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MasterAssassin 
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 Topic: Is this the best site to buy a gaming pc from?
Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 9:32am |
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I am looking for help. there are so many companies to choose from. are you better than IBuyPower, CyberPower PC, Alienware and ********? Thank you
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tanamerra
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Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 9:41am |
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You are at the right site. DS is the way to go or possibly OriginPC. From personal experience i would say stay away from Alienware.
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firebolt059
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Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 9:47am |
Originally posted by tanamerra
You are at the right site. DS is the way to go or possibly OriginPC. From personal experience i would say stay away from Alienware. |
I dont think Origin PC is the way to go MasterAssassin. look here: http://www.seflorida.bbb.org/Business-Report/Origin-PC-92018296. The BBB (Better Business Bureau) gave them an F rating.
While Digital Storm gets and A+ rating: http://www.bbb.org/greater-san-francisco/business-reviews/computers-wholesale-and-manufacturers/digital-storm-in-fremont-ca-301630.
Edited by firebolt059 - 01 Feb 2010 at 9:49am
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firebolt059
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Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 9:50am |
Originally posted by MasterAssassin
I am looking for help. there are so many companies to choose from. are you better than IBuyPower, CyberPower PC, Alienware and ********? Thank you
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Why did they Bold out that company? which is it? is it a bad company?
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Bullseye
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Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 1:20pm |
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I thought alienware was the best company in the world for PCs and laptops...
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Bullseye
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Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 1:34pm |
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I went to some other sites like ibuypower and cyberpowerpc. They were cheaper but the websites looked very suspicious...
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jaypeetee44
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Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 1:49pm |
 Bullseye.
No, Alienware is some of the most OVERPRICED computer systems in the world. Anyway, they are now owned and operated by DELL and from what I've heard their previously large range of customization options is now SEVERELY limited.  .....JPT
@ MasterAssassin,
Imho you are probably at the best all around site. Ther are more expensive builders and certainly less expensive ones, but after doing 6 months of researching blogs, reviews,forums, BBB, etc. I finally settled on Digital Storm.
Most of the reviews you read in this forum will be glowing, but hey, it's their website. For an unbiased, third party rating, with complaint forums for ANY company....Go to - re sell er rat ings - and check it out.( had to put the blanks on the URL of the forum gods edit it out) .
Hope this helps........JPT
Edited by jaypeetee44 - 02 Feb 2010 at 5:41am
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tanamerra
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Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 9:04pm |
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Stay away from Alienware. Had nothing but problems with their laptops and service was awful when i tried to order their new desktop. Ended up canceling and ordered from DS. Very pleased with the ordering process at DS. Did not know about Origin PC bad ratings. Thanks for the heads-up. Only considered them because we are both on the East Coast but the high BBB rating for DS made the difference for me.
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DST4ME
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Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 10:22pm |
Originally posted by Bullseye
I thought alienware was the best company in the world for PCs and laptops... |
are you joking? the best AW can't hold a candle to the best DS system.
AW does not even offer the things DS offers, I would't even take a piss on AW's LC system.
 come on boss
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firebolt059
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Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 10:31pm |
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DST4ME
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Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 10:39pm |
lol who do you think I am a noob? I'm very well aware of the limited customization stupid AW does.
show me where I can pick a oc of 3.6 or 4.0.
show me where I can pick a 920 for oc on that page.
show me where I can pick a proper case instead of the bs they have.
show me where I can pick a 5850/275 etc from that page.
show me where I can pick a 1600MHz ram in that page, very big deal specially for people who want to oc that very expensive 975 AW wants an arm and leg for.
show me where I can pick a ocz/intel/corsair and in different sizes.
show me where I can pick a different sound card then creative.
show me where I can pick a good cpu cooler like v8 or Noctua
show me where I can pick a good LC system and not one that will barely do what asetek does.
should I keep going? 
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DST4ME
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Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 10:41pm |
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best pc comparing to AW or best pc DS has? cause as you know you can customize the hell over here, and if you do so the price and performance will surpass AW.
but I can still beat an AW with a simple 920 on stage 1 oc and game is over.
