Anybody Heard of IBuyPower?

[dr.volt]

I've always had dell machines, but recently I've heard some horror stories about those guys. I have spotted what seems to be a great deal for a custom system from IBuyPower. But I've never heard of these guys, are they OK to do business with. Or could I do better building from the same components by myself? I like the idea of picking my own components and taking pride in creating my own machine, but I don't think that I can do it for less than what these guys are offering.

Here's what they offer....
Case = CoolerMaster HAF 932 Full Tower Gaming Case-Black
Noise Reduction = None
Internal Expansion = [6-Port] NZXT Internal USB Expansion System + Bluetooth Module
Case Lighting = None
Processor = Intel® Core™ i7 920 Processor (4x 2.66GHz/8MB L3 Cache)
Processor Cooling = [Free Upgrade] Liquid CPU Cooling System w/ 120mm radiator [SOCKET-1366]
Memory = [Free Upgrade] 6 GB [2 GB X3] DDR3-1600 Triple Memory Module-Corsair or Major Brand
Video Card = ATI Radeon HD 5770 - 1GB-Single Card
Free Stuff = [Free Game] - H.A.W.X-Free with purchase of Intel Core i7 Processor
Motherboard = ASUS P6T SE -- Intel X58 Chipset CrossFire Supported w/8-ch HD Audio, Triple-Channel DDR3, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, 3 PCI-E MB-
Motherboard Add-on = ASUS U3S6 True USB 3.0 & SATA 3.0 PCI-E x4 Expansion card-
Power Supply = 700 Watt -- Power Supply-SLI Ready
Primary Hard Drive = 500 GB HARD DRIVE -- 16M Cache, 7200 RPM, 3.0Gb/s-Single Drive
Data Hard Drive = None-
Optical Drive = 22X Dual Format/Double Layer DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW Drive-Black
2nd Optical Drive = None-
Flash Media Reader/Writer = 12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer-Black
Meter Display = NZXT Sentry 2 LCD Touch Screen Fan Controller /w Temperatures Display-Black
Sound Card = 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard-
Network Card = Intel Pro 10/100/1000 Network Card-
Operating System = Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium-64-Bit
Additional Software = Microsoft Works 9.0 (make the most of your home PC)-
Keyboard iBUYPOWER USB Keyboard-Black
Mouse iBUYPOWER Internet Mouse-Black
Warranty Standard Warranty Service-Standard 3-Year Limited Warranty + Lifetime Technical Support
Subtotal $1358 (Legally tax free)

That's it. The only thing that bothers me is that they don't name who makes the Primary Hard Drive, or who makes the memory. I figure that I could get a better secondary hard drive to add at a later time.
They also don't name who makes the Liquid CPU Cooling System, but that's a free upgrade anyway.

The cost of ordering and building and having IBuyPower build it is close. If I have to pay for tax and shipping on individual components, it might push the build it yourself cost a bit higher than order the machine out and get free shipping and tax free.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

[Jd007]

Here's a relatively recent Anand review of an IBUYPOWER machine. It's one of the better brands for high-end custom built gaming computers.

 

[FerraraZ]

Recently I've heard good things about ibuypower but I wont forget all the horror stories I've heard about them either.

www.resellerratings.com

That sites great for honest opinions

 

[M0RPH]

Did they tell you the brand and model of the power supply?

 

[JackMDS]

Welcome to AnandTech Forums.

I like the idea of picking my own components and taking pride in creating my own machine, but I don't think that I can do it for less than what these guys are offering.

Instead of posting this exhausting Vendor's list, make a list of the computer that you would like to have, indicating the best price that you can find, and post it here for help.

By doing so you would be able to take pride of your own work and get the best that your money can buy.

Otherwise, it is just a Psychological or a matter of opinion, rather than a technology issue.

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