TL;DR - Ignore any review less than 5 stars, this shop has earned my lifelong business for computer repair. The owner's name is Moe and he is a craftsman of top caliber. He views work as a challenge, each repair as a puzzle that must be solved. He's like the Dr. House of computer repair. I brought in a PC with an apparently dead boot drive, and left 4 hours later with a functional drive with all data restored, plus cleaned vents and new thermal paste to boot so now it runs better than ever. If you or anyone you know has computer trouble, bring it in to Moe and let him sort you out. read more

I had a great experience with Moe helping upgrade my PC. I brought in my Alienware R11 to replace the GPU and troubleshoot some RAM issues I ran into after trying to install it myself. The Alienware desktops are notorious for being finicky to work with, but Moe took the time to help troubleshoot my RAM issues and talked me through everything. Moe was super knowledgeable and efficient, there's a reason why the Yelp/Google reviews all say he's great! He installed my new GPU without any issues and made sure everything was working before I left. If you're looking for someone reliable for PC upgrades or troubleshooting, I'd definitely recommend Moe. If I ever decide to move on from my current PC, I'll be contacting Moe to help me build a new one! read more

I was looking to build my first PC, and after doing some research and coming up with a list of parts, I was pretty excited! However, I didn't feel confident about actually putting it together and was nervous that I'd f*** it up: (and boy would this be an expensive thing to f*** up!) Thankfully, I found Moe - who was not only able to give me recommendations for my build, but also put it together for me perfectly. I feel as if his recommendations (although they pushed up my budget higher than it was initially) really resulted in a PC that I love wholeheartedly. It does everything I want it to, and I'm an extremely satisfied customer. On top of that, it turned out BEAUTIFUL. And did I mention he built it in under 24 hours after all the parts arrived??? This man is FAST. Even after he built it, he went above and beyond in helping me get it to my car and making sure that it was packed in a way that it wouldn't be damaged in transport. For anyone looking for someone to help you build your PC, give recommendations, or to troubleshoot for PC issues, I highly highly recommend Moe! It *will* be pricier than building the PC yourself, but for me personally it saved a lot of time and troubleshooting. He's clearly very experienced and enthuistic about his craft. Again, highly recommend! read more

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I am SO grateful to have found Moe -- thanks to all of the reviewers before me for your detailed recommendations. My Dell desktop power supply got fried when we had an unexpected power outage. The computer was old and nearing max capacity on the drives so I was not surprised when Moe recommended starting from scratch and building a new PC that matched my long-term needs. What I was really thankful for was that Moe was able to recover all of my data from the old computer and make some adjustments so that all of the components played nice together. Moe was very patient in explaining why he recommended certain components and manufacturers and tried his best to work within the budget I had set. He was also respectful of the urgency I had by my not having access to my data so he worked hard to identify parts that he already had or could get overnight. In the end, I got exactly what I needed. When I plugged all of the peripherals into the new PC everything worked right away. I have confidence that this new build will perform way better than anything I could have gotten on the retail market. I highly recommend Moe from PC Trade. read more

I was having trouble with a Pc build and troublingshooting components when I decided to google repair shops nearby. P C Trade was at the top of the list so I called up Moe. He immediately was able to take in my PC and figured out my motherboard was faulty. It was immediately evident that he is an absolute master at building PCs so I asked him to finish my build and the results speak for themselves. My new PC is put together so well, Moe is truly a master of his craft. On top of that he is incredibly kind, his communication was amazing. I am now a customer for life! There's a reason he's been in business for 32 years. If you are thinking about building a new PC or have any issues with your current PC. Call up P C Trade! read more

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Moe is extremely experienced and great at what he does. I brought my pc in to get diagnosed and he was able to catch several concurrent problems that were taking place and resolve all of them. He clearly cares about his customers and doesn't try to take advantage of them with expensive fees. I will most certainly be coming back here for the foreseeable future whenever i have computer problems. read more

Helped same day on an issue, went above and beyond in consultation and service. Great installation, cleaning; helpful and personable. 10/10 read more

Come to this place for all of your computer troubles!!! Moe went above and beyond and exceeded all my expectations. I came in with a broken CPU and motherboard, and was looking to do a new build. Moe was able to recommend everything that I would need and other options that were budget friendly. When Amazon delayed my new parts by 2 days, Moe took it upon himself to drive to City of Industry and pick everything up himself. Thank you Moe, you made my entire year!!! I have another PC I need built for a family member, we will definitely be returning. Picture attached - he built this entire beast in under a day. read more

