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I have yet to see a detailed account of anyone dealing with Puget Custom Computers (AKA Puget Systems) from start (consultation) to finish (final build product) so I’m going to do my best to attempt it. It

Nov 22nd, 2009 | Filed under Computers & Gadgets

In light of the dominant issue of the year, the economy, I was curious how folks felt about it’s impact on the boutique builders.
I’ve been shopping for awhile, but in early July, right when I was a few clicks away from buying a new machine (puget was my choice, William was awesome), I just took [...]

Oct 13th, 2009 | Filed under Computers & Gadgets

MSI Blows or Goes? The Wind Netbook Video Review – Longtime motherboard builder Microstar is now in the Netbook business and sent an MSI Wind over to get our thoughts and feelings on it. I have been in the ultraportable notebook market for years now and was very anxious to use a Netbook [...]

Sep 26th, 2009 | Filed under Computers & Gadgets
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Its time to face the facts, I just don’t have the time nor patience to do a full build anymore. I could probably find it, but when I see things like this is just hard to justify.
Would I face any major problems ordering the following and then just adding a 9800gt or [...]

Sep 7th, 2009 | Filed under Computers & Gadgets

After reading some of the other threads, I thought I’d give a complete review of their process and the system I have on the way.
I’ve been in need of a new system for a while, and was all prepped to build it, then my video card finally gave out, so I needed one ASAP. Unfortunately, [...]

Sep 1st, 2009 | Filed under Computers & Gadgets

My G15 is on it’s last leg, my paint is wore off, my keys are sticky and some of them just don’t work. I’m looking for a new keyboard and ever since I used the model-m’s in tech class I’ve wanted a mechanical keyboard for home. 
I’m stuck deciding between the Das Keyboard Pro and the [...]

Aug 7th, 2009 | Filed under Computers & Gadgets

Not sure if this is the right section but, what programs do you run on customers computers to get their PC running at top speed?
Here’s what i do to get rid of viruses/spyware and other crap:
-download and install FREE AVG, SPYBOT, and ADAWARE
-Uninstall crap programs
-Run Msconfig
-Disk cleanup and defrag

Now your turn.

Jul 23rd, 2009 | Filed under Computers & Gadgets

Hi, I’m building a PC. This is my first time ever building one. I have around $1,100 I can spend (atm). What is the best possible PC I can build at that price? Take into account I already have one 8800GT from my dell. I’ve never built a PC before, but I figure it can’t [...]

Jul 13th, 2009 | Filed under Computers & Gadgets

Hey guys, 
After much confusion and bouncing around from Digital Storm to Vigor Gaming I’ve finally settled on the last two companies that I want my first gaming computer, Maingear or Ava Direct.
My question is: Can anyone give me any advice on which company to place my finally bid? Currently the computer quote that Jmundy gave [...]

Jul 2nd, 2009 | Filed under Computers & Gadgets

Who is the best to buy from in terms of not a lot of bloatware on the computer to begin with? My inlaws need a decent computer for word processing and surfing the internet, nothing big.

May 27th, 2009 | Filed under Computers & Gadgets

Dont know much about the company but im looking to pick up a new computer. I was dead set on a alienware but i came across uberclok computers and they seem very nice. Before anyone says just build your own this isnt a opt

May 19th, 2009 | Filed under Computers & Gadgets

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