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[Slystone]

I'm thinking of buying a new rig from Ibuypower, has anyone used them? I don't want to build it myself and I havn't heard good things about cyberpower. I want to spend about $1500 US ncluding 24" flat and the OS. If anyone cared to build one on Ibuypower and link it or pm me I would love to see it. I know we have lots of people here that know what there doing.

[combatplayer]

i cant say much to help you, i'm a builder guy myself.. but i havent looked into hardware for years since i will just end up tempting myself, which is the last thing i need lol.

[Aniquilator6]

I would recommend getting the parts and asking someone to build the PC for you.


Antec Three Hundred Illusion - 69.99$
OCZ ZT Series 650W Fully-Modular 80PLUS Bronze - 89.99$
ASRock Z77 Extreme4 - 134.99$
Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) - 239.99$
COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 EVO - 33.99$
Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) - 45.99$
GIGABYTE GV-N670OC-2GD GeForce GTX 670 2GB - 399.99$
SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC064D/AM 2.5" 64GB SATA III - 89.99$
Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB - 99.99$
Sony Optiarc 24X DVD Burner - 17.99$

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM - 99.99$

Asus VH238H Black 23" Full HD HDMI LED Backlight - 174.99$

Total(NewEgg) - 1497.88$

If you really want to buy it on ibuypower:

Memorial Day Intel i5 Special
http://www.ibuypower.com
Case 1 x Azza Triton Gaming Case-Black
Processor 1 x Intel® Core™ i5-3570K Processor (4x 3.40GHz/6MB L3 Cache)-Intel Core i5-3570K Motherboard 1 x ASRock Z77 Pro4 -- 1x PCI-E 3.0 x16
Memory 1 x 8 GB [4 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module-Corsair or Major Brand - FREE Upgrade to G.Skill Ripjaws
Video Card 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 - 2GB-Single Card
Case Lighting None
Power Supply 1 x 650 Watt - Corsair CMPSU-650TXV2-Free Upgrade to 750 Watt Corsair CMPSU-750TXV2 ($20 Savings)
Processor Cooling 1 x Liquid CPU Cooling System [SOCKET-1155]-Standard 120mm Fan Video Card Brand 1 x Major Brand Powered by AMD or NVIDIA
Primary Hard Drive 1 x 120 GB OCZ Agility 3 SSD-Single Drive
Data Hard Drive 1 x 1 TB HARD DRIVE -- 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s-Single Drive**Free Upgrade to 2TB SATA 6.0Gb/s Single Drive**
2nd Optical Drive None
Optical Drive 1 x 24X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive-Black Sound Card 1 x 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Speaker System None Network Card 1 x Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100)
Monitor 1 x 22" LED 1920x1080 -- ASUS VS228H-P (21.5 viewable) Keyboard 1 x iBUYPOWER USB Keyboard
Mouse 1 x iBUYPOWER Internet Mouse
Operating System 1 x Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + Office Starter 2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel)-64-Bit
Warranty 1 x 3 Year Standard Warranty Service
Rush Service 1 x Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee)-No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days
Video Camera None
Meter Display None
Flash Media Reader / Writer None
2nd Monitor None
iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction None
iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion None
iBUYPOWER PowerDrive None
USB Expansion None
Intel Smart Response Technology None
Case Engraving Service None

Subtotal - $1,533.00


I have no feedback regarding Ibuypower though since i'm in Europe.


Cheers

Edited by Aniquilator6, 25 May 2012 - 11:02 PM.

