Everyday Laptop
For email, documents, web apps, streaming, school, travel, and normal home use.
- Windows or Linux options
- Solid-state storage and modern Wi-Fi
- Setup, updates, backup, and transfer
$600-$1,500Typical hardware budget
Buy the computer that fits the work, not just the biggest specifications.
We help individuals and businesses choose, source, configure, build, and support the right computer. That can be a dependable everyday laptop, a quiet office desktop, a Linux workstation, a high-refresh gaming PC, or a multi-GPU system for AI and creative work.
Prices are planning ranges, not fixed product quotes. Hardware prices change, and the final recommendation depends on workload, availability, warranty, software, and upgrade goals.
Build categories
Start with what the computer must do. We can recommend a prebuilt system, a custom build, or a laptop and dock setup when portability matters.
Everyday Desktop
For users who prefer a larger screen, quiet operation, easier upgrades, and reliable daily performance.
- Windows or Linux configuration
- Monitor, keyboard, and printer setup
- Optional small-form-factor build
$700-$1,800Typical hardware budget
Business Workstation
For accounting, design, operations, office applications, remote teams, and multi-user workflows.
- Business-grade warranty options
- Encrypted storage and user setup
- Docking, backup, and network integration
$1,200-$3,500Typical hardware budget
Pro Gaming PC
For competitive gaming, high-refresh monitors, streaming, simulation, and demanding 1440p or 4K play.
- GPU and monitor matched to resolution
- Thermals, airflow, and quiet-fan planning
- BIOS tuning and stability testing
$1,500-$4,500Typical hardware budget
Creator Workstation
For Photoshop, video editing, 3D, animation, photography, music, and large project files.
- CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage balance
- Color and monitor workflow planning
- Scratch disks and backup strategy
$2,000-$6,000Typical hardware budget
AI Workstation
For local models, image generation, development, data work, and GPU-accelerated applications.
- VRAM-first GPU selection
- Linux, Windows, or dual-boot options
- Power, cooling, and upgrade planning
$2,500-$12,000+Typical hardware budget
Design, build, and setup pricing
The computer budget pays for the equipment. These service ranges cover the planning, assembly, configuration, testing, and handoff work.
| Service | Starting range | Typical time | What is included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware consultation and parts list | $99-$249 | 1-3 business days | Needs review, compatibility check, and recommended parts or systems |
| Laptop or prebuilt setup | $149-$299 | 2-4 hours | Updates, user setup, data transfer, apps, security, and handoff |
| Custom desktop assembly | $249-$499 | 1-2 days | Assembly, cable management, BIOS, drivers, thermals, and stress testing |
| Windows, Linux, or dual-boot setup | $149-$399 | 2-6 hours | OS installation, drivers, partitions, updates, and recovery guidance |
| Business fleet or workstation setup | $249-$599 each | 1-4 hours each | Accounts, policies, apps, encryption, backup, and network integration |
| AI workstation configuration | $399-$1,200 | 1-3 days | GPU drivers, environments, storage, thermals, and application validation |
Market-informed starting estimates for common U.S. computer setup work. Data migration, software licensing, custom water cooling, complex Linux environments, and on-site travel can change the final quote.
Choose the operating system that fits the workflow
Windows setup
Best for broad commercial software, Microsoft 365, gaming, Adobe applications, business tools, and the widest hardware compatibility.
Linux setup
Best for development, servers, privacy-focused workflows, automation, research, and many AI or engineering tools. We can help choose a practical distribution.
Dual-boot setup
Keep Windows for required applications and Linux for development or compute work, with clear storage partitions and recovery guidance.
Managed handoff
Receive account setup, update guidance, backup recommendations, recovery notes, and a simple record of what was installed.
What the service can include
- Compatibility and upgrade review
- Professional assembly and cable management
- BIOS, firmware, driver, and operating system updates
- Thermal, memory, storage, and stability testing
- Data transfer and application installation
- Security, backup, and recovery guidance
- Monitor, dock, printer, and peripheral setup
- Written parts list and configuration handoff
Not sure which system fits?
Tell us what you do, what software you use, your budget, and whether you need portability. We will turn that into a practical recommendation before you buy parts.