Well---I am in the process of ordering a computer from Puget Systems!
After careful research, and expert advice from Puget, I have spec'd out a machine that will meet my imaging needs for a good, long, time.
The build I am ordering is based upon their Obsidian Workstation.
Motherboard: Asus P8H67-M EVO REV 3.0 Micro-ATX
CPU: Intel Core i5 2500K QUAD CORE 3.3GHz 95W
Ram: Kingston 16GB DDR3-1333 (4x4GB)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GT 430 1GB Silent
Primary Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB SATA 6 Gb/s
Secondary Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB SATA 6 Gb/s
CD / DVD: Asus 24x DVD-RW Lightscribe SATA (black)
Case: Antec Mini P180 (Black)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower 650W Power Supply
CPU Cooling: Scythe Katana 3 CPU Cooler
Keyboard: Microsoft Wired Desktop 600 (Keyboard/Mouse)
Ext. Drive: Western Digital External USB2/SATA 1.0TB Drive with free Automatic Backup and Restore Set-up
OS: Windows 7 Professional: 64-bit OEM SP1
Software: Security-Microsoft Security Essentials
Warranty: Lifetime Labor, 1 Year Parts
I must say that I am extremely pleased with Puget System's customer service! To my mind, this is the way customer service should be! Also, their web site is very easy to use, making customizing a machine, contacting them, and saving/updating quotes very easy.
If you are looking for new box especially for photo work, I heartily encourage you to consider Puget Systems.
I am really looking forward to having an up-to-date, fast machine!
--P
Posted by Eva McDermott on April 26, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Looks like a great system Preston.
Posted by Bill Chambers on April 26, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Color me envious - lucky you! Congratulations Preston.
Posted by Kirk Greene on April 27, 2011 at 9:19 AM
Puget sounds like the way to go! I saw Jim's post about Puget a month or so ago. Was there a group buy event scheduled or will there be one in the near future?
I have to give Puget Systems a big kudo, here, for their attention to detail. During load testing they found that the motherboard was causing lockups. They had a board in stock, replaced it and then re-ran all the tests. The machine has passed those tests, and is now in QC testing.
Even though shipment has been delayed, I am very happy that they found and corrected the problem, and re-ran all the tests. They have been in contact with me via e-mail, and have kept my build order updated on their web site.
I am confident that I'll have a great computer, with no trial cr*pware, that works right out of the box. A big toast to Puget Systems!
My new computer has arrived! It's a great looking machine inside and out! I'm in the process of getting it set up, transferring files, installing hardware and programs, configuring the network, etc..
The folks at Puget Systems have been great! I'm looking forward to really putting this machine to work!
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8 repliesAfter careful research, and expert advice from Puget, I have spec'd out a machine that will meet my imaging needs for a good, long, time.
The build I am ordering is based upon their Obsidian Workstation.
Motherboard: Asus P8H67-M EVO REV 3.0 Micro-ATX
CPU: Intel Core i5 2500K QUAD CORE 3.3GHz 95W
Ram: Kingston 16GB DDR3-1333 (4x4GB)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GT 430 1GB Silent
Primary Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB SATA 6 Gb/s
Secondary Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB SATA 6 Gb/s
CD / DVD: Asus 24x DVD-RW Lightscribe SATA (black)
Case: Antec Mini P180 (Black)
Power Supply: Antec TruePower 650W Power Supply
CPU Cooling: Scythe Katana 3 CPU Cooler
Keyboard: Microsoft Wired Desktop 600 (Keyboard/Mouse)
Ext. Drive: Western Digital External USB2/SATA 1.0TB Drive with free Automatic Backup and Restore Set-up
OS: Windows 7 Professional: 64-bit OEM SP1
Software: Security-Microsoft Security Essentials
Warranty: Lifetime Labor, 1 Year Parts
I must say that I am extremely pleased with Puget System's customer service! To my mind, this is the way customer service should be! Also, their web site is very easy to use, making customizing a machine, contacting them, and saving/updating quotes very easy.
If you are looking for new box especially for photo work, I heartily encourage you to consider Puget Systems.
I am really looking forward to having an up-to-date, fast machine!
--P
Waaa-Hoo!
Now comes the fun of downloading Win7-64 bit drivers for all my stuff!
--P
I have to give Puget Systems a big kudo, here, for their attention to detail. During load testing they found that the motherboard was causing lockups. They had a board in stock, replaced it and then re-ran all the tests. The machine has passed those tests, and is now in QC testing.
Even though shipment has been delayed, I am very happy that they found and corrected the problem, and re-ran all the tests. They have been in contact with me via e-mail, and have kept my build order updated on their web site.
I am confident that I'll have a great computer, with no trial cr*pware, that works right out of the box. A big toast to Puget Systems!
--P
My new computer has arrived! It's a great looking machine inside and out! I'm in the process of getting it set up, transferring files, installing hardware and programs, configuring the network, etc..
The folks at Puget Systems have been great! I'm looking forward to really putting this machine to work!
--P