Custom PC Builds in Glendale, CA
Typical price · From $150
Custom PC builds at Technoland start at $150 in labor, plus parts. Total budget for a working gaming PC typically lands between $1,000 and $3,000 depending on what you want to play and at what resolution. We spec the parts list, source everything, build it, install Windows, and hand you a tested machine. Most builds take 3 to 7 business days from when parts arrive.
- Diagnosis first: a $75 bench diagnostic identifies the actual fault before any work is quoted, and it applies toward your repair.
- From $150 is a starting estimate, not a quote — the firm price comes after the diagnostic, and nothing proceeds until you approve it.
- Typical turnaround is 3-7 business days, depending on parts availability and how severe the fault turns out to be.
- Backed by a 30-day labor warranty, with parts warranty depending on the parts source. Steve has done this work for 38 years.
“I've watched a lot of builds fail in the same place: the power supply. It's the part people cut to afford a better graphics card, and it's the part that takes the rest of the machine with it when it goes. I'd rather spec one tier down on the GPU and put that money in the PSU.”
Scope
What we fix
- Gaming PC for 1080p, 1440p, or 4K play
- Streaming + gaming dual-purpose builds
- Video editing or 3D rendering workstations
- Small office or home office desktops
- Silent / quiet builds for content creators
- Builds where you bring some of your own parts
- Replacing parts on an existing custom build
- Cable management and clean installs
Pricing
What it costs
Prices include all fees. 3% discount for cash or check. Diagnostic is $75 and applied toward the repair.
Standard custom build (you supply parts)
Price$150-$200 labor
Turnaround3-5 days
Build + we source parts
Price$200-$300 labor + parts
Turnaround3-7 days
Workstation or premium build
Price$300-$500 labor + parts
Turnaround5-7 days
Spec consultation only (no build)
Price$75 (1 hour)
TurnaroundSame day
All pricing figures listed are starting estimates. A firm quote is provided after our $75 diagnostic inspection, which applies directly toward your total repair cost.
Final cost depends on the condition of your device and the severity of the failure, which we can only assess in person. Nothing proceeds until you approve the quote. Save 3% when you pay with cash or check.
Honest scope
What we don't do
We don't push the most expensive parts when cheaper ones work just as well for what you're doing. If you're playing competitive esports at 1080p, you don't need a $1,500 GPU. We don't do extreme overclocking or custom water-loop builds (those are a specialty hobby — there are shops that focus on it). And we don't build PCs we wouldn't run ourselves.
Why Technoland
Where we're different
- 01
We spec parts to your actual budget and use case. No upselling.
- 02
38 years of building computers — we know which parts hold up.
- 03
Cable management and clean installs that won't overheat.
- 04
30-day warranty on the build (component warranties from manufacturers cover the rest).
Steve told me my old laptop wasn't worth fixing, instead of charging me to find out. That's the only kind of repair shop I trust.
— Margarita V., Glendale
FAQ
Frequently asked
A solid 1080p gaming PC starts around $900-$1,000 in parts plus our $200 build labor. For 1440p, plan on $1,500-$2,000+. For 4K or competitive streaming, $2,500+. We can build to a tight budget too — just tell us what you're playing and we'll tell you what's realistic.
Either works. If you've already picked parts (Newegg, Amazon, Micro Center), bring them in and we'll build it for $150-$200. If you want us to spec and source, we add a small markup on parts and the labor goes up to $200-$300. We don't gatekeep — most customers do a mix.
Absolutely. Bring any case, fans, RGB strips, or aesthetic parts you want. We'll build inside it. We charge a flat labor rate regardless of how fancy the case is.
We install Windows 11, drivers, and basic configuration as part of the build. Game installs take a long time and use a lot of bandwidth — we'll usually let you sign into Steam at home and pull your library. We can do a starter install in-shop if you want.
Yes. Custom small business desktops with quality components (no consumer drives, ECC RAM if needed, good power supply) typically run $1,200-$2,000. We can match what you'd spend on a business-grade Dell or HP, often with better specs.
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Ready when you are
Walk in or call Steve.
Most repairs quoted within 30 minutes. The $75 diagnostic is credited toward your repair if you go ahead.