Hardware Popularity in Puget Systems Workstations
Written on April 25, 2022 by William GeorgeA quick look at what hardware components have been popular in workstations we have sold here at Puget Systems over the last six months.
Hardware Trends of 2021
Written on December 22, 2021 by William GeorgeA look back at the trends we've seen in hardware sales here at Puget Systems over the last year.
How to Buy a Workstation with NVLink
Written on September 28, 2021 by William GeorgeNVLink is a proprietary NVIDIA interconnect for high-speed communication between video cards. If you are considering NVLink for your next Puget Systems workstation, this post will help you decide if it is right for you and show you how to get it.
Puget Systems Capability and Supply Update
Written on September 8, 2021 by Jon BachBack in March 2020, I shared a blog post similar to many other companies at the time, that talked about the impacts of COVID-19 on our business. It feels like a lifetime has passed since then! It is time to give another update on what we're seeing in the technology industry, and what we are doing in response.
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: 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.
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!
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.
My Experience Joining the Team at Puget Systems
Written on May 13, 2020 by DJ BaileyHave you ever wondered what it's like to work for Puget Systems? As one of Puget's newest Technology Consultants, and with barely five months under my belt, I may not have as nuanced an insight into the company's inner workings than some of my peers.
Does Puget Systems Offer Payment Plans?
Written on May 12, 2020 by Jeff StubbersIf you are wondering about payment options when purchasing a system from Puget Systems, this is the post for you!
An Interview with our Post-It Note Artist
Written on May 10, 2020 by Brett NordquistPuget Systems is full of skilled computer builders. But we also have employees with many other talents. One person I'd like to talk about today is someone with a unique talent who has found a way to share it with a few of our customers.
Surviving the Quarantine
Written on May 7, 2020 by Mark Anthony ManinangMy name is Mark Anthony, named after the Roman general, not the singer. Looking back on the past 2 months of working from home I’ve learned a lot. Working from home has become the new normal for many of us here at Puget Systems.
A New Normal
Written on May 6, 2020 by Geno RosarioQuarantine life has hit all of us pretty drastically. At first, it was a bit of a shock to realize that businesses were even thinking about shutting down. “Is this real?” “There’s no way the virus could be that deadly, right?”
You Have Questions
Written on April 26, 2020 by Brett NordquistMost of my day is spent talking to customers on the phone, over email, and sometimes in person at events or personal visits. I collect feedback about our products and services and take it back to the management at Puget Systems so that we can learn what's working and what we need to improve.
We are approaching the finish line
Written on April 24, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanAfter several rough weeks, the end is in sight. Scripts are cleaned up, benchmark package is created, now to see if it works.
The Puget Systems Consulting Experience: What You Can Expect
Written on April 14, 2020 by Jeff StubbersIf you are not familiar with hardware, it can be scary reaching out to a company regarding a new computer. To help put your mind at ease, this post discusses what to expect when reaching out to Puget Systems.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Houston in Marketing
Written on April 13, 2020 by Houston BennettWorking from home has presented some unique challenges and benefits that I wasn't expecting. I've only been doing it for the past six weeks or so but I've learned a lot. It's taken a shift in mindset and the creation of a whole new set of habits.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Oscar in Marketing
Written on April 10, 2020 by Oscar TiradoLike most of my colleagues, working from home isn’t foreign to me. I have been working remotely for 1-2 days out of the week for the past ~4 years. I never really thought much of it aside from it being more of a self-paced workday.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Kelly in Labs
Written on April 8, 2020 by Kelly ShipmanWorking from home has been challenging in ways I had not expected.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Wilson in Consulting
Written on April 7, 2020 by Wilson ChauI wasn’t there, but I’m pretty certain when the principals of my kids’ school announced that school would be closed for a while, they cheered. Now a month into the school closures, they don’t appear to be too happy.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Eric in Marketing
Written on April 6, 2020 by Eric BrownWith Washington state under the new "Stay Home, Stay Safe" proclamation, I have now been working out of my home office for about 4 weeks. And just the other day, this order was extended another 30 days. So we're in this for the long haul. In the spirit of helping those who are either working from home for the first time, or simply not used to doing so full time, I thought I would share my setup, how I've adjusted, and what I've learned along the way.
Adjusting to Working from Home - Don in Labs
Written on April 3, 2020 by Dr Donald KinghornI am the Scientific Computing adviser here at Puget Systems. Many of us are sharing our work-from-home stories for coping with the changes to our normal life and work routines during the COVID-19 quarantine. I have already been working from home for a few years and wanted to share my setup and offer some tips that I hope will encourage you if you are suddenly finding yourself bewildered by disruption to your work-life.