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firebolt059
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Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 10:43pm |
Originally posted by DST4ME
lol who do you think I am a noob? I'm very well aware of the limited customization stupid AW does.
show me where I can pick a oc of 3.6 or 4.0.
show me where I can pick a 920 for oc on that page.
show me where I can pick a proper case instead of the bs they have.
show me where I can pick a 5850/275 etc from that page.
show me where I can pick a 1600MHz ram in that page, very big deal specially for people who want to oc that very expensive 975 AW wants an arm and leg for.
show me where I can pick a ocz/intel/corsair and in different sizes.
show me where I can pick a different sound card then creative.
show me where I can pick a good cpu cooler like v8 or Noctua
show me where I can pick a good LC system and not one that will barely do what asetek does.
should I keep going? |
Jeez, wow DST4ME. I knew Alienware was bad, but not THAT bad!
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DST4ME
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Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 10:48pm |
thats just a little bit, thats not everything and we have not even gone into customer svc and etc.
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firebolt059
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Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 10:50pm |
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lol lets not go there, DST4ME. i heard customer service was very bad since Dell got them...
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DST4ME
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Posted: 02 Feb 2010 at 1:05am |
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truth be told it was worst before dell got them, when dell bought them, they AW was at its worst, from orders taking 3 month to build to worst customer svc you ever got, Dell actually made it better if you ask me.
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jaypeetee44
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Posted: 02 Feb 2010 at 6:08am |
@ firebolt059,
I don't think you'll find a "link" to the best Digital Storm computer because it doesn't exist.....and that's the whole idea here.
The best computer you can buy, at any price, is the one built EXACTLY to your specifications.
Sure, DS has some preconfigurations you can buy and they are killer in the reviews I seen, especially when being compared to other brands. DS has a list of options for customization and upgrade.
However, from what I understand, if you don't see a part you want for your dream machine at the DS website, call them and they'll procure it and put it in your build.
Somebody started a thread about a $10,000 computer and a few of us tried to spend that much and build a "super computer". Of course, DST4ME came along and told us where we were wasting money on non essentials and combinations that were incompatable, and he was right. It's actually pretty hard, at least for me, to spend $10,000 fantasy dollars at this website.
So basically, if ANY part can be put in a DS computer; their "best" computer will NEVER be built. As, 0sandman0 put so succinctly: "There will ALWAYS be room for upgrades." ........JPT
Edited by jaypeetee44 - 02 Feb 2010 at 7:13am
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Aventum X
IntelCore i9 11900K 3.5 GHz
Asus Prime 2590-P/MSI-A Pro
32GB DDR4 3200 MHz
1000W Semi-Modular 80+Gold
2xSSD M.2 1 TB Firecuda NVM X
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB VR Ready
H20 Cooling for Processor
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Bullseye
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Posted: 07 Feb 2010 at 6:23am |
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lol I checked out AW's M17X and it has a Nvidia graphics card that came out 2 years ago...LOL
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jaypeetee44
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Posted: 07 Feb 2010 at 6:40am |
@ Bullseye,
So I take it then, you no longer think AW builds the world's best computer?
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Aventum X
IntelCore i9 11900K 3.5 GHz
Asus Prime 2590-P/MSI-A Pro
32GB DDR4 3200 MHz
1000W Semi-Modular 80+Gold
2xSSD M.2 1 TB Firecuda NVM X
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB VR Ready
H20 Cooling for Processor
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Bullseye
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Posted: 07 Feb 2010 at 6:56am |
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lol just 1 month ago I didn't know liquid cooling existed...
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jaypeetee44
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Posted: 07 Feb 2010 at 7:11am |
Bullseye,
I know what you mean........the more I read these forums, the more I learn.
Hell, a month ago I didn't know Digital Storm existed....lol  .
