Pricing & Diagnostic Info
Every price, published. Labor only; parts and any applicable sales tax are extra.
Diagnostics: what they cost and why
The diagnostic for desktops and gaming PCs is a flat $50. The diagnostic fee is charged on its own and is not credited toward the repair.
The diagnostic is charged on every job. It pays for real testing time, and you get written findings plus a quote. Nothing gets repaired until you approve that quote. If you decide not to go ahead, you pay for the diagnostic and pick up your PC.
- Desktop or gaming PC diagnostic, $50: hardware and software testing, written findings, and a quote. On gaming PCs it also covers CPU/GPU load testing, temperatures, and crash reproduction, at the same flat price.
- Laptop diagnostic, $50: testing and written findings on what's wrong. Not credited toward anything. Besides cleaning and battery replacement, laptop repairs aren't offered; see laptop services.
House policies
- Quote before work. Nothing goes over the approved amount without a new OK. Any change over $25 or 10% is re-approved by text.
- Your data: you're responsible for backups unless you buy a backup service. I don't browse personal files beyond what the job requires.
- Pickup: PCs not picked up within 30 days of the "ready" notice may be charged a storage fee.
Full price menu
Drop-off (bench) service in Ama. Labor only.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Computer diagnostic (desktop or gaming PC)Hardware and software testing with written findings and a quote. On gaming PCs it also includes CPU/GPU load testing and temperature checks, at the same flat price. Not credited toward the repair. | $50 |
| General PC troubleshootingBlue screens, slow PC, driver problems, Wi-Fi/network adapter issues. Up to 1 hour; more time only with your approval at $75/hr. | $70 |
| BIOS troubleshootingBIOS update or reset, boot order, no-POST checks. Failed-flash recovery is quoted separately. | $70 |
| Hourly bench laborFor jobs not on the menu, approved before work starts. Billed in 15-minute steps after the first 30 minutes. | $75/hr |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Basic PC cleaningDust blowout, fans, filters, visual inspection. | $40 |
| Deep clean + CPU thermal pastePartial teardown, full clean, fresh CPU thermal paste, before/after temps. | $65 |
| GPU repaste / thermal padsGraphics card teardown with new paste and pads. Opening a card can affect its manufacturer coverage, so I'll explain that before starting. | $80 + pads |
| Cable managementRe-route and tie down cables in an existing build. $100 for heavy jobs. | from $55 |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| SSD install (no cloning)Mount, connect, and set up a new SSD as extra storage. | $30 |
| SSD install + clone/migrateMove your existing Windows and files onto the new SSD and confirm it boots. | $70 |
| RAM installInstall memory, enable XMP/EXPO, run a stability test. | $20 |
| Graphics card (GPU) installInstall the card, check power/PSU, clean driver install (DDU). | $30 |
| CPU installSame-platform CPU swap, BIOS update if needed, fresh paste. | $40 |
| CPU air cooler installInstall the cooler with fresh paste and a temp check. | $30 |
| AIO liquid cooler installRadiator and fan mounting, fresh paste, pump/fan setup, temp check. | $50 |
| Fan / RGB installUp to 3 fans or strips with fan curves. +$10 each additional; +$20 RGB software sync. | from $25 |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Windows install / reinstallClean install, drivers, updates. No data kept. You supply or buy the Windows license. | $80 |
| Windows reinstall + backup & restoreSame as above, plus your files backed up and restored (up to 3 TB). | $120 |
| Malware / virus cleanupMulti-tool scan and removal, browser reset, and a clean check. If a reinstall is the better fix, it's done at the same price. | $60 |
| Data transfer to a new PCOld PC to new PC, up to 3 TB. Larger jobs quoted. | $50 |
| Data backupCopy your files to your own drive, up to 3 TB. | $50 |
| Gaming performance optimizationClean driver install, XMP/EXPO, Windows game settings, startup cleanup, temps, before/after benchmarks. No overclocking unless you ask, with the risks explained. | $50 |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Custom PC build: StandardAir cooler, ATX/mATX, up to 2 drives. Includes Windows install, drivers, BIOS update, stress test, and cable management. | $120 |
| Custom PC build: EnthusiastAdds AIO cooling, extra fans/RGB, 3+ drives, or a small-form-factor case. | $190 |
| Custom PC build: ShowcaseHeavy RGB, tight ITX, or soft-tube custom loop. Custom loops are quoted. | from $320 |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Laptop diagnosticTesting and written findings on what's wrong. Not credited toward anything. | $50 |
| Laptop cleaningDust and fan cleaning for a laptop that runs hot or loud. | $70 |
| Laptop battery replacementFlat labor price. The battery is extra; its price varies by model and is quoted before ordering. | $70 + battery |
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Tune-Up packageDiagnostic, basic cleaning, startup cleanup, updates, driver check, and a health/temps report. | $60 |
| Speed Boost packageSSD install with cloning, basic cleaning, and startup cleanup. Drive extra. | $75 + SSD |
| Gaming Refresh packageDeep clean and CPU repaste, clean GPU driver install, gaming optimization, fan curves, and a before/after benchmark report. | $100 |
| New Build Assist packageParts-list review, Standard build, and data transfer from your old PC (up to 3 TB). With an Enthusiast build: $230. | $150 |
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Priority service (add-on)Moves you to the front of the line when parts are on hand. | +$10 |
Parts
- Customer-supplied parts are welcome. Any problem with the part itself goes through its manufacturer.
- If a customer part is dead on arrival or incompatible, re-work time is billed at the bench rate. I'll tell you up front.
- Used or pulled parts get tested first, and the labor may be quoted higher.
- If I source parts, the written quote lists labor, each part (brand/model and price), sales tax if it applies, the total, and a turnaround estimate. I get your "yes" in writing before ordering.
- Special orders need a deposit up front, and I'll say clearly whether it's refundable once ordered.
What moves the price
Up: small or cramped cases, custom water loops, heavy dust, nicotine, or corrosion, intermittent problems that are hard to reproduce, failing drives with data to save, data jobs over 3 TB, used or mismatched parts, rush requests, and BIOS recovery after a failed flash.
Down: bundled services, customer parts that are ready and compatible, simple part swaps, and jobs combined into one visit.
Questions about a price?
Call or text and describe the problem. I'll tell you what to expect before you drop it off.