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vvg125
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Old 06-10-2007 , 15:08   Re: Good computer customization sites
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I am not 100% sure what you mean, but i believe you mean sites where you can order a pc customized to your likings. If so, then check out alienware.com, dell.com, gateway.com, and hp.com. I know the first two still offer pc customization, not sure about the last two. You could also buy the parts and make your own pc, like i do. I consider it the best way to know what you have and what you do not have. However, there are faults in building it yourself, which are mostly destorying your parts with static or you just run into hardware or software problems. Anyways, feel free to hit me up, if you still need help by either posting here or messaging me.
Stay far, far away from Dell. Also, Alienware is extremely overpriced.

PS: I think Dell owns Alienware too...
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Old 06-10-2007 , 15:14   Re: Good computer customization sites
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Stay far, far away from Dell. Also, Alienware is extremely overpriced.

PS: I think Dell owns Alienware too...
I think you meant to cross out alienware too because Alienware is also owned by Dell. If you are not up to the challenge of building your own computer (just finished mine today - installing the OS right now), pay some computer technician you know to build a computer for you - they are far more reliable than any of those companies. I'll give you a breakdown of how poor those companies perform from personal experiences:

Alienware: Overpriced, still low-quality "products" (motherboard/RAM - by low quality, not name-brand, trustworthy).
Dell: Cheap, Very low-quality/workmanship - comes with Junk and performs like junk! Technical Support is a joke - might as well talk to a wall!
Gateway: Terrible from the start - they come with basic components even Wal-mart sells :-) (never buy anything at all from Wal-mart).
HP: Hardware Failure followed by more hardware failure finished off by technical support which likes the hang-up button :-).

Best option: Build it yourself or get someone else to do it for you. Or, have them install the mobo/case/power supply/HDD and install the rest of the "Easy" stuff yourself. Just watch out for faulty hardware!

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Old 06-10-2007 , 15:21   Re: Good computer customization sites
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Yes, I meant to cross out Alienware too.

Though I would never buy a pre-made computer myself (unless it's a laptop...), the only company from that list I would slightly consider is HP (oddly enough, never had any problems with them). However, as slmclarengt said, I'd get someone who's good with hardware to do it for you. It'll come out a few hundred dollars cheaper most of the time, too.
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