I'm considering moving my computer components to a new case, but I can't do it myself right now. I got a quote of $100 per hour for what they say would be a 4-5 hour job, which puts the total cost at around $500. I'm starting to wonder if that's just way too high or if I'm being unreasonable here. What do you all think?
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Yep, 4-5 hours to move your components? That's a stretch. Even if you're just talking about transferring a few parts, it shouldn't take that long unless you've got something super complicated like custom water cooling.
In my opinion, you should definitely shop around more before committing to that price. Even major retailers like Canada Computers charge about $99.99 for building systems, which should be comparable to moving a case. Just removing components is quick—maybe 15-20 minutes tops.
Seriously, that's way more than it should cost. If it were me, I'd even consider just buying a new computer for that price! But yeah, good luck with your search.
Honestly, that $500 price tag sounds pretty excessive. Many places, like Microcenter, might consider it a new build and charge around $250 for that. You might want to check out Geek Squad; they could be a cheaper option.
I agree, even $100/hour seems high. Moving a case usually shouldn't take more than 1-2 hours, unless there are complications like stripped screws or extensive cable management. That quote just seems off.
Yeah maybe I'll get a quote from Geek Squad. Thanks for the tip!