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Frankenstein Computers
7702 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752, United States
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J
Review №1

Highly experienced, old school style house calls kind of tech support.You can call in for billed phone support. If that isnt the fix, Tier2 can approach your problem more digitally, with remote access options. If for some reason your issue is more complicated than remote support, their third tier is direct hands on support with life long experienced techs that have a strikingly high rate of success.In short, if you need your digital issues sorted, I recommend Frankenstein computers.To be clear, Ive been considered and passed over for employment at Frankenstein. Justifiably so. The pro they hired in my stead is significantly more experienced than myself, even though I think Im (very) slightly more charming. ;)If capability is greater than charm for you (as it SHOULD BE!) there is very little else you need to know.I recommend the brand highly. They choose on the basis of capabilities over charm. Ability over impression.I feel confident that they are the small/medium business support company you deserve.

Ky
Review №2

Absolutely amazing experience. The team at Frankenstein is wonderful - Extremely responsive, friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. Cant recommend them enough! Saved me a huge headache with my laptop and really made my day. Thanks so much!

Ch
Review №3

These guys saved me! PC wouldnt power on and I had a big test coming up. They diagnosed the problem the same day and even helped me save a few by allowing me to provide the replacement parts for them to install. They did an amazing job lightning fast and I didnt feel the least bit like they were trying to sell me anything. The opposite actually. Definitely sending everyone here.

Je
Review №4

Did a wonderful job. Work was done super quick with no issues!

Wi
Review №5

I used FCN for a custom high-end PC build, and couldn’t be happier with the result or the process. Fast and professional communication, deep knowledge of hardware, and top notch speed of service. Will definitely be using them in the future whenever the need arises.

Ja
Review №6

Recently had FC do a case swap. They were great, did a fantastic job, were super easy to talk to. A+Edit:They were also very quick.

Er
Review №7

Efficient, courteous service. Scheduling was easy as was drop off and pick up. The tech took time to answer all my questions in easy to understand language. Definitely will use again

Mi
Review №8

The team here at Frankenstein Computers are amazing! Very reasonable pricing, super quick turn around and honest people. They are always happy to answer any questions or concerns I may have a long the way. I will continue to utilize them for many of our needs down the road.

Th
Review №9

A PC running Windows had a corrupted appdata folder. The tech was very honest about what it would take to revive it which helped with our decision for a long term solution.

Sh
Review №10

Our company has used Frankenstein computers for many years, and they have never let us down. They are always timely, professional, effective, and very reasonably priced. They help us with computer repairs, IT issues, network issues, printer problems, etc. Their communication is stellar, and Im always updated on the progress of anything their working on. Additionally, their invoicing is very detailed, and I sincerely appreciate that from a business service perspective.

Ga
Review №11

I had Frankenstein Computers build a high-end custom PC for me. I selected and provided the complete kit of parts. Their build was:- Very reasonably priced- Very high quality with great attention to detail- Completed exactly when they said it would beThere is a compatibility issue with the RAM (which I chose). They were extremely helpful in diagnosing this.On the whole, a very good experience. I would recommend these guys.~GP

Da
Review №12

I have been using Frankenstein for almost 10 years for my computer issues. I run several businesses and I dont have the luxury of an IT department to handle problems. I try to keep the best equipment and keep it up to date but still hard drives fail, emails become conflicted (usually authentication issues), and other issues I cant fix on my own. Its also an issue of time. They can get me back up and running quickly. Thats value! A very capable crew of specialists can remote into your computer and work through problems. I only have gone into their Lamar St. office when hardware needed replacing or for memory upgrades.This past week was the worst computer meltdown yet. Matt the Wizard is the best IT guy Ive ever come in contact with and Im 61 years old. Much thanks for his incredible expertise. Tony Tudyk runs a tight ship over there and these guys can be counted on. You dont have to live in Austin to use them for remote service! Thanks for keeping me running!

Su
Review №13

I cant thank them enough for fixing my computer! Their communication was great and I knew the status of my repair every step of the way. I am VERY satisfied with their professionalism and also their strict COVID policy. Keep up the good work!!

