Hello Everyone and Happy New Year!
I'm still shopping for a new pc so this will be my second post on the subject. While browsing the web in search of a new machine i came across pcs that are specifically designed for gaming. So basically the question is, is it worth getting a gaming pc instead of a brand name (dell, hp)?
My primary concern is that gaming pcs are not from brand names i've heard of. However, what i do like about them is that they are highly customizable, all or most of the components (mother board, processor and so on) are by top of the line and well known manufacturers. They let you pick what you put in your pc, selecting the part manufacturer. This in contrast to dell and hp customization, the dont let you pick the manufacturer, most of their components are by made by them and they dont give you as many opnions as the gaming pcs. I for example, dont want to get a monitor made by hp or dell. Also another thing i like about the gaming pcs is the fact that look really cool, obviously its not my first priority, but its something i'll consider when getting a new machine.
Here are links to some of of the gaming pc websites
http://www.digitalstormonline.com/
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/
So what do you think? Is it worth getting one of these or should i stick with the brand names?
I'm still shopping for a new pc so this will be my second post on the subject. While browsing the web in search of a new machine i came across pcs that are specifically designed for gaming. So basically the question is, is it worth getting a gaming pc instead of a brand name (dell, hp)?
My primary concern is that gaming pcs are not from brand names i've heard of. However, what i do like about them is that they are highly customizable, all or most of the components (mother board, processor and so on) are by top of the line and well known manufacturers. They let you pick what you put in your pc, selecting the part manufacturer. This in contrast to dell and hp customization, the dont let you pick the manufacturer, most of their components are by made by them and they dont give you as many opnions as the gaming pcs. I for example, dont want to get a monitor made by hp or dell. Also another thing i like about the gaming pcs is the fact that look really cool, obviously its not my first priority, but its something i'll consider when getting a new machine.
Here are links to some of of the gaming pc websites
http://www.digitalstormonline.com/
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/
So what do you think? Is it worth getting one of these or should i stick with the brand names?
I know a lot of the peeps here prefer the build your own route and frown on a lot of manufacturers computers. From my own experience I have bought two computers from Dell and have been satisfied with them completely. The first was around 1999 or so and the only issuesI had were when I picked up a bug. From the time I bought it the only thing I did do was to add more RAM and a vid card as my gaming got a bit more intense. In Apr 06 I bought the computer shown in my profile since the old one could not upgrade to run the newest games I wanter, I was getting divorced and needed one to take with my anyways. And this one too has had not a lick of trouble. It's an XPS so they say it's built with gaming in mind and the price when I got it was about $1,600.00. I've run Everquest, WoW, AoEII, BF2142 and had no performance issues. I haven't yet had to call tech support. I did once with my old unit when the virus got on it and I will agree, as many have said before, that the biggest pain is their outsourciing to India and the difficulty understanding the advisors. So take it as you will but I have nothing bad to say about Dell myself.
