Highly Reliable Product Line

Highly Reliable Product Line

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We make reliability one of our highest goals here at Puget Systems. Not only are failed parts costly for us to replace, but they are also very frustrating for you! That hurts our reputation, which is even more costly than the part replacement. To make sure we are minimizing component failures, one of the biggest things we can do is make sure our entire product line is high quality and not prone to failure.

All components in our product line are reviewed weekly. Any trends in failure rates are acted upon immediately, leaving us with a highly reliable product line that continues to improve. We make sure we do not add a part to our product line unless we feel we can stand behind it. This results in a high quality product, that works as it should. You can feel confident that any selection you make on our website is a quality product.

Real Sample of Data We Use

As an example, here is a sample real data taken from our records in March 2021:

Part (Brand & Model)SoldFailedFailure Rate
MSI MAG B550M MORTAR WIFI10465.77%
GIGABYTE B550 VISION D16031.88%
ASUS TUF B550M-PLUS (WI-FI)3200%
Failure rate of motherboards using the B550 chipset from September 2020 to March 2021

Acting on this data, we quickly pivoted our Micro ATX AMD Ryzen based workstations from using the MSI MAG B550M MORTAR motherboard to the ASUS TUF B550M-PLUS model. Granted, we hadn’t sold as many of the ASUS yet – but having almost 6% of the MSI boards fail during assembly (none of them were field failures) was enough to raise a red flag for us, especially compared with the much lower failure rate of the larger GIGABYTE B550 VISION D. We already had the ASUS qualified as a backup, too, so the transition was simple and should result in more reliable systems for our customers. The solutions aren’t always as simple as this, and there are often more variables to consider, but this is a great example of how these records give us hard data on how to continually improve.

Unlike big box computer manufacturers, we’re small enough to react quickly to any changes that we see in reliability. Our size allows us to be much more nimble, and we qualify multiple product line options, so that we can pivot easily when the need arises. We feel strongly that Puget Systems is in the perfect position: we are large enough to keep good statistical data while also agile enough to act on it quickly. That is a rare ability!

Read what our customers have to say about our highly reliable product line!


Craig

Legacy Testimonial: 270

I bought a high performance PC from Puget in July 2004 (P4C800-E, 3.2GHz, 1 GB RAM, ATI Radeon X800 Pro, Matrox RT.X10 video editing kit, Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum, etc.). The PC was set up beautifully. Puget’s staff answered my (many) questions about the machine before I finally placed an order. Shipping was very fast. I had a few questions after having received the machine and Puget was just as supportive after shipping as they were before. These boys run a very tight ship, are very knowledgeable and offer great service. While not the cheapest, I would venture to say that they are certainly the very BEST in terms of service and quality. When I need a new PC in a few years, I definitely plan on coming back to Puget.

David McCarten

Legacy Testimonial: 269

I would recommend Puget to anyone wanting a quality computer.

Mike Fagel

Legacy Testimonial: 268

I have had great service from Jon and the folks at Puget. They have kept their word on delivery of both my units, and, when one had a problem, thay have worked very hard to keep me informed about the issues and repairs. The unit is OKAY now, and I would highly ecommend them to anyone looking for a quality team and an honest effort to do the right thing. I will buy my next laptop from them

Phillip Adams

Legacy Testimonial: 255

Any company is great until a problem arises. It is what they do about a problem that distinquishes the quality of a company’s character. And surely enough, a problem arose while building a computer for my son just before Christmas. On Friday, a week before Christmas, while testing, the base unit misbehaved. When the problem was not immediately identifiable, I was notified about the problem and told that a new base unit and some other components would be ordered. I told them I was worried that there was no way to get it to me by Christmas. They said they would order what they needed overnight and the problem would be taken care of. And that is exactly what Pugetsystems did. When I asked them about what was wrong with the original unit, I was told, “We don’t know yet. We are just going to replace everything for now to make sure you get the computer for your son in time for Christmas morning. We will worry about the other unit later.” The parts came, they worked on it over the weekend, upgraded my shipping to 2nd day at their own expense, and absolutely “wowed” both my son and me. Me because of the quality of service I was provided, and my son because of the awesome gaming unit he received. Re-reading this I guess I sound like a plant, but I have never been treated in this personal a fashion at any time in all of my Internet shopping experiences (which are considerable).
Many thanks to Richard in customer service, Mathew in production and Jon (owner). We’ll be back.

