Josh clocked my PC model and generation within seconds of me walking in. He asked what the issue was, and immediately knew what the potential causes and solutions were. 45 seconds into the diagnosis, he pinpointed the faulty part and provided a solution. Josh really knows his stuff. I'm happy to pay for such deep expertise and skill. Likely to be my new go-to source for all computer problems. read more

Josh- My son came home, fired up his "home build" and it worked!!!! ;) Thank you so much!!!! He needed this win. You are without a doubt the most savvy, caring, and efficient person in your field. We had been stumped on that bios problem for two weeks; you resolved it as a walk-in within the hour....and he's calling his buddies about how he magically got a second ram card ;). That's insanely fast and resourceful. I'm hugely indebted to you. I owe you. read more

Josh gave me a free diagnostic for my pc that I brought in. Very helpful, offered to sell me some parts needed, and didn't charge me despite hopefully finding the problem. Highly recommend! read more

I had a great experience with Computer Renaissance. Josh worked with me on a pretty unusual project: bringing a 20-year-old Korg 16-track recorder back to life after the hard drive failed. He was extremely flexible and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. We had to try a few different approaches to get everything working, and Josh stayed patient and committed the whole way through. In the end, he gave me what I felt was a very fair deal, and my recorder is now up and running perfectly with a new hard drive. If you have a tricky or non-standard repair, I'd absolutely recommend Computer Renaissance -- especially Josh. read more

I've persisted as a loyal customer for years, had Josh perform repairs and bought computers from him, and sent him many customers. But today in desperation, I took a laptop there for renovating. He and his gravel voice were on the phone apparently bargaining for parts he might use, he ignored we two live customers standing in front of him. I listened to his phone visit long enough to realize that I, living person standing in front of this thing who apparently learned manners from a motherboard, had no relevance. I left. He did not respond that I could hear. I've been treated like an irrelevant jerk too much lately, I brought a potentially multi-hundred dollar job to Josh, he is too digitally narcissistic for idiots like me. Galactic Computers, middle of Beaverton, was receptive, polite, professional by comparison. I highly recommend them. read more

This local computer store has been around for a long time and I was pleased to see they were still in business when I drove by recently. They used to be near the Fred Meyer in Beaverton and I have done business with them as far back as 1999 when I bought my first laptop and first digital camera as a teenager which I still own. Lots of independent and local companies have gone under due to the large big-box "Geek squad" services, but nothing replaces local. read more

Smart dude and straightforward. He'll tell you exactly what you need and don't need. Never an upsell. Josh is not going to be all giddy and try to sell you something, he's just a man that knows his shit. Solid service at a fair price! read more

fixed my 10 year old desktp quickly and for a reasonable price. Works perfectly again! Highly recommend!!

Even if I lived farther away instead of across town, I would trek to Computer Renaissance for my computer service. I like to think I can handle most computer problems or upgrades, whether it's true or not, but when I am stumped, I count on Josh to solve the mystery. Recently my machine had driven me to distraction, trying and failing to update Windows 10 countless times. Mid-project, I unplugged my CPU and crawled through the snow to CR. In 24 hours, the problem was solved and my 6+ year old computer was updated and at reasonable cost. I was prepared to bite the bullet and have Josh build me a new one, but that has been delayed yet again. CR does a terrific job of building custom computers that will last, gaming computers att all price points being a specialty. There are refurbished machines and peripherals available at reasonable costs also. That's where I'll head first when I need any of that. You should, too. read more

So glad I finally went to Computer Renaissance after living with my windows 10 not being able to update in order to download windows 11...It took him longer than he expected because it was a weird problem, but he did it and did not charge extra. Personable, patient, supportive. Love knowing he's there in case of future problems. read more

When my computers, laptops, or machines are out of warranty, and I have need of something, I find this place is the best to go. Fast, effective service, reliable and user-friendly. Been saved more times by the knowledgeable tech on duty. read more

