Want A Custom-built Computer?

| December 4, 2024
Custom-built Computer

Are you dreaming of a custom-built computer tailored to your exact needs? Whether you’re a gamer craving maximum performance, a professional demanding efficiency, or simply someone who wants a PC that outshines the rest, we’ve got you covered.

At PC Rescue Wiz, we specialize in custom-built PCs, offering professional assembly, high-quality components, and expert advice to ensure your computer is as unique as you are.

Why Choose a Custom-Built PC?

A custom computer gives you:

  • Performance: Select components optimized for gaming, design, or everyday use.
  • Value: Get the most out of your budget by investing in the parts that matter most.
  • Easier Upgrades: Future-proof your system with easy upgrade options.
  • Personalization: Build a computer that matches your style and needs.

Our Custom Computer Services

1. Expert PC Assembly

Don’t risk mistakes or frustration by building your own computer. Let PC Rescue Wiz professionally assemble your PC, ensuring every part is installed correctly and optimized for performance.

2. Personalized Component Selection

Not sure which processor, graphics card, or storage option is best for you? PC Rescue Wiz can help you choose the perfect parts for your needs, balancing power, reliability, and budget.

3. Comprehensive Testing

Every system we build undergoes rigorous testing to ensure it runs smoothly and efficiently from day one.

4. Support and Guidance

PC Rescue Wiz provides you with tips on maintaining your computer and offers continued support for any questions or upgrades in the future.

Who Benefits from a Custom PC?

  • Gamers: Play the latest titles at ultra settings with blazing-fast frame rates.
  • Content Creators: Edit videos, create digital art, and render 3D models with ease.
  • Students and Professionals: Build a reliable machine for multitasking and productivity.
  • Tech Enthusiasts: Design a PC that’s as visually stunning as it is powerful.

Ready to Assemble Your Dream Computer?

Don’t settle for off-the-shelf systems that can’t keep up with your needs. Whether you’re upgrading an existing PC or starting from scratch, PC Rescue Wiz is here to help you bring your vision to life.

Get Started Today!

Contact us for a free consultation or visit our store to explore the possibilities. Let us help you create a PC that’s powerful, efficient, and uniquely yours.

Gaming PC Repair Service

| October 25, 2024

If you are looking for a computer repair shop that offers gaming pc repair service in the Orchards Vancouver, WA area, check out PC Rescue Wiz computer repair service.  Whether you need maintenance service to optimize your gaming PC, or help with troubleshooting system crashes, I am here to help.

Gaming PC Repair Service

Gaming PC Services

Is your gaming PC struggling to keep up with the performance demands of your games? The performance demands of gaming can put quite a bit of stress on your gaming rig. So, in addition to gaming pc repair services, I also offer maintenance services. How often should you have maintenance done on your gaming PC? At least once a year.

Dust build ups inside your PC traps heat, which makes it harder for your computer to stay cool. Do not use a vacuum to try and clean it yourself. Vacuums generate static electricity that can damage your computer’s components.

If you don’t have the right equipment to take care of your gaming computer, I can help you with that. My gaming PC services include cleaning, thermal paste reapplication, and computer tune ups or optimization.

Gaming PC BIOS/Firmware Updates

Like any other PC, BIOS or firmware updates are crucial to keeping your gaming computer stable and secure. But these updates must be done right. Doing firmware or BIOS updates over other undetected system issues, like failing RAM or storage can damage the Motherboard. So, if you don’t have much experience installing BIOS and firmware updates, I can help you with that as well.  

A Fix For 13th and 14th Gen Intel CPUs

Speaking of BIOS and firmware updates, Intel released an update to fix issues with their 13th and 14th generation CPU. That update will be available through the manufacturer of your PC’s motherboard as firmware updates. To find out if your PC needs this update, check out Intel’s Processor Diagnostic tool.

