Custom PC Builds by Bappo
Transparent pricing, local Fresno/Clovis service, and hands-on craftsmanship. All prices include tax. 30-day troubleshooting guarantee included with builds (no warranty on parts).
Base Services
PC Build & Test
~8 hours labor including testing. Includes a 30-day troubleshooting guarantee. Not a warranty for parts.
- Non-local builds: +$15 packing fee plus shipping costs.
- Includes neat cabling, OS/driver install (+$20), BIOS flash if needed, and stress test (+$30).
Guaranteed 48-Hour Turnaround — $40
When available, completion within 48 hours after parts arrive.
Part Selection — $15
Provide your own list or let me select compatible parts for your budget and needs.
Pricing Structure
Base labor applies to ATX/mATX builds. OS/BIOS/driver install (+$20) and full stress testing (+$30) are included by default; you can opt out below. All prices include tax. Maximums are hard limits — never exceeded.
Graph shows $500–$5000 range for readability. Calculator works for any parts value. Maximums are hard limits — never exceeded.
Individual Services (Local Only)
Dropoff/Pickup — from $10
$0.50/mile round trip, minimum $10 each way. Pickup and dropoff billed separately.
Cleaning & Cable Management — $15–80
$15–30: Fan cleaning, dust filters, light dust removal.
$40–80: Full teardown, deep cleaning, cable management.
Water-cooled teardown surcharge: +$30 (hard max $110 total).
One-Time Troubleshooting — $10–30
No charge if I cannot diagnose. If diagnosed: up to $30 maximum. Simple fixes included, complex fixes quoted separately.
Sample Builds & Market Comparison
All prices include tax. Bappo Builds provides a 30-day troubleshooting guarantee on workmanship — no warranty on parts.
Build Type | Bappo Builds Price | Best Buy / Geek Squad | Notes |
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$900 Mini-ITX ($900 parts value) |
$135 (Labor $60 + ITX $25 + OS $20 + Test $30) |
“Hardware install” listed at $39.99–$49.99, but only covers single components, not full builds. |
Includes full build, BIOS, cabling, testing — more complete than big box services. |
$1500 ATX ($1500 parts value) |
$124 (Labor $74 + OS $20 + Test $30) |
Customer reports: $50–$200+ for gaming/custom setup depending on complexity. |
Transparent formula keeps mid-range builds affordable and capped. |
$3000 Water-cooled ATX ($3000 parts value) |
$237 (Labor $127 + Water $60 + OS $20 + Test $30) |
No published Best Buy rate for water loops. Boutique shops often charge $300–$500 extra. |
Full custom loop design/testing with capped surcharge keeps costs predictable. |