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3.48/5
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4.89/5
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4.38/5
Customer service:
4.78/5
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5.00/5

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5/5

2012-12-12

"This is the second computer I've ordered from Puget Systems. The first one was ordered over a year ago and is still running perfectly. This time however, it was an early Christmas present for my wife. For the past year, I've been able to enjoy not only silent computing but silent gaming as well! I wanted her to experience that kind of bliss.

Ever since the first PC I ordered from them, I knew I was going to them for all future PC needs. You see, it starts with their advisors who carefully listens, reviews and tailors your PC depending on your needs. Next, is the production team. I can't give them enough praise, the production team follows a process (that most likely have been tuned over the years) to ensure that the system is built to your exacting specifications. As each step in the process is completed, this information is updated in their system and you can actually track the progress through their website! By the time I received the computer, I had no doubt that it would work right out of the box.

This particular PC I ordered was a Serenity Professional with a i7-3770K processor, 8GB RAM, Asus GTX 670 DCII video card, and an Intel 520 128GB SSD. Incredibly, Puget Systems tamed this high end system and kept it silent. My wife is now able to play Guild Wars 2 @ 1920x1200 with all the fancy graphic features turned on high and still see silky smooth framerates. Best of all, its silent!
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Verified
5/5

2012-12-12

"Great, the graphics card took a bit of a wait, but they were great to work with and the computer is fast and robust as I had expected."


Verified
5/5

2012-12-10

"I received my new Puget Systems computer this week..the Spirit model. The professionalism and attention to detail from my initial contact, the ordering and building and finally the shipping has far exceeded my expectations. I wish more companies would follow the lead of Puget Systems. This company is top notch and I would most highly recommend them to anyone who is in the market for a new computer. You are able to follow the complete assembly process step by step through their website and receive pictures of your system as its being built. All paper work, discs, and a complete summary of all the tests done on the system as well as a personal letter from the company President is a quality that you don't see very often today. Thank You Puget systems!"

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Verified
5/5

2012-12-09

"I was looking to replace my existing custom computer that was going on 4 years old. It was a nice powerful, water cooled, overclock unit that was still perform adequately but was very, very loud.
I had read about Puget form other sources and decided to see if they had a unit that was both a gamer and could handle Photoshop and was quiet.
Customer service and attention to my needs was “outstanding”. I got lots of individual attention and help form William. After some suggestions from William, that were very prompt, I order the Serenity Pro with some minor tweaks.
First of all I am old enough to remember when customer service was like what you get at Puget. What a great and pleasant experience. I received prompt, courteous and knowledgeable responses to all my questions.
I wanted to use the computer for a few months before I wrote this review to see how well the computer performed.
I love it!!!! It is fast and so very solid and extremely quiet. Basically it is difficult to hear that it is even on.
I will only buy future computers from Puget. In fact I am looking at their laptops now.
Harry
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Verified
5/5

2012-12-08

"Very responsive support,a saleman (William) who puts my needs first, fast production with great ongoing updates and a computer that works great right out of the box. VERY PLEASED!Puget lives up to their stellar reputation."

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Verified
5/5

2012-12-05

"What can I say? Super fantastic from start to finish. This whole experience has been something out of a dream. These guys understand customer service. I will definitely buy from them again as well as recommend them to all my friends."

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Verified
5/5

2012-11-29

"After the primary system I used for my consulting business died, I needed to replace it quickly. Unfortunately, this was not an easy task as the system required some very specific customizations.

I initially selected another vendor which turned out to be a BIG mistake. To my frustration, that vendor suffered from what I could charitably call an “IT meltdown” and production halted. Unable to meet my delivery schedule, I canceled my order. Soon thereafter, I found Puget Systems.

Puget has been a pleasure to work with and I regret not finding them before. It begins with their excellent website that made configuring and ordering an efficient task. Regardless of your experience or background, you will find their system easy to use. Help is only a call away (or online chat) for any questions.

Puget’s communications, throughout the whole process, was simply superb. I always knew where my system was during process. They even sent pictures of the system once it entered QA testing.

The end result was an excellent and well-built system. Delivery was on schedule and I was pleased to see how well they had packed it. The system shows excellent workmanship and arrived with clear documentation.

Technical support is outstanding, in fact, the best I have ever had. I quickly reached knowledgeable individuals that answered a couple questions and resolve one minor issue which turned out to be a faulty cable.

I highly recommend Puget Systems and recommend them without reservation to my clients, friends, and family.
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Verified
5/5

2012-11-27

"Here's the thing, I paid about 6 or $700 to Puget Systems over what I would have paid for the same pile of parts from an online retailer. It is more than worth it. For that money, I got a professional build, testing, and support that can't be matched, anywhere. Absolutely no bloatware or trialware installed. System restore and original OS discs included. Even a skilled DIY builder doesn't have the equipment and experience to put together stable, quiet, and reliable systems the way that Puget can. Another rave review here. Recommended."

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Verified
5/5

2012-11-22

"Excellent advisory service provided by Puget while I was deciding whether and what to buy. The advice was never pushy and always informed. The order arrived yesterday and I've been very pleased with the system as well. "

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Verified
5/5

2012-11-10

"This was my first attempt at having a computer custom built instead of buying an off the shelf model. After doing research and speaking with people I decided to go with Puget Custom Computers. My experience with them was nothing short of outstanding. I did a preliminary build from their web page several weeks before I was ready to buy. Though I did not ask for a review I received a courteous reply from Customer Service with recommendations to improve my system within my price range. When I was ready I was able to call and speak with the person who did the original review. This person was willing to spend as much time as needed to determine my needs and optimize my PC, again staying within my budget. At no time did he ever try to sell me more expensive components. Having said this all the part I ordered were top of the line for their price. Once this was done I fianlized my quote and placed my order the very next morning.

