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If it is a gaming pc, I charge for the parts plus $100 labor. If it involves water cooling, its $150.

If its a simple computer, its $50

I'd think it would also depend on what, if any, warranty you give on your build. A Guy

Ya, I do not give warranties on my builds. That is for the manufacturer. I do stability tests before giving it to them, making sure all hardware is good. People will just complain about windows being slow etc. When its 99% of the time caused by them.

They will call me up and be like my pc is running slow.

Ill say, did it do that when I gave it to you?

Then they will say no.

Then I will say, well then it is something you did.

I'll then charge them to fix it. Almost always malware.

I have repeat business, so far no one is getting butt hurt about it, and I don't get screamed at. They know where to go if they have issues.

andrew129260 said:

Ya, I do not give warranties on my builds. That is for the manufacturer. I do stability tests before giving it to them, making sure all hardware is good. People will just complain about windows being slow etc. When its 99% of the time caused by them.

They will call me up and be like my pc is running slow.

Ill say, did it do that when I gave it to you?

Then they will say no.

Then I will say, well then it is something you did.

I'll then charge them to fix it. Almost always malware.

I have repeat business, so far no one is getting butt hurt about it, and I don't get screamed at. They know where to go if they have issues.

A Guy

I wouldn't even start! not only can companies get parts cheaper they also slap on less on labour.

im a system builder on a hobbiest level and build a fair few in a year for people.. and its a nightmare! any slight niggle and issue people are in contact.. "whys it doing this,what that, why is the sky blue"

admittedly I mainly charge for parts and then some beer, or a cheeky £20.. but its still a pain in the bum.

I mainly just build for mates or friends of friends now.. as it got so bad I had people bringing me computers ect while I was at work ( I manage a hardware shop) and thinking id fix it there and then during my normal job =/

z3r010 said:

Unless you really need the money keep well clear, the second you touch a pc every problem from that point is caused by something you haved done, punters are a nightmare so if you can give the idea a miss.

badger906 said:

I wouldn't even start! not only can companies get parts cheaper they also slap on less on labour.

im a system builder on a hobbiest level and build a fair few in a year for people.. and its a nightmare! any slight niggle and issue people are in contact.. "whys it doing this,what that, why is the sky blue"

admittedly I mainly charge for parts and then some beer, or a cheeky £20.. but its still a pain in the bum.

I mainly just build for mates or friends of friends now.. as it got so bad I had people bringing me computers ect while I was at work ( I manage a hardware shop) and thinking id fix it there and then during my normal job =/

Wow that is ridiculous.