Starter Series
The Starter Series is a custom 1080p gaming PC starting at $1,594, built for casual gamers who want smooth, lag-free play in esports titles. We build it in Batesburg, SC, and it's ready in 7 days.
Starting at$1,594
Ready in 7 days
Parts may be substituted with parts of equal or better performance depending on availability. If a part in your build changes, we'll let you know before we build it.
Choose your build
Upgrades and total
Your total
Total: $1,594
Plus sales tax. Ready in 7 days.
Parts may be substituted with parts of equal or better performance depending on availability. If a part in your build changes, we'll let you know before we build it.
Every Series comes with
- Ready in 7 days. Built, stress tested and ready in 7 days.
- 30-Day Love It or Return It. Not happy for any reason? Full refund within 30 days.
- 1-Year Local Warranty. If anything fails in the first year, we pick it up and fix it within 72 hours.
- 1 year of tech support. Phone, text and remote help for your first year. Elite owners get it for life.
- Free local delivery. Free delivery anywhere in our Service Area around Batesburg, Lexington and Columbia, or pickup by appointment.
- 100+ custom PCs built. Built and delivered by us, right here in Batesburg, SC.
Base parts list
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor
- CPU cooler
- Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte B760M GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR4 Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
- Memory
- Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory
- Storage
- Klevv CRAS C910 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
- Graphics card
- Gigabyte GAMING OC Rev 2.0 GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB Video Card
- Case
- Lian Li Vector V100R ATX Mid Tower Case
- Power supply
- Thermaltake Smart 500 W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply
- Operating system
- Windows, installed and activated
What it plays
| Game | Settings | Average FPS |
|---|---|---|
| Valorant | High | 240+ or more |
| Fortnite | Competitive | 144+ or more |
| CoD: Black Ops 7 | Medium, DLSS Quality | 90 |
| Marvel Rivals | Medium, DLSS Quality | 80 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | High, DLSS Quality | 60 |
| Game | Settings | Average FPS |
|---|---|---|
| Valorant | High | 280+ or more |
| Fortnite | Competitive | 180+ or more |
| CoD: Black Ops 7 | Medium, DLSS Quality | 120 |
| Marvel Rivals | Medium, DLSS Quality | 110 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | High, DLSS Quality | 85 |
What's included
- Windows installed and activated
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Plug and play: set up and ready to use
- Tower only: no monitor, keyboard, mouse or headset
Everything in the Starter Series
- Free delivery anywhere in our Service Area
- 30-Day Love It or Return It
- 1-Year Local Warranty
- 1 year of phone, text and remote tech support
- 24-hour stress test before it leaves our bench
For $1,058 more, the Performance Series adds 32GB of DDR5 memory, white-glove in-home setup, the Exact-FPS Guarantee and a custom benchmark video of your PC. See the Performance Series
Compare the Series
| Starter Series | Most PopularPerformance Series | Elite Series | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting at | $1,594 | $2,652 | $4,796 |
| Built for | 1080p gaming | 1440p gaming | 4K gaming |
| Ready in | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days |
| Colors | Black or White | Black or White | Black or White |
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB | GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB | GeForce RTX 5070 12 GB |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-12400F, 6 cores | Intel Core i7-12700KF, 12 cores | Intel Core i9-14900KF, 24 cores |
| Memory | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 64 GB DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0) | 2 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0) | 2 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0) |
| Free delivery in our Service Area | Included | Included | Included |
| 30-Day Love It or Return It | Included | Included | Included |
| 1-Year Local Warranty | Included | Included | Included |
| White-glove in-home setup | Not included | Included | Included |
| Exact-FPS Guarantee | Not included | Included | Included |
| Custom benchmark video | Not included | Included | Included |
| Zero-Downtime Loaner PC | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Tech support | 1 year | 1 year | Lifetime |
Our guarantees
30-Day Love It or Return It
If you're not happy with your Cloud Strike PC for any reason, you can return it within 30 days of delivery or pickup for a full refund.