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I have already written a review on Google, but want to ensure that this business is rated highly. PC Trade is the best business to come to regarding computers, their parts, and servicing them. I brought my PC in to diagnose a problem with it. Mo, the owner, spent several hours with me disassembling, diagnosing, and troubleshooting my PC to find out what was wrong and why. Eventually, we found out it was the motherboard, to which he stern did motherboard research and found a better motherboard at a nearby vendor at a cheaper price. I got a better computer for cheaper thanks to Mo and PC Trade. Additionally, I went though the process of returning the faulty motherboard that Mo diagnosed and he called me to follow up on my return process. I want to highlight that to all potential customers: his service was already done, I had paid him and was onto the step of retuning faulty parts and he took time out of his day to cal in and check how that process was going. He told me specific talking points to bring up when calling about returning my motherboard and it worked. I ended up getting my money back from the 3rd party vendor thanks to Mo. While going through this entire process, he taught my a lot about my computer and future things to do regarding maintenance and potentially upgrading. This is the best specialist in all of SoCal when it comes to this profession and I cannot recommend PC Trade enough. Also Mo is just a really cool guy and is just fun to talk to as he builds PCs. I would rate 10/5 stars if I could. Thank you again Mo read more

Moe is the man! Had an issue with my Alienware gaming PC not booting up properly. Contacted Dell about it (useless) and hit up a couple of uBreakiFix locations (even more useless). Realized any repair through them was going to be a annoying, expensive, and drawn out. After looking through some Yelp reviews, I decided to give this store a shot. I walked into PC Trade on a weekday afternoon and Moe greeted me with the utmost attentive care and enthusiasm. After explaining my situation, he dedicated a good 30-45 minutes to opening my PC up and troubleshooting the issue along with me. At this point, I witnessed his 25+ years of experience this in this field. The man is a MASTER of PC knowledge! Eventually, he was able to identify the issue and order the replacement parts that I needed. Cannot say enough about the time, money, and stress that this man has saved me. He will be my go-to for any computer-related repair. read more

Absolutely exceptional service! Moe is truly the best--kind, honest, and incredibly helpful. From the moment I called him about my computer issue, he treated me like family. He quickly offered assistance and, when I brought in my device, took the time to walk me through everything step by step. Moe clearly explained what was wrong and gave me personalized recommendations without ever pushing unnecessary or expensive upgrades. His transparency and knowledge were refreshing. Throughout the entire process, he kept me updated and, impressively, had my computer rebuilt and running like new in under a day! I wouldn't hesitate to return--Moe is a rare gem. read more

Moe is awesome! He is very knowledgeable and helped me out with any questions I had. I brought my computer in the morning to fix and he let me know a few hours later to come pick it up, as it was fixed and ready to take home. He did everything he said he was gonna do, quickly and efficiently. If you have any issues with your PC or just want to get a new PC, come here! Moe is your guy! read more

If you ever having issues with your PC/Laptop and not able to troubleshoot it yourself then take it over to PC TRADE. Moe is very knowledgeable in this field and he is able to troubleshoot the problem you are dealing with. Just give him a brief overview on what is your issue and he will handle it from there. read more

I was having trouble with my 2023 HP Laptop's charging cable. Prior to taking my laptop to the shop I wasn't sure if it was the cable or the battery. When I took my laptop over we figured out the charging cable just needed to be replaced, so I bought a new original HP laptop charger from them for just $48 instead of buying a new laptop for hundreds of bucks. This place is a lifesaver and I plan to revisit them if I need a more intensive repair. They're awesome! read more

Moe is awesome fixed my pc same day. Incredible work, better attitude. Would recommend for all pc issues.

Moe helped to recover old movie files that I could't open. Even though I have a macbook and he usually works with a pc. So happy to have them back and at a more than reasonable cost. Thanks read more

Mo is very knowledgeable and talks a mile a minute, very hard to keep up with. I went in for a windows 11 upgrade and $773 later I had Windows 11 a 2tb PC card and drive. Be careful what you ask for because he'll sell you the works. I could have added a few more dollars and bought a new basic computer with windows installed. Will not return. read more

There shouldn't be anyone else you need to take your PC to. He's worked on several computers for me that I couldn't fix on my own. Moe is very passionate and knowledgeable about what he does. You can tell by how he gets excited he gets talking about your computer and how he's going to fix it. He is a one man show but his turn around time is top notch. I was afraid that my computer would be down for a week to fix the problem. I use my computer for work as I do video editing. I do have a back up laptop but it's not optimal to use long term. Moe was able to fix the problem and give it back to me within a 24hrs. His pricing is competitive but most importantly trust worthy. A forever loyal customer! read more

