Letโ€™s be realโ€”walking into a big box store and grabbing a pre-built gaming PC off the shelfย feelsย easy. But just because itโ€™s easy doesnโ€™t mean itโ€™s good. Custom Gaming Systems is the way to go!

If youโ€™re a serious gamerโ€”whether you’re grinding in Cyberpunk 2077, climbing ranked in Valorant, or raiding in World of Warcraftโ€”you want a rig that matches your performance, not just whateverโ€™s sitting on the shelf. And thatโ€™s exactly where custom gaming computers come in.

Here at Lithgeek, right in the heart of Lithgow at 53 Main Street, we donโ€™t just sell PCsโ€”we craft them. Every build is tailored to you. No compromises. No outdated GPUs collecting dust in a warehouse.


๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ The Big Box Trap: Pre-Build Problems

Letโ€™s break it down.

1. Limited Selection
Big retailers stock whatโ€™s convenient for themโ€”not whatโ€™s best for you. They buy hardware in bulk and push models that suit their supply chain, not your FPS goals. That means youโ€™re often stuck with:

  • Previous-gen GPUs
  • Bare-minimum RAM
  • Underpowered PSUs
  • Generic, airflow-choking cases

2. Inventory Over Innovation
Retail giants need to move stock, period. Theyโ€™re motivated by sales cycles, not performance or upgrade paths. So if last year’s GTX 1660 build is still in the backroom, youโ€™d better believe itโ€™s getting pushed as โ€œgaming ready.โ€

3. Cookie-Cutter Builds
Your setup should be as unique as your game library. Pre-builds? Not so much. They often lack room for future upgrades or personalized features like RGB case mods, silent fans, or optimized airflow.


๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Why Custom Gaming PCs Are Next-Level

1. Tailored Performance
At Lithgeek, we help you pick the best parts available right now. That means you get the latest GPU tech, high-speed NVMe storage, future-proof motherboards, and quality cooling setupsโ€”all tailored to your needs.

2. Ultimate Flexibility
Want a minimalist all-black rig with silent cooling for your Katoomba office? Or a full-blown RGB water-cooled beast with transparent side panels for your gaming den in Penrith? Done. We also offer:

  • Case mods
  • Overclocking services
  • Extreme cooling solutions

3. Built by Gamers, For Gamers
We’re not just PC buildersโ€”we’re gamers. Whether you’re in BathurstLeuraSpringwood, or Wentworth Falls, we speak your language. Need better cooling for a marathon session of World of Warcraft? Weโ€™ve got you. Want a Star Wars-themed case mod that looks like a TIE fighter? Challenge accepted.


๐Ÿ”ง Bonus: Youโ€™re Not Just a Customer, Youโ€™re a Co-Designer

The best part of going custom with Lithgeek is that youโ€™re in control. You get to decide what matters mostโ€”FPS, temps, style, silenceโ€”and we make it happen. And because weโ€™re local, you can pop in anytime and talk shop.

Need tech support? Want to upgrade your GPU in six months? You’re not calling a 1-800 number in another timezone. You’re walking intoย Lithgeek, 53 Main Street, Lithgow, and chatting with real techs who know your build inside and out.


๐ŸŽฎ Three Games That Deserve a Custom PC

  • Cyberpunk 2077
    • Suggested System Requirements:
      • CPU: Intel Core i7-12700 or AMD Ryzen 7 7800X
      • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 or AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
      • RAM: 16 GB
      • Storage: SSD, 100 GB free space
  • Valorant
    • Suggested System Requirements:
      • CPU: Intel Core i5-9400F / AMD Ryzen 5 2600
      • GPU: GTX 1050 Ti or better
      • RAM: 8 GB
      • Storage: SSD recommended
  • World of Warcraft (Dragonflight)
    • Suggested System Requirements:
      • CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
      • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD Radeon RX Vega 64
      • RAM: 16 GB
      • Storage: SSD, 100 GB

๐Ÿ›’ Ready to Build the Dream Rig?

Come visit us atย Lithgeek Custom Gaming Computers, 53 Main Street, Lithgow. Or start browsing our components online atย sales.lithgeek.com/shop. Let’s talk about your Custom Gaming Systems!

Whether you’re in Mount VictoriaBlackheath, or Orange, we’re your go-to team for high-performance, future-ready, absolutely badass gaming systems.


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