MahlerIsGod

Alienware has developed a system which can run with dual cpus and dual gpu's. Maybe this system will be able to run FarCry.


http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/05...s_6098040.html


*I am running around looking for things to sale/trade/barter in order to buy this new system: bodily fluids, children, soul, etc......*

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00111000

That is pretty cool, but as you said.

I was thinking the same thing while I read it. The "normal" gaming rigs they sell are frickin expensive, these things are gonna be a lot of kablingy.

Ace_O_Spades

Alienware... bah

ATIC (a local Vancouver hardware supplier) can make me a better computer for a fraction of the cost, and no shipping.

Now I just need money

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ChrisJericho

My first reaction: oh .... my......... god


second reaction: this is going to cost a $hitload of money!

They are going to be using dual XEON processors and a water cooling system and I assume that the only way you can buy the system is with the dual video cards already loaded. You're basically buying a home server. Also, it says Alienware won't be licensing the technology which means they will have a monopoly, which as we know will result in even higher prices.

I hope some mobo manufactures can figure this thing out as soon as possible so the rest of us can build our own dual video card systems. I will NEVER buy a computer from Bestbuy or CompUSA !!

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Lasereth

This is almost worth getting excited about, but there's a few things to remember:

1. Dual-CPUs have no effect on gaming. An Athlon XP 3200+ will slaughter dual 3.0 GHz Xeons at gaming.

2. The dual video card thing is nice, but Alienware has a monopoly on the dual PCI-E motherboards like Jericho said. They can't be bought seperately, either...you gotta buy the full $5,000 PC to get it.

Cool concept, though! I remember seeing my friend's dual Voodoo 2's linked together on the back of his PC. I blew my load all over his computer! Ok, I didn't, but it was still really cool.

-Lasereth

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cas305

"chrome-plated WASD keyboard keys" Come on, how has no one mentioned this. That is worth buying the system for right there.

*leaves to go stand in line

bltzkriegmcanon

According to Tom's Hardware, you'd probably be better off just sticking with a P4 3.4 EE than all that crap.

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MahlerIsGod

Bltzkriegmcanon,
Do you have a link to the Tom's Hardware article? I have heard, from various sources, that the 3.4EE is not its all cracked up to be. Thanks

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00111000

cas305 has a point. Chrome plated wasd is like having 24inch rims...or something like that

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charlesesl

Oh man that was funny.

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