It's time to get a new computer.  I am not interested in building one.  Let me say that again, NOT interested in building one.  Have built the last two and honestly just need something that works without spending all the time part hunting, putting it together, troubleshooting bad parts etc.

So, who makes quality, well priced gaming systems?  I am not looking for boutique, high end stuff, just a reliable company who builds good systems.


Thanks,

HaM

If you're really not interested in building, get a console and a laptop.

Alienware comes to mind, which is now a Dell brand. They are gaming-focused.

As to how good they are, others will have to comment.

I don't like consoles, if I had wanted one I would have asked for a recommendation on one.   Already have a laptop.   Looking for a new desktop that I don't have time to build and trouble shoot.

I am aware of this.   Any recommendations?

Big box gaming computers are too expensive for what they are, you're better off with a boutique build.

I'm not looking for a boutique build ad mentioned.

I have been happy with dell bussiness outlet

https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/

Here,  your welcome.

Then buy a Dell XPS/Alienware and be done with it.

Dell xps 8700 might be an option if you can replace the powersupply with a more powerful one for a better video card.

http://www.dell.com/us/p/desktops/xps-desktops?~ck=mn

Otherwise something like this is your best option.

http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-area51-r2/pd?ref=PD_OC

Thanks for the recommendations, looking into them now.


HaM

I ordered a gaming laptop from Xoticpc and have been happy with it. They sell desktops, too.

Digital Storm or Origin PC












I've had great experience with Alienware Laptops. I had an M17X when they first came out. Broke a key on the keyboard once...thats the only downside to them really...the keyboard kinda sucks.




But, Dell sent someone to my house (barracks) to replace the keyboard at no charge.

A key broke again after a few years when warranty ran out. You can buy them from eBay for $40 shipped from China where they are made (~$100 if you buy direct from Dell + shipping + 30 minutes of some Indian (dot) trying to sell you $400 extended 1 year warranty so the keyboard would be free )

It's easy to work on. It lasted me 7 years until I couldn't play really anything due to the graphics cards being dated. I could have upgraded to newer graphics cards, but my motherboard was dated (had a Core 2 duo @1.2 Ghz) and the biggest CPU I could upgrade to was an i5. The graphics cards for laptops are expensive and the only place I could find them was through Dell.

I eventually sold it on eBay for $400 ($2200 when I bought it at a Navy PX). It sold pretty quick. Could have probably gotten more. I used that money and built my own desktop gaming rig.






 

Any objection to getting any old Dell and then putting your own gfx in?

 
Do you like proprietary motherboards and cases?

I'm not suggesting he put in a 980TI with clearance issues in, but a 960 short should fit into almost any case. And all mbs use standard PCI-E... The biggest concern would be PSU; most OEMs ship out with barebone PSUs

 

Depends on what you mean by "any old Dell"

You'll run into space problems (depending on the size of the card) as well as available power to the card if the PS doesn't have enough juice or a spare connector.

It could also be a case of you have a nice graphics card but not so nice CPU or memory, so you have a bottleneck and you aren't taking full advantage of your system.

Id be careful about going with this approach.