My desktop PC died on me so I took it to get it diagnosed at PC Trade. I was astonished by how knowledgeable Moe was. I am and avid gamer and multimedia designer so I familiar with PCs and their parts but Moe blew me away with how much he knew. I actually learned quite a bit just from talking to him. He is incredibly kind and offers high quality parts and finds you the best deals so you can save some money. Just tell him what you need to do on your PC for your budget and he'll know exactly what to put in there. He is honest and works fast, efficiently, and meticulously. I am not an expert like he is, but I know enough and researched enough to confirm that everything he recommended was accurate and at the best price available. He will NOT rip you off. In fact, he threw in a couple extra services for me at no cost. I am new to upgrading and building PCs so the idea of having to replace my motherboard, processor, and graphics card was a bit daunting to me so I originally ordered a prebuilt with some of the specs I was looking for. Moe was able to put together a new PC for me that has even better specs from the best companies for CHEAPER than the prebuilt! I canceled the prebuilt order immediately. The cheap no brand name parts from my first prebuilt is what fried my CPU and motherboard and now I am confident that won't be happening again. If you want a high quality PC built to your needs, whether it's for gaming or for work, build it with Moe. DO NOT BUY A PREBUILT! I learned the hard way. You'll get a much better PC made with Moe for the same price or even cheaper and it will last so much longer. THANK YOU MOE & PC TRADE!! read more

So I took my rig to Moe when I was getting no output from my GPU or motherboard. Within a few hours he fixed it for a fair price. Sometimes it's nice to trust the professionals at a physical location. Great spot here - good inventory of upgrades, easy to find, good parking lot, and owned by just 1 guy. Support local businesses and visit Moe! read more

Firstly I called and had a lot of questions as my son wanted to upgrade his PC for gaming. The owner was super knowledgeable and recommended what he needed and explained why and even gave us options. He is so fast. He ordered the parts and it was literally installed in one day!! He PC works perfectly and crazy fast and my son is beyond happy! I highly recommend him. You can tell when someone is good at what they do when they have a lot of passion. He was very nice and knows his stuff!! read more

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Dropped my PC and it wasn't booting up. The owner Moe recovered all my data to a new digital hard drive and added 4G of memory. My laptop is completely refurbished for half the price of buying a new one. Not only outstanding service but outstanding communication with Moe during the process. And the job was completed in 24 hours! 100% SATISFIED! read more

"Mo's service and knowledge with PCs are simply incredible. Over the years, I've hired him to build and repair more than 100 computers, and I've always had complete confidence in everything he does. Mo is not a salesman--he gives honest, straightforward advice, recommending exactly what you need based on the kind of computer user you are. I give Mo 100 stars!" read more

I loved going here the owner has so much passion for his customers and dosent look at us like dollar signs. I asked for a SD card reader for my computer. He suggested I go buy a auxiliary one at my local Best Buy since it's easier. But he made me think... why not go cheaper and support a local business. He explained how I need to install it and what I need to do. I get home and it takes me less than 10 minutes to get all the files removed off my SD card. He saved me time, money, and gave great service in general. Support your local business!! Go to PC trade!! read more

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Moe helped me out a ton to fix my laptop that won't turn on. He diagnosed the problem free of charge, then found out the problem same day. Even offered to install the battery I needed for free read more

Moe is super knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. I hesitated to go to computer technicians before because many of them are overpriced and a waste of time. However, at PC Trade, Moe gives a quick diagnosis, fair pricing, and the best advice one can ask for. I felt that he truly cared about my computer and my money. I would recommend anyone in need of a repair to come here. I will be coming to him for any future PC troubles! read more

I don't normally drop a review unless the business is exceptional. Moe really knows his stuff. I came in wanting to get a diagnosis for an issue with my PC, Moe gave me a straight forward price, and diagnosed in a timely manner. He was also greatly helpful in explaining what he tried, what might be broken, and suggestions. He narrowed down to my motherboard, which turned out to be the case when I RMA the board. He never pressured me to do any repairs and gave me options to pursue. I really appreciate this. He seems to be credible person and was transparent through out. I would come back again for any issues, and would refer this business to all my friends and family. read more

My name is John. I visited today because my computer would not load and I have family pictures and videos I didn't want to lose. Moe helped me retain the files and also allowed my laptop to be usable again. All within one day. read more

Needed new mounting screws for a SSD i bought on amazon so i called up PC trade. Mo was very helpful on the phone making sure he understood my needs and he gave me a great deal on a few screws! I will definitely be back if i need any upgrades or new hardware. Thank you Mo! read more

I've never had the knowledge to build, modify, or find the right parts for pcs and I've never really had a person that I could ask for help with pc related situations, (except a friend of mine who's really far away). However, pc trade changed everything. The owner was 110% able to make my hobby that much more enjoyable for me and recently, with me having pc trade upgrade my 1070 rig to a 4070 rig, I couldn't be happier with the results as I am now having some of the most fun I could've ever had with pc gaming in a long time. Pc trade will also try its best to give you the best bang for your buck any time of the week, so expect satisfaction with any purchase you make. With that being said, I completely recommend pc trade as a legitimate help for everything pc related as it has proven itself time and time again. read more