How to start a return: Text or call us within 30 days. Inside our Service Area, we'll pick the PC up from you. If you picked up your PC, you can drop it off by appointment.
Eligibility: The PC must be returned with all of its original parts and everything that came with it. PCs with parts or items missing, removed, swapped or added after delivery are not eligible for return.
Condition: Normal use is fine. If an eligible PC comes back with physical damage beyond normal use, we'll deduct the cost of repair from your refund and tell you the amount before we process it.
Refunds: Once we've picked up and checked the PC, we refund the amount you paid to your original payment method within 5 business days. Cash and check payments are refunded by check. There's no restocking fee.
Credits and discounts: If you used a Build Credit or promotion, your refund is the amount you actually paid. Credits used on a returned order are not reissued.
Your data: Please remove any personal files and sign out of your accounts before the return. We wipe every returned drive, and we can't recover files after the return.
Not covered by this policy: Games, software or subscriptions you bought yourself.
Warranty and guarantees: Returns are separate from the 1-Year Local Warranty and the Exact-FPS Guarantee. If something isn't working right, contact us first. We may be able to fix it under warranty.
1-Year Local Warranty
If anything fails in the first year, we pick it up and fix it within 72 hours. Inside our Service Area we come to you; if you picked up your PC, drop it off by appointment. This warranty covers your PC as delivered. If any original part is removed, replaced, swapped or altered in any way after delivery, the warranty is void.
1 year of tech support
Every Series includes phone, text and remote tech support for the original owner for 1 year from delivery. This is tech support, not a hardware warranty. Elite owners get lifetime tech support.
Free delivery in our Service Area
We deliver free anywhere in our Service Area, about 50 driving miles around Batesburg, SC, including Batesburg-Leesville, Lexington, Gilbert, Saluda, Aiken, West Columbia, Cayce, Irmo, Chapin, Columbia.
Pickup: Pickup is by appointment. Give us a call and we'll schedule a pickup time that works for you.
Not sure you're inside it? Check your ZIP. Outside our Service Area? Request a call and we'll talk through your options.
Three ways to get yours
Buy it now
Pick your upgrades above and check out securely. We call within 1 business day to schedule delivery.
Choose Upgrades and BuyTalk to the builder
Have questions first? Request a free call. We answer everything, then send an invoice when you're ready. Invoices are valid for 7 days.
Request a Free CallWant it fully custom?
Tell us what you play and what you want to spend, and we'll design it around you.
Explore Custom BuildsQuestions
How long does it take to get my PC?
Every Series PC is ready in 7 days. Parts arrive in 2 to 4 days, then we build it by hand and run a 24-hour stress test so it's rock solid before it leaves our bench. After you order, we call within 1 business day to schedule delivery or pickup.
What comes with the PC?
You get the tower with Windows installed and activated, built-in Wi-Fi and every part listed on the Series page. It's plug and play. Monitors, keyboards, mice and headsets aren't included.
What if I don't like it?
Every Series comes with our 30-Day Love It or Return It policy. If you're not happy for any reason, return it within 30 days of delivery or pickup for a full refund, with no restocking fee. The PC must come back with all of its original parts.
What does the warranty cover?
Every Series includes a 1-Year Local Warranty. If anything fails in the first year, we pick it up and fix it within 72 hours. Inside our Service Area we come to you. If you picked up your PC, drop it off by appointment. The warranty covers your PC as delivered. If any original part is removed, replaced, swapped or altered in any way after delivery, the warranty is void.
Can I pick up my PC?
Yes, pickup is by appointment. Pickup orders for the Performance and Elite Series don't include in-home setup.
Why did gaming PC prices go up?
Memory prices. A 32GB DDR5 memory kit costs about $400 now, up from $80 to $120 a year ago, and that carries through to every PC. We check parts prices every week or two, and quotes are locked for 7 days.
Why PC prices move
Memory prices have climbed fast. A 32GB DDR5 memory kit costs about $400 now, up from $80 to $120 a year ago, and that carries through to every PC. We check parts prices every week or two and update our prices to match. Quotes and invoices are locked for 7 days.