Desktop PC Repair · Whitewater & Southern Wisconsin

Every repair starts with a diagnosis. Nothing gets replaced on a hunch.

Desktop PC repair for custom builds, gaming rigs, and prebuilts. PSU, motherboard, GPU, RAM, storage, and cooling — all at component-level pricing with a free diagnostic before anything gets quoted.

Call (262) 220-7884 Get a diagnostic

// Component pricing

Six component categories, real pricing.

A desktop PC is modular, and repairs are priced by what actually needs work — not a flat-rate fee that ignores how your machine is built. Here's what typical component repairs cost at our shop.

01 · PowerPSU

Power supply

$149 – $249

Replacement with a quality 80+ Bronze/Gold unit matched to your system's power draw. Includes cable management, testing, and proper wattage sizing.

Symptoms → No power · random shutdowns · burnt smell · coil whine

02 · BoardMotherboard

Motherboard

$199 – $399

Board-level repairs (caps, VRM, I/O ports) or full motherboard replacement with component migration. We document BIOS settings and rebuild the platform cleanly.

Symptoms → Won't POST · USB/audio dead · boot loop · bent pins

03 · GraphicsGPU

Graphics card

$149 – $349+

Thermal pad/paste service, fan replacement, or full GPU replacement. For high-end cards we do VRAM thermal work that prevents the next failure.

Symptoms → Artifacting · crashes in games · loud fans · black screen

04 · StorageSSD / HDD

Storage upgrade

$99 – $199

NVMe or SATA SSD installation with full clone of your existing drive. Your OS, files, apps, and Windows activation all come over intact. No clean install needed.

Symptoms → Slow boot · drive errors · full capacity · long load times

05 · MemoryRAM

Memory upgrade

$99 – $179

DDR4 or DDR5 installation with XMP/EXPO profile setup and stability testing. We verify the RAM runs at its rated speed, not the default down-clocked speed.

Symptoms → BSODs · apps crashing · slow multitasking · wrong speed

06 · CoolingThermal

Thermal service

$99 – $179

Full deep clean, fresh thermal paste, fan cleaning, and dust removal. For water-cooled rigs we service AIOs and custom loops (refills, fluid changes).

Symptoms → Loud fans · thermal throttling · high temps · shutdowns

// Why diagnostic-first

Guessing with your parts is how you end up paying twice.

PC problems are rarely what they look like on the surface. A "dead GPU" might be a failing PSU. A "bad motherboard" might be one corroded DIMM slot. Random crashes could be RAM, storage, PSU, GPU, or thermal — and the only way to know is systematic testing.

The shops that replace parts on a hunch are the ones that charge you for three repairs before solving the actual problem. We test before we quote, and we quote before we touch anything.

That's why the diagnostic is free. We'd rather spend 30 minutes identifying the real issue than have you pay for a "fix" that doesn't actually fix anything.

// Repair or upgrade?

The question every PC owner eventually faces.

Not every repair is worth doing when the part in question is already the system's bottleneck. Here's the framework we actually use at the bench when advising customers.

If repair cost is under 30% of comparable replacement...

→ Almost always repair

A $150 PSU repair on a $1,500 gaming rig is an obvious yes. You keep the system working, save significant money over new parts, and avoid migrating your entire OS and software environment.

If the failed part is a bottleneck in your build...

→ Consider upgrading instead

If your GPU dies and it was already 3 years behind on performance, replacing with the same model means still having the weakest link. Sometimes a $50 upgrade difference gives you dramatically better value than a repair.

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If multiple components are failing at once...

→ Time for a new platform

When PSU + storage + RAM all fail around the same time, you're looking at a system that's reached end-of-life. The right move is a new build using your case and GPU if they're still good — which we'll happily quote and build.

If you're still on DDR3 or an old socket...

→ Platform upgrade is honest advice

Old platforms (LGA 1151, AM4 early days, DDR3) have limited part availability and aren't worth investing in further. We'll say so and help you plan a migration that preserves your GPU, case, storage, and anything else still usable.

// Two workflows

We treat custom builds and prebuilts differently. As we should.

