PC build thread

[RyaNtheSlayA]

The SteamBox prototype is nifty looking.

http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/4/50637 ... the-future

[s1mplehumar]

The SteamBox prototype is nifty looking.

http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/4/50637 ... the-future

Yeah, it is. I can't wait to get my hands on that controller. I'm not ruling out the box itself, but the controller interests me more than anything.

[ZenErik]

I know you guys will probably encourage building my own, but I feel safer having someone else do it. Especially for the more compact build I want to do.

Anyone have any experience with CyberPowerPC?

Here is what I am looking at. I know I could get a similar build in a larger tower for a bit less, but how does this look? And am I really getting ripped off that badly if I go this route?

*BASE_PRICE: [+1135]
BLUETOOTH: None
CAS: EVGA Hadron AIR Mini-ITX Gaming Case, Front USB 3.0. w/ 500 Watts 80 Plus Gold Power Supply [12.1" (D) x 12" (H) x 6.6" (W)]
CASUPGRADE: None
CD: EVGA 24X Slot-Loading DVDRW
CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-4670K 3.40 GHz 6MB Intel Smart Cache LGA1150 (All Venom OC Certified)
FAN: Intel Certified CPU Fan & Heatsink
FLASHMEDIA: None
FREEBIE_VC1: Batman Arkham Origins + Assassin's Creek Black Flag + Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist Game Coupon [+0]
GLASSES: None
HDD: 2TB (2TBx1) SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)
HDD2: None
KEYBOARD1: None [+0]
MB_SRT: None
MEMORY: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory (Kingston HyperX)
MONITOR: None
MONITOR2: None
MONITOR3: None
MOTHERBOARD: MSI Z87I Intel Z87 Chipset DDR3 mITX Mainboard w/ OC Genie 4, 802.11n WiFi+Bluetooth, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, Display Port, 1 Gen3 PCIe x16
MOUSE1: None [+0]
NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
OS: Microsoft® Windows 8.1 (64-bit Edition)
POWERSUPPLY: 500 Watts - EVGA 500 Watts 80 Plus Gold Power Supply
RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS
SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
SPEAKERS: None
TABLET: None
TEMP: None
TUNING: None
TVRC: None
USB: None
USBFLASH: None
USBHD: None
VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 2GB GDDR5 16X PCIe 3.0 Video Card [+50] (EVGA Superclocked ACX Cooling [+0])
_PRICE: (+1185)
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[noiseredux]

Anyone have any experience with CyberPowerPC?

I think Cyber Power is just Tiger isn't it? Not sure. But if you really don't want to build yr own, maybe look at Digital Storm. Those come with lifetime support on the systems they sell, and the builds cost barely more than the part lists.

[Jmustang1968]

Anyone have any experience with CyberPowerPC?

I think Cyber Power is just Tiger isn't it? Not sure. But if you really don't want to build yr own, maybe look at Digital Storm. Those come with lifetime support on the systems they sell, and the builds cost barely more than the part lists.

Look who's the pro now!

[ZenErik]

Anyone have any experience with CyberPowerPC?

I think Cyber Power is just Tiger isn't it? Not sure. But if you really don't want to build yr own, maybe look at Digital Storm. Those come with lifetime support on the systems they sell, and the builds cost barely more than the part lists.

They don't really seem to be any cheaper from what I can see. I was expecting a bigger difference in price compared to mid towers, but I am not really seeing it. Hmm..

[noiseredux]

Anyone have any experience with CyberPowerPC?

I think Cyber Power is just Tiger isn't it? Not sure. But if you really don't want to build yr own, maybe look at Digital Storm. Those come with lifetime support on the systems they sell, and the builds cost barely more than the part lists.

Look who's the pro now!

hahaha, far from it. You have no idea how many "ok one more dumb question" PM's I send it isiolia. I've just checked out some of these various pre-built gaming rigs cuz the homey mjmjr25 would rather go pre-built as well.

@zen: I'm not sure what you're saying on price difference?

I was just saying Digital Storm you can get their low level Vanquish model for like $700, which is only like $40 more than if you bought those parts yourself. So you're paying $40 for labor AND lifetime tech support on that build.

[ZenErik]

@zen: I'm not sure what you're saying on price difference?

I was just saying Digital Storm you can get their low level Vanquish model for like $700, which is only like $40 more than if you bought those parts yourself. So you're paying $40 for labor AND lifetime tech support on that build.

I'm not looking for a rig like that though. You aren't comparing a machine w/ specs similar to the ones I posted. I want a Intel® Core i5-4670K or similar i5 processor, a GTX 770, and 8GB RAM. Looking for something that'll last me 5-6 years. After 2-3 years I will upgrade the GPU to the current best performance for a reasonable price card.

[noiseredux]

I'm not looking for a rig like that though. You aren't comparing a machine w/ specs similar to the ones I posted. I want a Intel® Core i5-4670K or similar i5 processor, a GTX 770, and 8GB RAM. Looking for something that'll last me 5-6 years. After 2-3 years I will upgrade the GPU to the current best performance for a reasonable price card.

oh I see what you're saying. No I wasn't comparing specs. I was only responding to the part where you asked about the company itself. I've read less than stellar customer reviews of CyberPower builds on Amazon, and I've read very good things about Digital Storm on PCGamer. So that's all I was really commenting on.

[RyaNtheSlayA]

My experience with CyberPower was that ~ their customer support was wicked fast replacing any parts, but actually getting the PC was slow. Be sure to not use their own branded power supply.

Otherwise, I mean, I'm sure you're aware that you'll be spending an extra $100+ by not building your own. They do an okay job as far as prebuilds are concerned.