Custom gaming PCs and workstations in South Lake Tahoe
Hand-built machines for gaming, video editing and creative work, specced for what you actually run. Upgrades for the machine you already have, and straight advice on parts. Workstations specced by someone who cuts concert footage on one.
Services offered
Gaming PCs
Built around the games you play, the frame rates you want and the monitor you play on.
Editing and creative workstations
For video, 3D, audio and design work: CPU, graphics card, memory and storage balanced for your software.
Upgrades
Storage, memory and graphics card upgrades, or new cooling for a machine that runs hot.
Parts advice
Help picking parts, or a build using parts you already bought.
Setup
Windows installed, drivers updated, your files and software moved over.
Prices
All prices| Build | $299 plus parts | Assembly, stress testing and setup. |
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The parts list comes first, with a price for each part, before anything is ordered.
Businesses: get in touch for a quote. Business jobs vary far more than home ones, so they’re quoted to fit, not marked up.
How it works
Tell me what it’s for
What you’ll run, what the current machine does badly, and your budget.
Parts list
You get a parts list, with the reason for each choice, before anything is ordered.
Build and test
Assembled, cable-managed, stress-tested and set up, then handed over.
Questions
Is a custom PC cheaper than a prebuilt?
Sometimes, for the same performance. The bigger advantage is control: no bloatware, quality parts where they matter, and room to upgrade later.
Can you build within my budget?
Yes. The budget sets the parts list, and the parts list shows where the money goes.
Can you upgrade my current PC instead?
Often. A new SSD, more memory or a newer graphics card can be enough. I’ll tell you if the rest of the machine would hold an upgrade back.
What do I need for video editing?
It depends on the footage and the software. 4K and log footage want a strong graphics card, plenty of memory, and fast NVMe storage for media and cache.
Can I bring my own parts?
Yes. If you’ve already bought parts, I check they work together, then build with them.
How long does a build take?
Mostly as long as the parts take to arrive. You’ll get a timeline with the parts list.
Planning a build?
Send what it’s for and a budget.
