Not as a default. Stability and safe temperatures come first. If overclocking is appropriate for your hardware I will explain the trade-offs before doing anything.

Can you fit parts I bought myself?

Yes, provided the parts are compatible. I will check compatibility first and tell you if something will not work before any work starts.

Do you build PCs from scratch?

Yes, as an arranged job. Compatibility checking, assembly, operating system setup and stability testing are all covered, and the scope and cost are agreed before anything is ordered.

How long does diagnosis take?

It depends on the symptom. Some faults are obvious within a short session; intermittent crashes can take longer because they need time under load to reproduce.

Will you stress-test it afterwards?

Yes. Testing after a repair or upgrade is part of the job — a machine is not finished until it has run stably.

Is it worth upgrading an older gaming PC?

Sometimes yes, often no. I will compare the cost of the upgrade against what it actually buys you and give you a straight answer.

My PC only shuts down in one game — why?

That pattern usually points at a specific load profile — thermals, power draw, or a driver issue with that title. It is exactly the kind of detail that shortens diagnosis, so mention it in your enquiry.

Do you set up Windows and drivers on a new build?

Yes, as part of an arranged build job: operating system installation, drivers, essential updates and stability testing.

Can you fix a PC I built myself?

Yes. I will not assume your build is at fault — I test the components before recommending changes.

Gaming PC support

Gaming PC support, repairs, and upgrades

Diagnosis and practical help for gaming PCs that overheat, crash, stutter, or need a carefully planned upgrade.

Describe Your Gaming PC Problem

Gaming PC services

Performance & stability

Crashes, stuttering, thermal throttling, driver problems, background software, and system stability testing.

Cooling & compatible upgrades

RAM, SSD, GPU, power-supply, fan, and cooling upgrades selected around compatibility and actual need.

Builds & component installation

Build planning, assembly, component installation, cable management, setup, and post-build checks.

Approval before hardware changes

Parts are not ordered and hardware changes are not made until the proposed work and cost have been approved.

Performance improvements depend on the diagnosed bottleneck, component compatibility, temperatures, software, and workload. Lift IT does not promise a specific FPS increase without evidence supporting it.

Not currently offered

Phone repairs, competitive overclocking services, data recovery, or work intended to bypass manufacturer or platform security controls.

Common gaming PC problems

Overheating and thermal throttling under load
Random shutdowns or restarts while gaming
Stuttering, frame drops and inconsistent performance
Blue screens and graphics driver crashes
Loud fans or poor case airflow
Storage filling up and slow game load times
A power supply that cannot handle the current build
A PC that became unstable after a part was changed

Diagnose before you upgrade

It is easy to spend money on the wrong part. I test first — temperatures, stability, storage health and power headroom — then explain what is actually limiting your performance. Sometimes a single change fixes it; sometimes the honest answer is that the current platform is not worth upgrading.

Upgrades and compatibility

Memory upgrades matched to the board and CPU
SSD and NVMe storage additions or replacements
Graphics card upgrades, including power supply and clearance checks
Cooling improvements and case airflow
Firmware and driver updates where they are needed
Stability testing after any hardware change

What gaming PC support costs

Workshop and on-site labour: $90 per hour, one-hour minimum
Assessment: $50, credited when you proceed with the recommended work
Parts are quoted separately and approved before ordering

See the full published rates. If your machine is fine but noisy or slow in one game, say so in your enquiry — that detail often points straight at the cause.

What actually limits gaming performance

Processor and graphics card balance — one often holds the other back
Thermal throttling when cooling cannot keep up under sustained load
Memory speed, capacity and whether it is running in dual channel
Storage type, especially when games stream from a mechanical drive
Power supply headroom, particularly after a graphics card change
Driver versions, background software and overlay tools

What to prepare before a gaming PC job

Note which games or tasks trigger the problem, and the settings used
Record any error message or blue screen code, even a phone photo
List any recent hardware or software changes
Back up saves and anything else you cannot replace
Tell me if the machine has ever been overclocked or tuned by software

Phone: 0274 762 688