[Vulpesveritas]

ibuypower and cyberpower actually get the same complaints in my experience, although the vast majority of builds from them are good. The main thing to do is make sure to buy the advanced wiring option and get a decent PSU. Cyberpower however tends to give better deals overall.
ibuypower;
Case 1 x NZXT Tempest 410 Gaming Case-Black Processor 1 x AMD FX-4100 CPU (4x 3.60GHz/4MB L2 Cache) Motherboard 1 x ASUS M5A97 -- AMD 970 Memory 1 x 8 GB [4 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module-Corsair or Major Brand - FREE Upgrade to G.Skill Ripjaws Video Card 1 x AMD Radeon HD 7870 - 2GB-Single Card Case Lighting None Power Supply 1 x 750 Watt - Corsair CMPSU-750TXV2-Free Upgrade to 850 Watt Corsair CMPSU-850TXV2 ($20 Savings) Processor Cooling 1 x Asetek 550LC Liquid CPU Cooling System (AMD)-ARC Dual Silent High Performance Fan Upgrade (Push-Pull Airflow) Video Card Brand 1 x Major Brand Powered by AMD or NVIDIA Primary Hard Drive 1 x 1 TB HARD DRIVE -- 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s-Single Drive**Free Upgrade to 2TB SATA 6.0Gb/s Single Drive** Data Hard Drive None 2nd Optical Drive None Optical Drive 1 x 24X Sony Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive-Black Sound Card 1 x 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard Speaker System None Network Card 1 x Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100) Monitor 1 x 24" LED 1920x1080 -- Sceptre E246W-1080P (23.6 viewable)-Save $60! FREE Upgrade from 22" Sceptre X220T-Naga Keyboard 1 x iBUYPOWER USB Keyboard Mouse 1 x iBUYPOWER Internet Mouse Operating System 1 x Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + Office Starter 2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel)-64-Bit Warranty 1 x 3 Year Standard Warranty Service Rush Service 1 x Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee)-No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days Advanced Build Options 1 x Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower-Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis Advanced Build Options 1 x Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower-Basic Pro Wiring Video Camera None Meter Display None Flash Media Reader / Writer None 2nd Monitor None iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction None iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion None iBUYPOWER PowerDrive 1 x PowerDrive Level 2 - Up to 20% Overclocking Motherboard USB / SATA Interface 1 x Motherboard default USB / SATA Interface USB Expansion None Case Engraving Service None Subtotal [color=#990000]$1,488.00[/color]
Cyberpower:

• Case: Corsair Carbide Series 400R Mid-Tower Gaming Case [-8]
  
• Laser Engraving: None
  
• Laser Engraving Message:
  
• Freebies: None
  
• Internal USB Extension Module: None
  
• Neon Light Upgrade: None
  
• Extra Case Fan Upgrade: Maximum 120MM Case Cooling Fans for your selected case [+9]
  
• Noise Reduction Technology: None
  
• CPU: AMD FX-4170 4.20 GHz Quad-Core AM3+ CPU 4MB L2 Cache & Turbo Core Technology [+30]
  
• Freebies: None
  
• Venom Boost Fast And Efficient Factory Overclocking: Extreme OC (Extreme Overclock 20% or more) [+49]
  
• Cooling Fan: Asetek 570LX Liquid Cooling system w/ 240MM Radiator and Dual Fans (Extreme Overclocking Performance + Extreme Silent at 20dBA) [+43]
  
• Coolant for Cyberpower Xtreme Hydro Water Cooling Kits: Standard Coolant
  
• Motherboard: [CrossFireX] ASUS M5A97 AMD 970 Chipset CrossFireX Support DDR3 Socket AM3+ ATX w/ 7.1 Audio, GbLAN, USB3.0, SATA-III, RAID, 2 Gen2 PCIe, 2 PCIe X1, & 2 PCI
  
• Memory: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory [+43] (Corsair XMS with Heat Spreader)
  
• Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 7950 3GB 16X PCIe 3.0 Video Card [+336] (Major Brand Powered by AMD)
  
• Freebies: FREE DiRT Showdown Game Coupon
  FREE AMD Comic - Operation Scorpious (The Legend of FX)
  FREE AMD 3 for Three Game Bundle Coupon
  FREE Game - Deus Ex: Human Revolution
  FREE! AMD T-Shirt
  
