Custom Gaming
PC Builds
in Davis, CA

Your quote identifies the exact components, assembly work, cable management, stability testing, and agreed setup. It also separates anything that may cost extra, such as a new Windows license, file migration, additional applications, replacement accessories, or troubleshooting customer-supplied parts. You review the scope and total before the build begins.

Start with the total amount you want to spend and whether it covers only the tower or also a monitor, peripherals, Windows licensing, and setup. A high-refresh 1080p esports PC, a 1440p gaming system, and a 4K or creator workstation need different budgets. We use your games, monitor, workload, and reusable parts to propose a balanced build instead of forcing every customer into the same price tier.

Yes. Tell us the games you play, your monitor resolution and refresh rate, the graphics settings you prefer, and whether you stream or record. Competitive games targeting high frame rates often need a different CPU and GPU balance than visually demanding games at 1440p or 4K. We plan the components and cooling around those targets and explain what performance is realistic for the budget.

Yes. A parts-list consultation can cover CPU and motherboard support, BIOS requirements, memory compatibility, graphics-card and cooler clearance, power-supply capacity, case airflow, storage, ports, and overall value. Send the full list with your budget and intended use. We can identify conflicts, unnecessary spending, and areas where moving the budget would make a more noticeable difference.

Yes. Send the exact component list and describe how far the build has progressed. Bring the original screws, brackets, power cables, Wi-Fi antennas, and other included accessories. We check the parts for compatibility and missing items before quoting assembly. If the system already has a no-display, boot, or stability problem, diagnostic work is scoped separately from straightforward assembly.

We stop at the point where the problem is confirmed, explain what we found, and discuss the replacement or troubleshooting options before doing additional work. For parts NorthCore supplies, the applicable seller or manufacturer warranty is identified with the build. For customer-supplied parts, returns and product-warranty claims remain tied to where the customer purchased the component, while any additional diagnostic or replacement labor is quoted before proceeding.

We stress the CPU, graphics card, and memory to look for crashes or instability, then review temperatures and cooling behavior under load. We also check storage, startup and restart, networking, audio, essential ports, drivers, and available Windows updates included in the agreed setup. If you need a particular game, application, or benchmark checked, mention it during planning so it can be included in the scope.

Yes. NorthCore works on custom and prebuilt gaming PCs with problems such as no display, failed startup, crashes, overheating, noisy cooling, poor performance, and upgrade compatibility. We can assess whether a focused repair or upgrade makes sense before you commit to a new build. Bring the current specifications, symptoms, and any recent hardware or software changes.

Start by sending the CPU, graphics card, memory, storage, and other major specifications along with clear photos and an honest description of the condition. We consider the hardware, age, operating condition, completeness, and current resale demand before deciding whether the PC is a fit and discussing a value. Acceptance, credit, and transaction terms are confirmed after inspection. We also agree on whether storage is removed, migrated, or erased before a trade is completed.

Windows setup, appropriate drivers, available updates, and essential function checks can be included in your build. For games that require Secure Boot or TPM 2.0, we can review and configure supported settings for the specific hardware. Your quote identifies whether an existing license applies or a separate Windows license is needed, plus any file migration or additional application setup you request.

Timing begins once the required parts are available and depends on assembly, testing, software setup, and whether a component needs troubleshooting or replacement. We give you an estimated turnaround after reviewing the build and any deadline you have. NorthCore assembly work includes a 30-day workmanship warranty; component warranties and support outside the agreed build scope are handled separately and explained at handoff.