Solved Boutique PC $1500-2000

Computer0304 · Mar 17, 2014

Could someone please make me a configuration for a boutique PC that is comparable to Dell? (Sorry it is a mobile site, its because I'm writing from my tablet) Or is it better to just get this? Also, if you know or have this PC, please tell me the brands that are used unless you are not allowed to.

Britton30 · Mar 17, 2014

I don't know what a boutique PC is, but the one you linked to would be a good choice. You can take those specs and add to some other company's configuration page.

ignatzatsonic · Mar 17, 2014

If I was dead set on getting a "boutique" PC, it certainly wouldn't be Alienware from Dell. Too much wind pudding with air sauce, overpriced and over-hyped. Dell wants triple retail prices for RAM and HD upgrades in their regular line, so who knows what the markup is on the ever-so-exclusive "Alienware" brand. About as exclusive as a Rolex.

Maybe look at somebody like Puget Sound?

But even then, why bother unless you absolutely refuse to build your own.

Computer0304 · Mar 17, 2014

Read this: Boutique PC builders: When you want the very best - Computerworld

Computer0304 · Mar 17, 2014

ignatzatsonic said:
If I was dead set on getting a "boutique" PC, it certainly wouldn't be Alienware from Dell. Too much wind pudding with air sauce, overpriced and over-hyped. Dell wants triple retail prices for RAM and HD upgrades in their regular line, so who knows what the markup is on the ever-so-exclusive "Alienware" brand. About as exclusive as a Rolex.

Maybe look at somebody like Puget Sound?

But even then, why bother unless you absolutely refuse to build your own.

You mean Puget Systems, right? Puget Sound is a body of water in Alaska. I've been there and there is no system builder shops there.

Computer0304 · Mar 17, 2014

Well I just created a config but in my opinion, the Alienware seems better.

A side note, why do screenshots look worse than the actual resolution?

Britton30 · Mar 17, 2014

Computer0304 said:
ignatzatsonic said:

If I was dead set on getting a "boutique" PC, it certainly wouldn't be Alienware from Dell. Too much wind pudding with air sauce, overpriced and over-hyped. Dell wants triple retail prices for RAM and HD upgrades in their regular line, so who knows what the markup is on the ever-so-exclusive "Alienware" brand. About as exclusive as a Rolex.

Maybe look at somebody like Puget Sound?

But even then, why bother unless you absolutely refuse to build your own.

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You mean Puget Systems, right? Puget Sound is a body of water in Alaska. I've been there and there is no system builder shops there.

You're thinking of Puget Sound. Look here, Google helps me a lot.
Puget Custom Computers, America's Custom Computer Leader

Computer0304 · Mar 17, 2014

Oops meant Washington. And I was thinking about Prince William Sound. It SOUNDS different because they are.

Computer0304 · Mar 18, 2014

Maybe this from CyberPC: $2241

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*BASE_PRICE: [+1245]
BLUETOOTH: None
CARE1: Ultra Enhanced Packaging Solution - Protect Your Dream System During Transit [+19]
CARE2: Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chassis - Minimize Cable Exposure, Maximize Airflow in Your System [+19]
CAS: Corsair Obsidian 750D w/ USB 3.0, Full Side Panel Window [+61]
CASUPGRADE: None
CD: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
CD2: None
COOLANT: Standard Coolant
CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-4820K Quad-Core 3.70 GHz 10MB Intel Smart Cache LGA2011 (All Venom OC Certified)
CS_FAN: Maximum Corsair AIR Series AF120 Performance Edition 120MM High Airflow Case Fan [+29] (Maximum Corsair AIR Series AF120 Performance Edition 120MM High Airflow Case Fan)
ENGRAVING: None
FA_HDD: None
FAN: Cooler Master Seidon 240M Liquid Cooling CPU Cooler - Extreme Performance CPU Cooler [+61] (Dual Enermax Enlobal Silent High Performance 120MM Fans (Push-Pull) [+29])
FLASHMEDIA: None
FREEBIE_VC: NVIDIA FREE TO PLAY - Warface, Path of Exile, and Heroes of Newerth
HDD: 250GB Samsung 840 EVO Series SATA-III 6.0Gb/s SSD - 540MB/s Read & 520MB/s Write [+147] (Single Drive)
HDD2: 1TB Western Digital Caviar Black SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 7200 RPM HDD [+100] (Single Drive)
HEADSET: None
IUSB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
KEYBOARD: AZZA Multimedia USB Gaming Keyboard
MEMORY: 16GB (4GBx4) DDR3/1866MHz Quad Channel Memory (G.SKILL Ripjaws X [+73])
MONITOR: None
MONITOR2: None
MONITOR3: None
MOTHERBOARD: ASUS Sabertooth X79 ATX w/ TUF Armor, SSD Caching, Intel GbLAN, 3 Gen3 PCIe x16, 2 PCIe x1, 1 PCI [+198]
MOUSE: AZZA Alpha 1600 DPI Gaming Mouse
NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
OS: Microsoft® Windows 8.1 Pro (64-bit Edition) + Office 365 FREE 30 Days Trial [+31]
OVERCLOCK: No Overclocking
POWERSUPPLY: 600 Watts - Corsair CX600 600W 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply [+18]
RUSH: Standard processing time: ship within 2 to 3 weeks
SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR [3 Year Labor, 1 Year Parts] LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
SPEAKERS: None
TEMP: None
TUNING: None
TVRC: None
USBFLASH: None
USBHD: None
USBX: None
VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 2GB GDDR5 16X PCIe 3.0 Video Card [+211] (EVGA Superclocked ACX Cooling)
VIDEO2: None
VIDEO3: None
WNC: None
_PRICE: (+2241)

