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Wolf
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Posted: 17th Nov 2013 18:41 Edited at: 17th Nov 2013 18:42
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Hey guys!

I was wondering what shops have the most expensive designer PC's, High end machines and high grade cases. All I know is Alienware and I was wondering if there'd be some other sites out there.
Perhaps some that have cases that look less "teenager'esque" (you know, no overblown led effects and overly futuristic towers.)



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Posted: 17th Nov 2013 18:45
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I'd suggest you go to a site where you can select your own components, that way you usually get the best prices.

http://www.newegg.com/

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Posted: 17th Nov 2013 18:45 Edited at: 17th Nov 2013 18:46
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I guess there's system76. Also newegg

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As others have said, the most expensive computers are high end custom built ones (4 way SLI titans is not cheap)

As for pre built systems, Alienware are pretty expensive like you said. High end gaming laptops and ultrabooks can also be pretty expensive.

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Quote: " the most expensive designer PC's"


Apple


Anyone remember L-Computers? (Go-L) Lot of hype with a really cool system running customized version of Windows, but never delivered.

Quote: "4 way SLI titans is not cheap"

Over $4k!

Are you looking just for fun? Or you really wanna waste money? Cause the highest end machines could be built much cheaper yourself.

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Cyberpowerpc is a good site that allows you to customize a lot of stuff. Otherwise I recommend building it from scratch on NewEgg/Amazon/etc.

Quote: "Over $4k!"

Which is sad because the Titan is outperformed by both the 780Ti and the R9-290X.

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Quote: "Apple"


The new Mac Pro looks promising.


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I'll build you an expensive, powerful, yet elegantly design PC under my computer design name Neptune.

Introducing the Neptune Titan.

Specs:
Intel 4770K
4x Nvidia Titans SLI
32GB DDR3 1600
1TB SSD
16x BluRay burner
1200w PSU


Total: $7000 (without OS)

Buy now before November 20 and I'll throw in a free smart card reader and free Batman Arkam video game!

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Why not through a copy of Ubuntu into that?


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How's the driver support in linux for sli?

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The important question is, will it run minesweeper?

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Quote: "The important question is, will it run minesweeper?"


The true important question is, will it run Calculator?

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Quote: "How's the driver support in linux for sli?"


Driver support for Linux is pretty "meh", but I believe Nvidia are continuously updating their drivers for the platform so it could be ok.

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Posted: 18th Nov 2013 20:50 Edited at: 18th Nov 2013 20:50
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Meijin Ice and Fire

Meijin Intel Core i7 Extreme 4960X X79 64G 1.2T SSD 4T 3x NVIDIA GTX Titan 3-Way SLI Xonar Blu-ray



Price: $15 231,01 USD

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Twice the price of mine and its only got 3 to my 4 Titans! Neat case though.

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Water cooling! Also I wonder - can we use vodka in water cooling system?

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Quote: "How's the driver support in linux for sli?"

Nvidia seem to have come around to Linux recently WARNING: Link has a picture of a kernel developer displaying the number 4 in binary (pinky-endian).


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Quote: "NVIDIA is releasing public documentation on certain aspects of our GPUs, with the intent to address areas that impact the out-of-the-box usability of NVIDIA GPUs with Nouveau. We intend to provide more documentation over time, and guidance in additional areas as we are able."


Almost certainly because of the Steambox.

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Quote: " Link has a picture of a kernel developer displaying the number 4 in binary (pinky-endian)"

lol

Quote: "Water cooling! Also I wonder - can we use vodka in water cooling system?"

Water would work way better because it has a much higher thermal conductivity than alcohol (about 3x as much).

My system is water-cooled with a Corsair H55. Temperature difference over stock fan/heatsink weren't really any different. But overclocking to near 5GHz is when I saw it start to do it's job. I didn't overclock with stock fan, but I doubt it would've handled it at that speed.

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Posted: 19th Nov 2013 18:58
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Apple"


Never!

Quote: "Are you looking just for fun? Or you really wanna waste money? Cause the highest end machines could be built much cheaper yourself.
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For fun actually, apologies that some of you thought I'd be looking to buy, I wasn't clear about this. I was just wondering if there are some small companies out there that build the "rolls royce" of PC's but there really isn't that much in that direction.

I handpick components for my own PC's myself and my brother is quite good at getting everything up and running! The only thing I'd be interesting to acquire is a more decorative case as my computer components will still hold up for the next 2 to 3 years


Quote: "Meijin Ice and Fire"


Neat components. ...but that case is the definition of everything I dislike about "gamer rigs". It looks like the packaging of some 13 year olds RC toy.

