Ramsin saved me some headaches. Was in a short trip to Santa Barbara from Sunnyvale to help my girlfriends family businesses with their network. On my last day we had some last minute changes and needed to find and setup a low cost (+/-$100) reliable server within 4 hours. There were only generic computer stores, i.e. Best Buy, Staples, Office Max. Not one local place listed online for parts to whip a PC together. Fry's Oxnard was too far. Reached out instead to several local PC repair shops for parts or old PCs. Ramsin was the first because of his solid reviews. He didn't sell parts but he had old SFF PCs. Burned an hour calling other places and looking at overpriced desktop PCs in retail stores. Called and left message with Ramsin again. Though he was busy with another client he made the time to text and work with my 1 hour time crunch. Met up at his home. Shared my dilemma and criteria. Looked through a few PCs. Went to his garage to look at 2 others he suggested. Was a little dusty but he booted up the better of the two and I quickly inspected the parts of 7 yr old Dell Optiplex 755. He even offered a separate new power supply. Worked out a price with the cash we had available. Thanked him and off we went. Didn't get his new power supply but he gave a courtesy call as I drove away to still offer it. Awesome. Took it to the business. Dismantled. Wiped. Dusted. Checked for bulging caps, burnt wires, loose connectors, fan noise, bad solder joints, etc. All clear. Chucked floppy drive. Updated bios. Fresh Win10. Added spare memory sticks. Like brand spanking new. Setup bare bones FTP, AMT, VPN, VNC, VLANS on router, ironed out kinks. Drove 4+ hours home. Remoted in next day to finish the setup. All is well. Thanks Ramsin! read more

Ramsin has breathed new life into my ASUS laptop. The machine breezes happily along now, without the daily freezes I had come to expect. And I feel LIGHT, as if I'd lost weight, or got a new haircut! I wish I had known about him earlier -- I would have had him lay down the foundations in the first place. But no matter, all is good now. Ramsin is like Sherpa in a Himalayan climb, or an Elf on a forest journey -- an indispensable guide for the tangled and treacherous world of the PC. ONLY HE could be counted on to give an informed opinion on virus protection (Webroot - bad). And he proved it, by showing me that 13 viruses were living under my keyboard, spying on my every key swipe, and maybe peering through my camera at me (yuck!--when I hadn't even shaved!) He helped sift and organize my files. He set me up on Google Drive. He clued me in to a good external back up system, and set me up with software at fair prices. A dependable laptop is crucial to me because I write professionally (Santa Barbara Independent, CASA Magazine, thewritejoe.com) . Personally, Ramsin is easy to work with. He gives you clear information, and provides guidance. If your PC needs an oil change, a new transmission, or anything in between, call PC Mechanic. And then dance like you have a new haircut. read more

I thought my hard drive holding 4TB's and 3 years of music production work was lost when it fell from the table while powered on. It clicked and scratched when I plugged it in and my data was seemingly lost. I called Ramsin to try and help me recover my data. At first he told me he was unable to repair my drive and that in order to repair the drive it would have to be taken apart in a costly clean room procedure. Fortunately for me Ramsin was extremely persistent and tried multiple different techniques to recover my data failing each time until he succeeded, wherein he cloned my drive onto another and my data was recovered. All in all our ordeal took over a month of back and forth trying and failing until he was able to recover all of my data! Ramsin was a huge help in the recovery of my data, and extremely persistent in the face of a seemingly improbable recovery (not to mention patient). I am more than thankful that he continued to work on my drive even though he knew it may be a fruitless endeavor. Seriously one of the nicest guys I've met who really cares about his customers and the quality of his work. I cannot recommend him enough. read more

Ramsin was a savior at a crucial moment. My PC was fried by a rapid series of power failures. I was working on an important paper and found myself dead in the water. He recovered my data from a damaged hard drive, put in new hard drives and a new OS and had it back to me the next day. This all happened during the recent big fire in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. I had been imagining having to cancel my presentation but I was back at work the next day (except for all the disruption caused by the fire but obviously Ramsin couldn't help with that). I will be using Ramsin in the future if needed. He was very fast and very reasonably priced especially compared to what it costs to send a damaged hard drive away for data recovery, not to mention the time it takes to get it back. I liked his personality and in fact I am thinking of having him build a custom machine for me. read more