Legacy Testimonial: 254

I too accidently found Puget and wow….seriously more people should know about you guys because you are amazing. I just read a few down and it is true that dell and everyone is a waste of time to talk to. They dont care or know half the information on computers that you guys do. You are my one and only favorite 😛

Legacy Testimonial: 253

When I was looking for a company to build my next pc, I sort of stumbled upon Puget. Boy am I glad I did! I was tired of dealing with Dell and wanted a more responsive company that would build exactly what I wanted, not some off the shelf, mass produced pc full of average components that suits them but not the customer. I read a lot of testamonials about Puget and thought, “this sounds too good to be true”. Guess what…it’s all true. These guys do whatever it takes pure and simple to make sure you’re satisfied. In fact, compared to just about everybody else, Puget’s way over the top in terms of customer service and satisfaction. Couple that with the fact that they build superior pc’s exactly to your specifications and buying one anywhere else is nothing short of crazy. Don’t change a thing, build quality, delivery, order tracking, customer support, forums….anything! So if you’re thinking about getting a new machine…go ahead and pull the trigger with Puget…you won’t be sorry. In case you’re wondering, I AM a real person and I had absolutely no problem taking the time to write this…especially on this fantastic pc!

Brock P

Legacy Testimonial: 240

Just awesome! I have been a loyal Gateway computer user for the last 10 years and really didn’t have much problems with them. However I always felt limited by Gateway’s configuration options and somewhat over charged for what I actually purchased. Puget offered an extensive choice of options so I could build an awesome system for my budget and had in depth articles on various topics like types of memory, mother boards, and processors so I had the latest up-to-date information to base my decision. I am typing this message from my new system right now and it is by far the best system I have ever purchased. And with the expert assistance I received before my purchase and the excellent customer service and shipping I experienced through the entire purchasing process, I am confident I have purchased a reliable system and would recommend to anyone thinking of buying a new system to go to Puget Custom Computers.

Jeff W.

Legacy Testimonial: 231

Very pleased with my choice to use Puget Sound for my purchase of a high-end gaming system. I searched the web and the retail stores for a few weeks before choosing Puget. Great deal all the way!

Arthur Shulman

Legacy Testimonial: 230

Had some initial problems but Jon and Richard were very responsive and made things right quickly. Highly recommend them and their company.

Alex Sinclair

Legacy Testimonial: 229

One year of satisfied ownership and still going strong!

Late in 2003, after much unsuccessful searching for the ideal provider of a new PC, I discovered Puget Computers on the Reseller Ratings website. Not only was Puget Computers among the top rated companies on the site, but their own website was like an oasis in a desert of often confusing and overpriced computer system providers.

Having been a customer communications professional all of my adult life, I was looking for a company that would both have fair pricing and a well laid out and easy to understand method of building your own PC. Prior to finding Puget Computers, I encountered problem after problem in building the PC that was truly right for me.

In addition to their excellent website, Jon Bach, Puget’s founder and owner was a patient and competent resource in the final tuning of my purchase decision and was always quick to return calls or e-mails of inquiry.

After taking delivery of my new machine, everything worked well and handled my needs perfectly.

Several days ago, I went to turn on my PC only to discover that the power supply had failed. After calling and leaving a message for Jon about my problem, he returned my call quickly and promised to send a replacement power supply that very day.

Although I am temporarily out of commission, I am confident in making a quick fix, and comfortable in the knowledge that, should future problems occur, Jon and his staff will be there to help me find a solution.

Look no further than Puget Computers for your next PC purchase. You won’t be disappointed.

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