Or this from iBuyPower: $2220

smarteyeball · Mar 18, 2014

Are you comfortable building your own PC?

i have no idea who sells the best pre-builts in the US (Or "boutique")

But the best value is to be found by sourcing your own parts and assembling yourself. It is initially daunting, but with guidance - putting together your own PC is cheaper for better performance.

Most pre-built, or Boutique PC's are normal PC's with compromises.

if you arent confident doing it your self, there is nothing to be embarrassed about. But aside from from inflated prices, "peace of mind" is what you pay for in boutique builds.

Computer0304 · Mar 18, 2014

I told you, I'm too chicken to do it. My new question, is there anyone that know any good boutique builders?

Britton30 · Mar 18, 2014

Puget Systems, iBuy Power. Are you really going to buy one or is this a rhetorical project? Also I think "boutique builders" is an old term. Custom PC builder would be more in use today.

Stephanie · Mar 18, 2014

Computer0304 said:
I told you, I'm too chicken to do it. My new question, is there anyone that know any good boutique builders?

Building your own is not hard Computer0304 its researching the components that takes a little knowledge (my system spec) is my 3rd build, ask someone you know who has already built to give you some guidance and good luck

MagusMagnus · Mar 18, 2014

I wish this were an option for me: Custom Gaming PCs | Micro Center

logicearth · Mar 18, 2014

Someone who actually owns an Alienware machine. Its darn good. The hardware inside is no different then what is sold in stores. I most certainly would not have save that much even if I did built it myself. (Which I am capable of doing if there wasn't a lack of money.) The Processor (i7-3930k) and the Graphics card (GTX 690) alone would have been over $1,500, adding in the limited LGA2011 Mirco-ATX boards, $400 for a motherboard.

Then the case, its not a plain box there are design elements and other features that you only see in premium cases. Lighting elements on the panels are a gimmick, but are part of the aesthetics none the less. There are practical elements however, internal theater lighting turns on after you remove the side cover keeps everything lite up so you can work. Along the back IO panel, down in the bottom left corner is a button that turns on a strip of LEDs along the side, lighting up the IO. (I have only seen one or two cases at retail that offer this and those were piss poor compared.)

At most I paid a $300 premium for warranty, support, and labor. But I would not have saved a single penny even if I did build it myself, nor would I have gotten anything better hardware wise, the same CPU the same graphics card, same about of RAM, storage space, etc. The only real different, the case would not have been as nice.

* And no, the Alienware is not locked down. The EFI bios is fully accessible, and the processor fully overclockable along with the RAM and everything else.

Britton30 · Mar 18, 2014

MagusMagnus said:
I wish this were an option for me: Custom Gaming PCs | Micro Center

I think I'll grab one of their $99.99 beasts.

Computer0304 · Mar 18, 2014

Yes this is a real PC choice. This is kind of an followup to http://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-devices/320563-getting-new-computer-800-1000-a.html where people suggested boutique PC builders but I refused to go that path. But I changed my mind and chose the boutique PC builder path.

Solarstarshines · Mar 18, 2014

I'm shocked no one mentioned http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/

Computer0304 · Mar 18, 2014

I did. You would reccomend it? So far it seems like cyberpowerpc has more options. I accidently said CyberPC.

Solarstarshines · Mar 18, 2014

Computer0304 said:
I did. You would reccomend it? So far it seems like cyberpowerpc has more options. I accidently said CyberPC.

I would if you don't want to build your own the asking price is pretty fair because they do put in quality parts and you have the option to customize from a build you choose

Platform CPU etc you can pretty much build it like you want it and price the parts to be with in budget

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