Do any of you have an Origin PC? If so, how do you like it?
My gpu is slowly dying and my comp is 5 years old so I was checking out just replacing the gpu or buying a new pc and came across an article talking about them (Origin) and how the writer preferred it over the new Alienware. Was wondering if he was just trying to push them or if they really are worth the price tag?
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Since you haven't had any replies yet, here are my thoughts though I haven't heard of the company before. I've always built my own gaming PC's since the value was always so much better whenever I checked and it's not really hard to do. If that's not an option for you due to limited time or because you simply don't want to, you'd probably find cheaper alternatives which are just as powerful from non-specialty builders like Dell or Newegg (they sell pre-built systems in addition to parts). Builders like Alienware (and presumably Origin) try to capitalize on brand recognition, crazy case designs, etc. so if you have extra money to burn and like their styles, I'd probably say go for it. If it were me though, I'd probably build it myself and find someone locally who painted motorcycles or something if I wanted a custom paint job.
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It would be alot cheper to build your own pc but you probably know that already
I'd say Origin are better for desktops and Alienware are better for Laptops. I guess you are going for the convenience of a package complete pc and you have some extra money to spare but check how much a specific Origin pc would cost you, then compare that to a custom built... It's a huge difference!
If you wanna share some specifics like what specs you are looking for etc, then i will be glad to try and help. I'm not expert but i know a thing or two.
Yes, I am aware that building your own is cheaper. However, I couldn't even begin to know what to buy, what goes with what, can't use this with that etc. plus you would have to get warranties on all parts instead of one machine.
I had never heard of Origin before and was just wanting some opinions on them. They are a bit pricey.
Thanks for the replies though, much appreciated. I didn't know that newegg sold pre-built.
I am hoping my card holds out till after June, friend told me haswell comes out then and that I could get something better if I wait.
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Yes, I am aware that building your own is cheaper. However, I couldn't even begin to know what to buy, what goes with what, can't use this with that etc. plus you would have to get warranties on all parts instead of one machine.
I had never heard of Origin before and was just wanting some opinions on them. They are a bit pricey.
Thanks for the replies though, much appreciated. I didn't know that newegg sold pre-built.
I am hoping my card holds out till after June, friend told me haswell comes out then and that I could get something better if I wait.
well, i'm not form USA, so i'm not sure, but around here what i do is i look the prices in differents stoers for parts, pick one, go there and tell them what im loocking to do, they help me out with the "this piece wont work with this one, how about this other one" and for a little extra money they put the whole thing together for me
well, i'm not form USA, so i'm not sure, but around here what i do is i look the prices in differents stoers for parts, pick one, go there and tell them what im loocking to do, they help me out with the "this piece wont work with this one, how about this other one" and for a little extra money they put the whole thing together for me
I'd be careful with that. It might work out, but oftentimes they just put some crap components together that are just sitting in their storage room forever and won't sell because no one is asking for it. (Source: I had to re-build/fix a lot of those computers myself.)
If you have no idea about "what goes together with what" and no idea about the internal parts itself, you can read it up (there are a lot of websites, professional magazines, and blogs about this) and before you go ahead and buy everything just post your shopping cart in any forum you trust (e.g., just in the offtopic section of this one). Never trust a single source that might just rip you off.
To be honest, assembling a computer was much more difficult ~15 years ago - nowadays there are only a handful of reasonable types of CPUs anyways, the mainboard contains many components that you had to buy separately back in the days, and the parts are labeled so well that it's simpler than assembling a 10 piece Lego set. Still - if you have no clue about this stuff, don't want to read it up yourself, and don't have a close friend who can help you with that, just buy a PC off the shelf.
ORigin is very high-end, more so than a company like alienware or Dell XPS series. There are a bunch of places you can buy pre-built gaming rigs. IBUYPOWER is one i've heard of on occasion, obviouslly origin, Puget systems , Maingear , Digital Storm... All of which by the way are simply way overpriced. Sure you have the luxury of building a high-end Gaming PC without the hassle of actually building it, but you'd be oddly surprised at how easy it is to build a PC. If you've had any experience with Legos trust me you'd understand a computer just fine. If you actually would Like to learn and would want some tips PM me, I've self-taught myself a lot about computers and building them and have done 4 of my own builds for myself and friends.
And back to your original question, Origin Puget, Maingear, Digital Storm, and Alienware are all great places to buy a gaming PC. They pay high attention to detail and test their systems to make sure they run before reaching your door. It may drive up the price a bit but what could you expect when you're paying for something you know will work rather than buying parts that have a chance to be DOA.
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Sure you have the luxury of building a high-end Gaming PC without the hassle of actually building it, but you'd be oddly surprised at how easy it is to build a PC. If you've had any experience with Legos trust me you'd understand a computer just fine. If you actually would Like to learn and would want some tips PM me, I've self-taught myself a lot about computers and building them and have done 4 of my own builds for myself and friends.
No offense, but 4 computers is almost nothing. The problem is not building a computer, the problem is finding the mistake if your "Lego system" just doesn't work. And to experience all the different problems you need to build a lot more than 4 computers (or even better fix others' computers).
