Ibuypower?

[Kinslayer777]

Hello, I was planning on buying a custom computer off some vendor. I've looked around, and the cheapest still-professional-looking one was ibuypower.com (/cyberpowerpc which i didn't like quite as much). I want to hopefully enjoy this computer without a million problems, so i'm a little worried with the bad ratings i've seen on resellerratings.com and cnet had a few bad comments (user posted comments) about ibuypower.

Has anyone else heard reputable bad news? Or reputable good information?

I've also seen other vendors that look incredible but have a 20-25% premium compared to ibuypower's 5% ish premium over newegg prices.


Thanks alot,

Kin-Kinslayer-Kinnishian


Oh, and sorry if this is in the wrong forum...it seemed best to me.

 

[FelixDeCat]

http://www.resellerratings.com/rlist-s1-n2.html

 

[mb]

Are you looking for a gaming PC? If not, then you'd be better off with HP or Dell.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Dell has A64 X2 and Core 2 systems now at decent prices.

 

[altonb1]

Originally posted by: supafly
Are you looking for a gaming PC? If not, then you'd be better off with HP or Dell.

Dell support has absolutely become horrible.

OP: Look at your Sunday sales ads and buy something with decent rebates.

 

[tami]

Originally posted by: altonb1

Originally posted by: supafly
Are you looking for a gaming PC? If not, then you'd be better off with HP or Dell.

Dell support has absolutely become horrible.

are you basing that on personal experience? i've had on-site next-business-day support with dell for my laptop and can only say positive things about the experience i've had.

and i use my laptop like a desktop... i'm on it all the time... and it sits on my lap so it gets a fair beating often. i've never had any problems with repair and they are fast and always do a good job.


OP: why don't you build a custom computer? the learning experience you'll take from building it (if you're up for the challenge) is extremely useful for the future; you'll never go dell/HP desktop again..

(i build my desktop rigs but i still buy dell laptops, if you haven't guessed by now)

 

[mb]

I've never had a problem with dell support. My calls/chats typically go like this: call them up or chat online, describe problem, ignore them while they ask me to perform stupid random tests that I already did, say it didn't fix anything, they say OK someone will be there in a couple days to fix it or a replacement will be on its way.

 

[Kinslayer777]

Ahhh...Yes, i'm looking for a gaming computer, it's a pretty large budget (2,000 USD with more reserved for later upgrades). I'm mostly trying to find a reputable seller now, i'm pretty sure i know the config i want. Thanks,

Kin.

 

[mb]

ABS has a decent resellerrating http://www.resellerratings.com/seller1431.html

 

[Kinslayer777]

Originally posted by: tami
OP: why don't you build a custom computer? the learning experience you'll take from building it (if you're up for the challenge) is extremely useful for the future; you'll never go dell/HP desktop again..

I've considered but really have decided that I'd rather not do it myself. I'm willing to pay a premium to have another person build it for me, and to have customer support, and such. I just want my computer now... Hehe

I might in the future (next computer) go for 'real' custom...But for now i think i'll sort of step in the direction of custom with a customized computer. If anyone needs the specs to 'diagnose' what sort of computer site i need i'd be happy to put them up. I just didnt see why.

 

[Kinslayer777]

7.60 Pricing of Products and Services
4.74 Likelihood of Future Purchases
5.63 Shipping and Packaging
4.30 Customer Service
3.33 Return or Replacement

(Ibuypower)


Abs looks good, i'll look into that, thankyou.

 

[mb]

Originally posted by: Kinslayer777
7.60 Pricing of Products and Services
4.74 Likelihood of Future Purchases
5.63 Shipping and Packaging
4.30 Customer Service
3.33 Return or Replacement

(Ibuypower)


Abs looks good, i'll look into that, thankyou.

Ultimate X9 I (#1956 ) Parts List
Item Description
Quantity

Price


ABS Stealth Black ATX Mid-tower Case (Black Color) (Item#ABS11215003) 1

Standard
Black Polo Shirt with "Intel" Logo-XL (Item#ABS00995024) 1

$0
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2 (Item#ABS37110039) 1

Standard
ENERMAX Liberty ELT620AWT ATX12V 620W Power Supply 90V~265V (Auto Adjusted) UL, cUL, TUV, CB (Item#ABS17194004) 1

$51
Intel BOXD975XBXLKR Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard (Item#ABS13121016) 1

Standard
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz Allendale FSB 1066MHz 2MB L2 Cache 65nm LGA 775 (Item#ABS19115004) 1

$60
Thermaltake Silent 775 CPU Cooler With Heatpipe Cooling Technology for Intel LGA775 Processors (Item#ABS35106048) 1

Standard
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) 4-4-4-12 Dual Channel Kit (Item#ABS20145034) 1

