Category: Gaming and streaming

  • Your Build. Your Rules. Your Rig. — Welcome to Lithgeek Custom Gaming Computers

    If you’ve ever stared at a pre-built gaming PC on a shelf and thought “close, but not quite” — you’re exactly who we built Lithgeek for. Off-the-shelf gaming rigs are designed for the average gamer. But let’s be honest: you’re not average. You have a specific game library, a specific aesthetic, and a specific budget.…

  • Linux on Gaming Computers: A Smarter, Cheaper Alternative to Windows 11

    For a long time, the phrase “Linux gaming PC” sounded like something only hardcore tinkerers would attempt. These days, that is no longer true. Linux has become a serious option for gamers who want a fast, efficient, and more affordable custom-built computer. At Lithgeek, when you ask us to build a custom gaming computer, you…

  • Ditching Windows: How Linux Can Make Your Next Gaming PC Cheaper (and Honestly More Fun)

    Ditching Windows: How Linux Can Make Your Next Gaming PC Cheaper (and Honestly More Fun)

    If you’ve been pricing up a new gaming PC lately, you’ve probably had the same reaction as everyone else in Lithgow, Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo and Katoomba: “Why is RAM suddenly made of unobtainium… and why do GPUs cost the same as a small second-hand car?” When parts are expensive, every dollar matters. And one of…

  • Looking for a PC Shop Near You? Lithgow’s Lithgeek Is Your Local Go-To

    If you’re searching for a “PC shop near me” around Lithgow, Katoomba, Bathurst, Dubbo, or Orange, you’re in luck. Welcome to Lithgeek, your friendly local tech hub at 85 Main Street, Lithgow—where custom-built gaming rigs, honest advice, and geek culture collide. Why Choose Lithgeek?Unlike big-box retailers, we don’t just sell PCs—we craft them. Whether you’re a casual gamer or planning your…

  • Open Source Games for Older PCs (And Why You Might Still Want an Upgrade)

    We’ve all been there — dusting off an older laptop or desktop, firing it up, and hoping it still has enough juice left to load a game or two. Whether you’re working with a hand-me-down PC or just trying to stretch the life of your old faithful rig, there’s good news: there’s a whole world of…

  • So, You Googled “Custom Gaming Computers Near Me”

    So, You Googled “Custom Gaming Computers Near Me”

    …and here we are, like a perfectly-timed air drop in Warzone. Whether you’re in Lithgow, Katoomba, or chilling with the wombats in Medlow Bath, Lithgeek is your go-to headquarters for custom gaming PCs that run smoother than Geralt’s hair in The Witcher 3. Let’s be real: ordering a generic, pre-built system off the internet is like using a potato to…

  • We are Moving to 85 Main Street Lithgow

    We are Moving to 85 Main Street Lithgow

    We are moving! As much as we liked the old location and landlord it was time for a change!

  • Upgrading your Gaming PC, Start with your Power supply

    If your gaming rig’s starting to hiccup, crash, or struggle to handle those glorious triple-A titles, the issue might not be your graphics card or RAM—it could be your power supply unit (PSU). Often overlooked, your PSU is the backbone of a stable, high-performance gaming PC. And here at Lithgeek Custom Gaming Computers, right in the heart…