http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/ Engadget Comments for Alienware debuts Radeon HD 4870 X2-equipped gaming rigs http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 4:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 4:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 4:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 8:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 13th 2008 12:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/If It can, what is the framerate when the action heats up?

Those are the only two questions that need be posed to Alienware, Falcon Northwest or DELL.]]>Aug 12th 2008 4:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.alienware.com/microsite/ati/ati-radeon-4800-series.aspx?source=PRE0071

It seems in line with other benchmarks on the web.]]>Aug 12th 2008 4:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 5:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 4:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 4:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/
Also, consider that the high prices of these computers adds to "percieved value".]]>Aug 12th 2008 4:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/
You can build similar systems for much less.

Also, Alienware has built reputation for setting the upper end level of the consumer PC market. You can pretty much look at them for what is maximum desktop computer you can presently build.

I just hope that NVidia car doesn't blow up.....]]>Aug 12th 2008 5:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 5:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/
They aren't.

See how much building the same system would cost you. Now calculate shipping for all the parts. Now calculate the time you'd need to spend putting it all together by yourself. This includes everything from unboxing components to disposing of their packaging. Cabling it nicely (Alienware can do some really great cabling). The price of the tower that many people (strangely) like.

Sure it'll still be over that base price of an Alienware still, but not by a huge amount. And you also get a warranty (even the shortest one is still a warranty) and you get to save yourself the giant pain in the ass of making it yourself.

But hey, some people like that. Some people have cash are and are willing to drop it to get into their new PC as soon as possible. So, to each his own.]]>Aug 12th 2008 5:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/
My time is worth less than you can possibly imagine.

I can go and pick up the hardware I need from various outlets all with warranties (a five minute walk from my apartment).

I don't charge myself anything for cabling OR unpacking and disposing of the boxes. Not a thing. Opening the box is gratis. So is recyc.]]>Aug 12th 2008 6:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/
HAHA... yeah, well... like I said. To each his own.]]>Aug 12th 2008 6:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 4:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 6:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/
short, simple, and very funny]]>Aug 13th 2008 3:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 4:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 5:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 5:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/
Finally something to tame Crysis.
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That is, unless they feel like spending $3000 more then what it would cost to build.]]>Aug 12th 2008 5:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 5:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 5:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/
Exactly.

The same *type* of people that buy Apple's crap are the same *type* of people that buy Alienware's -- i.e., those who simply don't know any better.]]>Aug 12th 2008 5:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 5:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 5:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/
I know the machine would not be using that amount of wattage per second, but can you imagine a PC using 1.2KW a second? I wouldn't want to get that electric bill.]]>Aug 12th 2008 5:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/
One, you dont need a 1200watt PSU. Not even. You can run a GTX280 triple SLI system off a 750watt PSU.

This system would be content with a 650.

Also, it will only draw as much power as it needs. If its only needing 200 watts in ideal, the PSU only draws 200 watts.]]>Aug 12th 2008 7:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 6:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/
QX9770 3.2GHz
1200 watt Power supply
Single 4870X2
4GB dual channel DDR3 1066MHz
Vista Premium
Nvidia nForce 790i Ultra SLI Motherboard
3000GB Velociraptor
Dual layer BD reader
Creative X-FI Xtreme Gamer


Custom $3852 shipping factored in

QX9770- $1,459
1200watt powersupply- $200
Single 4870X2- $580
4GB DDR3 RAM- $194
Vista home Premium OEM- $110
EVGA 790i- $360
300GB Velociraptor- $290
BD ROM- $160
Creative X-FI- $106
Lian LI Case $136
Logitech USB keyboard- $18
5 button mouse- $39
Time to organize everything- $200]]>Aug 12th 2008 7:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 7:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/
But thank you for saving me the bother of making that point.]]>Aug 12th 2008 7:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 7:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 7:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 9:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/
DFI LANPARTY UT X48-T3R]]>Aug 13th 2008 1:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/
QX9770 3.2GHz
1200 watt Power supply
Single 4870X2
4GB dual channel DDR3 1066MHz
Vista Premium
Nvidia nForce 790i Ultra SLI Motherboard
3000GB Velociraptor
Dual layer BD reader
Creative X-FI Xtreme Gamer


Custom $3852 shipping factored in

QX9770- $1,459
1200watt powersupply- $200
Single 4870X2- $580
4GB DDR3 RAM- $194
Vista home Premium OEM- $110
EVGA 790i- $360
300GB Velociraptor- $290
BD ROM- $160
Creative X-FI- $106
Lian LI Case $136
Logitech USB keyboard- $18
5 button mouse- $39
Time to organize everything- $200]]>Aug 12th 2008 7:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 7:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 7:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 12th 2008 8:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/
Rot in hell, alienware]]>Aug 13th 2008 8:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/12/alienware-debuts-radeon-hd-4870-x2-equipped-gaming-rigs/Aug 21st 2008 7:32AM