State of the CPU
Written on July 21, 2021 by William GeorgeEarlier this year I wrote about AMD's comeback, as their processors were being included in more than half of the workstations we sold. It has been a few months now, marked by a lot of hardware shortages in this industry, so I wanted to revisit the situation and look at some additional metrics regarding CPU sales here at Puget Systems.
Consultant's Corner: Adjusting with the Times
Written on June 2, 2021 by Wilson ChauWhen the pandemic hit last year, it threw everyone into a tailspin. Not only did we have to adjust, but so did a number of our clients.
Building a Personal Cloud Gaming Server
Written on June 2, 2021 by Ken ColorossiIf you talk to any of my friends, they will tell you to not get me started talking about virtualization. I have done everything I can to virtualize every computer function in my home. Everything from my home automation, web server, media server, to the game servers I host for myself and friends.
Consultant's Corner: Future-proofing a Workstation for a Disney Animator
Written on May 4, 2021 by Mark Anthony ManinangMark from our consulting team recently worked with a man working on animation projects for Disney. He was coming from the Mac and wanted to decrease his rendering times in Octane. Read on about how Mark tailored a workstation to meet his needs today and in the future.
Going Paperless at Puget Systems
Written on April 22, 2021 by Kari HeckenlivelyWhat changes can we make at Puget Systems to be a bit more gentle towards our planet? We are introducing one big change towards this goal.
Consultant's Corner: Can I Run Older Software on a new PC?
Written on April 20, 2021 by Jared LewisHow can we meet the news of a customer who has legacy software needs? Recently Jared faced this issue where a customer wanted to run an older version of Windows but also wanted a new system with older port options.
Consultant's Corner - Keeping One More Computer Out of the Landfill
Written on March 21, 2021 by Jeff StubbersBIOS and CMOS issues are rare, but when they happen, they can be challenging to replicate and repair. Learn how Jeff helped one customer solve these issues on a workstation not purchased from Puget Systems.
How We Handle Peripherals Is Changing
Written on March 9, 2021 by William GeorgeSince our founding, more than twenty years ago, Puget Systems has offered a small selection of keyboards, mice, and other accessories for purchase and use with our computers. The exact categories and models we have carried changed over time, of course, but it was always just an assumed part of our business - after all, people need input devices, displays, backup drives, etc. But what if that isn't actually the best approach for our customers?
AMD - Return of the King?
Written on March 9, 2021 by William GeorgeBack in 2015, we quietly dropped AMD processor options from our workstations. At the time, I wrote a post explaining what had happened, and ended it with a hope that AMD would come back someday with a more competitive CPU. That did, in fact, happen - and over the last couple of years we have seen them surge back into our product line with a vengeance!
Consultant's Corner - Why I Turned Down a Sale
Written on February 24, 2021 by Geno RosarioWe aim to provide the best solution for each customer. Sometimes that means turning down a sale.
Changes coming to the UnrealBench test suit
Written on February 5, 2021 by Kelly ShipmanThe more we dive into Unreal, and talk with users, the more we learn what needs to change in our test suit. After a few rounds of testing, some shortcomings have been exposed, and some new features have become available. We'll go over the plan to fix these and ask if you have any additional suggestions.
Cool New Cooler
Written on November 24, 2020 by William GeorgeHere are Puget Systems our product qualification team is constantly looking at new components to make our workstations better. Noctua recently released their NH-U12A, which is similar to the NH-U12S we have been using in many of our builds... but actually is more than it seems, in multiple ways. Here is an inside look at how we evaluated this new cooler, and how it will change the systems we build going forward.
PC Gaming vs Console Gaming
Written on September 15, 2020 by Geno RosarioI’m an avid gamer. It’s one of the things I love to do to pass the time late in my evenings after a good, solid bike ride out in the sun. One of the occasionally-hot topics of discussion at Puget with my friends here is which platform is the best one to game on.
The Unreal Engine Benchmark Begins
Written on August 21, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanAfter spending time researching how various industries use Unreal Engine, I've begun learning Unreal's Blueprint system and have the beginnings of the benchmark.
Does Puget Systems Offer a Rush Service?
Written on August 20, 2020 by Jeff StubbersIf you are looking to get expedited service for getting your computer from Puget Systems more quickly, this is the post for you!
Consultant's Corner: Building a Workstation for Blender
Written on August 12, 2020 by Jared LewisA recent call from a customer came with a unique problem: She needed a system optimized to run Blender, a program that Puget Labs has not yet directly tested. Blender is an open-source application used for a host of content creation, from animation and visual effects, to virtual reality, rendering, and computer games.
Being Adaptable
Written on July 31, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanBeing adaptable is a key tenet of any business. That is especially true when the needs of your customers can change pretty quickly.
Unexpected Data
Written on June 26, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanA lot of what we do in Labs is somewhat predictable. But what we are really looking for is the unexpected.
The Path to Change
Written on June 17, 2020 by Jon BachEach of our voices may be small, but together we can make a difference, and we’re already seeing signs of that happening! This is a painful time for our country, but it is also a time of renewed hope, where we have a chance to grow and better live up to the principles on which this country was founded.
Progress Comes in Many Forms
Written on June 12, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanThe benchmark continues to progress, and results are rolling in.
Silence Is A Luxury
Written on June 8, 2020 by Eric BrownPuget Systems' employee, Eric Brown, talks about current events and his message for those trying to make sense of it all right now.
Give Me Liberty
Written on June 8, 2020 by Arianna MessexPuget Systems' employee, Arianna Smith, talks about current events and her message for those trying to make sense of it all right now.
It's Right In Front of Your Face
Written on June 4, 2020 by Cameran VarnerPuget Systems' employee, Cameran Varner, talks about current events and his message for those trying to make sense of it all right now.
Managing Your Child's Internet Usage
Written on June 1, 2020 by Geno RosarioWhile the entire world has been in quarantine for the last few months, many of us have had to stay home with our kids out of school. For some, that means we’re working as they’re doing school work, or enjoying some of their free time online.
My Journey into Gaming on Linux
Written on May 26, 2020 by Jon AllmanTo the folks that know me, it’s no secret that I’m not a fan of Windows 10. Microsoft has made a number of decisions leading towards gathering more data and controlling the overall user experience. So what happens when I decide to install Linux and Steam for gaming?