gcmfishin 10 Posted May 3, 2013 Which would be the better system if both are the same specs but the Alienware running 7970m. Origin running 680m. What are your thoughts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcolipe 13 Posted May 3, 2013 Which would be the better system if both are the same specs but the Alienware running 7970m. Origin running 680m. What are your thoughts.Alienware all the way the cooling is great so the support Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian 1975 Posted May 3, 2013 Depends on your need and the configuration of each system and price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcmfishin 10 Posted May 5, 2013 I have the origin. I am going to try and trade it for alienware. same specs just the gpu in the alienware is a 7970m vs in my origin a 680m Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcmfishin 10 Posted May 14, 2013 Reason I started the thread. Is because I have a alienwaee r3 with a 6970m and a 2820. I really like the alienware design. I picked up a origin pro model for a great price. And it has a 680m and a 3830. Do you think its worth it and possible to swap the GPU and could from the two so u can keep the alienware and sell the origin. And will I lose any features. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coolica 10 Posted May 15, 2013 I'd go with AW, because Origin cases look really old and bad (like 90's bad). I know looks aren't what you are mainly paying for, but who wants to be using a laptop that looks like it's from the 90's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youri023 10 Posted May 15, 2013 alienware because :Build quality and head turning design5 year warranty option with dellalien lighting and customized nameplate still can't be matchedEasier to take apart and upgrade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshwang11 11 Posted May 15, 2013 I would go with AW. As far as I know, if you're patient, you can find a rep that can give you an excellent discount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheeheng92 10 Posted June 15, 2013 Alienware. Origin looks very bulky and not to mentioned very heavy. Almost doesn't feels like a laptop anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommy.dang 10 Posted June 17, 2013 had both, i prefer the alienware due to the support and discount (military lol) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luciela 10 Posted July 14, 2013 I'd say Alienware as I prefer the following: 1. Cooling (biggest priority for me with laptops)2. Chassis design (cooling, disassembly, look/feel)3. Support 4. Buy options, but most manufacturers have pretty good selections. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DGDXGDG 10 Posted July 15, 2013 now this gen alienware is odm manufactured by compal plus foxconn.........dell, as a reseller, only care about sales and cost, so we see dell switch their odm from clevo(cost highest)>>quanta(1st cost down ability, but unable to odm sli/cf machine)>>flextronics(w850di=m17xr2 remarkable!)>>compal(wa870=m17xr3/r4 cost down to plastic case) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titansfan 11 Posted July 17, 2013 Alienware if only for the luxurious feel of the new chassis. Trust me once you feel the material design you won't want to use anything else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Penguin 11 Posted July 18, 2013 Alienware if only for the luxurious feel of the new chassis. Trust me once you feel the material design you won't want to use anything else.Some people honestly don't care for the looks though. I'm happy if it just has a multi-colored keyboard.Clevo/Sager generally has the best bang for the buck and while minimalist, still looks attractive IMO. The latest line-up with the illuminated trackpad however looks fugly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ganzosrevenge 14 Posted July 24, 2013 Some people honestly don't care for the looks though. I'm happy if it just has a multi-colored keyboard.Clevo/Sager generally has the best bang for the buck and while minimalist, still looks attractive IMO. The latest line-up with the illuminated trackpad however looks fugly.This. If it wasn't for the illuminated trackpad, I would have been much less hesitant to order mine. As it stands I'm looking at a 4800MQ or a 4900MQ, and either 2x120GB Intel 520 in Raid 0 or a 240GB Intel 520 (depending on CPU, due to budget). I'm also not entirely a fan of the Sentelic trackpad, since every other laptop I've owned dating back to about 2003 has had a Synaptics pad - and zero problems with it.As for AW, if I'm in an academic setting, it is in my best interest to keep the laptop stealth. This way professors and prospective research partners don't have as much predisposition to assume I'm gaming when I'm actually note-taking / doing research. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chigger702 10 Posted July 24, 2013 I have an alienware and I can say that I would go with no other laptop manufacturer. And since you have them spec'd the same, it comes down to design and Id say that alienware has a superior design Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldoren 12 Posted July 31, 2013 Note that the 780M on the AW17 is throttling at low-ish temperatures if you don't unlock the temp limit via a third party software or a custom vbios. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeafyVegetable 10 Posted August 2, 2013 Would say Origin gives a better deal, Alienware if you (like me) need the support and warranty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tehdewm 10 Posted August 3, 2013 Well origin uses the laptop systems made by clevo/sager if I recall. While I do love those, I definitely would like to have an alienware because they generally have better cooling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariussx 29 Posted August 14, 2013 Alienware all the way. You will get much easier disassembly and better cooling with AW. AW also lets you disassemble and upgrade your laptop yourself, which is so much cheaper than using their upgrades. This does not void the warranty either (unless you brake something and parts you fit comes with their own warranty and are not covered by AW). I did not have a chance to use the newest generation of AW and saw mixed reviews and impressions, but you really can not go wrong. I guess it comes down to money - how much extra do you need to spend for AW design (including not only looks and feel, but general architecture of the machine) and can you justify that expense considering you will have to live with it for at least 2-3 years. Later new GPU, CPU, SSD or something else will come out and eventually you might want to sell AW and get the new machine. That's another benefit of owning AW - you will surely get more for 3 years old AW than 3 years old Origin/Clevo/MSI etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackjackCZ 10 Posted August 16, 2013 Of course it depends the configuration you choose. If you go with the sames specs on both units, I would choose the Alienware over the Origin. I own the Alienware 18 fully loaded and it screams w quality. The build structure is as solid as they come. The fans and cooling system are extemely quitet even of under highest loads. Also, Having opened up the laptop, it seems very easy to disassemble for future upgrades. The Origin, which I have had the opportunity to use, reminds me of nothing more of a Clevo which own. I was not the least impressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnxfire 11 Posted September 8, 2013 I've heard far more Dell AlienWare horror stories than I have from reliable Clevo resellers, although I cannot vouch for and have not really read up on Origin PC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ManBearPig 12 Posted September 9, 2013 I picked Alienware for the looks and cooling. And now that I have my new AW18, I'm glad I bought it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PainIs4ThaWeak 11 Posted September 12, 2013 New to the forum, but Sager gets my vote for the reasoning that much of their Fujitsu hardware seems to be fairly standard fare. (i.e. - mod friendly) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saiko808 10 Posted September 13, 2013 Definitely go for the Alienware. Just a top notch quality feel to everything that they produce. It's true, there are cases every now and then where quality control may have slipped up but they are very far and in between. Also, Dell's customer service with AW products is top notch in my experience. Also, as some others here have said, AW systems are very easy to open yourself and keep it somewhat future proof. Sourcing new video cards that are compatible is easy, especially since you can pretty much buy any supporting hardware direct from dell. Not to mention, with AW's user base, there is no shortage of forums dedicated to alienware for tweaks and good advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites