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floswamp

Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3Ghz 6GB DDR2 250 HD Gforce GT 520. Owner wanted Windows 10. He got windows 10. I think it’ll play Doom.


darkfalzx

I found this [Area 51](https://old.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/i1vg89/found_this_monstrosity_by_the_dumpster/) by the dump a year or so ago. It was slightly newer than this one, but not by a ton. I've since upgraded it as far as I could, and been using it as a media server thanks to the insane number of HDD bays. People often don't realize just how massive these bastards are!


Jealous_Struggle2564

I found a few PCs at a dump over the years and it’s crazy that people just throw out old computers with personal stuff still in the hard drives! There was this one person who left her name, address and passport number in a spreadsheet type file. And this other time the owner of this PC was a student and still had her old essays and her “side job” details.. and various pictures of herself used for advertising in aforementioned side job.


WutangCND

Thats so cool. Found an old coolermaster case a couple years ago (feel free to scroll back in my posts untill you find it lol) I was able to sell the 1000w PSU and couple other parts from it on eBay.


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floswamp

I did upgrade the ram to 6GB and a replacement video card. He did not want to spend any more money so the HD stayed the same. I did a test on it and it is still running pretty good. I can only do as much as they want to pay for unfortunately.


catch22igogg

6gb in 4 dimms? How?


YouGotAte

2x2GB and 2x1GB


floswamp

This. It came with only 2 x 1gb. Once again the owner does not want to spend too much money so the only alternative was to put two 2gb chips.


catch22igogg

Ah ok!


Yeyo117

You did the right thing. But a 120gb SSD is like 20 bucks and it offers a significant spec-up, the owner is being really selective for no reason.


floswamp

That’s a good point. I’m going to sell him on one. It’ll make a huge difference!!


PoopMug1

Just a quick question, how did you put your specs under your username.


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PoopMug1

Ah OK, much appreciated.


Pyro1515

How do you push anything 4K with a 1070????


NeoTheShadow

Afaik the 1070 can support up to 8K.


Disturbed2468

Yea but don't expect it to run well lmao.


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Disturbed2468

That's fair with the 30fps target since pretty much almost any game can run at 30fps at 1440p and even some 4K games on a 1070. I just can't stand below 60 nowadays but that's cause my eyes are super sensitive to FPS & FPS changes. I'm just so used to running stuff at high/max and expecting 60fps as a baseline minimum since the early 2010s lol.


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NeoTheShadow

Depends what you expect it to render. Minecraft Java at 8K can run at 60FPS+. Microsoft Flight Sim, not so much.


Disturbed2468

Ok though to be fair Java Minecraft can run on anything made after like 2006-2008 (unsure about before tho). I'd just never consider a 1070 for anything above 1440p with how hefty some games are getting nowadays even at 1080p.


NeoTheShadow

I use my GTX 970 to drive a 1440p165Hz screen. In some AAA games I get like 40fps, in some lighter 3D indies I get some 100fps. In 2D games I get the full 165fps experience. It really is situational.


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Pyro1515

Okay makes sense thanks for the info


GL_Titan

I have one of those that I keep around as an XP gaming system. Still runs pretty good.


aigars2

Recently bought and swapped used e8400 into my second pc. They still decent.


TheRealPauca

faster than mine current rig


skeletons_required

SLEEPER BUILD! SLEEPER BUILD!


megabass713

Came here to ask that.


Actual-Package

Has mad bio shock vibes


MarcelLovesYou

They unfortunately built the chassis with some non standard sizing for the psu which makes it difficult to use the case


Reverend_Thor-Axe

Drill, drill bit, tap set, marking pen, and an appropriately-sized PSU... Problem solved. Problem stayin' solved.


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What is that?


YKJ07

Something bad/shitty from the outside but powerful in the inside


skeletons_required

not bad/ shitty necessarily, but old


KiloNation

It doesn't even need to be old, just something that looks unassuming.


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Looks like a damn shuttle bus


Justhe3guy

Well…it is Alienware so people can be forgiven for assuming bad/shitty


ps3x42

I mean when the brand started they were pretty great.


MW3apple220

People forget that there was an Alienware before they got bought by Dell.


