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Thread ID: 120802 2011-09-27 04:34:00 Recommended PC Build Caleb Watson (16566) Press F1
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1233836 2011-09-28 03:41:00 What I don't like about HP, particularly the desktop models, is how proprietary and virtually impossible to upgrade they are.
The last one I opened up had room for a 2nd hard drive and that was the sum total of your options. Non standard design for MB, Case, PSU, means you can never re-use these parts for anything.
I haven't seen inside other name brands to comment on those, I generally build from stadard parts.
dugimodo (138)
1233837 2011-09-28 03:42:00 So the best idea would be to go for a custom built mid to full tower? Caleb Watson (16566)
1233838 2011-09-28 06:08:00 So the best idea would be to go for a custom built mid to full tower?
Go for a full tower you might aswell unless you don't have much space, computerlounge and playtec is what i'd recommend. Both offer good service and they can answer all your questions if you go in person to order.
chuanwai (12518)
1233839 2011-09-28 07:07:00 How does this quote from ComputerLounge look?

www.imgsrc.com

It will cost around $4,000

Over the top?
Caleb Watson (16566)
1233840 2011-09-28 07:41:00 Awesome gear, up to you if it's over the top.
There are several places you could save money if you decide it's too much, for example in currrent games the difference between 2500K and 2600K is basically nothing as hyperthreading really doesn't help games and 8GB is plenty of RAM.

But the gear you linked is probably good for quite a while if you're going for future proofing.
dugimodo (138)
1233841 2011-09-28 07:45:00 Well I was thinking of losing some specs to get some more pretty lights since that is what appeals to me in terms of Alienware haha.

Thanks for the feedback, I think I'll go with that one.
Caleb Watson (16566)
1233842 2011-09-28 07:52:00 NZXT Phantom :drool
Nice choice, best looking case made to date imo.
icow (15313)
1233843 2011-09-28 08:08:00 NZXT Phantom :drool
Nice choice, best looking case made to date imo.

TOTALLY! Best looking case I have EVER seen.
I'm thinking of getting some awesome lighting in there. White case, blue lights I think... But then black case with red lighting would be awesome too!
Caleb Watson (16566)
1233844 2011-09-28 08:23:00 They sell them overseas with red lights: www.amazon.com Dunno if you'll find one in nz. NZXT do sell "LED Rope" which is available all over the place. www.trademe.co.nz I think there is red as well. icow (15313)
1233845 2011-09-28 08:25:00 Yea, I'm hoping ComputerLounge has the hardware at hand. If not, I might have to buy it and ship it to them or install it myself.

That blue lighting looks epic
Caleb Watson (16566)
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