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Gaming PC Repair in Manchester Crashes, overheating, graphics card faults and upgrades, with free collection across Greater Manchester
Frame rates dropping, games crashing to the desktop, fans screaming or a rig that won't boot at all: we diagnose and fix gaming PCs properly, and upgrade them when it's time for more performance. We collect your PC free from anywhere in Greater Manchester, so you don't have to lug a heavy case anywhere.
- Free collection
- Free diagnosis
- 24-month warranty
- No Fix, No Fee
Gaming PC repair from people who know the hardware
Gaming PCs push their components harder than any office machine, so they fail in their own ways: graphics cards that artefact or crash under load, liquid coolers whose pumps give up, power supplies that can't keep up with a new GPU, and memory settings that make a system unstable.
We track down the real cause with proper testing rather than guesswork, give you a fixed price before any work starts, and back the repair with our 24-month warranty and No Fix, No Fee promise.
Looking after an office or family PC instead? See our computer and PC repair page.
Gaming PC problems we fix
| What happens | Likely cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Games crash to the desktop or freeze | An unstable graphics card, memory settings or drivers | Stress-test each component to find the one that fails |
| Artefacts, flickering or a black screen | A failing graphics card or a loose power connector | Test the card, check its power cables, then repair or replace it |
| Shuts down during gaming | Overheating, or a power supply that can't cope | Check temperatures and the power supply's capacity |
| Loud fans or a gurgling cooler | Dust, failing fans or a worn liquid-cooler pump | Clean, replace fans or fit a new cooler |
| Powers on but shows nothing, or won't start | Memory, motherboard or power faults | Diagnose component by component until it boots |
| Lighting or fans behaving strangely | Controller, cabling or software conflicts | Sort out the wiring and the control software |
The parts that matter most in a gaming PC
Graphics cards
Artefacts, crashes, fan failures and power connector problems, including the 16-pin connectors on high-end cards that must be pushed fully home.
Cooling
Air coolers, liquid coolers and case fans, with fresh thermal paste and better airflow where it's needed.
Power supplies
Checking your power supply has the headroom for your graphics card, and replacing ones that have failed.
Stability
Memory overclocking profiles such as XMP and EXPO, BIOS updates and driver problems that cause random crashes.
Custom builds and pre-built gaming PCs
Whether you built it yourself or bought it ready-made, we can repair and upgrade it.
- Custom builds
- PCSpecialist
- CyberPowerPC
- Alienware
- HP Omen
- Lenovo Legion
- ASUS ROG
- MSI
- Corsair
Bought from a smaller builder? Send us the specs and we'll take a look.
Gaming PC upgrades for better performance
Sometimes the best fix for a slowing rig is the right upgrade, and we check compatibility before recommending any part.
- Graphics card upgradeThe biggest jump in frame rates, fitted after checking your power supply and case can take it.
- NVMe SSDMuch faster game loading than a hard drive or an older SATA SSD.
- More memoryMoving from 16GB to 32GB smooths out modern games, especially if you stream at the same time.
- Better coolingA stronger cooler keeps boost clocks up and noise down during long sessions.
- Fresh Windows installA clean start clears out years of leftover drivers and background software.
Gaming PC problems? Check these first
- Update your graphics drivers
- Install the latest driver from NVIDIA, AMD or Intel, using the clean-install option if one is offered.
- Check the GPU power cables
- Make sure every power cable to the graphics card is pushed fully home, especially the 16-pin connector on high-end cards.
- Watch your temperatures
- A free monitoring tool will show whether your processor or graphics card is overheating while you play.
- Turn off memory overclocking
- If crashes started after enabling XMP or EXPO, switching it off in the BIOS is a quick test.
We collect gaming PCs from your door
Gaming PCs are heavy, and the parts inside don't enjoy being bumped around, so we collect them for free from anywhere in Greater Manchester and handle them with care. Leave your monitor, keyboard and headset at home, and just give us the tower and its power cable.
Gaming PC repair FAQs
How much does gaming PC repair cost in Manchester?
It varies with the fault and the parts involved. Finding the problem costs nothing, and you'll know the full price before we touch anything.
Can you fix a graphics card?
We diagnose graphics card faults and fix what's repairable, such as failed fans and loose or damaged connectors. If the card itself has failed, we'll help you choose and fit a replacement.
Why does my PC crash only when gaming?
Games push the graphics card, processor and power supply to their limits, so a weak component often only shows up under load. Overheating, an unstable memory profile or an underpowered power supply are the usual suspects.
Can you upgrade my gaming PC?
Yes. We fit graphics cards, SSDs, memory and coolers, and we check that your power supply, motherboard and case can handle an upgrade first.
Can a liquid cooler be repaired?
All-in-one liquid coolers are sealed units, so a failed pump usually means replacing the cooler. We'll fit a new one and check your temperatures afterwards.
Will I lose my games or files?
Most repairs don't touch your drives. If Windows needs reinstalling, we'll talk you through what to back up first, and your games can be reinstalled from your launcher libraries.
Do you collect gaming PCs?
Yes, at no cost, from anywhere in Greater Manchester. We just need the tower and its power cable.
Get your gaming PC fixed
Tell us your specs, if you know them, and what's going wrong, and we'll arrange free collection and a fixed quote.