Ad
Review №14

Emptied the piggy bank on a brand new amazon PC. Could not get it to post. For a great price and in one day had my beast back to me Ubuntu Studio loaded up ready to go. I will use them again and recommend you try.

Ja
Review №15

Very fast service available, knowledgeable technicians and friendly staff make this an excellent place to bring your computers for repair.

Ta
Review №16

J gave as amazing service.

Ch
Review №17

Been a customer for years. Have had no computer issues for quite a while. Recently had a virus/malware occurrence over a weekend. Left a detailed message, Tony (owner) called me back. Said he’d have Ryan (manager) contact me first thing Monday. Ryan has always taken super care of me. He’s always gone the extra mile in helping/advising me. He handed me over to an ‘A’ Team technician named Ryan (very, very knowledgeable) and man was he good!! Took remote of my laptop and went to work...fast, efficient and thorough. Took less than 30-minutes to find the issue and eliminate the problem. I use BitDefender and am very pleased with the capabilities, but the cavalry needed to be called in on this one. I am thankful I met this company years ago. Tony’s assembled a great Team, who really gives a s*** about the customer. Can’t close this without giving a big-time shout-out to where it all starts when you contact them...and that’s with Ariel (sorry if I misspelled your name). She’s really good at customer service. From start to finish it was a pleasure to work with them...wouldn’t go anywhere else!

PJ
Review №18

I had a delay making me arrive late with no appointment. Arrived, read the sign on the door: closing hours change. By 1minute, and they are closed all weekend. I now have to wait till Monday. I cant, Monday is too late so now I have to go somewhere else. Frustrating but its no ones fault.

Ly
Review №19

Took a new gaming build in that I couldn’t get to post. Had sent email late night before and they replied first thing in the morning. After dropping off they quickly got back to me and gave me a very clear and well explained diagnosis. Were very honest in telling me I should attempt build with replaced components versus paying them to do it. Even gave very helpful advice about overclocking my processor that wasn’t even part of this service call.Would definitely recommend and looked to be one of only places in area that get lots of gaming rigs in reviews.

Re
Review №20

We use Frankenstein for all of our computer and network needs. Weve found every team member to be extremely helpful, but Matt comes to our mind right away as hes spent a good bit of time here - every minute spent well worth it and productive. Transparent pricing, knowledgeable staff, great communication. Great company all the way around.

Ju
Review №21

Johnathan let me know wright away what was wrong with my laptop. Gave me a quote on the part wich was out of my budget but the guy went all out looking for a better deal online. He did all this while keeping in mind that I had a deadline. So greatfull!!! Highly recommend this place 👍.

Ju
Review №22

These guys got my gaming computer up and running after my ram died a painful death. They know their stuff and now my computer is running better than before the ram death incident. I will definitely go back if I have the misfortune of having more pc issues.

Ja
Review №23

They helped me put together my desktop, then after it broke down after a few months, not only were they not able to fix the very computer they built, they also kept recommending expensive replacement parts. So now I ended up with a partially built computer after the extra fees I paid to put it together in the beginning.Minor: brought the computer in in a protection box. The front desk just dropped the computer and the box outside the door when I was picking up and had me put it back in myself. Generally inconsiderate service.

Ja
Review №24

Real knowledgeable, fair and honest folks. Im very happy that I happened to find them when I needed to diagnose an issue with my custom built desktop. I will definitely be visiting them the next time I have any issues or need any help with my computer.

Pa
Review №25

Absolutely 10/10 would recommend. Im very impressed to be honest, they have a lifelong customer out of me. I attempted to build a gaming computer for the first time, I essentially Youtube warrior my way through it. While the process was fun and informative.... I could not get it up and running. Jon was great at keeping me informed and at the same time not making me feel like an idiot for not being able to finish the job, very professional. Great prices, highly recommend.

Jo
Review №26

Actually a pleasant experience. Ive been there 3 times. Each time greeted and treated well. Once I got free advice, another time it was quickly apparent they could not help, no charge. The other time it took a couple of days to get a necessary part, but I was kept informed and everyone was polite and helpful. This is my go to electronics place.

