ODE Level 0?

What if Digital Storm offered a $999 priced ODE gaming PC. What do you guys think?

I don't think i can fit $999 in my budget. but on the other hand if it were $998.99 i think i could make it happen
:P good idea alex.

Originally posted by Unlicensedhitman It can be done with an AMD Phenom II X4 or X6

I hope not. If they could manage to squeeze in an Intel CPU, particularly just about any Sandy Bridge model, the performance would be so significantly better.

A Phenom system for $999 seems like a total waste.

I think it would be pretty sweet to see a 1000 dollar i5 2500k system with the 560 card, although I do wish that at least one of the lower end ODE systems came with the fully unlocked 560ti card instead of the 560.

$999 ODE great idea IMO.

I think that would be a great idea.  Especially in this tough economy and unemployment high and retirees on fixed income, folks might welcome a $1000 rig.

Man I'm asking for 2600K you guys already lowered it to 2500k and 2300k and got forbid amd?

Frank I agree and I don't, if all I had was $1000, and I could get a 2600k and a 560 ti, I could careless what you called it, I would get it.

from a marketing point of view, you are correct however, its not appealing.

I think the zero tho is just a temp name Alex wanted to see feedback on the idea, I doubt they would call it that.

Edited by DST4ME - 25 Jun 2011 at 11:47am

Originally posted by DST4ME Frank I agree and I don't, if all I had was $1000, and I could get a 2600k and a 560 ti, I could careless what you called it, I would get it.

The level one is $1500 and has a 2600k and a regular 560, what makes you think you'll get the same processor and a better GPU for $500 less. It would be amazing, but I don't see it happening. If they went with a much cheaper case, non sli mobo and lower end psu, maybe.

It does not hurt to try

Originally posted by heritage1550 Alex, I think an entry level ODE would be a great idea. I would have bought an ODE had it been offered when ya'll built my system. Saying that, my original budget was in the $1k to $1.3k range and I ended up spending close to $2.1k. Sorta lost my mind when I saw all the goodies DS offers. So you'll lose that with this system but as Frankw says it's a great way to get new gamers into the fold. Impress them with this and let them see what's being built on the forums and I'm sure they'll come back for more. I also agree with Roman44 and DST4ME in that since it's a gaming machine you'll need a decent processor and gpu. Something that can handle the new games coming out like BF3 and Rage(I have a shooter bias). Good luck with the strategy.

Yet not all people will want to go into that 2k range when they get a gaming computer, for example, mainstream converts. I smell a new target audience...

Originally posted by FR3SHM3AT I would have to say no.   DSO is not a $999.99 PC Kinda Store, thats more for the other guys.   I would not put a PC out with ODE Line that doesnt totally kick ass.   If they are coming here. They are coming here to get horsepower, Performance, Ect...   Don't do it to your first Born.  The ODE.   Just put a 999.99  in the builder area   ODE is your baby and shes beasty so don't lesson her.     LOL  IMO  LOL     Fr3shm3at

I'll just respectively disagree here.

I think as a business, it would do good to broaden their horizon a little bit.  It would surely get them more business.  They can still do their same quality builds, but with just cheaper hardware.  Plus, the $999 pricetag will get more people looking.  When they come here, they are liable to spend a few hundred more bucks anyway, especially if they read the forums.  So it's a marketing tool to get people to the website, then the chances of them upping their budget by a few hundred dollars will increase.

Thank you for the feedback guys. We're going to work on a configuration and hit that price point. It's going to be an Intel/NVIDIA build.

560ti version for $100 more 

Can it use the cheaper HAF 922, or does it have to be in the Corsair 600T? (Significantly cheaper via our config options at least, not sure what your guys' margins are like.)

Would 4GB of memory knock down the price much?

Any noticeably cheaper, but still sufficiently performing CPU coolers?

I agree with the guys too, haf 922 and 560/560 ti are much better combo for the customer.

I think we are all looking for a build here that has at least 2500k and 560, good cpu cooler, case ram and etc can all be upgraded later by the user.

Well looks have nothing to do with performance, and I think when you have a low budget like that, you turn into a smart shopper real quick, cause you have no choice, you need to get the best bang for the buck.

In short I agree very much that aesthetics go very far in marketing, (unfortunately people still buy based on looks then performance), for a budget buyer the 922 with better gpu will be the choice.

IMHO they will sell more 922 + 2500K + 560, than they will sell 600t + 2500K + 550ti.

as a matter of fact DS should offer those and see after a month or two, what kinda of shoppers they have, that will answer their question of which combo for a fact.

And we can see if we have smart shoppers or people that buy the red car, cause it was red. lol.

As for competition goes, in all honesty, I don't see why benz would need to compete with ikea, cause right now I don't see any place that has the combo DS has (Alex, DS customer service, quality, tech, etc.).

I think its cool of DS to put this build out there to help low budget users, and make little less money, but still make money, they will become famous much faster also IMHO.

Edited by DST4ME - 28 Jun 2011 at 7:09am

Well 4GB for most games now indays is fine and its something that can be upgraded easy.

most people don't/won't upgrade their cpu cooling/mobo/cpu, so we want these to be the high performance parts, the HDD can be whatever IMHO that can be cheaply upgraded too, I think the price point here is suppose to be a $1000, but it over shot by $200.

I do agree with some of your points and like you at the end I do want the stuff you said, but not the asetek or a50, there is no way I would recommend those to anybody.

I think at the end we all want something like this:

haf 922
Intel i7 2500K CPU (Unlocked CPU)
8GB 1600MHz Corsair Memory
NVIDIA GTX 560 1GB Video Card
Asus P8P67 LE Motherboard/--- or something cheaper
Corsair 700w/600W Power Supply
whatever Hard Drive
Corsair A70 Cooler
DVD Writer
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit

Edited by DST4ME - 28 Jun 2011 at 7:18am