As reported weeks ago, Alienware today officially rolled-out its new ALX personal computers with enhanced performance to serve gamers who demand extreme speed at any price-point.

ALX – Overclocked Systems with Support

ALX systems are engineered and precisely-crafted to deliver ultimate performance using overclocked and tuned-up hardware. Performance-enhanced hardware includes the option to have CPU, memory, and video card settings overclocked by Alienware to the highest levels while maintaining system stability. In order to maximize stability and reliability of ALX desktops, Alienware said it would use specially-designed liquid cooling system. Alienware’s liquid cooling technology features a next-generation thermal management solution, using a specially-mixed coolant and gold-plated, pure copper coolers to keep the heat generated by system components in check.

In addition to performance, Alienware also offers special consulting services for ALX owners. ALX customers will receive one-on-one attention from Alienware’s team of dedicated PC enthusiasts, who will help them with everything from deciding what components will perform best to recommending what settings their software should run on. ALX owners will also receive the option of speaking directly with their system’s assembler and having up to three of their favorite games installed, updated, and optimized on their system, free of charge.

News source: X-bit labs

What's New in This Release:

· [+] Mail Chat (Tools|Mail Chat)
· [+] Chat Virtual folders for watching conversation threads or waiting for replies to specific messages
· [+] "Utilities|Create a Quick Template" menu command in the message editor to quickly create a QT based on the selected text
· [+] (#0001869) New Window Split Mode - Full-width Message List
· [+] Automatic filtering on IMAP
· [+] Customizable hotkeys for next/prev folder tab (Edit shortcuts/MainMenu/Specials)
· [+] It is now possible to re-filter only selected messages
· [+] Message Editor (using MicroEd) has new status - AutoFormat, AutoWrap, JustifyOnWrap, AutoSpell
· [+] Possibility to insert a line divider in HTML editor
· [+] URLs of incoming messages are added to the log
· [+] Possibility to open URLs by double click from the account's log viewer
· [+] Smartpad.ini: [Options] Taskbar = 1 - shows smartpad in taskbar
· [+] Support of ImagesPDSF.MSL file for translating smileys (see the Beta distribution file)
· [+] VF message DblClk - opens VF folder view; Ctrl+DblClk - Follows message; Shift+DblClk - opens folder view
· [+] Viewing account's log window is no longer modal
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  • (#0001307) Tab order in the Folder Maintenance Centre is now working more correctly
    · [ * ] (#0002992) UTF-7/8 decoding is now much faster
    · [ * ] It is now possible to log manual refiltering
    · [ * ] Search options in the Accont Log View pop-up menu
    · [ * ] The current folder was removed from the Unread tab when new mail was received
    · [-] (#0001633) Character set detection bug in PGP/MIME messages
    · [-] (#0001742) Unread messages were loaded and treated as read during refiltering process
    · [-] (#0002259) Embedded image files were multiplicated at each [auto] save
    · [-] (#0002653) Account tree nodes' states were not stored correctly
    · [-] (#0002673) Selected shortcuts for Send/Queue in the message editor weren't remembered
    · [-] (#0002716) Access Violation error while search in a deleted folder
    · [-] (#0002764) The "l" LDAP attribute was not processed
    · [-] (#0002922) Deleted messages counters were not updated in the Folder Maintenance Centre
    · [-] (#0002951) Access Violation error when selecting folders for search in message reminder
    · [-] (#0002955) Generic view mode setting is not saved, previous setting is used after restart
    · [-] (#0002972) Account tree expand, when you open the account properties
    · [-] (#0002997) Split mode - full width msg list - msg preview toggle one way
    · [-] (#0003005) Virtual Folders think they're Normal Folders is VF name and Directory are not the same
    · [-] (#0003026) Option "Edit | Select all" doesn't work in HTML editor, Ctrl+A works
    · [-] (#0003027) MessageFinder does not "Follow"
    · [-] (#0003038) Using "IMAP Folder management" deletes account level VFs
    · [-] IMAP folder management could fail to see some folders on some IMAP servers
    · [-] No duplicates of message in chat folders
    · [-] Some other minor fixes