Za
Review №27

Called in for help with my new computer, and Jon was able to walk me through all of the possible issues I could have, and even ended up getting my CPU to work far better than the Tech help lines from AMD or MSI did. Clear love of computers, and very friendly.

A.
Review №28

Love a local shop! The service was quick and the people polite and informative. I loved the communication while our computer was being worked on and the clear price expectations.

bl
Review №29

This awesome local shop consistently delivers fantastic service at a competitive price! I took my computer in for shutting down unexpectedly. It was diagnosed as overheating, and Frankies team brought it back to performance quickly! My successful computer repairs happen here.

Li
Review №30

My work laptop keyboard was flaking out on me. I thought it was going to need a new keyboard. John took a look and was able to quickly fix the keyboard without replacing it. (Saving me $360) Then didnt charge me anything. Great customer service and Ill definitely go back to Frankenstein Computers in the future.

Se
Review №31

Had the fan go out on my laptop, Frankenstein was my second diagnostic and seemed like it was reasonable pricing however. One of the tech guys (Jon****) attempted to scam me by insisting i completely wiped my computer that it would be a extra 180 to do a os repair etc . I let it be had him fixed only the fan which he did . Even though the keyboard and charger port was popped out of place and was not remounted correctly . I picked it up, reset the laptop myself for free. maybe the owner encourages false diagnostics to be able to charge more . Scam artists at this location Beware ! Im a black man maybe thats why i got horrible service. The truly intelligent person is one who can pretend to be a fool in front of a fool who pretends to be intelligent.

Al
Review №32

I had an excellent experience. Their customer service is truly 5 stars. Matt came out within 24 hours to help get our online eCommerce store back on track. Additionally, they support our vets. Kudos to them!!

Za
Review №33

Frankenstein is awesome. They have won a client for life. I originally picked this repair shop because of the funky name and good reviews. The reviews do not lie! I cant picture my experience going any better with them. Everyone was on top of it, kept me informed throughout the repair, and finished earlier than expected. 5 stars!

El
Review №34

This place is awesome! My daughter stepped on her new chromebook and I needed documentation for an insurance claim. This place patiently waited for Asus to respond for parts info and wrote the letter. Then when the insurance company wanted additional details they updated the letter no charge in less than an hour. They were great with answering my questions and keeping me updated.

Da
Review №35

I have used their services on several occasions and each time, I have left satisfied with the results. They are upfront about cost and although my repairs were minor, they were done in a timely fashion and the staff is always friendly and appreciative. The building is easy to spot from the road, but you can miss the turn in to the business if you arent paying close attention. Parking is a bit limited as well though its never caused me an issue. I was happy with the cost and will continue to take my business to Frankenstein Computers.

Ka
Review №36

So happy to have found these guys! They are great! Not the cheapest in town but as you know, you usually get what you pay for, and these guys are worth every penny! They return your calls, show up on time, dont complain about their other clients, know everything, and get it done! Special kudos to Patrick and Ryan!

Du
Review №37

Amazing customer service.

Aa
Review №38

Impressed with the service!Friendly staff and good communication. Gives me the small local business vibe and satisfaction that we all crave.

Zi
Review №39

We had a laptop where the hinge had come loose not confident to try and fix it ourselves we brought it up to Frankensteins the staff was very friendly and helpful. They popped it open found the issue (a loose screw) fixed it and said have a nice day! Cannot give them enough praise for how great they were even in the short time we spent there. We will be coming here should we ever have any issues in the future and recommend them to anyone else trying to find a repair place in the area.

Ub
Review №40

Their complementary services are outstanding, Frys would charge 35$ to install antennas and Frankentseins did it for free. Thanks guys.

Gi
Review №41

I mistakenly deleted my external hard drive, which was loaded with 11 years worth of precious family memories. The folks at Frankenstein took wonderful care of me, treating my personal problem as if it were their utmost priority. They were able recover all of my files, photographs, and documents within 24 hours and charged me a very fair price for my priceless treasures (literally 100s less than I was quoted elsewhere). I will be forever indebted to these guys for their services! Rock on!

Ro
Review №42

I called with a question regarding buying a battery for an old lap top. They were very knowledgable and helpful even though they knew I wouldnt be able to purchase anything from them on the occasion. Definitely going to bring any CPU issues I have to them in the future. The customer service is great.

