OS Installation

Over a year ago, I purchased the Spirit with two drives, tons of storage, and other tech stuff that all works extremely well. What amazes me the most, is there is another model that is noted as being quietest of all, but how much more quiet can a computer be. The spirit we have is absolutely silent. We keep it in the same room as our main watching TV and it is just flat out silent.

This is the 2nd computer I have bought from Puget Sound. The previous model lasted 6 to 7 years with zero repairs or add Ons. In another 5 to 7 years, I’ll come calling again.

Thank you Puget Sound!

Chris

I just finished my review at ResellerRatings and wanted to add something to this website.

I have ordered 3 Puget Systems computers now. Over the past week I loaded software and prepared the latest one for use. Each computer had a different use but I was able to customize them. All continue to work flawlessly (and quietly). My first was a home theater PC which was packaged in a case that fit very well with home theater equipment right down to the black case with turned aluminum feet. WAF was quite high and remains that way. The computer is dead silent. Inside there is this huge fan mounted on the CPU heat sink that turns very slowly. No more 3rd rate Comcast DVR’s for us now!

The second was a replacement for my wife’s very old and outdated computer. As with the first one it is still running flawlessly and she is quite pleased with it. Her computer is located in her work room which is very quiet. Even in that quiet room I cannot hear her computer.

The third is a replacement for my own 9 year old computer. What a pleasure this one is. I was able to customize it with an i7 CPU, 16 GB of memory and an SSD for the system and applications. Even with the higher performance, this computer is silent.

I have found Puget Systems very easy to work with and I have found their products to be absolutely first rate.

Their website is very easy to use and gives real time feedback as you choose the customization. There is a rich selection of styles and components to allow one to configure a very low cost and basic system or a liquid cooled monster with the best CPU Intel makes that is being overclocked. When finished, you can submit the configuration to one of their experts who will look it over for you. In my case I was able to save about $130 because I didn’t need to order a video board. Their expert recognized that the combination of my lower need for graphics and the built in graphics processing in the CPU I was getting made that possible. It does show that they are not just trying to sell the highest cost computer but will give advice with your need as a priority.

Their lifetime labor warranty is sort of unbelievable. I have used their phone support several times and in each case I was able to reach a knowledgeable person on the first call. That is a really valuable service. With my latest system I found that the computer didn’t seem to support the very high resolution of my new monitor. I called Puget Systems support and told them that maybe I needed a new video card after all. The support person told me I was using a cable that didn’t support the high resolution and that all I needed was a new cable.

In all three cases the computers were double boxed with foam spacers to give about a 2 inch space between inside and outside box. The outside box is made of very substantial multi-ply cardboard. The computers had no shipping issues. I was impressed as I looked over the inside of the computer. All cables were neatly dressed and tied down so that there would be no vibration. Each connecter had a small dab of hot glue on it to ensure nothing came loose during shipping. The computers came with the operating system of my choice already loaded. All I had to do was plug it in and it ran. After my own customization I ready to go.

after these three experiences I have learned to trust the people at Puget Systems. I trust both their business integrity and their technical competence.

I purchased two systems from Puget almost a year and a half ago. Having had them this long before submitting a testimonial lends to the authority of my statements going well beyond a first impression. Both systems had Win7 Pro 64-bit installed, the laptop with 8G ram and the Serenity desktop with 16G. I told them I would be installing additional drives in the Serenity and the build-team stubbed-out the cabling and recommended drive placement to maintain optimal airflow. These systems have been truly spectacular and have met my every expectation – everything I wanted and nothing I didn’t! Performance and reliability continue to be a joy. I highly recommend going with Puget.

This is my third testimonial reported. Events that happened since inspire further comment.
Shortly after my second testimonial, I received an unsolicited email from a tech who offered a solution to the powering up problem that I had mentioned. I followed his instructions and voila ! Problem solved. After 15 months, this PC works flawlessly and still is the fastest quietest I have ever owned or seen. Best $1500. I ever spent. I now give this company a 10

Well…..Puget guys and gals…..I finally got my review done at resellers and I have a word for you now….AWESOME! That’s what I think of my 33 day old Obsidian and the support I have received thus far. There have been no product problems. Only operator problems. When I got my computer I was surprised at how big it was. The etching on the front door is beautiful, “Puget Obsidian”. The case is nice too. I bought some plugs online (modDIY.com) for all my unused ports to keep them clean and dust free. The computer boots up and everything is running in under a minute. I have all my old software running in the imbedded XP Virtual Machine. My old HP scanner works perfectly there. I was surprised but happy that my Corel PSP Ultimate installed and works flawlessly in W7x86. The ASUS onboard sound is exceptional. That was a pleasant surprise. So far my contact with support has been through email and one phone call from Brett (purchase follow-up). I am very satisfied to this point. It’s taken me this long to get everything installed and downloaded but this machine has performed all these tasks easily and flawlessly. I bought my HD camera and installed Skype and for the first time I was able to Skype with my 5 year old granddaughter in Seward Alaska. Then I bought a Rosewill USB extension cord for the camera so I can take it around and show her things. Performance was perfect. What a difference between my Obsidian and the old Dell Dimension 4400 I was using. It’s nice to be current, so I’m glad the Old Dell Died (that’s ODD!) I put all those little labels and stickers that came in my box on my Obsidian case (but not on the door!). I bought 3 others from modDIY to complete my system (W7, W-XP & Energy Star). I am enjoying my Obsidian and it’s amazing performance. It’s quiet too. My many thanks to all who were involved and continue to be involved in my Puget experience. Jon, you have a great product and are surrounded by a team of true craftsmen (gender neutral please) and trustworthy sales personnel. So long as my Obsidian performs and lasts as I had it built for, you can count on me to be a repeat customer. I recommend and pass out your business cards whenever I am presented the opportunity. I believe I bought the best computer built in America and I didn’t mind paying a little more for it. Thank you again Puget Systems for my best computer purchasing experience yet. Kerry Provance Charlotte NC

