Are there better gaming desktops than Alienware?

I ended up taking the econo route last time I had one built and got it from ibuypower. Their builds definitely run cheaper than say Alienware or Cyberpower, but there is some quality lost. My case sensors were improperly wired and the front audio port wasn't properly shielded so it picked up a lot of static. I fixed these issues pretty quickly, but it sounds like you're looking for the quality finished product.

If you're fine with the price markup, I'd suggest Alienware or Cyberpower for custom gaming rigs. There two of the bigger names on the market and I've heard largely good things about them.