CybertronPC Borg-Q GM4213A Desktop (Blue)

I ordered this computer because my HP finally quit after I had been limping it along for a year or so. What I vowed when my HP started acting up was that the next computer I would replace it with would NOT be a Big Name / Big Box computer.
I wanted what used to be called a “clone” or generic computer with a good case, strong power supply and separate components that I can update and change when they die etc.
I searched a lot, read lots of reviews and found a number of computers that fit the bill.
HOWEVER, after reading reviews for CybertronPC’s computers (many that were high dollar rigs) and the raves about their customer service, I found this one, The Borg-Q that fit my budget and had all the features (except I wanted Windows 7 and not the crappy 8 or 8.1 stuff. More on that in a minute) that I wanted.
So ordered it here on Amazon. We have Prime so in 2 days (free shipping) this HUGE box arrives at my door. It was packaged SOOO well with huge foam blocks to support it.
Plugged it in, fired it up (blue lights glowing and all) and it went. No bloat ware really. Couple of useful apps. Just a clean running machine. I’m writing this review on it now.
Windows 8 (this version is the new 8.1 which just means Microsoft tried to fix the major screw-up that Win8 is in my opinion) started up loaded and runs fine for what it is. I had already decided that I would put Win7 on the computer, but when I realized that you have to have the Pro edition of Win7 for it use more than 12GB of RAM (I plan to upgrade this sometime to 32) and the fairly hefty price tag on win7 pro or ultimate, I decided to tweak Win8 and try it out for a while putting the Borg-Q thru its paces. So I cleaned up Win8 after reading stuff online to do. I’m knowledgeable but NO expert. Purchased Retro UI for Windows 8.1 (very important that you get the version for 8.1) for $5, loaded it. Ran a registry cleaner and BAM I am happy.
In fact after over 3 weeks with Retro UI on the CybertronPC Borg-Q running Windows 8.1 I AM VERY HAPPY.

Most of all I LOVE the craftsmanship and attention to detail that the Borg-Q exhibits. I opened the case to look around and everything is tucked away, zip-tied up and nice and neat. All the component choices are good quality products that I researched individually. Not top-of-the-line, high dollar stuff … BUT GOOD name brand components. The heat sync alone is impressive.
So after 3 weeks of loading all my software, applications and using a tweaked version of Win 8.1, I would CERTAINLY buy a Cybertronpc computer again.

I was a little skeptical to buy this PC due to the low price and plastic looking tower. Ever since the moment I have pulled it out of the box I have been more than impressed. The case is sturdy, the LED lights inside make it look serious, and it is awesomely fast (compared to my last PC). I’ve been playing a slew of games on it. I can get Skyrim to run really well on the low video settings and I’ve even been playing Battlefield 4 on low settings and the game play is surprisingly good. If you want to get a little more serious like I do about gaming, I’d upgrade to a slightly better video card. With another $100 or so towards a video card, this thing will be able to keep up with the best of them. I plan on doing that very soon, but I have to admit the video card that it comes with holds its own for the price of this PC!! My kids play Minecraft on it and it runs flawlessly with all the graphic settings turned as high as they can go.

We have two screens set up on it right now so we can watch Netflix on one screen while my son plays Minecraft on the other.

Make sure you buy a little wireless USB adaptor if you don’t plan on having it close to a wired internet source. I bought a 300MB/S adaptor for $10 and it works flawlessly.

I actually took the time to add up the cost of each component to see if I could build the same computer for cheaper – and what I found is that it is about $100 cheaper to buy it from CybertronPC.

Good luck and happy gaming!!