• Video Card 2: None
  
• Video Card 3: None
  
• Free Game: None
  
• Power Supply Upgrade: 800 Watts - Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 80 Plus Power Supply (80+ Gold) [+148]
  
• Hard Drive: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)
  
• Data Hard Drive: None
  
• Hard Drive Cooling Fan: None
  
• External Hard Drive (USB3.0/2.0/eSATA): None
  
• USB Flash Drive: None
  
• Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)
  
• Optical Drive 2: None
  
• Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
  
• Freebies: None
  
• 3D Vision Glasses: None
  
• LCD Monitor: 24" Widescreen 1920x1080 ASUS VS247H-P LCD [+157]
  
• Freebies: None
  
• 2nd Monitor: None
  
• 3rd Monitor: None
  
• Speakers: None
  
• Network: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
  
• Keyboard: None [-4]
  
• Mouse: XtremeGear Optical USB 3 Buttons Gaming Mouse
  
• Mouse Pad: None
  
• Gaming Gear: None
  
• Extra Thermal Display: None
  
• Wireless 802.11B/G Network Card: None
  
• External Wireless Network Card: None
  
• Wireless 802.11 B/G/N Access Point: None
  
• Bluetooth: None
  
• Flash Media Reader/Writer: None
  
• Video Camera: None
  
• Headset: None
  
• Printer: None
  
• Cable: None
  
• Power Protection: None
  
• IEEE1394 Card: None
  
• Internal USB Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
  
• USB Port: None
  
• Operating System: Microsoft® Windows 7 Home Premium [+104] (64-bit Edition)
  
• Media Center Remote Control & TV Tuner: None
  
• Office Suite: None
  
• Games: None
  
• Ultra Care Option: Professional Wiring for All WIRING Inside The System Chassis - Minimize Cable Exposure, Maximize Airflow in Your System [+19]
  
• Service: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
  
• Rush Service: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 10~15 BUSINESS DAYS

Note you're getting a faster video card, CPU, case, cooling, and more free stuff with Cyberpower. I do recommend them over ibuypower personally.

[Slystone]

Thanks for taking the time guys!

[Fresh Meat]

I used ibuypower once, they are okay. The computer arrived with half the cables inside not connected properly, you can imagine how my heart sank the first time i tried to power it up However it was easy enough to fix and they are overall satisfactory. One thing to consider; it took almost 20 days to get my comp after ordering it.

[Slystone]

This what I built... I didn't pull trigger yet


Case 1 x NZXT Tempest 410 Gaming Case-Black
Case Lighting None
iBUYPOWER Labs - Noise Reduction None
iBUYPOWER Labs - Internal Expansion 1 x [6-Port] NZXT Internal USB Expansion System + Bluetooth & Wireless N Modules
Processor 1 x AMD FX-8150 CPU (8x 3.60GHz/8MB L2 Cache)
iBUYPOWER PowerDrive None
Processor Cooling 1 x Asetek 550LC Liquid CPU Cooling System (AMD)-ARC Silent High Performance Fan Upgrade
Memory 1 x 8 GB [4 GB X2] DDR3-1600 Memory Module-G.Skill Ripjaws X
Video Card 1 x NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 - 1.2GB - FREE Upgrade to GTX 570 EVGA Superclocked-Single Card
Video Card Brand 1 x Major Brand Powered by AMD or NVIDIA
Motherboard 1 x Gigabyte GA-970A-D3 -- AMD 970
Motherboard USB / SATA Interface 1 x Motherboard default USB / SATA Interface
Power Supply 1 x 750 Watt - Corsair CMPSU-750TXV2-Free Upgrade to 850 Watt Corsair CMPSU-850TXV2 ($20 Savings)
Primary Hard Drive 1 x 1 TB HARD DRIVE -- 32M Cache, 7200 RPM, 6.0Gb/s-Single Drive**Free Upgrade to 2TB SATA 6.0Gb/s Single Drive**
Data Hard Drive None
Optical Drive 1 x 24X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive-Black
2nd Optical Drive None
Flash Media Reader / Writer 1 x 12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer-Black
Meter Display None
USB Expansion None
Sound Card 1 x Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy SE
Network Card 1 x Onboard LAN Network (Gb or 10/100)
Operating System 1 x Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + Office Starter 2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel)-64-Bit
Monitor 1 x 24" LED 1920x1080 -- Sceptre E246W-1080P (23.6 viewable)-Save $60! FREE Upgrade from 22" Sceptre X220T-Naga
2nd Monitor None
Speaker System 1 x iBUYPOWER 2.1 Channel Stereo Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System
Video Camera None
Case Engraving Service None
Warranty 1 x 3 Year Standard Warranty Service
Rush Service 1 x Rush Service Fee (not shipping fee)-No Rush Service, Estimate Ship Out in 5~10 Business Days
Wireless Network Adapter 1 x ASUS USB-N53 802.11 a/b/g/n 300Mbps Dual-Band Wireless-N300 USB Adapter
Advanced Build Options 1 x Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower-Achieve exceptional airflow in your chassis
Advanced Build Options 1 x Professional wiring for all cables inside the system tower-Basic Pro Wiring
Subtotal $1,537.00

