Typical price: £2,092
What is it: Ultra high-end gaming PC
What we think: Incredibly quick, but you'll pay through the nose because it's an Alienware
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 January 2007
Tags: alienware, sample, ports, fans
We like:
Attractive styling; huge range of options available when buying; fast performance
We don't like:
Loud cooling fans; pricey
You might also need:
High-resolution widescreen monitor; surround-sound speakers
CNET.co.uk judgement:
This is a great-looking gaming PC with outstanding performance and good customisation options. Our only reservations include the fact that it's a tad noisy, more than a bit pricey, and it'll probably give you a hernia when getting it out of the box
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