Social media saw Alienware releasing what they termed a “dream setup,” and the gaming community is, surprisingly, very much up to feelings in its reactions. The authentic Alienware social media account posted a picture of a beautiful gaming place with the caption “New dream setup just dropped 🚀” along with a photo of a neat desk with stacked monitors, Alienware gadgets, and what seems like a high-end gaming PC that is ready to be used.
However, it’s funny that this specific setup didn’t charm everyone and the comments are nothing less than astonishing with mixed reactions. For instance, some gamers are totally supporting the idea, and on the contrary, others are dissecting every bit of the gaming configuration as it were a game with bad launch.
NotPhilSledge caught on first the issue and he threw the question about the monitor options for streaming, putting forward the inquiry of Alienware if they were making any good quality 27″ or 32″ displays for the video makers. Indeed, this is a very rational question – streamers not only need a good view, but they also require a very practical setup. Hence, monitor choice is very important.
NFSFan199 on the other hand pointed out that the numpad was missing and immediately pronounced “nuh-uh, this setup ain’t my dream” with the crying laughing emoji. The matter of using keyboards without numpads really divides gamers. Some players would not part with the numpad at all while others say the extra desk space is more than enough to compensate that.
But what is the most common opinion? The unfulfilled wish of people for this setup that they simply cannot afford. Bobby BushKnife put it in a very nice way “Have to save this setup for a ‘one day'” – which is exactly the same as mine. We all have that dream setup saved in our notes app that we surely will build when we, say, win the lottery.
Nonetheless, the situation was made more intense with JaySulla and another user simply referred to as “A” both responding somewhat to “minus all that Alienware shit, that would be a great setup.” Ouch! That was a very powerful critique of the brand. Some gamers certainly have such a strong dislike for Alienware’s design or “high” prices that they will not touch it with a ten-foot pole and will rather build their own machines using different parts.
Then there are those who are not very interested in ergonomics – ChonkyBrokie said “keyboard is like 15 inches higher than the armrest… looks like a painful setup.” And he is absolutely right. Gaming long hours could already be a problem for your back so the situation would be worse if you had your keyboard at wrong height causing a pain in your neck literally.
The issue of game controller even arose with Config posing the question “Ain’t no way your dream setup got no Xbox controller.” This is a very good argument – many PC gamers continue to use gamepads for certain games, mostly racing and platformers. Not providing the controller may be actually a deal-breaker for some customers.
There was also a question of international availability when slisha slisha was asking for buying options in Croatia and giving the request “the highest-end configuration laptop with strong performance for work and temporary gaming” in very precise words. That certainly is a very specific usage scenario – the one which needs powerful computer for work and at the same time wants to game on it.
PC Philanthropy even went so far as to “fix” the setup by posting their version which is actually the behavior of top-tier gamers. When persons reveal their setup, there is always one friend who is like “here is how I would do it better”.
What is really interesting is that gaming setups have become so personal and individual. It is not merely about the raw power anymore – it is the aesthetics, ergonomics, brand preferences, and specific use cases. Some want streaming-ready monitors, others need international availability, some prioritize comfort during long sessions, and others just want the clean, matching look.
The feedback to Alienware’s post has revealed that there is no one-size-fits-all “dream setup” that fits everyone. What one gamer may consider the best is a reason for another to point out the lack of features or poor design choice. And it is beautiful in a way – the gaming community knows its demands and is not afraid to express them.
In the end, a dream setup is just what it is – the dream setup of the user. Whether you belong to team Alienware or to the side of mixing and matching the components from different brands, whether you need a numpad or think ten key-less is the way to go, all our scenarios are valid. The important thing is to create a setup that suits your gaming style.
Thus Alienware might have shown its interpretation of the dream setup but the responses nevertheless imply that every single gamer out there has his or her customized version of perfection. And, if I may tell you a secret? That very diversity is the reason why the PC gaming community is so good, even when it means we are arguing about keyboard height and monitor sizes at 3 AM. PlayStation and other console preferences also play into these personal setup choices.
