Category: Computer Parts

  • Building Your Business While We Build Your Business Computers

    Running a business in 2025 is no easy feat. You’re juggling client expectations, supply chains, marketing, and a hundred other things. The last thing you need is a dodgy computer system slowing you down. That’s where we come in. At Lithgeek, formerly known as Lithgow Tech Services, we specialize in business-grade computers and IT solutions designed…

  • How to Build the Ultimate Custom Gaming PC in 2025

    How to Build the Ultimate Custom Gaming PC in 2025

    Building your own gaming PC is an exciting challenge, and in 2025, the possibilities are more thrilling than ever. With cutting-edge GPUs, faster-than-ever SSDs, and cooling systems that look like they belong in a sci-fi movie, creating the ultimate custom gaming PC can transform your gaming experience. Whether you’re a hardcore gamer or just want…

  • What Kind of Computer Should You Give a New Gamer This Christmas?

    The holidays are here, and if you’re thinking of giving the ultimate Christmas gift to a budding gamer, a custom-built gaming PC is the way to go. A gaming computer is not just a tool; it’s an experience that blends performance, aesthetics, and personalization. Here at Lithgeek, we specialize in creating custom gaming PCs tailored to…

  • Stock vs devalued computer parts why we custom order parts

    Stock vs devalued computer parts why we custom order parts

    The problem with computers is that everyone wants instant information, they want fast delivery and they want everything now! For the most part, we can do that except when it comes to parts and products. We have to weigh the chances of ordering computer parts to have in stock that nobody will ever buy and…

  • Unplug your computers during a thunderstorm! even if you have surge protection

    Unplug your computers during a thunderstorm! even if you have surge protection

    Yesterday’s wild thunderstorm here in Lithgow was a real wake-up call for us at Lithgeek! While we were working on a few customers’ computers, we noticed the storm rolling in and wisely decided to unplug all the clients machines until it passed. Sure enough, one of our techs went home later only to find their…

  • Another Custom PC with RX 7800 XT

    Another Custom PC with RX 7800 XT

    At Lithgeek, we recently had the pleasure of building a custom gaming PC for a client who wanted one thing: pure power. This high-performance setup brings together some of the best components on the market, including an AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, RX 7800 XT graphics card, 32GB of RAM, and the versatile Gigabyte B550 AORUS…

  • 3 Signs Your Power Supply May Need Replacing: Keep Your Gaming Rig Running Smoothly

    The power supply unit (PSU) is the backbone of your gaming PC, providing reliable power to every component. But as time goes by, even the most durable PSUs can start to wear out. Knowing when it’s time to replace your PSU can save you from unexpected shutdowns, performance issues, and even costly repairs. Let’s go…

  • Using UV paints in case mods

    Using UV paints in case mods

    At some point, I figure you folks would get tired of seeing the posts about this hand-painted computer case mod. But I keep having folks walk into my computer shop and ask about the progress! So I will keep posting until it is finished! Today we are going to talk about UV paint case mods…

  • When Should You Upgrade Your Motherboard?

    When Should You Upgrade Your Motherboard?

    Upgrading your motherboard isn’t something most gamers or PC enthusiasts think about often. Usually, it’s the CPU, GPU, or RAM that takes center stage when it comes to performance boosts. However, the motherboard is the backbone of your system, and at times, upgrading it can be just as important as upgrading any other component. But…