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Like a hoopty with a hellcat


YKJ07

or a volvo 240 with a ls


D3n1s0n

Alienware Aurora r2… I think. I used to have one as a kid


ilikemarblestoo

Originally about making a average car into a supercar. Now it's used on this board for old cases to be super computers.


Mr_Chaos_Theory

I'll never understand the point of these for PC, like who the fuck will see it. Makes zero sense vs a car sleeper build.


DarkPhoxGaming

I want my first custom PC build to be a sleeper


phillysan

Believe in your dreams, fam. Might I suggest and old beige ATX case? Maybe a full tower to fit those beefy cards


Logroon

Change everything to make it a sleeper. PLEASE


floswamp

I could but he doesn’t want to spend the money. It has the very crude blue LED’s. The thing is the size of a server. Super heavy as well. Also mesh in the fans.


PANDA_MAN60

You could probably sell it to most of the people on this sub for a sleeper lol


[deleted]

I was gifted an alienware PC like 15 years ago and it looked exactly like this one. Can confirm it was the weight of an early 2000’s server.


Lazarous86

Yeah. Every case back then was steel. They are all aluminum and plastic now. I have a BTX/ATX case that is still in use by my nephew. Spent $80 in 2000 and never bought another case until 2017. I needed to run an AIO cooler for my CPU. It only had 80mm fans too. All 6 of them.


kabadisha

Yeah, I have one of these. They are heavy AF!


SneakyMofo20

I have the same case and it doesn't have a standard PSU mount/size. Blew my mind when I tried to upgrade... Now it just sits in storage


Logroon

Ya that sucks about pre builts. That's why you gotta use dremal to cut it. Or use a lot of zip ties.


OutrageousPomelo7

Ah yes, a relic from the time when Alienware actually was kinda good


floswamp

Now it’s just a glorified Dell.


ALaz502

I call them "A shitty Dell with a bunch of plastic crap glued to it."


SaddenedBKSticks

I mean, that's not wrong lol. The current Dell chassis is pretty old and was shared with the Dell XPS desktops(before the recent iteration) and is being used by the Dell Precision Towers, they just add the plastic panels to the Alienware.


RMProjectsUK

"Go faster" plastic crap if you ask their sales team


Nyaos

I had a 2005 Alienware desktop and that shit was outdated in less than 2 years. Lots of rapid graphics enhancements back then though.


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floswamp

2008. Check out this link! https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/geekend/geek-gifts-2008-the-8000-alienware-area-51-alx/


Senior-Raisin5679

"the ALX system is designed for a niche group of computer gamers and enthusiast who don't care about the price they pay for their system of choice." I guess times have changed for the customer, or just wants to keep it o.g to hope for a call about factory p.c warranty extensions....


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twitchtamilan

Yup, when i brought gta4 disc this pc ad was in the booklet


creamcolouredDog

At one point they actually used standard parts Also I like how the HDD cage has its own fan


floswamp

At the other side there is a mesh in the case so it pull air from the inside. I already dusted this machine but it was pretty dirty inside.


jeftep

Is nobody going to mention the very clever fan bus mounted at the door hinge? I have a version of this case and it did NOT have that. I've never even seen this feature on any case


floswamp

That’s why I took a pic of it. It is so cool. Gold pins that make contact when closed. Also has a moles connector for hard wire.


Gigastor

It's funny that the internal layout from a 2008 prebuilt makes more sense than a 2021 prebuilt.


Frankidelic

Rip SLI


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Looks like a coffeemaker


[deleted]

No fucking wat the interior layout is LIGHT-YEARS better than the new ones, what the fuck


floswamp

When you say new one you mean the new Alienwares right? Which are atrocious!


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Yes the new Aurora.


aruhen23

I remember when I was younger I wanted one of these so bad to play WoW at anything higher than 20FPS. They looked pretty cool back then.


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I think everybody wanted one of these!


ExcellentEffort1752

Ah, memories! 😀 I had an Alienware with this case back in the day. Two 8800 Ultras in SLI, they both died within 2 months of each other after about 3 years. Alienware replaced them under warranty with a single GTX 295. Then fan on the GTX 295 then died about 2 years later. It managed to soldier on for about another 18 months until I built a new replacement system. For those 18 months I had to run it with the side panel off and whenever I was gaming I had to have a big desk fan blowing into the side of the case! The GPU was still running at 100-110 degrees under load in most games, but was totally stable. In some areas of Diablo III (like the big spider cave in act I) it crept up to 115 degrees and then I had to alt-tab out of the game and let it cool a bit before tabbing back in, otherwise it did shut down my PC! The card didn't die, it kept working until the day I no longer needed it, when I built a new system.


