I wouldn't call Alienware products junk,  pjz99, but they are overpriced and the desktops tend to be loud, making all sorts of annoying whirring and humming noises. I must admit ignorance regarding their notebooks.
I was just looking at Falcon's newest gaming PC that boasts a list price of over $7000.00. Now that's just plain crazy. I could put together a fantastic rig for less than a quarter of that price. Must be a brand prestiege thing  for snobs.
Good luck with your purchase, burchigb.