$199
ATI 102-435721 Radeon X1900XTX 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16 CrossFire Ready Video Card (Item#ABS14102689) 1

$245
Western Digital Caviar RE2 400GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache SATA (Item#ABS22144424) 1

$106.01
DVD_BURN SAMSUNG|SH-S182M/BEBN BK % (Item#ABS27151136) 1

$18
NEC Black 16X DVD±R Dual Layer DVD Burner (Item#ABS27152058) 1

$38
MITSUMI Black 3.5" Internal USB 2.0 Digital Card Reader with Floppy Drive support CF/SD/MMC/MS/SM/MD (Item#ABS21104104) 1

$23
Blue 8" x 9" x 6" ABS Mouse Pad (Item#ABS17114110) 1

Standard
ABS Computer System Binder for Organizing Drivers and Manuals (Item#ABS57101101) 1

Standard
FREE ABS Black Tee-Shirt - Size: XLarge with "ABS" Logo in the Front. (Item#ABS00999227) 1

$0
Price with Option(s): $1989.01

 

[Kinslayer777]

My favorite sites of all, pugetsystems, has a great rating, but the pricing is rather high meh. Anyone think its worth it? If so, what makes it worth it? (we're looking at large premiums over newegg prices...Like...20%-25% but incredible support, which partially will pay off considering i do plan on making some upgrades) http://www.resellerratings.com/seller_info.pl?seller_id=1537

 

[Kinslayer777]

Thanks, i'm not sure if i need direct product quotes though...Oh, and I'm pretty sure i know i want AMD 4200-4600 X2, radeon X1900XT 512mb, and an asus msn motherboard. And 2gb XMS corsair. Right now i'm mostly looking for sites, although, it is appreciated (The finding good things and helping)

 

[mb]

Unless there is a significant cost savings with the X2, I'd suggest going with Conroe... but it's not my money

 

[Kinslayer777]

Maybe intel is now much better, but i've always used Amd and gotten incredible performance and have always been satisfied with the price..I'm not sure, but i thought i'd stick with them for a while. Besides, Intel Inside is giving me a headache [Not serious...]

 

[Trikat]

Where-ever you buy your computer from please do not buy it from Alienware or Dell.
Alienware is a completely rip off and I am being absolutely serious. Dell I guess is ok, but their customer support is absolutely horrible and for that I will not support Dell (except their monitors or the super low priced computers.)

If you wanted a gaming computer you really need to overclock the processor so it does not become the limiting factor for gaming. Stock mid range CPUs just do not cut it these days for gamers.
I guess the downfall is they do say it voids the warranty when you OC. Manufactures cannot really tell if you OCed or not, but can tell if you fried it.

Another thing you will run into while buying a computer online is sometimes the lack of customization you have. Maybe you can't choose the particular motherboard you want and stuff like that.

I'd highly recommend building a computer yourself, having a friend do it, or atleast get someone else to do it for you. You would get a much better value, but ofcourse very limited support when problems come around.

 

[Kaido]

My friend bought a PC from them. He now says stay far, far away from them.

 

[Kinslayer777]

Originally posted by: Kaido
My friend bought a PC from them. He now says stay far, far away from them.

Thanks, that's the exact thing i need. Personal/Close personal experiences from people. Could you give anymore details though?

 

[Kinslayer777]

Originally posted by: Trikat
Where-ever you buy your computer from please do not buy it from Alienware or Dell.
Alienware is a completely rip off and I am being absolutely serious. Dell I guess is ok, but their customer support is absolutely horrible and for that I will not support Dell (except their monitors or the super low priced computers.)
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Of course, my point is i'm not looking for big namess I know the config-ish i want, just not where to get.

Originally posted by: Trikat
If you wanted a gaming computer you really need to overclock the processor so it does not become the limiting factor for gaming. Stock mid range CPUs just do not cut it these days for gamers.

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meh, meh, i think it will for now, i'm not sure in the future. Is it possible to overclock w/o a clear harddrive/os? Or can i overclock down the line w\o reformatting?
I guess the downfall is they do say it voids the warranty when you OC. Manufactures cannot really tell if you OCed or not, but can tell if you fried it.

Originally posted by: Trikat
Another thing you will run into while buying a computer online is sometimes the lack of customization you have. Maybe you can't choose the particular motherboard you want and stuff like that.

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Yep, that's my problem, finding the good site, with a reputation, and reasonable price. Stairway to heaven.

Originally posted by: Trikat
I'd highly recommend building a computer yourself, having a friend do it, or atleast get someone else to do it for you. You would get a much better value, but ofcourse very limited support when problems come around.

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The latter being my problem.

 

[Kinslayer777]

Shh...You never saw this...(Just trying to get back to those posts of what the other people said incase they forgot bout me ^_^ [which would be perfectly reasonable])

 

[Kinslayer777]

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