Hardware Guide for X3

[Pat1217]

I just ordered a pc built to my specs from Cyberpower PC.
http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/

In reading their reviews it seems there were a mixed bag of reviews. Overall were good but some complained of less then perfect QC. I figured that I knew enough to fix something should it not be perfect.

In the end, I got a deal that no other site could come within $300 of. The computer got here faster then expected, everything installed right and the insides looked put together well.

I had them do a mild overclock on it for $20which turned my i7 950 into the equivalent 960 (which is a $250 jump in processor cost). I went with an upgraded liquid cooler though ($30)

They offered a free upgrade of 1333 memory to 1600.

I just missed a GREAT special which is running now. They are offering a free upgrade to a GTX480 from a Gtx470. (I got the 470) Again this is (again a $200value)

Long story short...I got a VERY fast PC built well shipped for $1500. (monitor not incl)

I am running a 24 and a 17 both off the GTX470 with no issues what so ever.

I did have one issue. The logitech cordless keyboard I ordered with it quit working after the first day. I called tech support and they are shipping out a new one and told me to exchange it on the box which will have a return shipping paid label. Very good service.


Windows experience rating on the computer specs out at:
(1.0 being lowest and 7.9 the highest possible)

Processor 7.7
Memory 7.6
Graphics 7.7
Gaming Graphics 7.7
Hard disk 5.9

I almost went with a solid state HD for a boot drive but just wanted to keep it simple for now. I have plenty of room in the case should I want to do it.

I feel overall that I got a lot of computer for the money.

I'd like to hear how your Cyberpower is doing in a few months. You're probably luckier than I was.

Looks like you got a great deal. I didn't fare so well. My CyberPower was $1300.00 for Windows 7 Pro, i7 920 GHZ, 6GB Ram, 64 bit, Nvideo GeForce GTS 250. I could use a better graphics card and I need more ram. I got it Jan 2010.

The problem I had with my Cyberpower was in the first 3 months. After a few months my power supply pooped out so I put another one in. It pooped out again after another couple of months so I upgraded to a bigger power supply but it didn't come with screws. Come to find out, they send refurbished replacements instead of new.

The casing I got is just plain cheap. I mean like made out of tin cheap. The power ports feel like they are made out of heavy aluminum foil when I stick in a usb plug.

I don't know much about computers so you have the upper hand if something goes wrong.

Pat