If I where looking, I'd rather buy Phaelax's System.




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Like you, I dislike most "gamer" rigs and hate side windows. For myself, I use an Antec P180. But for the above build, I think I like the Corsair 330R.

If you'd like to order a Neptune computer....

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Posted: 20th Nov 2013 11:37 Edited at: 20th Nov 2013 14:38
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Quote: "It looks like the packaging of some 13 year olds RC toy"

13 year olds RC toy has a cheap sticker on a plastic. Aerography is not a cheap sticker:


Also same PC without aerography (~10% cheaper)


Quote: "I dislike most "gamer" rigs and hate side windows"


That front window shows coolant level. Absolutely useless.

As I understood, "gamer rigs" mean leds and water cooling? I like the case, but I can't afford it.

P.S. I don't like this aerography, I'd prefer game characters.

C-C-C-COMBO P.S.! Just think of it - to buy hardware for $7000 and hide everything inside to achive look of $500 PC. Eh?


edit: I have not noticed that I was arguing to Wolf, the topic starter. Sorry, dude!

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Quote: "C-C-C-COMBO P.S.! Just think of it - to buy hardware for $7000 and hide everything inside to achive look of $500 PC. Eh?"


Oh I get it, you want to show off how wealthy you are. By putting your components in something a child designed.

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Posted: 20th Nov 2013 13:32 Edited at: 20th Nov 2013 14:45
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Quote: "Oh I get it, you want to show off how wealthy you are. By putting your components in something a child designed."

Show to myself? To my dog? If I have such PC, it would stand on my table, not on the street. And I will be the one who will be looking at the expensive guts of the PC. You missed something.

Quote: " in something a child designed."

Huh? West Coast Customs is now a Kindergarden? /irony


Here is OP:
Quote: "I was wondering what shops have the most expensive designer PC's, High end machines and high grade cases.
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Perhaps some that have cases that look less "teenager'esque" (you know, no overblown led effects and overly futuristic towers.)"


Maybe 'Ice and Fire' is a bit "teenager'esque", but version without aerography it definitely okay. At least I've never saw a guy who don't put in the leds if he have water cooling inside. Need I say that such PC are don't standing under the table?

I read "most expensive designer PC's" as most expensive designer PC's, where I believe "designer" means not just buying standart case and putting expensive hardware in it. Average amount of bells and whistles is good! There are lots of extra neat things (aside from leds) to make your PC be better for you. Also this case don't have LED display in front, that's odd for that cost.

And, to sum up my two extremely edited posts: I LIKE LEDS MUA HA HA

p.s. CORSAIR Hydro Series H55 Quiet Edition Water / Liquid CPU Cooler. 120mm
Looks pretty cheap. No offence as we are talking about expensive stuff.

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Posted: 20th Nov 2013 16:40 Edited at: 20th Nov 2013 22:52
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Quote: "where I believe "designer" means not just buying standart case and putting expensive hardware in it."


No man!

Quote: "Aerography is not a cheap sticker"


No, but it has a very young flair to it. Would you take a guy who rides this "flames" bike seriously? I mean, aerography can look cool if not overdone.

Quote: "Also same PC without aerography (~10% cheaper)"


Decent!

Quote: "where I believe "designer" means not just buying standart case and putting expensive hardware in it."


Jupp! I should have elaborated on that. I ment some other things than those plastic-side windows, flashy lights and generally everything that makes your rig look like a spaceshipdesign from the 80s.

There are a lot of (functionally)futuristic looking Net and Notebook designs coming out lately and more and more elegant smartphone cases so I was wondering if someone would produce this kind of stuff for PC... but apparently there isnt much like this on the market. Most look like something from a cyberpunk flick and that just looks off with the rest of my furniture.

Silverplated, chrome and gold (perhaps some wooden furnishing elements?) instead of blue Leds and Plastic

Since my description up here is still lackluster, here are some pictures. These are cars but I'm sure you can get "the idea"

What I want:





Whats available:





Quote: "Huh? West Coast Customs is now a Kindergarden?"


Nope, its a testament to human maturity.
Just kidding! I just don't get the appeal of that entire flashy, loud, urban sorta carmodding cult. (and whats with holding up 3 fingers?)

Quote: " I have not noticed that I was arguing to Wolf, the topic starter. Sorry, dude!
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We aren't arguing, you just have different taste than I have.

