Alienware Gaming Computers with incomplete specs

The new Alienware gaming computers (AA-2343CSB & A51-2443CSB) show dual graphics cards on the back image but make no mention of that on the specs. They also make no mention of the power supply wattage which is entremely important if you ever plan to upgrade the graphics card(s).
Why does Bestbuy always fail with the “gaming” computers? There is no way I would spend $2400 when I have no idea what I am getting.

I just spent about 30 minutes talking to a customer service rep about this, and a few other questions.
1) Power supply? Rep told me 1100W, but was not certain. Seems kinda important for future-proofing.
2) Why two graphics cards on picture, but only one (ATI Radeon 5870) listed?
3) Radeon 5870 has an HDMI output, but specs on Best Buy say no HDMI output. Also says no S-video output, which is in line with listed specs, but not with picture, which shows 2 S-video outputs.
4) RAM is DDR3 and ships with 6GB, but what speed?
5) Picture appears to show dedicated audio card, but specs list integrated 7.1 support. Is there an optical out?
6) What are DVD drive speeds?
Rep said he would get back to me. Most logical explanation is that picture is just wrong, and some of the specs as well.
As to the only reason why someone would purchase this rig here and not at Dell, Dell only offers 12 months interest-free financing and Best Buy offers 18 months with approval.

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