Jo
Review №43

These guys are the best computer repair service Ive ever been to thank yall

Ry
Review №44

They were very helpful and found out the issue with my pc build. They also reccomended new parts to fix the problem, and where to get them.

Le
Review №45

These guys are awesome! Friendly & knowledgeable, they diagnosed & fixed my problem the same day, when the place I bought the computer told me it could be 3-4 days before the techs could look at it.I would highly recommend them!

Ro
Review №46

On time and professional. They were also reasonably priced for the work I needed done. My laptop locked up, needed a new hard drive and they recovered my data and replaced the drive for less than half the cost of a new laptop. Im happy.

Ev
Review №47

They were able to work with me on a large and complicated computer build. I needed 60 computers built and they were able to do it while keeping the price per computer extremely low. Im lucky to have found them.

Ca
Review №48

Fantastic!! We built an addition that our WiFi signal was not getting to & they were able to give me the right advice to buy a range extender that worked perfectly for our situation. Awesome & a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend!

Fr
Review №49

John was very helpful, and knowledgeable about computers. I would highly recommend!

Er
Review №50

If you are wanting to have a system built then I will recommend this place hands down. Their communication is spot on and staff are top notch. They refreshed my eight year old system with a new motherboard, ram, cpu and power supply and SSD while re using a new video card and hard drive that I had recently installed in my previous build. I am not sure about their other services but I would also go back to them for anything that I do not feel comfortable doing myself.3-1-2021 Original poster here. I am currently going through my second RMA with my motherboard and Jonathan has been extremely helpful in this process. I brought the system yall built up for me because it was having an issue and Jonathan found out that the motherboard is having a problem correctly identifying the M.2 SSD on both M.2 slots on the motherboard. I received the motherboard back from RMA and it is having the same problem, a new RMA has been received, along with a shipping label. Jonathan uninstalled the motherboard for me (a paid service, one that is worth it for me) so I could send it back to the manufacturer. I am most certainly keeping the five star review I did.

Jo
Review №51

Fast and awesome customer service!!! Ryan is very good at explaining, to a not so tech savy person, what is going on and what they can and cant do. They seem very honest and straight forward and if it is something they do not do they refer you to specialist that can help you fix the issue. Very impressed!!!

Ky
Review №52

I cant recommend these guys enough. I took my computer in after it stopped displaying anything and I had spent several hours on my own trying to get it working. They had it fixed and back in my hands within an hour.

Co
Review №53

Extremely friendly and they know their stuff! They replaced a faulty CPU fan in my laptop, got it done quickly and at a very reasonable price.

Jo
Review №54

Go here first.I called 5 places looking for an electrons repair shop that would solder a broken power terminal on an led light board. I was met with we cant work on those by everyone I called. I just needed a connection re-soldered, it doesnt matter what it was attached to.Frankenstein were the only people to say we dont work on those normally but come in and we will see what we can do.And they did exactly what I was asking of them. They did it quickly, they were courteous, and they were certainly affordable (much cheaper than I was expecting ).Thank you so much Tim! Next time I have any electronics issues Frankenstein will be my first stop.

Mo
Review №55

Tony, Mitch and the guys have been taking care of our computer problems since 2006. They are always available to come by for emergencies and have a quick turnaround if the pc has to go to the shop. They also provide awesome phone support for that quick how to question. Theyve even helped with my IPhone. They rock!!! We wont go anywhere else!!

Da
Review №56

Amazing service. They fixed my laptop fan in 10 minutes and were super helpful with the whole thing (what part to buy, whats the issue etc...)Would definitely recommend

Sa
Review №57

I called this morning and talked to John. I told him that my laptop was having issues connecting to the internet, and I needed to make a same-day appointment to take it in. After I explained the symptoms, John asked me if I have a few minutes to try something out, before I took it in. He walked me over the steps to uninstall a few network adapters, and then reboot the laptop. Sure enough, that fixed the problems I was having, without the need to take the laptop in, and at no charge!While I was impressed with John’s technical skills, it is his honesty and integrity that impressed me even more. This is definitely A++ service in my book, and I would have given him more than 5 stars if I could :-)

Ke
Review №58

Ive used Frankenstein for on-site repairs (Patrick C.) as well as drop-off services. Both times I had a great experience with them and would definitely recommend.