Yeah, it's easy, but for the sake of finding a mistake I'd advise every PC building novice to take lots and lots of pictures during assembly, it makes error tracking much easier afterwards. And it's nice to document it anyways. A good starting point for self-built computers are the MMO-Champion systems, and they even have a specific forum for questions regarding these systems over there.
Sure you have the luxury of building a high-end Gaming PC without the hassle of actually building it, but you'd be oddly surprised at how easy it is to build a PC. If you've had any experience with Legos trust me you'd understand a computer just fine. If you actually would Like to learn and would want some tips PM me, I've self-taught myself a lot about computers and building them and have done 4 of my own builds for myself and friends.
No offense, but 4 computers is almost nothing. The problem is not building a computer, the problem is finding the mistake if your "Lego system" just doesn't work. And to experience all the different problems you need to build a lot more than 4 computers (or even better fix others' computers).
Yeah, it's easy, but for the sake of finding a mistake I'd advise every PC building novice to take lots and lots of pictures during assembly, it makes error tracking much easier afterwards. And it's nice to document it anyways. A good starting point for self-built computers are the MMO-Champion systems, and they even have a specific forum for questions regarding these systems over there.
I know it's not much but since no one offered quick PM advice I thought I'd throw my minimal knowledge in there. I've done upgrades on a bunch of comps, built 4 from scratch I'm pretty much a novice but all of my builds worked flawlessly, and I never had a DOA part. Which I think is pretty good for someone who taught himself when he was 10. I do agree though, there are probably much better places to go for info other than me, the internet and Google is your friend if you so choose to take the route of learning and building yourself; If not then others and I have suggested plenty a good websites for buying pre-built or customizing a gaming rig for your needs.
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My gpu is slowly dying and my comp is 5 years old so I was checking out just replacing the gpu or buying a new pc and came across an article talking about them (Origin) and how the writer preferred it over the new Alienware. Was wondering if he was just trying to push them or if they really are worth the price tag?
Folks will always come and go, so enjoy them while they're meant to be in your life.
I'd say Origin are better for desktops and Alienware are better for Laptops. I guess you are going for the convenience of a package complete pc and you have some extra money to spare but check how much a specific Origin pc would cost you, then compare that to a custom built... It's a huge difference!
If you wanna share some specifics like what specs you are looking for etc, then i will be glad to try and help. I'm not expert but i know a thing or two.
I had never heard of Origin before and was just wanting some opinions on them. They are a bit pricey.
Thanks for the replies though, much appreciated. I didn't know that newegg sold pre-built.
I am hoping my card holds out till after June, friend told me haswell comes out then and that I could get something better if I wait.
Folks will always come and go, so enjoy them while they're meant to be in your life.
I'd be careful with that. It might work out, but oftentimes they just put some crap components together that are just sitting in their storage room forever and won't sell because no one is asking for it. (Source: I had to re-build/fix a lot of those computers myself.)
If you have no idea about "what goes together with what" and no idea about the internal parts itself, you can read it up (there are a lot of websites, professional magazines, and blogs about this) and before you go ahead and buy everything just post your shopping cart in any forum you trust (e.g., just in the offtopic section of this one). Never trust a single source that might just rip you off.
To be honest, assembling a computer was much more difficult ~15 years ago - nowadays there are only a handful of reasonable types of CPUs anyways, the mainboard contains many components that you had to buy separately back in the days, and the parts are labeled so well that it's simpler than assembling a 10 piece Lego set. Still - if you have no clue about this stuff, don't want to read it up yourself, and don't have a close friend who can help you with that, just buy a PC off the shelf.
And back to your original question, Origin Puget, Maingear, Digital Storm, and Alienware are all great places to buy a gaming PC. They pay high attention to detail and test their systems to make sure they run before reaching your door. It may drive up the price a bit but what could you expect when you're paying for something you know will work rather than buying parts that have a chance to be DOA.
No offense, but 4 computers is almost nothing. The problem is not building a computer, the problem is finding the mistake if your "Lego system" just doesn't work. And to experience all the different problems you need to build a lot more than 4 computers (or even better fix others' computers).
Yeah, it's easy, but for the sake of finding a mistake I'd advise every PC building novice to take lots and lots of pictures during assembly, it makes error tracking much easier afterwards. And it's nice to document it anyways. A good starting point for self-built computers are the MMO-Champion systems, and they even have a specific forum for questions regarding these systems over there.
I know it's not much but since no one offered quick PM advice I thought I'd throw my minimal knowledge in there. I've done upgrades on a bunch of comps, built 4 from scratch I'm pretty much a novice but all of my builds worked flawlessly, and I never had a DOA part. Which I think is pretty good for someone who taught himself when he was 10. I do agree though, there are probably much better places to go for info other than me, the internet and Google is your friend if you so choose to take the route of learning and building yourself; If not then others and I have suggested plenty a good websites for buying pre-built or customizing a gaming rig for your needs.