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    Central Computers

    4.2 (208 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Joe L.

    I was here with my coworker and wanted to add to his review. We came in with a pretty urgent issue about trying to terminate an Ethernet cable but gone wrong. To make it worse it was right before closing but Brendan (manager) really came through for us. He stepped in, took control of the situation, and made sure we got everything handled despite the time crunch. Truly appreciate his professionalism and willingness to help fix our issue, Brendan saved the day. Great customer service all around! Thank you.

    Had some major issues with terminating an Ethernet cable... Brendan was able to help us. Amazing.. thanks again

    Amazing location. Had an issue with terminating an Ethernet cable.... Wasn't able to do it onsite with customer... embarrassing to say the least Brought it back to central computers and Brendan was able to help get it done! He did have to do it a few times, so it made me feel better that I couldn't get it done ha Overall very thankful to Brendan and team for saving the day today

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    Harish J.

    I recently worked on a PC build for personal use. I had ordered a Cooler Master AIO from Amazon. But two separate units delivered turned out to be defective. So I decided to go to Central Computers where the team helped validate that I did indeed receive faulty units. The team there also helped me pick out an alternative cooler from Noctua. Overall, it was a great experience and Central Computers has been a go to for many other tech stuff that I quickly need.

    This review is long overdue, but wanted to share my experiences with ordering a custom PC from here last summer. With five locations around the Bay Area, Central Computers is a Bay Area staple when it comes to brick and mortar computer stores. Sourcing computer components at a reasonable price in this day and age might be difficult (especially with graphics cards), but Central Computers offer very competitive prices, which makes it an attractive option for someone who wants a custom PC. With my gaming days long behind me, I did not need a top-of-the-line rig, but I did not want to settle for a budget PC from a big-box store; as a PC hardware hobbyist, I still wanted a very capable machine. I've built a few computers in the past, but this time around, I'd rather save my own time from building the PC myself, and let them assemble it for me. I spoke with Charlie, one of their reps, about the specs I was looking for. He also inquired on what the use for the PC would be, so he would be able to come up with an ideal setup that would fit my use. Never at any time did I feel that I was being up-sold at all. We spec-ed out a solid mid-range build that I felt would serve me well for the next few years (Zen 4-based platform, 32 GB DDR5 memory, RTX 4070 Super, 2 TB NVMe, 850 watt power supply). I did not commit to the build just yet, as I wanted them to give me a quote for the build so I can think about it first. The prices they quoted were in line with the prices if I were to buy the parts individually from online retailers. I also spec-ed out an equivalent PC from various system integrators and it would have cost at least $200-$300 more than the quote that Central Computers gave me. As a result, I decided to go ahead with the build and agreed to the quote. The process was very straightforward. I paid 50% of the total upfront, and paid the remaining 50% when I picked up the PC. Their $99 build and testing fee is very reasonable. I also opted to not purchase Windows, as I was fine with just running an unactivated version. The build itself would take no more than a few hours, but I was told that it will take a few days until it will be ready for me to pick up. Given the number of PCs I saw they had behind their counter that were being assembled or serviced, this is understandable, as they have a queue of other customers to take care of. It's also worth mentioning that when I was there getting my initial quote, a customer brought in an RTX 4090 FE card for them to install in his rig. After a few days, I gave them a call and confirmed that my PC was ready for pickup. The PC was securely stored in the box that came with the case, and they also packed the boxes for the other components in a separate box. After bringing it home and plugging everything in, the computer was working and it successfully booted up into the BIOS. Installing Windows was a breeze. I inspected the build quality, and I can confidently say that their technicians do an excellent job with their builds. Everything was properly connected and the cable management was very clean. Their technicians definitely know their way around computers, and they put in the time to make sure customers are satisfied with their builds. While I can only speak from first hand experience about the customer experience at their San Mateo location, I am confident that customers will receive the same quality experience at their other locations. Overall, I highly recommend Central Computers if you are looking to have a custom PC but don't want to assemble it yourself and don't want to pay a premium to system integrators for an equivalent PC.

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    Central computers has very nice employees, went there to have a laptop wiped and they did it on the spot. Courteous and helpful!

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    9+ year old MacBook adapter dies and I don't have spares. Call central, they put it on hold for me. Day saved. Thanks!

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    Scored a deal on a refurbished laptop and saved $300! Staff was helpful, but there was no suitable hub for this laptop in stock.

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    They have saved the day a few times for me. They have always had what I was looking for so YES, I'd recommend this shop!

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