Quote: "P.S. I don't like this aerography, I'd prefer game characters.
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Example please! Not like these cases that came out in 2009/10 with the crysis suit on them... or just like that?



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Posted: 20th Nov 2013 16:53 Edited at: 20th Nov 2013 16:55
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If you want a case with style look no further than the Corsair 900D, (the 650D is also a great case and my second pc uses that case) this is my case, the build quality is amazing and the thing looks very nice. It is plain and simple not over done like so many other cases.

http://www.corsair.com/us/pc-cases/obsidian-series-pc-case/obsidian-series-900d-super-tower-case.html



It's expensive for a case but so worth it for water cooling with rigs that may have multiple GPUs.

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I like the one The Next posted. It's simple and stylish, and doesn't look like it was designed by some hyperactive child that needs flashing lights and stickers.

Quote: "Huh? West Coast Customs is now a Kindergarden?"


Well, they are obviously catering to the older teenage audience. It's like when teenagers install neon lights on their cars, or a wing. They think it looks cool but in reality it just looks kiddy and cheap.

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That is a sweet case The Next. Very nice.

My current case is a bit more flashy but it's still muted compared to a couple of those other cases(no side window, limited LEDs).

Rosewill Thor V2:


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Quote: " West Coast Customs is now a Kindergarden?"

Mounting a dozen TVs on the outside of a car would be something a kindergartner would do...

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Quote: "Silverplated, chrome and gold (perhaps some wooden furnishing elements?) instead of blue Leds and Plastic"

Awwww I am so silly! How could I forget about it. It's a whole different level! I remember neat bamboo ultrabook.

Quote: "Example please! Not like these cases that came out in 2009/10 with the crysis suit on them... or just like that?"

Wasteland stlye:
1. 2.
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Something unusual:
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Quote: "Rosewill THOR V2"

Nice one! Sadly not on sale in Russia.

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Those are actually pretty cool. But the computer is just standing there under the desk anyway

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My computer is on the desk and visible for anybody to enjoy.

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I WANT THAT CORSAIR CASE!!!

I have an iMac though, can't really slap that in a case. But when I do build another PC (and I plan to build a stupid-powerful one), that may be the case I get... simple but elegant!

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This is all your imac is good for!



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Quote: "This is all your imac is good for!"

Hey hey hey! Long time ago I thought that it was a superb thing, but did not bought it. Is it so bad IRL?..

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But to be fair, who other than a teenager would want a PC case that looks like that?

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Quote: "But to be fair, who other than a teenager would want a PC case that looks like that?"

Fallout 2 fans = teenagers. Facepalm.

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Quote: "But to be fair, who other than a teenager would want a PC case that looks like that?
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Some geeks would. Not me, if I were to go for a more custom look I'd probably go for something a little Steam Punk, but I imagine it would be expensive and I probably don't have the skill to pull it off.

Instead, this is what I've got (Xigmatek Asgard):



Does the job, can't ask for any more than that. Plus, it doesn't look naff and isn't plastered with lights.

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Anyone said something about side Windows?
How about completly transparent?



This is what I am using now for 7 years, insides updated accordingly of course.

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This is my case for the past two builds.



I don't like windows or clear cases, but this would be a sweet setup!


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Quote: "who other than a teenager would want a PC case that looks like that?
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granted i'm 20, but still - I'd love to have one



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Not the most powerful but... damn! Check it out

Think the LPC that pcgamer made is the most powerful at the mo: http://lpc.pcgamer.com/

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That one makes me think of a barber shop

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http://www.elgiganten.se/product/datorer-tillbehor/stationar-dator/ACDTSJPEQ123/acer-predator-g3-stationar-dator-ag3620

http://www.elgiganten.se/product/datorer-tillbehor/stationar-dator/HPEP800015EO/hp-envy-phoenix-stationar-dator-800-015eo

these two are quite ridiculously expensive, around 10k SEK - which is ridiculous for that hardware.



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They are expensive for the hardware, but thats the price for most pre built - broguht in that kind of store computers...

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OK, the one mounted on the wall? Epic! I saw something similar not too long ago, a guy had an old PC lying around (we're talking from the just-released XP days!), and wasn't sure what to do with it. So he scavenged around and replaced the dead parts, then extracted everything and slapped it into a frame, mounted it and it looked pretty cool! Can't remember where I saw it, though...

This gives me an idea for a future computer I want to build.

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Quote: " which is ridiculous for that hardware."


Indeed!

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