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11-25-2004, 03:01 AM	#1
ewolff Goat? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: localhost:3389 Posts: 3,688 Credits: 915	Alienware Aurora Photo Review - 56k DIE!!! (Updated 4-1-05) I have heard AW desktops come in a large box, but this thing is HUGE!!! __________________ Desktop: Custom built WC, Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe, AMD X2 6000+, Dual EvGA 7900gtx, 2GB OCZ PC-5300 DDR2, 2x 73gb Raptors, Highpoint 2320 Controller w/ 2TB RAID-5 Array, Dell 2407wfp, XP Pro. HTPC: OrigenAE X11, MSI K8N Neo4-F, A64 3500+, EvGA 7600GS, 2gb DDR, 800gb storage, Hauppage MCE-500 Laptop Area-51m 5700, 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, Pentium M 740, 6800 Go, 1gb PC-3200 DDR2, 80gb SATA single drive, CDRW/DVD, Intel Pro 2200, XP Pro. Last edited by ewolff; 04-01-2005 at 04:17 AM.

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11-25-2004, 03:03 AM	#2
ewolff Goat? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: localhost:3389 Posts: 3,688 Credits: 915	This box is damn near three feet tall __________________ Desktop: Custom built WC, Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe, AMD X2 6000+, Dual EvGA 7900gtx, 2GB OCZ PC-5300 DDR2, 2x 73gb Raptors, Highpoint 2320 Controller w/ 2TB RAID-5 Array, Dell 2407wfp, XP Pro. HTPC: OrigenAE X11, MSI K8N Neo4-F, A64 3500+, EvGA 7600GS, 2gb DDR, 800gb storage, Hauppage MCE-500 Laptop Area-51m 5700, 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, Pentium M 740, 6800 Go, 1gb PC-3200 DDR2, 80gb SATA single drive, CDRW/DVD, Intel Pro 2200, XP Pro.

11-25-2004, 03:04 AM	#3
ewolff Goat? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: localhost:3389 Posts: 3,688 Credits: 915	Upon opening the box, I discovered an accessory box which contains all of the extra goodies you get with the system. __________________ Desktop: Custom built WC, Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe, AMD X2 6000+, Dual EvGA 7900gtx, 2GB OCZ PC-5300 DDR2, 2x 73gb Raptors, Highpoint 2320 Controller w/ 2TB RAID-5 Array, Dell 2407wfp, XP Pro. HTPC: OrigenAE X11, MSI K8N Neo4-F, A64 3500+, EvGA 7600GS, 2gb DDR, 800gb storage, Hauppage MCE-500 Laptop Area-51m 5700, 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, Pentium M 740, 6800 Go, 1gb PC-3200 DDR2, 80gb SATA single drive, CDRW/DVD, Intel Pro 2200, XP Pro.

11-25-2004, 03:05 AM	#4
ewolff Goat? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: localhost:3389 Posts: 3,688 Credits: 915	The contents of the accessory box __________________ Desktop: Custom built WC, Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe, AMD X2 6000+, Dual EvGA 7900gtx, 2GB OCZ PC-5300 DDR2, 2x 73gb Raptors, Highpoint 2320 Controller w/ 2TB RAID-5 Array, Dell 2407wfp, XP Pro. HTPC: OrigenAE X11, MSI K8N Neo4-F, A64 3500+, EvGA 7600GS, 2gb DDR, 800gb storage, Hauppage MCE-500 Laptop Area-51m 5700, 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, Pentium M 740, 6800 Go, 1gb PC-3200 DDR2, 80gb SATA single drive, CDRW/DVD, Intel Pro 2200, XP Pro.

11-25-2004, 03:07 AM	#5
ewolff Goat? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: localhost:3389 Posts: 3,688 Credits: 915	The computer is well packed, surrounded with foam inserts. __________________ Desktop: Custom built WC, Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe, AMD X2 6000+, Dual EvGA 7900gtx, 2GB OCZ PC-5300 DDR2, 2x 73gb Raptors, Highpoint 2320 Controller w/ 2TB RAID-5 Array, Dell 2407wfp, XP Pro. HTPC: OrigenAE X11, MSI K8N Neo4-F, A64 3500+, EvGA 7600GS, 2gb DDR, 800gb storage, Hauppage MCE-500 Laptop Area-51m 5700, 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, Pentium M 740, 6800 Go, 1gb PC-3200 DDR2, 80gb SATA single drive, CDRW/DVD, Intel Pro 2200, XP Pro.

