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.

Form factor / cooling
Included by default

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
$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.