Gaming PC Repair Services & Upgrades

Our gaming pc repair services come with free diagnostics. In other words, you don’t pay for diagnostics separately, unless all you want is diagnostics. If your system is crashing or slow, give me a call at: 360-773-3401. I can help you get your PC to run smoothly again, or I can help you navigate a cost-effective path forward if repairs are not an option.

Custom Gaming PCs

If you are interested in a custom gaming computer, but do not have the time or know-how to build one, I can build one for you. You can bring your own parts, or I can pick out the parts for you based on your budget. So, whether you need gaming pc repair service, maintenance, or assembly, PC Rescue Wiz is your one-stop shop for gaming PC service, repairs, upgrades, and more.

What Does Windows 10 Support End Mean?

| October 19, 2024

Windows 10 support will be ending October 14, 2025. What does this mean? It means Microsoft will no longer release other versions of Windows 10, beyond the current version, which is version 22H2­—released October 18, 2022. In this article, we will be exploring the options available to you after Windows 10 end of support. Some of the steps and tools in this article require some technical knowledge. So, if you need computer help, contact your local computer repair store.

Windows 10 Support End

Windows 10 Support End — What You Need To Know

Microsoft’s operating systems have a 10 year lifecycle. During that lifecycle, Microsoft releases different versions of their operating systems, which often include bug fixes and security patches. Those automatic updates stop at the end of each operating system’s lifecycle. But don’t throw out your Windows 10 machine just yet. Microsoft offers Windows 10 extended security updates.

Windows 10 Extended Security Updates

If you wish to continue using Windows 10 after October 14, 2025, Microsoft says they offer an Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10. According to Microsoft, “Individuals or organizations who elect to continue using Windows 10 after support ends on October 14, 2025, will have the option of enrolling their PCs into a paid ESU subscription.” You can find out more about the ESU program here.

Can My PC Support Windows 11?

To find out if your PC is compatible with Windows 11, if you are tech savvy, use the PC Health Check tool provided by Microsoft. It is probably already on your Windows PC through Windows Updates. But if not, you can download the PC Health Check tool from Microsoft. Please note, the results from running this tool may need to be evaluated by a computer expert. So, if you need computer help contact your local computer repair shop. If your PC’s CPU is supported, you may only need to turn on the TPM chip from your Windows PC’s Firmware/BIOS settings. This step requires technical experience.

PC Health Check tool

My PC Does Not Support Windows 11, What’s Next?

Fear not. If you had your Windows PC setup just how you like it, it is possible to migrate your Windows 10 system to Windows 11 compatible hardware. After that, you can upgrade your system to Windows 11 after Microsoft stops supporting Windows 10. This process requires some technical steps to ensure that your Windows 10 system migrates successfully without errors.

The other option is to buy a new PC of course and start afresh. A word of caution on this is that Windows 11 requires a Microsoft account by default to set up Windows 11. There are pros and cons to that. If you set up your Windows 11 machine, be sure to write down or keep track of your Microsoft account password, not PIN. Otherwise, you will risk losing your data. My article about BitLocker On Windows 11 explains why.

Windows 10 Computer Help Orchards, WA

Do you need help upgrading or migrating your Windows 10 system to Windows 11 compatible hardware? If you live in Orchards—Vancouver, WA; Washougal, WA; Camas, WA; Battle Ground, WA; Brush Prairie or Ridgefield areas, please give PC Rescue Wiz a call at 360-773-3401. I am here to help.

Back to School Computer Service

| July 30, 2024

Get your tech ready for school with our back to school computer service. Our back to school computer service helps to assess the health of your PC and remove any unwanted software that may lead to greater inconvenience when you need your computer the most. Just like a car, a computer needs regular service to optimize performance and extend its life. So, how do you know when it’s time to get your computer serviced?

Computer Service Indicators

Slow computer startups: These days, there is no reason for a computer to take more than a minute or two to startup. Slow computer startups indicate bloatware, system errors, or imminent hardware failures. So, this is a good sign that your computer needs service.

