PC Desktop Computer Video Card (GPU) Replacement

From $280

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Service Description

A computer video card, also known as graphics card or GPU, is an important part of your computer. It is responsible for outputing image to the screen. Without a working video card, your PC desktop computer will not function properly.

Common signs of a faulty video card include: PC desktop screen is blank with no image, blue screen errors, horizontal or vertical blocks of lines on computer screen, or distorted image on screen, or your desktop PC may crash during games or graphics-demanding apps.

Diagnosing video cards can be difficult and require experience, because video card problems can be very similar to a fault with other parts. For example, vertical blocks of lines on computer screen can also be caused by a faulty screen instead of a faulty video card; or if your computer screen is just blank, it can be caused by a faulty RAM, or a faulty CPU or motherboard, or a faulty video card.

Our experienced technicians are capable of diagnosing and identifying PC desktop computer’s video card issues with higher certainty.

Pricing Breakdown

PC desktop computer video card replacement typically starts from $280+ for standard entry-level video cards, and can go above $1,000 or even $4,000+ for high-end gaming video cards, depending on your current video cards, what your games or apps require, and how much video memory you’re upgrading to.

Here’s how the pricing usually breaks down:

  • $280 → For standard entry-level video card replacements. This is common for basic office PC desktops, basic home use, or older systems.
  • $450-$490+ → For basic gaming video card replacements, or for computers that need resonable graphics processing power.
  • High-end video cards can cost well over $4,000, or $6,000  or even higher if you are willing to spend for the best gaming experience or if your work require the best graphics.

What affects the cost:

  • Video memory (2GB, 4GB, 6GB, etc)
  • Power supply requirements (higher end video cards will require more power)
  • Your games or apps’ recommend system requirements

Our Process

  • Initial Check – We run GPU diagnostics to check for hardware faults, compatibility issues, or performance bottlenecks. We also look for video card errors and warnings in Windows event log.
  • GPU compatibility check – The new video card needs to be compatible with other parts in your computer.
  • New video card Installation – We remove the old card and install a new one in. Drivers are also installed after that.
  • Final Testing – A final test is done to ensure the problem does not reproduce.

The Technical Stuff

Video card replacements involve a few key factors:

  • Form Factor – PC desktops use low-profile and high-profile video cards.
  • General Compatibility – Most new video cards are installed in PCI Express slots.
  • Power requirements – Each video card has its own power consumption requirement. Your computer PSU must meet the requirements.
  • Dual-video card setup – High-end computers may use dual video card setup for much improved graphics performance.
  • Video cards typically last 3-5 years (sometimes more). A cheaper, standard video cards often outlast a more expensive, high-performance one.
  • While most video cards in PC desktop computers are replaceable, video cards in PC laptops, All-in-one PC desktop computers are most likely not replaceable.

The process of replacing a PC desktop video card the easiest part. If you look up online, you will find instructions that look “very easy”. However, determining if it is a fault with your video card is much harder. Video cards can get quite expensive and you don’t want to buy an expensive card only to find out that the problem remains. We always need to do extensive testings before replacing video cards.

Our Difference

There are many choices for video cards and 100s of different games and apps. The games and apps have different system requirements that sound like alien language to novice computer users.

We’ve replaced and upgraded video cards / GPU in thousands of PC desktops and laptops across every major brand. Whether you need to replace a faulty video card or looking for graphics upgrade for newer games, we can help.

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Frequently Asked Questions

In-store repair appointment: We offer a Free Initial Inspection and a Free Quote. Book an appointment here.

The service cost varies depending on the problems and specific model of your computer. You can also find more information and price guides in Our Services.

Free quotes are not applicable for computers under third-party warranty or for insurance damage reports, a quoting fee applies in these instances.

The initial inspection takes less than 15 minutes. If it takes longer, we’ll let you know.

Our technician will check your computer details and spare part availablity to give you an estimated completion date. Backing up your data before bringing-in will help reduce the turnaround time.

For most common problems such as RAM, PSU, HDD or SSD replacement, we will complete the service on the same or next day if the computer is brought in in the morning and the part is in stock. However, this is never a guarantee. If the part is not in stock, we’ll need to order it from our suppliers. The delivery time is 1-2 business days for express deliveries, or 3-5 business days for standard deliveries.

For faster turnaround time, it’s recommended to bring in on regular business days, avoid weekends and public holidays.

Unexpected delays may occur. We strictly do not offer any guaranteed turnaround time such as same-day, or 24-hour, or any other deadline guarantee on turnaround time.

In most cases, Yes.

Files such as documents or pictures can often be saved. However, in the instance of hard drive failures, there is a higher risk of data loss.

It is highly recommended to keep regular backups of your data prior to services.

Yes. Appointments are recommended to ensure staff availability.

Find our store locations and contacts.

For Enmore location, if you come in without appointment, we’ll be happy to provide assistance within 20 minutes.

Yes. We’ve fixed many 15 year-old computers and we can fix yours too. Having said that, when a computer is too old, spare parts for it will become scarce in the market and takes longer to order.

Yes, just let us know. We’ll take pictures and record the necessary details of the part to order it then return the computer to you.

We accept Cash, EFTPOS, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, Internet bank transfer and AfterPay. There is no surcharge on all card payments. Internet bank transfer must clear first before computers are returned unless we receive a valid remittance advice.

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