Later..........................................JPT
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Aventum X
IntelCore i9 11900K 3.5 GHz
Asus Prime 2590-P/MSI-A Pro
32GB DDR4 3200 MHz
1000W Semi-Modular 80+Gold
2xSSD M.2 1 TB Firecuda NVM X
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB VR Ready
H20 Cooling for Processor
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Bullseye
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Posted: 07 Feb 2010 at 8:16am |
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I am saying we are all learning here
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AndydViking
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Posted: 08 Feb 2010 at 3:21pm |
I configured some PC's on some other system builder web sites for shoots and gigs. Some of the things I came away with is that AW has what looks like alot of proprietary parts and has small power supplies for the money (limits upgrades). Also, nobody offered the options that DS does with non-proprietary parts. In fact I thought that the options offered on the sites I tried were pale in comparison.
Also, if you are your average joe American then company's with off shore support should not even be an option. Because when you get into trouble and need tech service it is worthless with someone that doesn't even speak clear english and doesn't know anything about the subject they speak of. Just my experience but they become quite ignorant very quickly.
Edited by AndydViking - 08 Feb 2010 at 3:29pm
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tanamerra
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Posted: 08 Feb 2010 at 3:44pm |
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The DS forums have been a great source of knowledge and helpful information.
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firefan43
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Posted: 08 Feb 2010 at 5:13pm |
well, this is my first post here, but i after reading through i noticed someone say CyberpowerPC. I will tell you, they are horrible. I recieved a DOA machine from them and had to send it back. 3 weeks later I got it back and it was again DOA. After talking to the tech support (which is horrible to get in touch with) I ended up trying to swap out the power supply (which i knew wasnt the problem but they asked me to try it). it didnt work, so I sent it back for a refund.
Im not the only one over there with the exact same problems. Their forums are filled with people who have recieved machines that didnt work or had serious issues. The forum moderators just end up locking your thread after enough people post on it...or deleting it outright. I cant believe how bad they are.
Im so nervous about buying another gaming computer now. (since it cost me over 300.00 in shipping charges for my POS cyberpower DOA machine) Ive been combing through the different gaming PC sites and so far DS looks the best.
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Kyu
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Posted: 08 Feb 2010 at 7:56pm |
Originally posted by MasterAssassin
I am looking for help. there are so many companies to choose from. are you better than IBuyPower, CyberPower PC, Alienware and ********? Thank you |
Ibuypower, cyberpowerPC
No idea why people even consider them in the PC boutique world,
I find even HP/compaq or Dell pc's better than those junk
Alienware,Falcon Northwest,********, and who ever I left out are like Fart bubbles in a tub when compared to DS quality/service
Originally posted by Bullseye
I thought alienware was the best company in the world for PCs and laptops... |
Edited by Kyu - 08 Feb 2010 at 7:58pm
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OriginPC
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Posted: 08 Feb 2010 at 10:38pm |
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I'm the CEO of ORIGIN PC. We keep track of what customers, reporters,
fans, haters, and basically anyone on the web says about us so that we
can continue to evolve and provide the best service and products
possible. I don't normally respond to any posts but I felt the need to
respond to this one in particular because there is incorrect
information about ORIGIN in it.
Our BBB rating is not an F, it's actually a B which is the highest rating that new businesses receive until they either receive complaints and your rating goes down down or after one year your rating can go up. We have not received a single complaint.
Firebolt, you didn't do anything wrong, you posted what you saw but the BBB had incorrectly marked as an F and when we pointed it out they changed it the same day to the correct rating.
Carry on! :)
Edited by OriginPC - 08 Feb 2010 at 10:39pm
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justin.kerr
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Posted: 08 Feb 2010 at 10:43pm |
this is interesting. 
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Alex
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Posted: 08 Feb 2010 at 11:18pm |
Similarly to my response in another thread related to a similiar topic, I am going to go ahead and close this thread.
Everyone, let's stay on topic of things related to Digital Storm only and not to the comments of other businesses.
We welcome all competitors and welcome Origin PC to the market. The more businesses we have creating a market for gaming computers, the better.
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