CLI wrote

Sanctorum wrote An Intel core i3 is not an operating system, it's a processor. Windows is an operating system. An i3 doesn't belong in an editing/rendering PC anyway. For that kind of stuff, you should be looking for an i7.

As already stated above, don't buy Alienware. They use cheap parts and low end components and then charge a large amount just for the badge and a few LEDs.

Just so you're aware, here is something you could get for $15 over your $800 budget;
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That would beat any Alienware, seriously, it's better than the $1500 Alienware desktop. So, no, Alienware are not worth it.

You are missing a Monitor, Mouse & Keyboard.

OP never said anything about a monitor, mouse or keyboard. The build is just an example of what OP could get PC wise for $800. Alienwares don't come with amonitor, mouse or keyboard and cost a lot more.

Sanctorum wrote

CLI wrote

Sanctorum wrote An Intel core i3 is not an operating system, it's a processor. Windows is an operating system. An i3 doesn't belong in an editing/rendering PC anyway. For that kind of stuff, you should be looking for an i7.

As already stated above, don't buy Alienware. They use cheap parts and low end components and then charge a large amount just for the badge and a few LEDs.

Just so you're aware, here is something you could get for $15 over your $800 budget;
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That would beat any Alienware, seriously, it's better than the $1500 Alienware desktop. So, no, Alienware are not worth it.

You are missing a Monitor, Mouse & Keyboard.

OP never said anything about a monitor, mouse or keyboard. The build is just an example of what OP could get PC wise for $800. Alienwares don't come with amonitor, mouse or keyboard and cost a lot more.

I know but you will still need to purchase them. What good is a PC without them?

I know but you will still need to purchase them. What good is a PC without them?

maybe he already has them... just saying