PC & Desktop Repair · Ithaca, NY

Desktops, custom builds,
and gaming rigs.

We build PCs to spec and fix the ones you already own, right here in Ithaca. Won’t power on, running hot, or ready for a faster graphics card? Bring the tower in and we’ll get it working again.

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4.9· 377 Google reviews

Custom builds & gaming rigsMost repairs 3–5 days$79 diagnostic goes toward the fix90-day warranty

A clean white custom water-cooled gaming PC with RGB fans on a white background

Built to spec

Office to high-end gaming

Custom builds · 01

We build the PC, not just fix it

Tell us your budget and what you’ll use it for and we design the build and put it together, from a quiet office machine to a high-end gaming rig. We pick parts that work well together, plan the cooling and cable routing, and hand it back ready to go.

Start a build

Office & everyday desktops

A quiet, reliable tower for work, browsing, and the family computer. We spec it to what you actually do, so you’re not paying for parts you won’t use.

High-end gaming rigs

Tell us the games and the resolution you play at and we build to match, from a solid 1080p starter rig up to a high-refresh 4K machine with room to grow.

Custom & water-cooled

RGB, airflow, or a full custom loop. We plan the cooling and cable routing so the finished build runs cool, stays quiet, and looks the way you want it.

Upgrades & repairs · 02

Upgrades and repairs for the tower you have

Already have a desktop? These are the upgrades and fixes we handle most, from a faster graphics card to a rig that won’t power on.

GPU upgrades

Drop in a faster graphics card for higher frame rates or heavier work. We check your power supply and clearance so the card actually fits and runs.

Board-level repair

When possible, we repair graphics cards and motherboards at the component level, replacing failed chips, connectors, and power stages instead of writing the whole board off.

Power supply (PSU) replacement

Random shutdowns, no power, or a PSU that can’t keep up with a new card. We swap in the right wattage for your build.

Cooling & thermal fixes

Thermal throttling, loud fans, or a rig that runs hot under load. We redo the cooling and fresh thermal paste to bring temps down.

Storage & RAM upgrades

Add an SSD or NVMe drive and more memory so the machine boots fast, loads quickly, and keeps up with what you throw at it.

Dust cleaning & tune-ups

A dust-packed tower runs hot and slow. We clean it out, check the fans, and get airflow and performance back where they should be.

Virus & malware removal

Running slow or acting up? We clean it out and get Windows back in shape.

Won’t POST / won’t power on

A tower that shows nothing, powers on and off, or won’t reach the BIOS. We track down the failing part and get it booting.

OS reinstall & fresh setup

A clean Windows reinstall to clear out a slow, cluttered system and hand it back running like it should.

Not sure what your build needs? Bring the tower in and we’ll tell you what’s worth upgrading. Graphics card problems have their own page: GPU repair.

Need files off a PC that won’t boot?

We recommend backing up your data before any repair if possible. While we take care to protect your files, some repairs carry a risk of data loss. If your PC won’t turn on and you need files recovered, ask us about our data recovery services.

Data recovery

03 Won’t POST & no-power diagnostics

When the tower won’t boot

Black screen, fans spin but nothing shows, or it powers on and off in a loop. We work through the build one part at a time to find what’s stopping the boot, instead of guessing and swapping parts. Nothing billable happens before you approve the price.

Check the basics

We start with power, the PSU, and the connections, then look at whether the board is even getting to POST. Won’t power on at all is a different path than powers on but shows nothing.

Isolate the part

1–2 business days

We test the RAM, GPU, storage, and board one at a time to find which component is stopping the boot, instead of guessing and swapping parts.

Quote

Once we know what’s wrong, you get a firm price. The $79 diagnostic fee goes directly toward the cost of your repair, so if you proceed with the fix, you’re not paying extra for the diagnosis.

Fix & test

3–5 business days

We order the part the same day where we can and finish once it arrives. Then we run the machine under load to make sure it boots and stays stable before it goes back to you.

Common questions · 04

Common questions

Do you really build custom PCs to spec?+

Yes. Tell us your budget and what you’ll use it for, from an office desktop to a high-end gaming rig, and we design the build and put it together for you. We pick parts that work well together, plan the cooling and airflow, and hand it back ready to go.

Is there a diagnostic fee?+

For a tower that won’t POST, won’t power on, or has an intermittent problem, we charge a $79 diagnostic fee to thoroughly identify the issue. This fee goes directly toward the cost of your repair, so if you proceed with the fix, you’re not paying extra for the diagnosis. We ask for 1 to 2 business days for the diagnostic process.

My PC won’t turn on or won’t POST. Can you fix it?+

Usually. We test the power supply, RAM, GPU, storage, and board one at a time to find the part that’s stopping the boot, then quote the fix. If the drive holds files you need and the board is failing, we can often recover the data first.

Will a new graphics card work in my current PC?+

Often, but not always. A faster GPU may need more power or more physical space than your case and power supply have. Bring the tower in or tell us the model and we’ll check the power supply and clearance before you buy anything.

How long does a desktop repair take?+

For straightforward part replacements, we order the part the same day and usually finish once it arrives. Expect 3 to 5 business days for most repairs. Some common parts are available sooner. A full custom build takes longer and depends on parts availability.

Should I back up my data first?+

Reviews

What our customers say

“Excellent work bringing back my "EVGA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 ULTRA GAMING, 24GB" back to life. Very happy about that. Saved me a lot of head aches and aggrevation. They were able to "clear the short on the 12V rail from the shorted capacitor". And now I have a working GPU with a 90 day warranty.”

The Thinker · Google review

“Fixed the fiddly charging port on my phone in five minutes for a very reasonable price, and had they been unable to sort it out there would have been no charge. Will be back if I have any other gadget issues.”

Avi Miner · Google review

“Great experience here, I brought in my Alienware laptop because of CPU overheating and thermal throttling issues. The technician was very professional, knowledgeable, and responsible. He quickly identified the problem, fixed the CPU cooling system (Liquid Metal), and replaced the GPU thermal paste. The repair was completed much faster than I expected, and he took the time to explain the issues, keep me updated throughout the process, and thoroughly test the laptop afterward to make sure everything was working properly. I really appreciate his patience, attention to detail, and excellent service. Highly recommend this place for laptop repairs!”

Shengran Huang · Google review

“I had a fantastic experience when I replaced my iPhone battery a few weeks ago. The service was quick and smooth, and the staff was really friendly. Today, they even helped me fix my camera issue at no charge, which absolutely blew me away. Highly recommended!!”

Usa Fakhri · Google review

“The rep I worked with did without hesitation all that needed to be done to set up my new iPhone and ensure that the data from my previous one transferred over completely, He patiently answered my questions in a way that I easilty understood. I have always been pleased with their service over the years with my various Apple products and definitely recommend them.”

Terry Kristensen · Google review