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    (5 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #1 Posted by Red Dragon on 03 Jun 2004 - 23:32
    As usual with alienware, it looks really cool and really expensive. I suppose if I could afford one, I'd have to buy it. I mean, watercooled with support? Sounds good to me.
    Quote this comment #1.1 Posted by chacho on 04 Jun 2004 - 01:57
    you could custom build a machine that works just as good for a much lower price tag...
    Quote this comment #1.2 Posted by aaron901 on 04 Jun 2004 - 03:14
    and looks 1000 times uglier.
    Quote this comment #1.3 Posted by gawdflesh on 04 Jun 2004 - 03:28
    I guess it would be better if every one of them was translucent white and looked like a thrift-store retro lamp?

    Quote this comment #1.4 Posted by Scorched on 04 Jun 2004 - 04:07
    I'll take a beige box over a designer one any day.
    Quote this comment #1.5 Posted by gawdflesh on 04 Jun 2004 - 04:23
    Especially if that "designer" box looks like it was designed by Hellen Keller...
    (2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #2 Posted by Starcom826 on 03 Jun 2004 - 23:42
    Free of charge...not really...more like disguised in the price, Alienware is very expensive.
    Quote this comment #2.1 Posted by fr3ak on 03 Jun 2004 - 23:45
    QUOTE (#2.0)
    Alienware is very expensive.

    Expensive *and* overpriced yes... But it all looks awesome and is really good stuff. *sigh* if only I could afford one.
    Quote this comment #2.2 Posted by RaWShadow on 04 Jun 2004 - 08:47
    Well there is no other PC like it yet and i would think this is aimed towards people like hardcore/pro gamers who spend all there cash on the lastest stuff.
    Quote this comment Reply to this comment #3 Posted by pctuk on 03 Jun 2004 - 23:57
    These guys seem to have been hitting the news quite a lot recently. For the big gamer who isn't necessarily clued up on which processor/mb/ram combination is best for their needs can be sure they will get a top class system with support by buying AA. People must have lots of money though to buy at their prices...
    (3 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #4 Posted by nanackle on 04 Jun 2004 - 00:04
    there is not a single thing this company sells that is worth what they charge... or even close to what they charge. Any joe schmoe could do what they are doing at 1/2 the price and still make a killing!!










    What a waste
    Quote this comment #4.1 Posted by yert* on 04 Jun 2004 - 01:15
    Some people rather not spend time building a PC so be quiet. These are excellent computers and people can spend their money as they please, beeotch.

    Now I'm jsut waiting for them to give me one for free.
    Quote this comment #4.2 Posted by nanackle on 04 Jun 2004 - 04:17
    You have got to be kidding me... "these are excellent computers"... you must own one. Again... its sad.
    Quote this comment #4.3 Posted by ^_^ Silly Willy on 04 Jun 2004 - 17:56
    Not like it takes that long to build a computer, what 15 minutes?
    Quote this comment Reply to this comment #5 Posted by jeavis on 04 Jun 2004 - 01:38
    I'm guessing the price will be in the $6000 range
    Quote this comment Reply to this comment #6 Posted by area91 on 04 Jun 2004 - 01:42
    drooooool
    (5 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #7 Posted by Billa on 04 Jun 2004 - 01:44
    I would love to have one of this one in my room
    Quote this comment #7.1 Posted by chacho on 04 Jun 2004 - 01:58
    who wouldnt
    Quote this comment #7.2 Posted by Billa on 04 Jun 2004 - 02:10
    Someone who hates de computers maybe? or maybe someone who use the computer only for work and so
    Quote this comment #7.3 Posted by area91 on 04 Jun 2004 - 02:53
    Someone who owns a Mac?
    Quote this comment #7.4 Posted by aaron901 on 04 Jun 2004 - 03:13
    i own a Mac and i want this in my room.
    Quote this comment #7.5 Posted by ishtar on 04 Jun 2004 - 10:05
    Yea and in two years it would be obsolete .
    Quote this comment Reply to this comment #8 Posted by Tartan on 04 Jun 2004 - 02:18
    Very nice if yah have pots o cashola and no pc knowledge.
    Great systems...heart stopping prices.
    Quote this comment Reply to this comment #9 Posted by aaron901 on 04 Jun 2004 - 03:13
    it looks real good
    Quote this comment Reply to this comment #10 Posted by Raum on 04 Jun 2004 - 03:39
    Hmmm, I don't know about you, but I've compared many of their systems to what I can build one for ordering parts of places like Newegg....I don't really feel like paying 1, 000 dollars or more over what I could make a computer for just to recive some tech support (I'm already A+ certified myself) and a spiffy case. I can find a better looking case for under 80$ myself anyways. Anyone who wants to spend 1k+ on a fugly case, be my guest, but I prefer not to.
    (2 replies) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #11 Posted by mko on 04 Jun 2004 - 04:09
    IMO the only thing which gets everyone so horny over Alienware is a stupid case. I mean wat good is a case when the stuff inside is sh*t and overpriced?

