I need a computer that’s good for gaming but still has the necessary programs for work and school(i.e. microsoft word 2006 and Powerpoint) My friend suggested Alienware but does anyone have specifics?
i want a desktop :P

Honestly, the best computers are the ones you build yourself, but I’ll assume you’re not that type of users. If you’re interested though, begin researching on parts and which component does what, and then buy it and put it all together, it’s really fun :P

BUT, if you want a pre-built computer, as your friend said, Alienware is pretty good, but be careful as they’ve got everything from below $1000 computers all the way to $6000+ "bling" computers, so make sure you look at the specs before you buy.

I wouldn’t be able to give you a specific, there are just too many out there, just go on http://www.alienware.com/ and look around. Dell is also excellent, and you can look around there: http://www.dell.com/

Also, could you please specify if you want a laptop or a desktop?