The process building my PC began within a couple of hours after placing my order. Puget Systems website allows you follow the process your build step by step. There is no wondering about its status. I was amazed and impressed by the meticulous attention to detail displayed with each step of the process. A large amount of time is spent testing components prior to and after installation. Then there is a final battery of tests after the build is complete to ensure everything is optimized to its fullest. Again they provided me the results of all the testing as soon as they had the results. My PC was completed in 3.5 business days and went out at the end of the fourth day.

When I received my PC the first thing that impressed me was the great care taken in packing my investment to ensure its arrival without damage. The next thing was the Information Booklet. In actuality this was a 3-ring binder that contained all the details from from the website as well as all the pertinent discs for each of my components as well as my invoice. Upon removing my PC from the box I opened the side panel and removed the Instapacking used to protect my components from damage during shipping. At this point I did a visual inspection of the inside of the PC. Again I was impressed by the attention to detail. Everything was properly secured in its proper place. After this came the true test. I connected the pc and turned it on. The results were everything I hoped for. The system was fully functional at start up. I am a MMO gamer and the increase in the quality output from my old of the shelf system was mind boggling. To say that I am satisfied with my experience with Puget Computer Systems would be a major understatement. I highly recommend them to anyone who wants something more then they can get from a prebuilt Brand name.

After 30 days with my new PC I thought I would update this review. There has been absolutely no drop off in performance. I didn't fully realize how powerful my new system was until I upgraded both my monitor and router to accommodate my better performance. Was totally blown away by the results. In addition I was told that there might be some noise from my HDD but I have yet to hear it. In actuality I have to be on top of my PC to even hear the fans operating. Heat control continues to be more then satisfactory. All this has solidified my 5 star satisfaction with Puget Custom Computer and I continue to strongly recommend them if you are looking to have a professionally built computer.
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Verified
5/5

2012-11-04

"The sales rep I chatted with from the very beginning was outstanding! When I thought I needed more expensive parts to do what I wanted to do with my computer, he showed me that I didn't need to spend the extra money to get the same performance. I valued his honesty and he proved it with actual test results on less expensive parts compared to higher end parts. I was really impressed by how I could check the really detailed status of my order on their website all the way until it was shipped out. They provided the link for the tracking number as well so that I could see where my order was. The computer was packed very securely and all the extra parts were included and packed separately and labeled. They also included a hard back binder with all the information on their testing, etc of my computer. I am typing this review on my new Puget Systems computer and I am very impressed by the performance of it. The money I saved, the awesome customer service, and the incredible computer I received has been a great experience and I plan on telling everybody about Puget Systems!"

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Verified
5/5

2012-11-04

"I went to Puget Systems based on some positive reviews I'd read online. Most reviewers raved about the customer service they received. I'm happy to report those reviews were not exaggerated. Within hours of selecting a custom system and submitting it for quote, I had a reply via email from a customer service rep. He and I proceeded to hash out the details of what I wanted my new PC to do, and what features I thought were more than I needed, over several emails ( which happened over the course of a weekend, I should mention).

I received the PC about two weeks after placing my order - which was well within the expected time to build a custom machine and ship it cross-country. It arrived in perfect condition and worked flawlessly out of the box. I've been using it for about two weeks now, and I can't think of a thing to complain about.

Be forewarned that you will pay a slight premium for a computer from Puget. For me, though, the quality of the hardware, the obvious care with which it was assembled, tested, and shipped, and their amazing customer service was more than worth it.
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Verified
5/5

2012-11-03

"I am absolutely very satisfied with my system purchased from Puget Custom Computers. The entire process was as stress free as you could want - from selecting the various system components that exactly suited my needs with the help of staff member Brett Nordquist to having the completed system delivered to my front door in first class packaging. The system itself is built like a tank, super fast and quiet as a mouse. It's a piece of art, really, that I'm happy I made an investment in. "

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Verified
5/5

2012-11-01

"Loved the selection process. Got to customize every aspect (for desktops, it can actually overwhelming). The sales rep reviewed my order and made recommendations on some better options. Overall, it was a very painless experience. I think it's also a very cool idea to have the entire build process happen in nearly real-time. I would have liked to see themrographic pictures like their web site says, but that's minor, as my computer isn't high-end enough to really worry about heat generation.
I also liked that they gave me all the benchmarks they collected during testing. Not that I ever would verify the prime number generator, but I sure could if I wanted!
The process took less time than advertised, partly because everything for my computer was in-stock.
I picked the second-cheapest shipping, and it arrived faster than they said. It was already charged out-of-the-box, good to go. I only had to tweak a couple of minor settings (turning off the trackpad when an external mouse is plugged in) and I was off.
Most excellent. Highly recommended. I want to buy a fishtank computer now.
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Rep reply posted 2012-11-02
A rep from Puget Custom Computers, jonbach, has responded:

“Thanks for the review! Just a note about the thermal imaging -- we aren't able to do that on laptops. The thermal imaging camera has to have clear view of components in order to get a reading, and with laptops everything is behind the plastic shell. We still run full temperature sensor logging on the CPU, GPU, chipset and hard drive(s) during benchmarking, so we're confident in the cooling of the unit. I just wanted to explain why you didn't get those thermal images!”


Verified
5/5

2012-11-01

"Over the years I've purchased computers from the various big guys in the industry and I've put systems together myself. The quality of service and product from Puget Systems has been head and shoulders above all of my previous PC buying and setup experiences. I'll definitely be doing business with them again."

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