PC Buying Checklist for Ugandan First-Time Builders

Before you commit to a spec

• Write down what you'll actually use it for most (gaming, office, editing, architecture, coding) -- this determines everything else
• Set a real budget range, not a single number, so there's room to adjust one component if another needs to be stronger
• Decide new vs used per component using our new vs refurbished guide rather than a blanket rule

Before you pay

• See it running, ideally under some load (a game, a render, a benchmark) -- not just powered on and idle
• Confirm the exact GPU/CPU model matches what's listed, using GPU-Z or Task Manager/System Information
• Ask about warranty terms in writing -- what's covered, for how long, and what voids it
• Confirm delivery and collection options -- especially in Kampala, being able to collect in person and inspect before paying is a real safety advantage

Safety practices that matter in Uganda specifically

• Meet at a legitimate business location, not a private residence for a first-time transaction with an unfamiliar seller
• Never send full payment before seeing the item, especially for online-only listings
• Use WhatsApp or a paper trail for agreements so there's a record of what was promised

After you buy

• Test it thoroughly in the first 48-72 hours (games, renders, whatever it's for) while you're still within a return/exchange window
• Register the warranty if the seller requires it
• Keep the receipt and any serial numbers somewhere safe

Our promise

We meet customers physically at Kampala Plaza, Room F10, test every build in front of you before you pay, and back every build with a genuine 1-year warranty -- exactly the practices this checklist recommends looking for anywhere you buy.