This is an exerpt from a review I posted on the Puget Systems forum...
"I rarely write reviews, since most items I purchase meet my expectations, and I have not felt the need to do so. In the case of my experience with Puget Systems, I feel compelled to write this review because my expectations were greatly exceeded!
Earlier this year, I began researching for a computer that would meet my need for handling easily very large image files in Photo Shop. I received a recommendation at The Nature Photographers Network photography forum to take a look at Puget Systems computers. I am glad I did!
Like most folks, I have budget constraints, so it was important to me that I obtain the best machine I could afford. I used Puget's online chat and e-mail to ask questions. Each of my e-mail questions was answered in very short order by Wilson Chau, often within minutes. In one case, related to a problem found during testing, I received an e-mail from Wilson after business hours. I asked him if the folks at Puget Systems ever slept?! Wilson did not try to sell me things I did not need, but worked with me to spec a computer that would meet my needs within my budget.
I ordered my Obsidian Workstation-based PC on April 27, 2011. During the testing process, It was discovered that the mother board was causing the system to lock up. What did they do? They replaced the mother board, and retested the entire system! Ruben, Kyle, and Ken left nothing to chance, and although this resulted in a slight delay in shipping my computer, I had a great machine when it arrived as scheduled!
I was a bit surprised at the size of the box when it arrived: It was pretty big! I soon discovered the reason for this. My computer was double boxed, with foam inserts to prevent any movement and to absorb any shock. My new computer looked absolutely flawless!
The computer looks great, inside and out, worked perfectly from the first day, and it is quiet, even under the load of 2+GB, 16-bit image files in Photo Shop CS-5. To say I am impressed by the quality of the build is an understatement!
Puget System's business model; from your website, to sales, to building, testing and customer service and support should be envied by other computer makers. Yes, my computer may have cost a bit more than an equivalent machine from another firm, but my Puget Systems computer is much more than I could have asked for!
Leadership is often marked by the seemingly small things that go unheralded, but never the less contribute to success. Such is the case with Puget Systems."
If you are looking for a machine for working with large image files and/or video, I highly recommend that you consider Puget Systems.
Thanks Preston for sharing your good experience. And I am sure it gives another option and idea for people looking for a new computer, But I would love to have little bit more detailed information about your Puget System. Just to give a bit more information.
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
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2 replies"I rarely write reviews, since most items I purchase meet my expectations, and I have not felt the need to do so. In the case of my experience with Puget Systems, I feel compelled to write this review because my expectations were greatly exceeded!
Earlier this year, I began researching for a computer that would meet my need for handling easily very large image files in Photo Shop. I received a recommendation at The Nature Photographers Network photography forum to take a look at Puget Systems computers. I am glad I did!
Like most folks, I have budget constraints, so it was important to me that I obtain the best machine I could afford. I used Puget's online chat and e-mail to ask questions. Each of my e-mail questions was answered in very short order by Wilson Chau, often within minutes. In one case, related to a problem found during testing, I received an e-mail from Wilson after business hours. I asked him if the folks at Puget Systems ever slept?! Wilson did not try to sell me things I did not need, but worked with me to spec a computer that would meet my needs within my budget.
I ordered my Obsidian Workstation-based PC on April 27, 2011. During the testing process, It was discovered that the mother board was causing the system to lock up. What did they do? They replaced the mother board, and retested the entire system! Ruben, Kyle, and Ken left nothing to chance, and although this resulted in a slight delay in shipping my computer, I had a great machine when it arrived as scheduled!
I was a bit surprised at the size of the box when it arrived: It was pretty big! I soon discovered the reason for this. My computer was double boxed, with foam inserts to prevent any movement and to absorb any shock. My new computer looked absolutely flawless!
The computer looks great, inside and out, worked perfectly from the first day, and it is quiet, even under the load of 2+GB, 16-bit image files in Photo Shop CS-5. To say I am impressed by the quality of the build is an understatement!
Puget System's business model; from your website, to sales, to building, testing and customer service and support should be envied by other computer makers. Yes, my computer may have cost a bit more than an equivalent machine from another firm, but my Puget Systems computer is much more than I could have asked for!
Leadership is often marked by the seemingly small things that go unheralded, but never the less contribute to success. Such is the case with Puget Systems."
If you are looking for a machine for working with large image files and/or video, I highly recommend that you consider Puget Systems.
--P
Here are the specs for the computer, as built:
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
--P