Topgear-pc's Services at a Glance: 1) Tuning packages 2) Overclocking Lessons 3) Custom Air Cooling 4) Heatsink Lapping and Polishing 5) Custom Water Cooling (DISCONTINUED) 6) System Sales 7) System Assembly 8) Installation of OS 9) Power Supply Sleeving 10) Case Modification Tuning Packages + Software Optimisation

Here are some details about what our tuning packages are all about, the process, risks involved, items/ programs needed etc. First, I will explain what we will do regarding hardware - overclocking. Overclocking is the main way that we make a PC run faster and smoother. We understand that there are myths and rumours going that overclocking will shorten the lifespan of components or cause some components to burn out or die. All these are risks are addressed in the FAQ page and we can assure you that the possibility of that happening is 2% on average. And that is mostly due to component failure rather than failure due to the overclock. Using our years of experience, we take calculated risks with overclocking and tuning your PC. If we feel that it is too risky, we will not go ahead with it - EVEN if you insist! Remember, anyone can overclock or learn how to do it, but what we do is a ballet of voltages, timings and temperatures. A lot of technical related matters come into play during overclocking, and we will provide a good balanced overclock to what you require while keeping temperatures down and under control. What makes us special and different is the high speed, as low as possible temperatures, lower voltage and power as well as optimised memory timings and even subtimings. Below, we have brief descriptions of how to purchase a package and what will happen when you purchase a package with us. This is where the first and most important step comes into play: 1) System Assessment. The best way to assess your system if you have some basic computer hardware knowledge is over the phone or email. A report log with reasons as to why your pc is deemed fit or unfit will be handed to you. Possible reasons are system age, temperatures, lack of options in BIOS, etc. This is where we will be honest that if we cant do it, we will not. 2)Terms and Conditions Granted there are risks involved, but we hope that through our track record and experience, we will be able to gain your trust that nothing will go wrong. However, if something does go wrong, we will do our best to assist in an RMA or exchange for a new component from the distributor. Remember that even though there is no black and white, we will remind you verbally or through any correspondence, sms or email, that we will not be held responsible but will do our best to assist. 3) Customer Expectations We will do our very best to achieve the speeds you like or you hope to see to the best of our ability. You can even purchase third party heatsinks and thermal compunds to assist your PC achieve a target you set for it. However, whether we do achieve the target or not, a report will be given to you with reasons and best achieved results. 4) Overclocking Starts from the CPU, then RAMs. (provided OS is already installed) We will then start overclocking the processor, stress testing it with programs designed to place a heavy load or even the maximum possible load on your processor to test for stability. Normally the home user runs it for 6 to 8 hours. We run it for 22 hours straight. In air con, non air con, humid or non humid environments. Also testing will be done for cold boot and warm boots to see if the setting stays. Once done, we will carry on with RAMs, speed and timings. This is where the software part of the process comes in. If Software Optimisation is purchased, we will then go on to tweak the graphics card and OS. 5) OS is tweaked and tuned. Registry settings, configurations, services will be configured to best use the least memory. This will be tuned to your needs. 6) Graphics card overclocking. We will then use programs like Riva Tuner or ATI Tool to overclock your graphics card. 3Dmark, Aquamark 3 and some games may be loaded to test the stability of the card. 3Dmark06 is the confirmed have for graphics tuning. 7) All done! Have a look at your PC, upon delivery or collection and have a feel! If you are happy, you can bring your PC home or accept the delivery at your place! However, if you are not satisfied, we will spend some time doing a little more tweaking till you are happy and satisfied! Most importantly, we will leave contact numbers, email addresses or our forum address for your info if you have a problem with your PC AFTER we are done. This is part of the support we can and will offer you. We will even go back to your location (Free of charge) to solve a problem within a week if necessary. One Year Carry in is then offered after a week. System Specs must not change. Of Course, please do have a look at our customer testimonials as well!

Overclocking Lessons

One of our specialities and also one of our most popular services! Your very own personal, face to face, step by step guide to overclocking like a pro! We'll sit by you and walk you through the process, giving you numerous tips that we will pen down for you and teaching you the many terms and even the math behind it all! Hardware is provided if you walk in or call us down! And we'll sit down and guide you through overclocking your OWN PC! Of course we do not leave you with nothing when we go, any settings found, techniques tips, etc will be penned down in a report form and you may keep it for future reference. There are 3 levels of overclocking, beginners, intermediate and advanced. Beginners start with the basic maths and calculations as well as learning about the bios and some software tweaking. Intermediate goes deeper into the bios into areas such as subtimings, how to know which component cannot take it, as well as problem solving and tuning tips. At the advanced level, all out overclocking is introduced and for a few dollars more, you can even try your hand at dry ice overclocking! Extreme cooling equipment will be provided. All out benchmarking is also a feature. How to tune and tweak for a benchmark or really optimise your system for day to day stability at the highest speeds.  Here are some examples of platforms provided by us to help you with your overclocking lessons. Looks tough? Confusing? Fret not! after a lesson with us you will be confused no more!

Value Added Services

- Custom Air Cooling We help to fix and change fans, coolers, heatsinks, install filters etc. This bundle comes with free cable management. Also we do heatsink lapping and Autosol polishing up to 2000 grit for the best thermal performance! And as you can see, the systems below are also case modded!       - Custom Water cooling (DISCONTINUED) Swiftech is our preferred and number one brand for watercooling combined with clearflex 1/2 inch id tubing! Let us know what you would like and we'll source it for you for no extra charge or do hear our recommendations :) This is my (Jeremiah) personal rig if you have seen the About Us page.     Testing out a water cooling loop. It takes lots of preparation, a long time to test for leaks, and lots of patience!     - System Sales We are able to buy parts from our valued distributors or fellow retailers in Sim Lim Square to provide you with the BEST price! A small transport fee will be incurred. This would include going down to Sim Lim or any distributor islandwide to pick up items for you, parts etc.   - System Assembly Send in the parts or get us to pick it up! We'll build it nicely and neatly. This service is FOC with system sales! Rest assured that with more than 1000 assembled PC experience, we will be able to tackle any sort of problem! More benefits for you, our customer!   - Installation of ORIGINAL OS Windows XP Pro and Vista Home Premium are our preferred choices. This Service is free with any overclocking package since we will need the OS for testing.   - Power supply cable sleeving Whether it is to sleeve for neatness or cool looks, we can do it! Have a look below! Many customers love our signature green orange colour theme! Before! After! Do note we cannot sleeve sata connectors if they are factory sealed.       - Case modding Anything and everything you want your PC to be, we'll try to make it happen! Once again our signature theme is a combination of green orange and blues - as you can see below. BUT we're able to do many colour combinations too! So let us know and we can arrange it for you. This include UV lights, neon, leds, fans, case cutting, fan blowholes, etc. (Please note that some projects may be passed on to our partner companies for better quality.)     Don't forget to check out our Price List Page for pricing details!