macs for the past 6 years, and my 21-inch desktop runs Abassa Smasho faster than anyone else there. Hehehehe. If you get a Mac, I'll give you my special POTCO POF guilds desktop for it! Bribery is just good business

I personally don't like PC's, they crash and get viruses too quickly. Besides, the Macbook Airs are so light, it's unreal

[WitchdoctorDan]

I use an Nvidia 9500 GE as my video card. Yeah, they are an important part of a gaming rig. However, they are pretty inexpensive.

Also, some of the Alienware computers are overpriced. -points to desktop models- You could build one of the same specs for less. But you won't get the LEDs, the appearance, or the pedigree.

The XPS was an experiment by Dell to foray into gaming technology. It worked pretty well, so they created Alienware. So the Alienware is probably newer. PM me the specs of both, Tub.

[Swash]

Catherine's right about the Macs. When I got my first Mac, I didn't go back. If your looking for a less expensive more powerful rig, you might want to consider building it yourself. You can get a computer that can run circles around Alienware for half the price if you build it yourself!

[akamystic]

Mac is an option....at a higher price. I believe when it comes to Operating Systems it's all a matter of preference.

I run Windows 7 (most stable Microsoft OS thus far), Linux on another PC....and use the iPad 2 (great tablet). The only reason Windows PC's get a bad reputation for viruses is due to the fact that most businesses and end users own them over a Mac (various reasons).

PC's own the larger percentage of the market.....by far. Once more businesses and end users implement Macs the hackers will have more reasons to attack that OS....and will succeed. No OS is foolproof.....and never will be.

Not trying to start a Mac vs PC war....just stating facts. I like the Mac Pro/Mac Book.....and have owned a few Macs over the years. I happen to prefer the PC. I say buy what suits your wants/needs.

Do the research.......I even suggest visiting an Apple store if you have one nearby. That is how I ended up going with the iPad over the Xoom. Weigh all options......the fate of the Caribbean is in your hands!

God Speed.......

[akamystic]

Originally Posted by Swash

Catherine's right about the Macs. When I got my first Mac, I didn't go back. If your looking for a less expensive more powerful rig, you might want to consider building it yourself. You can get a computer that can run circles around Alienware for half the price if you build it yourself!

Build it yourself is a very cost effective way to get exactly what you want.....(my main PC is a custom built)....newegg.com has some great prices on components.

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[WitchdoctorDan]

Mac is the faster OS for sure, but in a gaming rig it is sometimes difficult to get everything to work on Macs. Many of the franchise games are produced solely on Windows. Also, most computers (like Dell and Alienware) are shipped with Windows.

The Alienware I am using now was an old run down 2005 model that some guy sold me for a hun. I updated it a bit, but it is a work in progress. I considered Mac OS on it, and may yet install it.

[Tiberius Fireskull]

No Macs. None at all. I dislike Macs for my own reasons, partially because I'm more used to PC's. End of story.

Thanks for all the suggestions mates. I'll definitely look into it. Dan, I'll PM you the specs soon. I'm leaning towards the Alienware a bit though, mainly because the two computers are so similar, for such a similar price... I just cannot resist the physical appearance of the Alien (if you haven't seen one, these are REALLY nice looking machines). We'll see. I don't plan to do crazy intense gaming, so I don't think I'll need the 8 GB on the XPS... I'm not sure. I'll have to think about it more.

In other news, I think my computer is gone for good. Its in a coma and probably won't wake up. RIP 3-year-old-green-inspiron-that-runs-VISTA(don't go there... I know that fails...).

CLEAR!

*tries to shock computer back to life*

Nope. She's gone. RIP.

[Catherine Ironcutter]

Alrighty then, just buy an awesome computer, put Pirates stickers on it, and give it good anti-virus software xP

[Mr. Awesome]

My Gateway FX is the single most awesome PC to have been created by foolish mortals.

This thing can take Abassa/Foul Smash and still not lag at all.

Plus it looks amazing!

[Tiberius Fireskull]

Good news everyone! I'm going to be ordering my Alienware 14x later today! I've decided to go with that computer. Should suit my needs perfectly, and more! But there is just one last thing to settle...

Stealth Black, or Nebula Red? Either way I get a Sorceror color. ^^

[The Stealthy Pirate]

Stealth Black. I think you can guess why.

[akamystic]

Originally Posted by Davy Fireskull

Good news everyone! I'm going to be ordering my Alienware 14x later today! I've decided to go with that computer. Should suit my needs perfectly, and more! But there is just one last thing to settle...

Stealth Black, or Nebula Red? Either way I get a Sorceror color. ^^

Very nice......have to fill us in once you get it.

[Dark_Pixie]

Originally Posted by Davy Fireskull

Good news everyone! I'm going to be ordering my Alienware 14x later today! I've decided to go with that computer. Should suit my needs perfectly, and more! But there is just one last thing to settle...

Stealth Black, or Nebula Red? Either way I get a Sorceror color. ^^

Stealth Black! Very cool...

[HammyTheSquirrel]

Stealth Black...

[Tiberius Fireskull]

Good news and bad news.

Good news: Ordered the laptop. Yes, it was in stealth black.

Bad news: Shipping date is 8/3/11. A bit later than I would like. Oh well, at least I'll get it...