How much should I charge for building custom PCs?

[Legend8887]

I'm 13, if that matters. I would try around my neighborhood and possibly post an ad on Craigslist, though I don't know if I should go to their house and build it? What do you guys think? And should I charge per hour or per computer?

[22b3]

Per hour would get you the most money and i would suggest, 40-50$ an hour because making a computer is hard! And, you get some money thats great on the side.

[Legend8887]

Escrito originalmente por Shishi Gami:

Per hour would get you the most money and i would suggest, 40-50$ an hour because making a computer is hard! And, you get some money thats great on the side.

$40-$50? That's a lot. Just imagine two hours. That's either $80 or $100.

[Spawn of Totoro]

$20-$40 per a computer.

You are a minor and don't have the insurance if anything goes wrong. May want to check with your parents about it as they would be the ones held liable if anything goes wrong. You would also be expected to provide support for the system, so it would be a large commitment.

Honestly, it seem you want to start a business doing this. In that case there are taxes that need to be paid as well as a license and many other things to consider. At 13, I wouldn't suggest it.

Maybe just go word of mouth and fix small problems around the neighborhood.

[Legend8887]

Escrito originalmente por Spawn of Totoro:

$20-$40.

You are a minor and don't have the insurance if anything goes wrong. May want to check with your parents about it as they would be the ones held liable if anything goes wrong. You would also be expected to provide support for the system, so it would be a large commitment.

Being a "minor" doesn't mean I can't be just as good as anyone else. If I can do the labor, that's all that matters. If something goes wrong, then something goes wrong. Anyone can build a computer. It's not terribly hard. My parents wouldn't be held liable for anything.

[Spawn of Totoro]

Escrito originalmente por Legend8887:

Being a "minor" doesn't mean I can't be just as good as anyone else. If I can do the labor, that's all that matters. If something goes wrong, then something goes wrong. Anyone can build a computer. It's not terribly hard. My parents wouldn't be held liable for anything.

I didn't say that you weren't. I'm thinking of the legality of what you want to do and what can happen if something goes wrong.

An adult would be the one liable in that same situation.

You parents could be held liable if the computer caught fire and burnt down a house. Who would be responsible if the video card got fried? The first thing the company would ask is "was it installed my a certified tech?" and if not, you or your parents would have to pay for the replacement. If using OEM parts, there is no warranty besides what you provide.

If a minor is sued for some reason, the parents are the ones held accountable.

[RADKILLA[420]]

MAKING A COMPUTER IS SIMPLE IF U HAVE WHAT U NEED ALREADY,I VE DONE IT 3 TIMES NOW,NOTHING TO IT,(oppps caps sorry) charge by the job not hourly ,cuz it really only takes an hoour,there s prolly not alot of people who will let a 13 year old stranger build a computer for them,they would like to see some credentials i would hope.

[22b3]

You could make computers and then sell them? :3

[22b3]

And i just realized 40-50 is a bit lol

[Legend8887]

Escrito originalmente por Spawn of Totoro:

Escrito originalmente por Legend8887:

Being a "minor" doesn't mean I can't be just as good as anyone else. If I can do the labor, that's all that matters. If something goes wrong, then something goes wrong. Anyone can build a computer. It's not terribly hard. My parents wouldn't be held liable for anything.

I didn't say that you weren't. I'm thinking of the legality of what you want to do and what can happen if something goes wrong.

An adult would be the one liable in that same situation.

You parents could be held liable if the computer caught fire and burnt down a house. Who would be responsible if the video card got fried? The first thing the company would ask is "was it installed my a certified tech?" and if not, you or your parents would have to pay for the replacement. If using OEM parts, there is no warranty besides what you provide.

If a minor is sued for some reason, the parents are the ones held accountable.

Not worried about the computer burning down a house. Never happened and never will.

[Legend8887]

Escrito originalmente por Shishi Gami:

You could make computers and then sell them? :3

Good idea, I can do both.

[22b3]

Sell them to nearby companies like wallmart and then become partners with them! :D For when your older that could be a pretty well paid job, and if not wallmart someother place

[Legend8887]

Escrito originalmente por Shishi Gami:

Sell them to nearby companies like wallmart and then become partners with them! :D For when your older that could be a pretty well paid job, and if not wallmart someother place

I can build computers for people, no one's going to tell me I'm too young. You can be 5 years old and change the world. Unlikely, but can happen. No one's too young for anything. And I'm certainly not too young to do something I love.

[22b3]

There you go! You definetely have your work cut out for you! :D unlike meh lol :3

[Beastie]

when I buld a custom rig for someone
I tell them what parts to order
and I charge 100.00 for the build plus the operating system installed
it takes a while to do all the windows updates

[bob]

Escrito originalmente por Legend8887:

I'm 13, if that matters. I would try around my neighborhood and possibly post an ad on Craigslist, though I don't know if I should go to their house and build it? What do you guys think? And should I charge per hour or per computer?

10%? Whatever you do, don't accept check, money order, or Paypal. Cash only.