PC/Laptop suggestions

[Dougie678]

I am considering purchasing a new laptop or desktop, not really sure what to look for right now though.

I have been taking glances at ASUS and Alienware products but I am of course looking for some insight. 

[Corey]

What's your price range? And would you prefer a laptop or a desktop?

[Dougie678]

I can spend up to $1,300 (USD) right now, and I'm thinking desktop as of right now.

[Dougie678]

To be more precise I'm considering this:

Alienware X51:   Alienware X51   
OPERATING SYSTEM:   Genuine Windows

[Corey]

Alienware tends to be a bit of a ripoff. You could probably get a better laptop for that price, frankly. I've never been a computer person, really (I'm sure it'll surprise a few people), but if you're getting something for gaming I'd stick with a desktop and go through something like Newegg.com. I personally use an ASUS-N53S laptop for everything and I've been pretty happy with it, though it's more mid range, however I paid significantly less than you would have; mine came out to around $1150 including tax, Canadian.

Definitely avoid MSI. They're cheap, and sometimes have some decent specs, but they're manufactured like shit.

[Dougie678]

Hmm alrighty! Thanks for the tip. Never thought to look at that site

[Senza]

I would just build your own. Like Corey said its mostly a ripoff.

[Dougie678]

Not sure how or I would! I know you can buy a shell with a 'motherboard' (I believe that's what its called) then just place everything in.

[Zsinj]

When your looking for a computer to buy on its company website there should be a build your own and some of them give you a choice on what you want to start off with and then you can add or remove stuff from there.

[Evaders99]

One of the best system guides if you're intending to build your own
http://techreport.com/articles.x/22972/4