New to PC gaming, need help picking out a PC

[Jones586]

So I have decided to get into PC gaming and start playing MMORPGs. I don't know a lot about PCs but I know the basics. Of course the most important thing to me when I play is high FPS at the highest quality and resolution possible. I'm well aware that I could buy parts and build for cheaper but I'm not going to do that, I want something that is ready to boot up when I get it. I'm trying to stay under $1000.00, here is what I have come up with so far:

https://www.digitalstormonline.com/configurator.asp?id=995475

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227505

http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-x51-r2/pd?oc=dpcwxy02s&model_id=alienware-x51-r2

From my understanding the Alienware has the best specs and is $100.00 cheaper, all the PC gamers I have talked to said that Alienware is over priced which is not what I'm seeing. I want to be able to upgrade it in the future. I'm worried that the Alienware wont be as upgradable since it is so small. The digital storm has the best warranty but has a older processor than the iBUYPOWER and Alienware.

Thanks for any help I can get with my decision.

 

[6R1M01R3]

Build one for yourself. Price/performance will be better with a budget of 1000.

 

[Jones586]

Build one for yourself. Price/performance will be better with a budget of 1000.

No thanks, I want something that is ready to boot up when I get it. Want a warranty too.

 

[legend001523]

alienware is better one.

 

[i7Baby]

1. is not bad

2. is OK

3. is OK - but gtx745?

All - have second rate power supplies.

I probably prefer 1. - from digital storm

But for that same amount of money, you could build -

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($245.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $940.55

 

[6R1M01R3]

Any of these are low tier or unbalanced builds for your needs.

 

[6R1M01R3]

OEM Power supplies are usually crap as well, you should choose the path of the builder so you can make balanced builds with higher performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H97 GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($116.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.85 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1005.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-12 18:44 EDT-0400

 

[GRUxTSAR]

Build it yourself. You don't have to worry about warranty's. Most individual parts have warranties anyways. If something happens you could always RMA

 

[legend001523]

You guys should stop trying to convince him to build his own and actually answer the question

 

[GRUxTSAR]

Those are all garbage. You can do a LOT better for $1000

 

[Jones586]

alienware is better one.

Do you know if I will have issues upgrading it in the future? It's the size of an xbox and I would think some parts would be bigger than others.

 

[Jones586]

Those are all garbage. You can do a LOT better for $1000

Ok, like what? (without building myself)

 

[legend001523]

alienware is better one.

Do you know if I will have issues upgrading it in the future? It's the size of an xbox and I would think some parts would be bigger than others.

My friend has a alienware and he is just going to get a new pc overall as he says it's so hard to upgrade or add cards

 

[legend001523]

Those are all garbage. You can do a LOT better for $1000

Ok, like what? (without building myself)

he still hasn't grasped the fact that you don't want to build it yourself, be patient

 

[Jones586]

1. is not bad

2. is OK

3. is OK - but gtx745?

All - have second rate power supplies.

I probably prefer 1. - from digital storm

But for that same amount of money, you could build -

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($245.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $940.55

Thanks, what is wrong with GTX745? I looked up reviews and seems like it does well.

 

[GRUxTSAR]

Alienware's are the worst POS' ever. Even for pre-built PCs they are priced horribly. I can build a $2000 Alienware for $1100

 

[legend001523]

Alienware's are the worst POS' ever. Even for pre-built PCs they are priced horribly. I can build a $2000 Alienware for $1100

What about laptop alienwares? 😛

 

[GRUxTSAR]

Alienware's are the worst POS' ever. Even for pre-built PCs they are priced horribly. I can build a $2000 Alienware for $1100

What about laptop alienwares? 😛

Their laptops are also grossly overpriced. A $1700 Alienware laptop is a $1300 MSI GE60

 

[legend001523]

Alienware's are the worst POS' ever. Even for pre-built PCs they are priced horribly. I can build a $2000 Alienware for $1100

What about laptop alienwares? 😛

Their laptops are also grossly overpriced. A $1700 Alienware laptop is a $1300 MSI GE60

I was joking calm the fk down we all know any prebuilt is overpriced But the Op wants a prebuilt one, so let's just answer his goddamn question

 

[Jones586]

Alienware's are the worst POS' ever. Even for pre-built PCs they are priced horribly. I can build a $2000 Alienware for $1100

It looks to me that as far as pre-built it is the better of the options for the price. Same specs as the other PCs except better processor for the same price. The reason I probably wont go with it is because I won't really need an i7 processor anytime soon and it can't be upgraded like the others. I know building is cheaper but I have no desire, I rather get pre-built then upgrade it to my needs as the years go by.

 

[legend001523]

Alienware's are the worst POS' ever. Even for pre-built PCs they are priced horribly. I can build a $2000 Alienware for $1100

It looks to me that as far as pre-built it is the better of the options for the price. Same specs as the other PCs except better processor for the same price. The reason I probably wont go with it is because I won't really need an i7 processor anytime soon and it can't be upgraded like the others. I know building is cheaper but I have no desire, I rather get pre-built then upgrade it to my needs as the years go by.

If you live in canada ncix build it for you before you receive it if that helps

 

[Jones586]

Alienware's are the worst POS' ever. Even for pre-built PCs they are priced horribly. I can build a $2000 Alienware for $1100

It looks to me that as far as pre-built it is the better of the options for the price. Same specs as the other PCs except better processor for the same price. The reason I probably wont go with it is because I won't really need an i7 processor anytime soon and it can't be upgraded like the others. I know building is cheaper but I have no desire, I rather get pre-built then upgrade it to my needs as the years go by.

If you live in canada ncix build it for you before you receive it if that helps

Unfortunate I don't live in Canada, with what America is turning into I wish i did lol.

 

[legend001523]

Free healthcare ftw 😉 errmm... But have you thought of getting the parts then taking it to your local pc repair shop or microcenter so they can assemble it for you? That will let you get a better build and also lets you boot up pc as soonas you get it

 

[Jones586]

Free healthcare ftw 😉 errmm... But have you thought of getting the parts then taking it to your local pc repair shop or microcenter so they can assemble it for you? That will let you get a better build and also lets you boot up pc as soonas you get it

I have considered it, I been wanting to call my shop and see what they would charge. Another fear I have of building is buying parts that aren't compatible with each other or parts that don't perform as well as they should together. A pre-built I would expect to have parts that work best with each other.

 

[legend001523]

Free healthcare ftw 😉 errmm... But have you thought of getting the parts then taking it to your local pc repair shop or microcenter so they can assemble it for you? That will let you get a better build and also lets you boot up pc as soonas you get it

I have considered it, I been wanting to call my shop and see what they would charge. Another fear I have of building is buying parts that aren't compatible with each other or parts that don't perform as well as they should together. A pre-built I would expect to have parts that work best with each other.

Actually many prebuilt pc sites scam people by adding unnecessary things like 16gb of ram and a i7 instead of i5 as they want people to think that more ram = more fps and i7 = better fps but we all know that's not true, even if your local pc repair shop charges 50 dollars, you will still be make a better build