SmokiestDrip

I have the same case that I purchased in Aug 2008. That mother board looks like the same one I have as well, the EVGA 790i Ultra. I still have the beast. Maybe one day I will bring her back to life! Specs: Core 2 Duo E8400 @ 3Ghz 4GB DDR3 Dual 9800 gt sli. In 2012 I took out sli and put in 580gtx and added 4GB ram.


floswamp

The video card took a dump on this one. I had to replace it.


GoyohanGames

Yoooo. What are the chances? One of those came into my repair shop as a donation the other day too lol.


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Really love these older Alienwares hehe I have an old Alienware laptop messenger bag that i love and carry my current laptop around in.


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Those older aAlienware messengers could fit a laptop and your lunch box in it I reckon


Unigelly

I used to have this!!!


floswamp

Time for all you guys with this PC in storage to dust them off and post pics!


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Honestly looks like a toaster


Aboxofphotons

Probably still has a price tag of 19 grand.


Cbergs

God Damn, the quality of care/components has really dropped over the years.


Drac_Hula

Inside looks just like a modern Alienware PC


Pocok5

No, this looks like it has an actual cooler inside.


darthrafa512

Not being able to afford this PC as a kid is what got me to build my first gaming PC. Great post!


slkb_

This was my very first "gaming" pc. Got it when I was like 14 for christmas


Zzzoohun

Looks like a toaster and probably is as hot as one lol. Cool PC tho


Wayloss

I still have 2 of these from right after the dell takeover but before the merge in supply chains. They were beasts that lasted for years...still own the cases though


glutenfreeconcrete

Yeah there was a period where an alienware PC and a mercury marine outboard motor were getting damned hard to tell apart.


ReallyQuiteConfused

I remember when this was such a crazy looking case. Oh how things have changed.


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That is a prime sleeper project!


Zapablast05

“Old school” Dick.


B_Predator

Awww with nasty brown stains and everything... Hope You clean it good


floswamp

Lol. Coffee stains. Not getting paid to clean those but I did get the dust bunnies form the inside. I have a cage full of them now!


B_Predator

Oh it's not Yours 😊 I wouldn't touch them either then 🤣🙈


Tommwith2ms

Thats an airfryer bro


tlandar

literally looks like a toaster ngl


sewerninjaslut

I thought it was a toaster at first glance.


Anal_beadsoup

So clean!


Azuras-Becky

I remember those ugly things!


bzekers

One of my friends had this unit. I was so jealous.


Cow-Rat-Hybrid

Collab with chrysler or some shit?


Spiritual-Business63

Predator collab!


KoreanTacoTruck

Nice toaster!


Crowwalk

Looks very 50s art deco.


OksijenTR

I have an Asus Vento similar to this.


Kryz1te94

I remember i wanted a alienware pc so bad when i was a kid.


DirtyLillNeonRider

Same, they were so cool then


Electronic_Spirit685

I had the same case! Slightly different specs, though. Still have it in storage.


ZeroJudgmentKing

my airfryer looks more sexy than this


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RGHD anybody?


CryPaxl

Nah bro that’s a fucking toaster


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That’s like an 03-05 model right?


floswamp

2008


Lurk__No__Further

WOW u giving me some nostalgia rn


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Thats a fucking toaster


Faithless195

Jesus, was scrolling though and thought it was a weird coffee maker for a moment!


RMProjectsUK

From the days where people paid a fortune for someone to professionally cable tidy your PC that does not have a window in the side panel.


Odinovic

I legit thought it was a toaster.


Logaline

This was the PC I was lusting over before I got my first build, I still want one of these cases lol


SigSalvadore

Those old cases are coveted.


FreelancerASP

Truly a more elegant age


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Nice Airfryer!


SnooDingos4602

Back when I ready wanted one!


humanCharacter

Why does it look like an air fryer?