Too Many Popups: Unlike system notifications, popups are often tied to scams or malicious software. Too many popups from your web browser or system notifications tray indicate that your computer needs virus removal service. Besides, popups are a distraction that you or your kids don’t need during school. So, our back to school computer service helps you eliminate such distractions.

Laptop Structural Issues: If you see a bit of a lift around the hinges of your laptop screen, it’s best to have that checked. Too much lift between the Palmrest and bottom cover of your laptop, or between the LCD screen lid and LCD bezel indicate either loose screws or damage to the standoff pins for the screws. Opening and closing the lid with such play can cause more structural damage. This can lead to expensive laptop repairs.

Computer Freezing Up:  If your computer is freezing up, this indicates either too many tasks running in the background or critical hardware failure. Either way, this indicates an urgent need for computer services to establish what is causing your computer to freeze up.

Blue screen of death (BSOD): A blue screen of death can be caused by software issues, just as we have seen with the blue screen outage caused by a failed CrowdStrike update. But hardware failure can also cause a BSOD. Sometimes you may only get a blank screen with a blinking cursor instead of a blue screen.    

Boot errors /No boot device: There are usually other PC service warning signs that come up before you get boot errors. Unless you already backed up your files, do not keep trying to restart your computer. Too many restarts can further damage your computer’s storage and reduce the chances for data recovery.

Why Get Regular PC Service?

Regular computer maintenance can extend the life of your computer and help catch small problems before they make your computer inoperable. The above is a general list of some of the most common computer problems. But if you see something that is out of the ordinary, consult with your local computer expert for further assistance. Do not try any DIY solutions unless you know what you are doing. You will be better off taking your computer into your trusted local computer repair shop to get the best possible path forward.

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AI-Ready Desktop and Laptop PCs

| July 20, 2024

Is your computer AI-ready? Let’s face it, AI is here to stay. Despite the challenges that come with it, there are also a lot of opportunities that AI brings for creativity. If you have been considering exploring AI tools like Topaz photo and video editing tools that run on your PC, you want to make sure that your computer can keep up with the processing demands of the tools you want to use. So, let’s go over some basic components to consider.

AI-ready PC

AI-Friendly Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Just like any other program, AI also has system requirements. It’s safe to say that the more processing power your PC has, the better. But if you must choose the bare minimum due to budget restraints, you can pick either an Intel i5 or an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU. But if budget is not a concern, then an AMD Ryzen 7 or Intel i7 CPU would be ideal. Of course, you can always go hire as your AI computing needs or professional needs demand. But for most users, any CPU higher than an AMD Ryzen 7 or an Intel i7 CPU may be overkill.

If you prefer a laptop over a desktop PC, then any laptop powered by the Intel Core Ultra Processor family, or the AMD Ryzen AI 300 processor series might be the best option for you. But with laptops, you lose the benefit of modular hardware that you can upgrade as needed. Whereas with a custom AI ready desktop PC, you lose the mobility, but you get more power and the flexibility to upgrade your PC’s components without having to buy a new PC.  

AI-Ready Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

If you plan on using Generative AI tools, invest more in a powerful GPU. The GPU is where most of the AI magic happens. So, you want to get a GPU with at least 8GB of RAM. AMD’s Radeon RX series graphics cards and Nvidia’s RTX series graphics cards would be sufficient for generative AI computing. You can spend anywhere from $250 to thousands of dollars on a graphics card. Again, it all depends on your use case scenario. There are other factors to consider, like RAM, network card speed, etc., if you want to build a well-rounded PC. You can also upgrade your current PC to give you the speed that you need to run AI creative tools. Check out this article for more information.

If you are considering a custom-built AI-friendly machine, and you live in the Vancouver Metro area, check out PC Rescue Wiz. We can discuss what you need and help you build the ideal machine for your AI computing, gaming, or productivity needs.