i'm primarily a graphic designer, and a gamer. so the computer would have to be "up there" in terms of speed and such.
i understand that building your own computer is cheaper, but i don't want to waste time doing all of that, i'd rather just waste a thousand or more and buy it some place that puts that shit together for you....
so with that said, i was looking at Alienware... seem to be a favorite amongst gamers.
here is one i was looking at:
http://www.alienware.com/System_Pages/custom.aspx
Alienware Full-Tower Case (420-Watt PS) - Plasma Purple
Alienware Cable Management System
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 3.0GHz 800MHz FSB w/ 512KB Cache w/H-T
Intel® D875PBZ - Intel 875P Pentium 4 Motherboard
1GB DDR SDRAM PC-3200
120GB Seagate Barracuda ATA V ATA-100 - Quantity 1
16/48x DVD-ROM - IDE - Black w/Software MPEG-2 Decoder
ATI RADEON? 9800 PRO 128MB 8x AGP w/DVI & S-Video - LIMITED AVAIL
AlienIce? Video Cooling System - Terra Green
Sound Blaster® Audigy 2 Platinum - 6.1 w/Black Audigy 2 Drive
Integrated Intel Pro/1000 CT Gigabit Ethernet Adapter w/CSA
Creative MegaWorks THX® 5.1 550 - Black
NEC 22" MultiSync FE2111SB Flat CRT - Black
Microsoft Internet Keyboard - Space Black
Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 - USB - Standard Color
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
Free Alienware® T-Shirt - Black
Bonus 12-Month Subscription to Computer Games Magazine!
AlienAutopsy: Automated Technical Support Request System
1-Year AlienCare Toll-Free 24/7 Phone Support with Onsite Service
Price: $3,100
opinions?