    Ironicly Alienware aim at the 'hardcore PC/Gaming enthusiasts', funny that if you are a true know-all about computers you wouldn't even consider buying these systems.
    Quote this comment #11.1 Posted by aaron901 on 04 Jun 2004 - 04:58
    the stuff inside is not ****, it's just expensive.
    Quote this comment #11.2 Posted by mko on 04 Jun 2004 - 06:28
    by them only letting you choose the manufacturers THEY like, its sh*t
    (1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #12 Posted by Lanky on 04 Jun 2004 - 04:11
    dont like the look of the case
    Quote this comment #12.1 Posted by Jstphish on 04 Jun 2004 - 05:01
    I love the look of the case. It's such a classic look which is what they're trying to go for. Although, I never thought I'd see the day when a computer company came out with a marketing strategy like Infinity/Lexus/Mercedes/BMW would.
    (1 reply) Quote this comment Reply to this comment #13 Posted by Ghostdraconi on 04 Jun 2004 - 05:43
    I like their cases but if I had that kind of money I'd go for a Falcon instead.
    Quote this comment #13.1 Posted by yert* on 04 Jun 2004 - 06:23
    If you had that kind of money you would probably be able to get both Alienware and Falcon
    Quote this comment Reply to this comment #14 Posted by DsnBehind on 04 Jun 2004 - 06:21
    I'll take 20. Send me the bill later.
    Quote this comment Reply to this comment #15 Posted by divertom15 on 04 Jun 2004 - 06:40
    I will never buy one of these
    Quote this comment Reply to this comment #16 Posted by goatsniffer on 04 Jun 2004 - 07:23
    I bought an Alienware back in March. Area 51 Saucer Silver @ 3GHZ.

    Nice machine, would get another, but I wish they would have advertised for the ALX ALOT SOONER!!! I prolly would have got one of them...

    Well I could always sell this alienware for a few hundred less than i got it for, say 2,300, but I would wait until the ALX goes all dual.

    They shouldnt even be selling the ALX until they include dual vid and cpu.
    Quote this comment Reply to this comment #17 Posted by donachello on 04 Jun 2004 - 09:33
    Yeah have you seen the price... I could buy a small car for that price...
    Quote this comment Reply to this comment #18 Posted by sclam on 04 Jun 2004 - 09:54
    Hah, they charge $50 for the "heavy duty" power cable. And $91 for a Plextor CDRW. This is seriously pushing it on pricing
    Quote this comment Reply to this comment #19 Posted by .:: lebmike ::. on 04 Jun 2004 - 12:03
    $4689!!!!!!!! Obsolete in 1 1/2 years, guaranteed
    Quote this comment Reply to this comment #20 Posted by stockwiz on 04 Jun 2004 - 16:59
    There must be a market for this, otherwise they wouldn't be charging this much. That pricing is absolutely insane.
    Quote this comment Reply to this comment #21 Posted by bilemke on 04 Jun 2004 - 21:27
    I would rather know i have the skill to make my own personal machine, not a cookie cutter from any manufacturer(be it dell or something like alienware).
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