After fidgeting with trying to get my charger tip out of my laptop charger port I finally threw my hands up in the air and went to Computer Renaissance. Josh was super helpful and was able to quickly and carefully open up the laptop and pull the charger out from the back. He charged me very little for it and I was very thankful for the help! Highly recommend! read more

It's frustrating when you look someone on Yelp and you call them to see if they can help you....but you get voicemail twice. So you take the time to drive over and there is a sign on the door that says they are closed....even though their hours are listed as being open. What a waste of time and energy. If a business is going to be closed during regular business hours, it would be great if they changed their hours online OR reflected that in their voicemail. read more

I couldn't get my 7 year old laptop to boot and Josh quickly diagnosed the problem. I came away with a new SSD drive to replace the failed traditional drive for a very reasonable cost (plus he was able to copy over most of the software from the old drive). My laptop is working so much better I may wait another 1-2 years before I replace it (providing everything else lasts that long). Great service! read more

Josh literally saved me from a complete meltdown related to my work laptop crashing in the middle of my job. He was super knowledgable, helpful and personable. In 24 hours I had my laptop up and running again. It was the most painless process I've ever been through regarding computer trouble, and I am truly grateful! read more

I got locked out of my MacBook Pro after someone had stolen it and I had locked it remotely so nobody can get to my data or use it. Since I locked it the people that got it when it was stolen from me returned it to who stole it from me and since they couldn't sell it I got it back from them. They claimed that they just happen to find out who had stolen it and I have gotten it back by paying them several hundred dollars. These people were total liars of course and they ultimately went to jail. However long story short I couldn't get into my MacBook Pro and they had inadvertently or deliberately cracked the screen on it too. But Computer Renaissance was able to not only get into the computer and fix the screen so it was as good as new he even was able to deliver it to my house since he was probably 25 miles from where I live. It helped that he lives near me though. I couldn't give this business a higher rating read more

Came in for a diagnostic. Josh was pleasant to and was nice to have a conversation with. Recommend this place to support local stores

Computer Renaissance was able to help me customise an awesome PC for gaming, video production and much much more! :) From now on I will only use them for all of my computer needs.. read more

I'm so glad I found Computer Renaissance to build my next office PC. Since Sunset Computer went out of business, I've been concerned I wouldn't find any place as good. My worries are over. We got a great system that installed easy and works great. And the best part is I got it way faster than I expected. read more

Was sold a used motherboard at full price and didn't bother checking to see if it was compatible with my software. The guy was cocky and extremely rude even though he was getting one hell of a deal! Thanks asshole! read more

Initially brought in one laptop that was causing problems. Josh did the diagnostics, found the issue, and got it up and running. He forgot to apply a credit we had coming, and called before I even got it home to let us know. I had another laptop with a wifi card issue, and brought it in. Josh fixed it as I waited, applied the credit, and now both laptops are running great. He was really helpful, and I would recommend him to anyone. read more

Highly recommended. I had a fan issue and and he walked me threw the steps to fix it. I purchased a new fan at a great price. I was having issues installing and ended up taking my cpu in and he installed the fan with in seconds at no charge. Thanks a million fan makes a tremendous difference. read more

We went to this place to fix an old computer. When trying to deterimine if it would be better to just get a new laptop, they lied in order to get money from us. They said the computer would work but after taking it home it was realized new parts were needed. If Randy had been honest to begin with we could have gotten a better computer and trashed the old one, but based on his lies we made a bad decision and wasted our money at this place. When I had a friend call him who knew more about computers than me I realized they had no shame taking advantage of me. read more

These guys are so knowledgeable, friendly, and honest, it was a joy working with them. They gave me a free inspection, regarding my son's laptop refusing to boot up. He quickly identified a simple and inexpensive fix, and I had to insist that he accept some money for his work! Other places I think would have told me to come back in a week and charge me $80 or more. And it was educational and fun just chatting with them while he did the inspection. Really nice experience. read more

