Mon–Fri 11am–6pm 3226 Grand Avenue, Oakland · next to the Grand Lake Theatre 510-208-1937
General Computer SystemsOakland · Since 1991
Since 1991 Oakland’s neighborhood computer experts

Computer problems? One call fixes it.

Repairs and upgrades for every brand of PC and Mac, custom-built desktops with a 10-year labor warranty, data recovery, networking and on-site service — right on Grand Avenue.

All brands, PC & Mac Cost explained up front 10-year labor warranty on GC builds
Laptop opened up on a repair bench with tools
Repair completeTicket #1991 · Ready for pickup
10-year labor warrantyon every custom GC system
We service and sell all major brandsAppleDellHPLenovoASUSAcerIntelMicrosoft
35+ yrsServing the Bay Area since 1991
10-yearLabor warranty on GC custom systems
100%Overall Performance rating, Consumers’ Checkbook
$90/hrIn-store service rate
Custom desktop PC being assembled on the bench
From $799Custom-built GC desktops, tailored to your needs
Custom-built PCs

A computer built for you — and backed by people you can call.

We build completely customized desktops tailored to your needs and budget — and you get our personal service if anything goes wrong.

  • 1-year parts, 10-year labor warranty on every GC system
  • Local support — no out-of-state or overseas call centers
  • Your choice of processor, memory, storage, graphics and monitor
Explore GC Systems
How it works

Simple, honest service.

Call or drop in

Describe the problem by phone, or bring your computer to our Grand Avenue shop.

We diagnose

Our technicians pinpoint the issue and let you know the cost early — before work begins.

We fix it right

Repairs start promptly and are done properly the first time.

Pick up or delivery

Collect it at the shop — or we’ll deliver to your home or office.

Customer feedback

Customer satisfaction is our top priority.

100%Overall

A clear winner in Bay Area Consumers’ Checkbook

In Checkbook’s survey of the top 25 computer repair shops in the Bay Area, General Computer Systems earned 90% and 100% ratings in every category — including 100% for Overall Performance.

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You have more than once showed me a smarter way to go or warned me away from an upgrade that I didn’t need… Service has always been congenial, respectful, immediate when possible and quick even when busy. In short, you have made General Computer my source for not having to think or worry about my computer.
Howard P.Customer for 10+ years
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From the onset of my phone call you assessed my problems and immediately took action to correct the issues. Only at the end of the call did you ask whether I bought my computer from you. This type of help is rare in this day and age.
John C.AT&T Account Executive
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I am so pleased with your prompt and responsive service that I plan to recommend your business to all my colleagues.
Nancy C.Customer

Computer acting up? One call fixes it.

Call, or bring it by our Grand Avenue shop Monday through Friday, 11am–6pm. We’ll diagnose it and tell you the cost up front.

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