My five-year-old computer finally gave out. I normally replace my computer with Costco off-the-shelf computers because they offer a great price and a 90-day return policy. Ramsin built me a custom computer that met all my needs and beat Costco's pricing! He also included an 18-month hardware warranty! Very impressive! I have also been experiencing problems with my Cox Wi-Fi here at my home. I wasn't able to get strong Wi-Fi in my garage or on my back patio. Ramsin came to my house and installed a new router and some very interesting Google Wi-Fi extenders. I'm not quite sure how the technology works, but now I have strong Wi-Fi throughout my entire home. This guy is very knowledgeable and very versatile in his technical abilities. I consider him my go-to Tech Guy! read more

Ramsin has helped me three times now. I have an HP desktop, and HP laptop, both with Windows operating systems and several types of standard applications.I also have some basic networking equipment in my home. Every time he is able to find the problem quickly, correct it and charge me a reasonable fee. I've never had to call him back to address an issue further. He'll even come to my home. He knows what he is doing. He is honest, skilled, knowledgeable and reasonable in his fees. Whatever is going on from routine maintenance to complex or difficult issues, I'd go to him first. If you're a regular home user with a stand alone or a small network or a small business operation, go first to Ramsin. read more

I have used Ramsin twice now for different computer related issues and he has shown impeccable professionalism and superb customer service both times. He installed a Google Wifi in our home to give us better and faster coverage but we had a mysterious problem with it turning off unexpectedly. Ramsin did not give up in finding a solution to the problem because it was so important to him that we were 110% satisfied. He spent many, many hours at no cost to us making sure the system he set up in our home was perfect and that we were up and running quickly without any interruptions. It's been working like a dream ever since. So grateful to have found him! He is my go-to guy for anything computers!! read more

Ramsin is extremely skilled in pc and computer repair world and he always put a lot of emphasis in highest quality of professional and personal service. The relationship are the most important to him. I have seen hundred of older computers come alive through his magical touch, and Juan mentioned computers purring for him and completely behave around him. He is not a Mac person, but if you have pc problem, a virus, a slow operating system, a new used computer, or just need someone to talk to without being charged for it. He is you man. I have had my computer serviced by him for over 10 Year and I am so thankful for using his service. Call him you would not be disappointed!!! read more

Needed my computer fixed fast and for an affordable price. I called a few places, but the couldn't get my computer back to me quick enough. Finally I called PC Mechanic and Comp. Repair and talked to Ramsin. He said he could fix my computer same day and get it back to me. Within 2 hours I dropped it off and Ramsin called me about 4/5 hours later with it running and ready to go. My computer needed numerous updates and had some viruses. Ramsin not only fixed my issues, he also went above and beyond installing some other apps. I needed for school and personal use. Ramsin is very personable, knowledgeable, affordable, and fast. I would highly recommend PC Mechanic. read more

Ramsin is the best around town! I have a msi motherboard gaming computer that wasn't booting at all, no display, but the fans were turning on and all the light were on. I am pretty stubborn and I don't trust many people with my computer because all of my work is on it. I work from home. I installed a new power supply, restarted the cmos, replugged all connections and still nothing. I saw all his reviews and I decided let him try to fix my computer. And I'm so glad I did!!! He's super polite, he works fast, and very smart. Dropped off my computer that same day and it was fixed by the end of it. Sooo thankful! I'd recommend Ramsin any day!! Thank you Ramsin! read more

My granddaughters computer fried and we decided to replace it. We had Ramsin at PC Mechanic built a new one The whole process was stress free thanks to Ramsins patiently walking me through every step of the way. He had suggestions that saved us money on all that we needed to purchase. His prices are so very reasonable and he got the PC to my granddaughter very quickly. She has had her new PC for over a month now and it has exceed her every wish. I truly believe you can not go wrong with PC Mechanic and Ramsin. Thank you Ramsin for all your hard work and patience.... YOU ARE THE VERY BEST. read more

