Custom Gaming, Workstation & AI PC Build Consulting
Expert PC build advice for gaming, content creation, video editing, AI workloads, and workstation use. Personalized parts list within your budget - consultation fee credits toward a full build.
Consultation fee credits 100% toward a Full Build
Decide later to have us source + assemble the system? Your $30 or $60 consultation fee comes off the price of the Full Custom PC Build. So the consult is effectively free if you let us build it - and you keep the spec sheet either way.
Pick Your Tier
Both tiers are one-time fees. Want us to build it? See Full Custom PC Build.
Basic Consultation
One-time, 30-60 min session
Personalized hardware recommendations and compatibility checks for standard PC builds.
Best for: gaming PCs, streaming rigs, productivity workstations
- Personalized hardware recommendations for your use-case
- Full compatibility check (CPU, GPU, PSU, RAM, Mobo, Case, Cooling, Storage)
- Budget optimization for max performance per dollar
- Performance target planning (gaming, streaming, workstation)
- Peripheral pairing suggestions
- Custom build sheet with purchase links (24-48 hr)
Advanced Consultation
One-time, 1-2 hour session + extended doc
In-depth consulting for complex builds - multi-GPU AI rigs, HomeLab servers, VR workstations, creator pipelines.
Best for: AI rigs, HomeLab / NAS, VR dev, 4K/8K creator workstations
- Everything in Basic
- VR-capable workstation design
- High-end creator rigs (4K/8K editing, streaming, rendering)
- AI training/inference PCs (multi-GPU support)
- NAS systems (TrueNAS, Unraid, Proxmox)
- Virtualization / HomeLab / AI servers (Docker, ESXi, Local AI)
- Thermal engineering + airflow mapping
- Network topology planning for HomeLab
- Complete upgrade roadmap with timeline + budget
What's Included
Side-by-side breakdown of every deliverable.
| Deliverable | Basic | Advanced |
|---|---|---|
Build Recommendations | ||
| Personalized hardware picks for your use case | ||
| Full compatibility check across all components | ||
| Budget optimization for performance per dollar | ||
| Performance target planning | ||
| Peripheral pairing suggestions | ||
System Architecture | ||
| Standard PC builds (gaming / streaming / workstation) | ||
| VR-capable workstation design | - | |
| High-end creator rigs (4K/8K editing, rendering) | - | |
| AI training / inference (multi-GPU) | - | |
| NAS systems (TrueNAS, Unraid, Proxmox) | - | |
| Virtualization / HomeLab servers (Docker, ESXi) | - | |
| Thermal engineering + airflow mapping | - | |
| Network topology planning | - | |
Deliverables | ||
| Custom build sheet with purchase links | ||
| Bill of materials with vendor recommendations | - | |
| System architecture documentation | - | |
| Thermal + power analysis | - | |
| Upgrade roadmap with timeline + budget projections | - | |
Session Length | ||
| Live consultation | 30-60 min | 1-2 hours |
| Build sheet delivery | 24-48 hr | 24-48 hr + extended doc |
Common Build Types
If your project fits one of these, we've architected it before.
How a Consultation Goes
Book → call → architecture → build sheet → build (or DIY).
Book + intake
Pick a tier, share goals, budget, current parts (if any), and use case. We confirm scope before the call.
Consultation call
Live discussion covering requirements, performance targets, and any constraints. Bring questions.
Architecture design
Component selection + compatibility verification. Advanced adds thermal modeling, network planning, and upgrade roadmap.
Build sheet delivered
Within 24-48 hours: parts list with purchase links + performance estimates. Advanced gets an extended documentation pack.
Build (or DIY)
Build it yourself, or have us source + assemble - your consultation fee credits 100% toward the Full Custom PC Build service.
After the Consultation - Two Paths
Full Custom PC Build
From $150. Have us source + assemble + tune your system. Your consultation fee credits 100% toward the build cost.
See build detailsPC Setup & Optimization
From $30. Built it yourself? Get it tuned to peak performance - debloat, driver updates, GPU tuning, BIOS optimization.
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A complete parts list tailored to your budget and use-case, with full compatibility verification across CPU, GPU, motherboard, RAM, PSU, storage, cooling, and case. Performance estimates included so you know what to expect before you buy.
After booking, we discuss your goals, budget, and preferences over a call or chat. Within 24-48 hours you'll receive your custom build sheet with purchase links. Basic sessions run 30-60 minutes; Advanced sessions take 1-2 hours with a follow-up architecture document.
Absolutely. Share what you have and we verify compatibility, identify any bottlenecks, and recommend the best complementary components to complete your build.
Yes - 100% of the consultation fee credits toward our Full Custom PC Build service if you decide to have us source and assemble the system. So at minimum it pays for itself, and you keep the build sheet either way.
Basic covers standard gaming, streaming, and workstation PCs. Advanced is for more complex projects - multi-GPU AI rigs, NAS/HomeLab servers, VR development workstations, or builds that need thermal engineering, network planning, or an upgrade roadmap.
Component prices and availability shift fast - we recommend acting on the build sheet within 30 days. If parts go out of stock or your budget changes, we can refresh the sheet hourly at standard rates.