Posts by rtag

This is my desktop: Pentium 4 2.53GHz 2GB RAM 120GB HD NVIDIA GeForce FX 5900XT DVD-RW drive Bought it almost four years ago at those same specs (except the video card, used to have a GeForce 4). My new (still waiting on...

Congrats! Wow, that sure shipped fast. I'm still waiting in phase three/four.

I'd heard from a friend who has the game that there are quite a few bugs with it. Dunno what's causing your installation problem though.

You ordered a new laptop and made changes to your order but they haven't shown up as changed or did you ask for changes but they sent the computer without them? Have you called and talked to a representative about it? I usually get...

I picked up a $10 cat-5e crossover cable today for just that purpose. Seems like one of the easiest (and cheaper) options. Both computers just need an ethernet port.

Quote: Originally Posted by J1D5 They sent me a message that they were out of RAM. Yet they are claiming shipping within 5 days. I know everyone here is well aware of the phase game and it is part of the Alienware...

I've had mine switch back to phase one (from three) a few times. If I check the order a minute later is switches back though. Must be a bug in the system. I've gotten a much better response on the system's status from calling than...

Thanks for the welcome! Glad I found a place with other Alienware owners and fans. According to the Alienware rep I talked to a little while ago, it's entering phase 4. I was given an estimated ship date of Feb. 20th when I ordered;...

I just bought a new laptop (waiting for it to come) and want to setup a direct network with it and my desktop. From what I understand, I just need a crossover cable for that, correct? I don't have high speed internet. I'm mainly wanting...

This will be my first notebook. I've had an Alienware desktop for 4 years, so I decided to go with the brand I know (and love). I ordered a Area-51 5500m on Monday. So, how are these specs? Processor: Intel® Pentium® M 760 2.0GHz...