I’ve just purchased my second Puget built system. I bought my first one 08/08, so it’s about 4 1/2 years old. I wish I could add some glowing commentary to what has already been said, but all I have is the same as everyone else. Great system, great customer service etc. I bought my new one just because the other was getting outdated. It has and continues to work perfectly since 08/08 and now sits next to my perfectly running new one, both just humming along. The greatest testimony I believe I can give is the fact I just purchased a new one. You can buy at many different vendors, and I have thru the years, but why? From the first call you make until you get your sytem, everything is very pleasant and handled beautifully. They have pretty much perfected the whole experience, but all that would not matter unless the final product does what it’s supposed to, and it does. I have nothing negative to say, how often can you claim that? It’s up to you, but my money goes here.

I just want to say what a beautiful machine Puget has built for our latest workstation (the second one we have bought from them). It is the Serenity model with a pair of Intel 520 SSDs and 16GB ram. The computer is completely silent–the only way we can tell if its running is by looking for the blue light! It is unbelievably fast (boots win 7×64 to useability mode in under a minute), and a joy to sit before, what with the three 24″ Dell Ultrasharp displays all driven by one silent GPU. Under the cover the workmanship is almost like art. I wish I had the money to replace everything in the house with one of these! Running for 3 months now with no problems.

Yes, it cost more, but if you want something quiet, you cannot get it from a Dell; and if you want something that is both quiet AND a good performer, then I think the extra money for Puget is well worth it. In fact, in hindsight now, the cost is a complete non-issue–thats how good this machine is.

PS. Thanks also to William G. for shepherding me through the custom ordering process

Dear Puget friends,

I have owned a Puget Spirit computer for the past eight months. I could not be happier with this purchase. It is a superbly built machine and it has fuctioned flawlessly. Last night when a software glitch sent me into a state of anxiety I determined to telephone the company in the morning for advice. I received far more than advice. Micah Musick, one of the staff, calmed me down, remotely took over the operation of my computer and resolved all of the problems in a highly friendly and professional manner…in addition to which he installed a new email system for me. I have dealt with many companies and often received expensive and mediocre service. It was marvelous to find a highly competent and friendly technician like Micah Musick. Puget Systems should be proud to have his services. The cost of Puget computers may be a little higher than off-of-the-shelf machines but they are worth every cent.

***My Rig***
Motherboard: Asus P8P67 Pro REV 3.0
CPU: Intel Core i7 2600K 3.4GHz QUAD CORE 8MB 95W Overclocked 4.6
Ram: Patriot Viper Xtreme 16GB DDR3-1600 (4x4GB)
Video Card: 2 x Asus GeForce GTX 590 3GB
Comments: Quad SLI
Storage Hard Drive: Intel 320 160GB SATA II 2.5inch SSD
Comments: Secondary drive.
Western Digital Caviar Black 1.0TB SATA 6Gb/s
CD / DVD: Asus 12x Blu-ray Burner SATA (black)
Case / Cooling
Case: Antec Twelve Hundred V3
Power Supply: Antec HCP-1200 1200W Power Supply
CPU Cooling: Hydro CL3 Liquid Cooling System
Additional Cooling: Arctic Cooling MX-2 Thermal Compound Application
Case Mods: Case Mod Package – Blue LED Lighting
Software: OS-Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OEM SP1
Monitor: 3 x Asus VG236H 23 Inch LCD Monitor w/ NVIDIA 3D Vision Glasses

My experience with Puget: PRICELESS!
My computer from Puget: AMAZING!
My thoughts towards Puget: Impressed!
My ratings for Puget: ++++++

I received my Puget Systems Traverse V550i 15-inch Notebook w/ GT 650M on February 21 and I wanted to give my first impressions on the computer.

It is very nice to look at, indeed! I really like the brushed black finish, and it is slim, considering its capabilities. The weight is not great, given that it is a 15″ laptop, so in terms of portability it will work just fine for me. The glossy screen took a little getting used to because my NEC desktop monitor has a matte screen, but I’ve come to like it. The sharpness is excellent.

I also ordered a 500GB external drive for backup, with free setup. After installing my applications, I ran a backup and it went perfectly. The Vantec Nexstar slim drive case is very light, looks nice, and is highly portable; a real plus, in my opinion.

Performance: I ordered the Intel Core i5 Mobile 3360M 2.8GHz and an Intel 520-240GB SSD with 8GB DDR3 1600 RAM. After installing Photo Shop CS6, I ran a quick test on a 900MB PSD file. The file opened in about 8 seconds and running some of my Photo Shop Actions went similarly fast. The nVidia Optimus graphics worked as advertised, switching over to the GT 550 without issues. I am very pleased with the responsiveness.

Once again, I am extremely pleased with Puget System’s expert and timely customer service! My sales rep answered all my questions in very short order and ensured my requests were passed on to the build team. A couple of days after the arrival my new computer, I received an unsolicited phone call from the Puget staff asking how I liked the machine, if I had any issues or concerns, or any suggestions. Honestly, I was quite surprised and elated by this gesture of good will.

This laptop is my second Puget Systems computer. My original Obsidian workstation continues to perform flawlessly, and my new Traverse laptop is doing just as well. If you are in the market for a custom-built computer, I highly recommend Puget Systems.

–Preston