11-25-2004, 03:09 AM	#6
ewolff Goat? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: localhost:3389 Posts: 3,688 Credits: 915	Alienware includes a setup poster with the system. The front points out some of the aesthetic features of the case. __________________ Desktop: Custom built WC, Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe, AMD X2 6000+, Dual EvGA 7900gtx, 2GB OCZ PC-5300 DDR2, 2x 73gb Raptors, Highpoint 2320 Controller w/ 2TB RAID-5 Array, Dell 2407wfp, XP Pro. HTPC: OrigenAE X11, MSI K8N Neo4-F, A64 3500+, EvGA 7600GS, 2gb DDR, 800gb storage, Hauppage MCE-500 Laptop Area-51m 5700, 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, Pentium M 740, 6800 Go, 1gb PC-3200 DDR2, 80gb SATA single drive, CDRW/DVD, Intel Pro 2200, XP Pro.

11-25-2004, 03:10 AM	#7
ewolff Goat? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: localhost:3389 Posts: 3,688 Credits: 915	The back of the poster. I think they need to update this a bit... __________________ Desktop: Custom built WC, Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe, AMD X2 6000+, Dual EvGA 7900gtx, 2GB OCZ PC-5300 DDR2, 2x 73gb Raptors, Highpoint 2320 Controller w/ 2TB RAID-5 Array, Dell 2407wfp, XP Pro. HTPC: OrigenAE X11, MSI K8N Neo4-F, A64 3500+, EvGA 7600GS, 2gb DDR, 800gb storage, Hauppage MCE-500 Laptop Area-51m 5700, 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, Pentium M 740, 6800 Go, 1gb PC-3200 DDR2, 80gb SATA single drive, CDRW/DVD, Intel Pro 2200, XP Pro.

11-25-2004, 03:12 AM	#8
ewolff Goat? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: localhost:3389 Posts: 3,688 Credits: 915	Included with the accessories I found an Abit box which contains documentation and drivers for the motherboard. __________________ Desktop: Custom built WC, Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe, AMD X2 6000+, Dual EvGA 7900gtx, 2GB OCZ PC-5300 DDR2, 2x 73gb Raptors, Highpoint 2320 Controller w/ 2TB RAID-5 Array, Dell 2407wfp, XP Pro. HTPC: OrigenAE X11, MSI K8N Neo4-F, A64 3500+, EvGA 7600GS, 2gb DDR, 800gb storage, Hauppage MCE-500 Laptop Area-51m 5700, 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, Pentium M 740, 6800 Go, 1gb PC-3200 DDR2, 80gb SATA single drive, CDRW/DVD, Intel Pro 2200, XP Pro.

11-25-2004, 03:13 AM	#9
ewolff Goat? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: localhost:3389 Posts: 3,688 Credits: 915	Other accessories include Video Card drivers, Windows XP OEM, Power Cable, and USB / Firewire addon bracket. __________________ Desktop: Custom built WC, Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe, AMD X2 6000+, Dual EvGA 7900gtx, 2GB OCZ PC-5300 DDR2, 2x 73gb Raptors, Highpoint 2320 Controller w/ 2TB RAID-5 Array, Dell 2407wfp, XP Pro. HTPC: OrigenAE X11, MSI K8N Neo4-F, A64 3500+, EvGA 7600GS, 2gb DDR, 800gb storage, Hauppage MCE-500 Laptop Area-51m 5700, 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, Pentium M 740, 6800 Go, 1gb PC-3200 DDR2, 80gb SATA single drive, CDRW/DVD, Intel Pro 2200, XP Pro.

11-25-2004, 03:15 AM	#10
ewolff Goat? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: localhost:3389 Posts: 3,688 Credits: 915	Documentation packet for the Aurora __________________ Desktop: Custom built WC, Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe, AMD X2 6000+, Dual EvGA 7900gtx, 2GB OCZ PC-5300 DDR2, 2x 73gb Raptors, Highpoint 2320 Controller w/ 2TB RAID-5 Array, Dell 2407wfp, XP Pro. HTPC: OrigenAE X11, MSI K8N Neo4-F, A64 3500+, EvGA 7600GS, 2gb DDR, 800gb storage, Hauppage MCE-500 Laptop Area-51m 5700, 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, Pentium M 740, 6800 Go, 1gb PC-3200 DDR2, 80gb SATA single drive, CDRW/DVD, Intel Pro 2200, XP Pro.