Ma
Review №59

These guys went above and beyond to get our network up and running, working late into the evening to make sure everything was set up correctly. They were professional, prompt and affordable.

Mi
Review №60

Excellent, super-fast service. Walked in thinking we would have to leave the computer for a few days, but John fixed it right then, in minutes.

Cu
Review №61

Very excellent service and communication at a very fair price.

Ra
Review №62

Our go-to pros. Expeditious and courteous.

jo
Review №63

Went in for a fan and ssd install with Jonathan,he went above and beyond to take care of me and educate me because I had 2 exhaust fans and no intake fan so he recommended I get some,so I went to frys to get them when I forgot what to get I gave him a call and helped me while I was at frys on what to get,and didnt charge me a lot for everything,amazing shop highly recommend look forward to doing more work with him.

Ma
Review №64

I won a one hour service call gift certificate at a school auction. We had a to do list of several items that needed attention on our home computers and laptops. Jonathan. the service tech, was able to address and resolve all of our problems within the hour--yay!Based on the Frankenstein staffs input and my research, I purchased a new computer, as ours was going to cost more to upgrade than to replace. Jonathan came out again, set it all up and made sure it would communicate with the other devices in our home. In addition, he wiped our old computers and made recommendations on how to dispose of them.I was very happy with the service I received and would recommend them to my friends and family. I look forward to using them again!

Mi
Review №65

I went to the store today to take care of an issue i had my computer being laggy. I dont know which employee i talked to but he said that it could be a simple setting i could fix in my computer.He was very honest and said that it might be better for me to save the 50$ i would have had to pay for the diagnosticBottom line. I didnt actually get anything done here but the honesty of the employees speaks for itselfI will for sure come back if another issue arises

Ch
Review №66

Legitimate and efficient service. I spilt my coffee on my computer and the screen went out. I was very nervous. They took my laptop apart and cleaned it up right away. After one day of waiting, my laptop was back to normal and they only charged me the diagonostic fee and reassemble my laptop hard drive for me

Ro
Review №67

Always the best. Excellent service

Kv
Review №68

Rip off. Price for the service changed within less than a 1 min. More than unprofessional.

Pa
Review №69

Useless. I wanted to do business with them at 10 hours worth of work or more for several locations in the area. They would not offer any discounts or rate decrease. I am a business as well and wanted both of us to make money. I was told no discounts or any help in any way. I wanted to resell their work. Thanks anyways.

Er
Review №70

Great help and super friendly :)

Ja
Review №71

Frankenstein staff are experts that speak in clear non tech terms and the prices never surprise or gouge the pocketbook!

Ci
Review №72

We use Frankenstein Computers for all our computers issues and repairs. Patrick is a rock star and always follows thru!

Mi
Review №73

Not bad at all.

De
Review №74

Loved it

Ch
Review №75

A+

re
Review №76

I would like to give them negative star if I can. I have a key drop off from my laptop. I tried to fix it by myself so I knew it might be a small pad under the key had issue. I brought my laptop to the company, thought they might have part available since I need use my laptop frequently and did not want to wait online shop.The front desk brought my laptop into their back office and let me wait in front, and after the laptop brought back, one of the small hooks for the key on the keyboard is broken. This forced me to replace the whole key board. I know it maybe too cheap to repair one drop-off key for a company. But they can tell me that they want to fix it instead of force me replace the whole key board by destroy my laptop!.Never go to this site!

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  • Address:7702 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752, United States
  • Site:http://fcnaustin.com/
  • Phone:+1 512-419-9777
Categories
  • Computer consultant
  • Computer repair service
  • Computer networking center
  • Computer security service
  • Computer service
  • Computer support and services
  • Data recovery service
  • Website designer
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–5pm
  • Tuesday:8am–5pm
  • Wednesday:8am–5pm
  • Thursday:8am–5pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:8am–5pm
Health and safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
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