PC Trade - Computers Near Me - Lake Forest, California

If you're looking to get your computer worked on this is the place to go!!! Been dealing with intermittent connection issues for well over a year. Called with a few questions on diagnostics not knowing if its my pc or my router causing the issues. Rather than save time and tell me to just bring it in to get off the phone like most others would do this man took nearly 30 minutes out of his day to walk me through diagnostics and help me figure out where the problem is coming from. This is how you get a lifetime customer! Totally earned my business for anything computer related this is where my pc is going in the future! read more

Absolutely amazing service. Brought in my pc for a cleaning and fan replacement and it was night and day for my computer. Local shop that I will absolutely come to for all my pc needs in the future. 10/10 would recommend to anyone in need of any service. read more

I originally came to moe because of spilling coffee on my laptop, which I use five days of the week since I am a full-time college student. After trying his very best to repair the laptop unfortunately, it was a goner. However, Moe went the extra step and found a workable laptop that he sold me at a very affordable price. I was really struggling to come up with the money to buy comparable laptop to the one that I had destroyed and Moe came to my aid in a way far beyond I expected. It's rare to see true kindness in people nowadays so I definitely recommend coming here for any computer needs you have. He is a highly intelligent, affordable, and extremely efficient, laptop repair man. In addition to my first visit with Moe. I visited his shop a second time to help with a virus that I had contracted on my new laptop. Free of charge, he helped remove it and guided me on how to stop this problem from happening in the future. Again and again, Moe surprises me with his amazing customer, service, and ability to surpass what is expected of him, I really am so happy to have such great technical support so close to home thank you again moe I will be coming to you and recommending others to come to you for years on! read more

This is THE computer shop to go to. Don't even bother looking at anyone else. I consider myself to be above average tech savvy, and I can say beyond a shadow of a doubt that Mo is a true subject matter expert. I had an issue with a new build Pc I put together, I spent hours trouble shooting and couldn't find a solution. In less than ten minutes at PC trade the issue was identified and solved above and beyond my expectations. Not only did the problem I came in to have fixed get solved but he really went the extra mile to make sure that my build was ready to go as soon as I got home. Very reasonable prices, extremely knowledgeable, and a damn pleasure to work with. I will ONLY use PC Trade for my Computing needs both personal and enterprise. read more

Mo was extremely knowledgeable and helped me build my dream pc! Great service! He spent time out of his weekend that he was closed to search for parts and help me find the best with my pc! He really knows his stuff with computers! He built it beautifully and put it together so nice and neat. Works perfect and any troubles that come to your pc he will help fix! Now I finally have my dream pc setup!! read more

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Very knowledgeable and honest staff. Came in for a cleaning, was super quick and it actually looks brand new.

Came in with a messed GPU and no idea where the problem was. He was able to diagnose 8 errors with minimal information. Mo has been building and fixing PC's for 32 years and it more than shows. The man made a troubleshooting process that could have taken Best Buy WEEKS in about an hour. He even fixed a fan AFTER I paid for my 2 hour stay ($75) read more

My son received a $1500 gaming pap top for his birthday and dropped it a month later shattering the screen. After going to several big name store who could not help or were asking ridiculously high prices for the repair we found PC Trade. Always more than happy to support a local business, we were quoted a fair price and the screen was replaced, lap top good as new in an hour! The owner is not only great at what we does ( in business for over 20 years!) But very friendly and personable. So glad to have found them, highly recommended! read more

This is by far the best place in OC for all things computer repair. My PC was about 10 years old and on its last leg. I should have moved to a new one long ago, but did not. Well the PC would not power on at all so I called a few places and most said they could try to help but weren't sure. I then fount OC Trade and drove over to discuss and was given a couple of options. First off putting my hard drive into another PC and being able to access my emails and data. That w was what I needed!!! Then Moe suggested that I consider upgrading my hard drive to SSD drive to get more speed and be able to use it efficiently (which I hadn't done in a few years since it was sooooo old). The prices to do so was very reasonable so I decided to move forward that way. To my surprise he was able to get the work done by the following day. I know he worked longer than usual to get the computer back to me quickly. I sincerely appreciate all he did. Now it boots up SO FAST and works perfectly. He even made sure to get all the correct drivers loaded so I didn't have to deal with that either. I will never go anywhere else and when I am ready for a new PC this is the place I will go. I am not a gamer but it looked like he had some great gaming machines as well. He mentioned he builds them specific to each gamer! If you want quality work at a fair price don't go anywhere else! This is your place. read more

Moe has made several computers for me now. He has always been helpful, and accommodating to me. I recommend him highly because I've always been happy with his service. read more