A custom gaming rig with a custom loop and RGB everywhere requires a fundamentally different approach than a Dell OptiPlex. Both are welcome here — but neither gets the other's workflow.

// Workflow ACustom builds

Custom rigs & builds

Custom PCs get photographed and documented before we touch anything complex. Cable routing is preserved. Water loop integrity is maintained. RGB topology stays intact. We respect the build the owner spent time crafting.

Photo-documented intake
BIOS/XMP settings recorded
Cable management preserved
Water loop integrity checked
RGB software reconfigured
Full post-repair stability test

// Workflow BPrebuilts

Prebuilts & office PCs

Dell, HP, Lenovo, and other OEM desktops get serviced with OEM-standard parts where possible, or compatible equivalents that match the system's BIOS and chassis requirements. Warranty-sensitive machines are handled carefully.

OEM compatibility verification
Warranty status check first
Proprietary PSU matching
BIOS/firmware updates if needed
OEM recovery media preserved
Standard post-repair testing

// Data preservation

Your data gets protected before anything else.

Of everything we touch, the storage drive matters most. Years of documents, photos, saved games, license files, and work product live there — and we treat it that way.

Storage drives stay physically separated from the repair work area
Failing drives get imaged before any repair is attempted
No data is accessed without explicit permission
Drives never leave our shop unless you pick them up
Destroyed drives are disposed of securely on request

If data is the whole reason you're bringing the PC in, tell us at intake. We have dedicated data recovery tools and workflows for when that's the primary goal.

PC repair questions, answered.

Common questions from people scoping out PC repairs. If yours isn't here, just call.

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How much does PC repair cost?

Most PC repairs run $99 to $299. Power supply replacements are typically $149-$249, storage upgrades $99-$199, motherboard work $199-$399, and thermal service $99. Every repair starts with a free diagnostic that identifies the issue before you commit to any work. See our full PC repair cost guide for component-by-component breakdowns.

Do you work on custom gaming PCs?

Yes. We repair and upgrade all desktop PCs including custom gaming builds with water cooling, RGB setups, and high-end components. We respect the build — cable management stays intact, and we document before touching anything complex. If you've built something you're proud of, we treat it that way.

Can you help me decide whether to repair or upgrade?

Yes. During the free diagnostic we give you honest options. If a $250 GPU repair doesn't make sense on a system where the GPU is the bottleneck anyway, we'll tell you. If your rig is solid and just needs one component replaced, we say that too. Sometimes the right answer is to upgrade a different part entirely — we'll explain the math either way.

What if my motherboard is dead?

Depends on the scenario. For repairable issues (damaged I/O, blown caps, bent CPU pins on AMD) we do board-level work starting at $199. For dead motherboards beyond repair, we can source a compatible replacement and migrate your CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage. Sometimes a full platform upgrade makes more sense than a replacement — we'll walk through the math with you.

Will I lose my data during a PC repair?

Not if we can help it. Every repair where storage is being touched includes a data preservation step. For drives that are already failing, we can image them before attempting any repair. For routine repairs, we keep drives physically separated from the work area until reinstallation. If data recovery is the whole reason you're bringing the PC in, tell us at intake — we have dedicated tools for that.

Do you build custom PCs too?

Yes. We build custom PCs for gaming, workstations, content creation, and specialty uses. Bring a parts list or tell us the budget and use case, and we'll spec a build. Labor for a full build is typically $150-$250 depending on complexity (water cooling, custom loops, specialized cable management, etc.). We can also source parts if you want us to handle everything.

How long does PC repair take?

Most repairs are completed in 2 to 5 business days once parts are on hand. Same-day turnaround is possible for repairs using stocked parts (common PSUs, storage drives, RAM). Specialty parts for high-end GPUs, motherboards for older platforms, or rare configurations can take a week. We'll give you an ETA at the time of the written quote.

Can I bring my own parts for the repair?

Yes, though it changes the warranty math. If you supply the part, we warranty the labor but not the part itself — that's between you and the vendor. If we source the part, we warranty both parts and labor for 90 days. Either approach works; just worth understanding the tradeoff before deciding.