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PC Build, Upgrade & Gaming Setup Business

A hardware assembly and consulting business building custom PCs for gamers, video editors, and streamers, along with setting up aesthetic RGB room lighting.

Startup Cost
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Monthly Cost
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Monthly Revenue
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Net Profit
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Break-even
2 months
Time to Launch
2 weeks
Team Size
1 person
medium difficultyvery high demandhigh competitiongrowing

Market

Demand

very high

Competition

high

Trend

growing

Target Customer
Gamers, streamers, video editors, and remote workers

Team

Min People

Solo Possible

Yes ✓

PC Builder: Sourcing parts, assembly, cable management, installing OS

Financials

Startup Cost Breakdown

Initial Parts Inventory (GPUs, CPUs, Cases)...

Toolkit & Anti-static Mat...

Marketing/Branding...

Unit Economics

Cost/Unit

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Price/Unit

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Profit/Unit

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Operations

Daily Tasks

Consult with clients on budget and needs
Order parts from wholesale suppliers
Assemble PCs with perfect cable management
Stress-test systems and install Windows

Tools

Screwdriver SetThermal PasteUSB OS Installer

Marketing

TikTokFacebook Gaming Groups

Post satisfying TikToks of peeling plastic off new PC cases and clean cable management
Sponsor a local esports tournament

Estimated CAC: ...

Growth

Scale Method

Pre-build and stock 3 tiers of PCs (Budget, Pro, Elite) for instant purchase
Start a YouTube channel reviewing hardware

Bottlenecks

Risk

medium risk

Static electricity destroying a $1000 GPU during build
Parts arriving dead on arrival (RMA hassle)

Timeline

First 7 Days

Day 1: Build relationships with 3 wholesale computer parts suppliers
Day 2: Create standard build lists for $500, $1000, and $2000 budgets
Day 3: Set up social media and post photos of your past builds
Day 4: Run FB Ads targeting local gamers and streamers
Day 5: Offer free 'PC Cleaning & Re-pasting' to get people in the door
Day 6: Answer inquiries
Day 7: Secure first custom build order

Milestones

First $1500+ buildMonth 1

Break-evenMonth 2

10 builds a monthMonth 4

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