I have been looking at the XPS 8700 as with the current $500 off offer it's a better deal than the similarly priced Alienware X51.
XPS 8700
http://configure.ap.dell.com/dellstore/print_summary_details…
Just wondering if anyone knows of a better deal on a similar spec PC or someone who would do a custom build?
A 7850 is a compromise, Crysis 3 will only be playable on Medium ish settings and that doesn't bode well for future games. That Dell is a joke. It matches a locked i7 with a pansy 650 Ti with 16GB or RAM for some demented reason. To top it all $1400 and you don't have a clue of the quality of the mobo or PSU (both will be rubbish).
That Dell is a joke. It matches a locked i7 with a pansy 650 Ti with 16GB or RAM for some demented reason.
Because it is a workstation not a 'look at my mad Crysis frame rate!1' machine?
Why would a workstation match that kind of GPU with an i7? Why not something quadro then? Its overpriced junk.
someone who would do a custom build?
Lots of shops will do a custom build. Where are you [located?
PCCG, MSY, UMART, Scorptech, PCDIY etc. all do custom builds, and they are located everywhere in Aus. MSY is usually the cheapest place to get parts though.
For a list of suggested builds, consult the WP Wiki on PC suggestions
http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/rmp_sg_whirlpoolpcs_gaming_conf…
What are you using it for? For gaming this is a better system:
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&c…
This is without customising to better suit your needs.