11-25-2004, 03:15 AM	#11
ewolff Goat? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: localhost:3389 Posts: 3,688 Credits: 915	Inside are the invoices, system manual, system driver disk, and Nero CD's. __________________ Desktop: Custom built WC, Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe, AMD X2 6000+, Dual EvGA 7900gtx, 2GB OCZ PC-5300 DDR2, 2x 73gb Raptors, Highpoint 2320 Controller w/ 2TB RAID-5 Array, Dell 2407wfp, XP Pro. HTPC: OrigenAE X11, MSI K8N Neo4-F, A64 3500+, EvGA 7600GS, 2gb DDR, 800gb storage, Hauppage MCE-500 Laptop Area-51m 5700, 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, Pentium M 740, 6800 Go, 1gb PC-3200 DDR2, 80gb SATA single drive, CDRW/DVD, Intel Pro 2200, XP Pro.

11-25-2004, 03:16 AM	#12
ewolff Goat? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: localhost:3389 Posts: 3,688 Credits: 915	Mouse Pad __________________ Desktop: Custom built WC, Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe, AMD X2 6000+, Dual EvGA 7900gtx, 2GB OCZ PC-5300 DDR2, 2x 73gb Raptors, Highpoint 2320 Controller w/ 2TB RAID-5 Array, Dell 2407wfp, XP Pro. HTPC: OrigenAE X11, MSI K8N Neo4-F, A64 3500+, EvGA 7600GS, 2gb DDR, 800gb storage, Hauppage MCE-500 Laptop Area-51m 5700, 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, Pentium M 740, 6800 Go, 1gb PC-3200 DDR2, 80gb SATA single drive, CDRW/DVD, Intel Pro 2200, XP Pro.

11-25-2004, 03:17 AM	#13
ewolff Goat? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: localhost:3389 Posts: 3,688 Credits: 915	The one size fits all (yeah, right...) T-shirt. __________________ Desktop: Custom built WC, Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe, AMD X2 6000+, Dual EvGA 7900gtx, 2GB OCZ PC-5300 DDR2, 2x 73gb Raptors, Highpoint 2320 Controller w/ 2TB RAID-5 Array, Dell 2407wfp, XP Pro. HTPC: OrigenAE X11, MSI K8N Neo4-F, A64 3500+, EvGA 7600GS, 2gb DDR, 800gb storage, Hauppage MCE-500 Laptop Area-51m 5700, 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, Pentium M 740, 6800 Go, 1gb PC-3200 DDR2, 80gb SATA single drive, CDRW/DVD, Intel Pro 2200, XP Pro.

11-25-2004, 03:17 AM	#14
ewolff Goat? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: localhost:3389 Posts: 3,688 Credits: 915	I don't know whare the spots came from, must be the paint job playing tricks on the camera. __________________ Desktop: Custom built WC, Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe, AMD X2 6000+, Dual EvGA 7900gtx, 2GB OCZ PC-5300 DDR2, 2x 73gb Raptors, Highpoint 2320 Controller w/ 2TB RAID-5 Array, Dell 2407wfp, XP Pro. HTPC: OrigenAE X11, MSI K8N Neo4-F, A64 3500+, EvGA 7600GS, 2gb DDR, 800gb storage, Hauppage MCE-500 Laptop Area-51m 5700, 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, Pentium M 740, 6800 Go, 1gb PC-3200 DDR2, 80gb SATA single drive, CDRW/DVD, Intel Pro 2200, XP Pro.

11-25-2004, 03:18 AM	#15
ewolff Goat? Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: localhost:3389 Posts: 3,688 Credits: 915	The full monty __________________ Desktop: Custom built WC, Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe, AMD X2 6000+, Dual EvGA 7900gtx, 2GB OCZ PC-5300 DDR2, 2x 73gb Raptors, Highpoint 2320 Controller w/ 2TB RAID-5 Array, Dell 2407wfp, XP Pro. HTPC: OrigenAE X11, MSI K8N Neo4-F, A64 3500+, EvGA 7600GS, 2gb DDR, 800gb storage, Hauppage MCE-500 Laptop Area-51m 5700, 17" WUXGA 1920x1200, Pentium M 740, 6800 Go, 1gb PC-3200 DDR2, 80gb SATA single drive, CDRW/DVD, Intel Pro 2200, XP Pro.

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