[AceTimberwolf]

CyberPower are pretty good. They are near my place in California. If you live near them Use their Pick Up Option if not Shipping is always scary. I tend to build computers by myself but if not they do a decent job(Since sometimes they have stuff before Frys and If I can't PIck UP from Newegg they are my option). Just Angry Taiwanese Guy in the Back with the tats and Less Angry Taiwanese guy who takes the orders. They're pretty Cool tho. They know what they are doing and their Warranty is pretty good. Even got me covered in Japan(Maybe cause I send Business their way). So far most of the people I deal with tend to dislike Ibuypower cause they skim to make some extra profit but watever. IF you're not going to build it yourself go Cyberpower.

Also IF you want to get your Video card seprately You can put under Comments to say "Providing my own Card" or you can call them after u make ur purchase. GO GIgabyte or MSi TwinFrozer III or II depending on your budget

Edited by AceTimberwolf, 26 May 2012 - 12:13 AM.

[Vulpesveritas]

AceTimberwolf, on 26 May 2012 - 12:11 AM, said:

CyberPower are pretty good. They are near my place in California. If you live near them Use their Pick Up Option if not Shipping is always scary. I tend to build computers by myself but if not they do a decent job(Since sometimes they have stuff before Frys and If I can't PIck UP from Newegg they are my option). Just Angry Taiwanese Guy in the Back with the tats and Less Angry Taiwanese guy who takes the orders. They're pretty Cool tho. They know what they are doing and their Warranty is pretty good. Even got me covered in Japan(Maybe cause I send Business their way). So far most of the people I deal with tend to dislike Ibuypower cause they skim to make some extra profit but watever. IF you're not going to build it yourself go Cyberpower.

Also IF you want to get your Video card seprately You can put under Comments to say "Providing my own Card" or you can call them after u make ur purchase. GO GIgabyte or MSi TwinFrozer III or II depending on your budget

I actually recommend Asus, HIS, and sapphire over msi and gigabyte... but that's personal preference. HIS has the fastest Radeon HD 7xxx series GPUs, and sapphire is giving overall good values. And Asus is always good.

[AceTimberwolf]

Vulpesveritas, on 26 May 2012 - 12:19 AM, said:

I actually recommend Asus, HIS, and sapphire over msi and gigabyte... but that's personal preference. HIS has the fastest Radeon HD 7xxx series GPUs, and sapphire is giving overall good values. And Asus is always good.

im a nvidia guy myself had SLi Gigabyte 470 SOC Then SLi MSi 580 Lightnings right now. And they have good Customer service(their office and warehouse are located 15 min away = P)