I can rely on Ramsin whenever I have problems with my Mac or PC computers. He is an excellent troubleshooter. I can rely on his cost estimates before starting work as accurate and dependable . I highly recommend Ramsin to all my friends when they are having computer problems. Ramsin was extremely helpful when I wanted to build a new high performance PC tower this year. He provided a parts list that was perfect for the performance and cost that I wanted. Within a few days he built the machine, installed Win 10 Pro and antivirus and malware protection, and completed a system backup image file. The machine is super fast and I love it! read more

My HP desktop computer wouldn't turn on. Luckily I found the The PC Mechanic. I took the computer to the Mechanic and, within about 45 minutes, he dissembled the computer, blew out a pound of dust, replaced a faulty power supply, and a faulty DVD player all for a very reasonable price. The computer now works fine. I have an online warranty for computer repair but packing up the desktop tower, shipping it to the repair center, and waiting at least a week to get the computer back would have cost me considerable time and money - almost as much as I paid for the local repairs. He did a fine job for a good price. I will definitely go back. read more

So, I was in dire straits (recent widow, no knowledge of IT set-up at my home, and no WiFi connection) and randomly picked PC Mechanic for support. I received more than I could have imagined in the form of Ramsin, a very calm, knowledgeable and kind IT expert. Ramsin explained what I needed and very efficiently set everything up for me while offering simultaneous education and support. His fees are quite reasonable (I think) and his work is value-added in that he makes a real effort to tailor his efforts to the customer's needs. I've used him several times and each time feel more confident and informed when he leaves. Highly recommend. read more

On my flight from NJ to Santa Barbara I had just finished a 4 hour presentation that I was presenting the next morning. To my horror my harddrive crashed. When I landed I desperately tried to find someone to recover my presentation everyone said maybe in a few days. At 4 PM I found PC Mechanic who said he would try his best. By 11 PM that evening he recovered my presentation as well as other information on my harddrive, he installed a new solid state harddrive and Windows 10. I picked up my laptotp at 8 AM and made my presentation to 40 people from many CA facilities that had scheduled to attend. He saved my rearend! read more

My desktop was suffering from a myriad of unknown problems, becoming practically unusable after damage to my power supply and motherboard. Ramsin did a terrific job diagnosing my issues and had replacement parts on hand to bring my computer back to life (and performing better than ever) quickly and at a fair price. He even threw in a new case for free! Ramsin is very knowledgeable and kept me in the loop every step of the way. If you are having PC problems, looking to upgrade, or need technical advice, I would highly recommend this business. Friendly fella, very skilled and will give you a great deal. read more

Ramisin of PC Mechanic is knowledgeable and honest. I have been to Ramsin a few times already. He has helped me upgrade my old laptop; he has given me recommendations for a new laptop based on my budget (where he patiently spent time explaining and answering my questions). He has helped me before without charging for his time. This last time, my computer was not starting up properly and so I sought his guidance. He knew immediately what the problems were. Thank you yet again Ramsin for helping me! I will be calling you again and will recommend you to anyone with computer and "IT" needs. read more

After 3 plus weeks of frustration working with the Geek Squad and my new computer coming back worse each time, I took it back and took it to Ramsin. What can I say....he not only completely fixed EVERYTHING on my new computer and made it far more workable than the original Windows 8.1, but he also fixed my 'unfixable' old Vista as well. He did all this with such an agreeable and helpful attitude, returned both computers fully restored in 48 hours, and his price was more than reasonable. I highly recommend Ramsin ... to have such a friendly competent person to go to with computer ills. read more

As an architect, I need to keep my computer up to date and running smoothly. Not only did the PC Mechanic build my computer for me, but he's always available to answer any questions I have to make sure it's functioning to the highest capacity. Ramsin, thanks so much for all your hard work, for always answering my PC-related questions, and for being a big reason why my business is enjoying a fun and successful first year in operation. I recommend Ramsin - the Santa Barbara PC Mechanic - to anyone looking for quality service from a quality person. Thanks! read more