Blistex

This annoys me, not that I lose sleep over it or anything, but the people that do this should know better. They should know that they're getting ripped off. People buy these systems thinking that they're getting some sort of amazing gaming system that will spank the competition, while in all honesty that fat kid next door with a shoe box as his computer's tower probably has a higher 3D mark score.

Alienware, Falcon Northwest, and the other Uber computer systems out there are nothing more than flashy cases and plexiglass panels. I know so many people who get these Systems and shell out mad stacks of cash to get something that I can build for $300-$500 less.

If you're thinking about getting an alienware system please read this first.

Alienware, and the rest suck for these reasons:

1. They are an ordinary computer with a flashy case and some extra glitter paint.

2. They charge you at the very least $300 more than the components are worth.

3. As soon as ATI or Nvidia releases a new driver and you update, it's no longer an Alienware system, now it's using the same drivers as everyone else.

Here is what you do. . . Go online to pricewatch.com and get all the components there! Go to an online retailer and buy a computer case. There are lots of stores that offer fancy "pre-modded" cases that look just as good as alienwares cases. Now take all the junk and put it together. It's not that hard, and get a friend to help if you're really lost.

Now you have a cool computer, with $300-$500 that you can spend on hookers, or throw at strippers.