Josh was so efficient, transparent and helpful! He fixed my computer swiftly and at a reasonable price. He walked me through every step (even though I know nothing about computers) and he made sure he left no stone unturned. A great experience overall! read more

Had another computer shop put in a graphics card. After i got it back, the front USB slots weren't working. I took it back to this shop TWICE, and he was stumped both times. So I brought it to Computer Renaissance. He had it fixed in 15 minutes, was a simple unplugged cable, and didn't even charge me. Great service. read more

This is the second time I have visited, and Josh has taken care of me extremely well. First time he sold me a like-new Dell premium laptop at way under retail. So I came back with a broken laptop, he quickly determined it would be an expensive repair so I scrapped it. I also brought my Dell tower which had multiple configuration errors that I could not figure out, he got it all resolved and installed a up to date video card that works with Windows 10, all in 30 minutes labor. Very impressed at his knowledge and speed. Highly recommended. read more

Josh is a walking Wikipedia of computer minutiae. This means that he can usually solve problems that stump other people. Very unusual, in this day and age of throway 3K Macs, that someone can keep your hardware running. Pay the 2 o 3 extra $ over BB/AMZ and help support a local business; in the end, he will keep you from spending more when you don't have too. He will even tell you where to get the best deal in parts when he can't compete. read more

Computer Renaissance really did a great job for us! We needed a screamin' fast machine to do video production work, and they delivered. They listened to what we needed and gave us a fair price for our trade-in. Randy paitently worked through the issues that our software presented. We got a great value from them and are happy that our projects will continue. read more

Josh at Computer Renaissance was very friendly, knowledgeable and gave us estimates ahead of time. He fixed our laptop within a day. Very fast and reliable service! read more

These days it is extremely hard to find individuals who really know their craft, but fortunately gems like this store still exist. Having built all the desktop computers I've ever owned, it was great to find someone to help me brush up on my knowledge and have parts available at a reasonable price here in town. Wouldn't think twice about spending a bit extra to get replacement parts here, given they come with solid advice on how to build and maintain my computer. read more

Awesome, quick, clean, changed both fans, super cheap, right in front of me. MacBook Pro was making super loud noise.

I had a great experience today with Computer Renaissance. My laptop died and so I went to look for a used laptop at Computer Renaissance. Josh, the manager, was very pleasant and professional and went out of his way to help me find the best laptop in my price range. He even gave me credit for my "not in great shape" laptop, and let me use the credit towards the purchase of the laptop I wanted. He installed a program for me, showed me how to work the laptop, and I walked out of there a very happy customer. The Compaq laptop I bought is great. I would recommend Computer Renaissance to anyone looking for a good deal on a used computer. read more

I think it's important to reward good, honest business practice. Took an iPhone 5 to Josh for a power button cable and battery replacement. Josh was knowledgable and did the work for a fair price. After receiving the phone back, I actually had some further problems with the battery that I bought off eBay, and when I returned to Josh, my intention was to sell it either to him or on eBay for parts, rather than deal with the phone further. When I reported the symptoms to Josh, he immediately realized that the phone simply needed to be restored, and that I could do it myself. A lesser business might have recognized the problem and bought the phone from me for less than it was worth, but Josh honestly told me that the phone was still recoverable. Good work is hard to find, and honest work is even more valuable. Well done! read more

I had connection issues and tried to fix it myself. I had a spare card but that didn't work. Stopped by on my way home and asked their advise. I was told it's usually a virus. Thought that I'd try a different card first and bought a used one for $5.00. Same problem. I took it in & left it. The next day they called and said it was done. I asked what was wrong and was told something about set -up I think. I asked if it had a virus and they said "a little one". I didn't know that they came in sizes, I thought just yes or no. Took it home and same problem. Got my internet provider to come out and we replaced a bad cable and the connector that was fried. Problem solved. Was there a problem with the machine? Maybe not. Did I possibly spend $160 for nothing? Maybe yes. read more