Hardware Cube Gaming PCs: An Introduction

I saw the post on the forum and was expecting a review/preview of an Intel NUC footprint sized CUBE PC with a graphics card in it

As you state in the article, building it yourself is kind of the point for enthusiasts.. Isn't this an enthusiast site, if so why the focus on pre-build services of late?

 

I for one welcome these articles introducing some of the lesser known system builders that are out there, seeing the setup like this gives you more confidence in actually placing an order and isn't the 'leap of faith' that first time orders from an unknown source on the internet feels like sometimes.

More please.

 

Don't get me wrong, they are informative and as you say, do give a bit of confidence when looking for new tech across the interwebs. Was just wondering if there was a reason why we've seen quite a few recently...

 

I feel pretty meh about most of the recent pre-built PCs/companies that have been reviewed. Apart form the 8pack systems none of them offer anything special and all are relatively large companies. I'd much rather buy from a small local firm where I can go shout at someone discuss options, have quicker turn around times, likely better after sales etc etc.

But then I'm biased as I work in a small local firm

 

Box are a little different to be honest though.. Large company with that special, warm and welcome service that you may get from your local PC builder/repairs shop. Great bunch of guys over there too with plenty to sit down and mooch over in the shop. What's not to like?

 

I too was expecting an article about cube style cases....not cases from "cube".

ah well.

WeÄve had one of the larger online stores here offering "assembly-and-test" for all the parts bought from them.
So for a tenner (and promational for free) you'd select freely from their stock, and they'd deliver assembled and tested.

I suspect these guys do something similar?

 

Makes sense
Thanks for the response.

Oooh wonder what it is? Free custom built VR-ready Water-cooled Monster PCs for every forum member with >1000 posts?

 

I've ordered from Box a few times on Ebay. Despite the reviews on Google (that I didn't check first) I've had no problems.

 

The main thing I'd appreciate from a pre-built system is nice tidy cables, my systems never seem to end up that neat

 

Good on you, helping this small business.

 

I agree with your stance, but having used my local firm they are beyond rubbish. Higher prices for going to their showroom and massive delays and trouble if there is an issue. I stopped using them a long time ago and when I check the reviews it appears nothing has changed.