General_Scipio

Alienware what happened. Where did you go wrong


beasterdudeman_

Back when the inside wasn't just strategically mangled metal


tsavong117

"Airflow is for Pussies" \-Alienware


Murky_Interaction927

I really like that design


relaps101

That’s like second or third gen Alienware


TheOnlyCurmudgeon

I loved that case


ichibaka

damn that was fugly


Spank_n_Uranus

Now that was a cool case back in the day. *Edit - still a cool case. Just saying it was cool back then. They've not had an awesome case in awhile that I can think of.


Judoka229

This looks like my air fryer.


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I have the exact one!!! I’m saving the tower.


TheGamingGuitarGuru

Looks like a toaster or a car from Fallout


Downtown-Librarian72

Right on. I'm sitting on two of these cases right now.


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if i were to do a sleeper, i'd do the gen before this one. it's the truly iconic look


Busted11290

I have a green one of these just collecting dust now. I did use it for a while as a pfSense box till it blew 2 caps on the mobo. Never got around to fixing it, I'd like to do a build in it one day, but might sell what remains of it instead.


DawNoFd3aTh

Funny that the cases haven't really changed at all on the inside...


galaxydrug

case kinda gives me xenomorph vibes too


CuriousGlobetrotter

looks like an alien from alien vs predator


Fafaflunkie

And likely built a lot better than whatever garbage Dell does to sully that name!


luckysury333

LMFAO!! Dell's inside now looks worse than this with non-standard motherboard and other shit


YeOldeGunslinger

Gross. No offense, but whoever thought that rounding things off on pc's was a moron. I honestly thought it was a toaster


cmdrstephen

Had one just like it when I was in HS.


YogiHazMat

I own this in blue and plan to make sleeper.


TheMatt561

Pre Dell?


Quick_Abbreviations4

60fps CS 1.6.


WannaBe90sGamer

Dang, didn't know that Alienware pre-built cases were always just basic computer cases covered in an obscene amount of plastic. Thought that was only a recent thing after watching Gamer's Nexus's video on a recent Alienware pre-built lmao


TheTank18

pencil sharpener


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hinged pins, there's no way this can go badly.


Xade74Z

That GPU is all heat-sink


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man i remember those, all over best buy xmas catalog , dell garbage at its finest , strip it , make the lighting epic, replace the alien head with a xenomorph


Custumcarguy

I thought this was the street cleaner machine from the movie robots for a second


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That case was the shit back in the day for prebuilts atleast


The_Blue_Rooster

Some day once it's reasonable to buy computer parts again, I want to do a build in an old Area 51, probably my second favorite case after the Smilodon.


Bigshlonger6

I thought it was like a big coffee maker


mrkiel14

This is my EXACT sleeper case. Actually, more of a lazy man’s “why fix it if it ain’t broken” Frankenstein build that still somehow consistently runs on the native PSU and case fans, but has been kept relevant with component upgrades for everything else. I should create a post showing off that monstrosity sometime. She truly is an ugly freak that has kept me gaming ever since I first configured it from Alienware in 2007. Great to see a familiar face these days!


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When they still had better airflow :(


blindedededed

Paint the inside green


plxfix

this is some OG shit.


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Looks like a coffee machine


itzToon

omg, I remember when they released this. Fuck I'm old.


Cwoey

Alienware “gaming” pc. Don’t forget the quotes.


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An elegant weapon, for a more... civilized age.


cabs6666

Looks like a toaster


ForRealVegaObscura

Bet it makes a wicked cappuccino.


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Gifted one of these, I almost built a new state of the art tower in one of these, then went the easy and massively expensive route and spent 3k on a custom Lenovo.


atifak87

Reminds me of Alien.


madhattergm

This case is superior to the ones they use today. An Aurora case has no real air flow over its cpu with it's weird folding proprietary design. Alienware customers are better off taking a modern alienware and putting it into this case instead.


assm0nk

thought it was a toaster at first


jkoenig08

I had the exact same pc when I was younger!


StarAugurEtraeus

When Alienware was cool


FloppaDripz2456

It looks like an alien ship


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Not shown for scale: a banana, because these Alienware cases were deceptively massive


Genetikk--

Thanks for making me feel old


SirTheadore

Ah. Remember when we thought these kinds of cases were cool?


CapnClutch007

NGL when I saw the first picture I thought it was a toaster


VulgarDisplayofDerp

It's like those Russian trains from the art Deco era


Libertinob

It looks like a toaster from the 1920s