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OC Computers

OC Computers offers expert PC & laptop repair, upgrades, data transfers, and custom builds. Reliable solutions for all your computer needs!

Serving Oneonta with honest, high-quality service backed by experience. Hi, I'm Bradford Monk (https://www.facebook.com/bradfordmonk) and I want to be your IT guy. I've been diagnosing, repairing, upgrading, building and overclocking computers for over 20 years. I've also got a strong background in software configuration and support. I'm dedicated to honesty, integrity and getting your computer running the best for you.

08/13/2026

🔥 From Overheating Paperweight to Cool, Quiet Gaming PC 🔥

This one was an extreme example of why PC tuning, diagnostics, and a good set of eyes can make a huge difference.

A customer recently brought me a powerful prebuilt gaming PC featuring an Intel i9-14900KF, 360mm AIO liquid cooler, and 24 cores of serious horsepower.

The problem? It was running HOT.

🌡️ Around 60°C at idle
🔥 Hitting thermal limits under load
🌪️ Fans blasting trying to keep up
🐌 Performance dropping from thermal throttling
💥 Random crashes and errors pointing toward CPU and memory-controller instability

With a 360mm liquid cooler, something clearly wasn't right.

I started with a thorough dedusting and cleaning, then removed the AIO cooler block to inspect the mounting and thermal paste.

And there it was...

😳 THE PROTECTIVE FILM WAS STILL ON THE COOLER BLOCK.

The PC had apparently been assembled and shipped by a systems integrator with the film left between the cooler's copper cold plate and the processor's integrated heat spreader.

That's a BIG mistake on a processor capable of pulling serious power and producing serious heat.

📸 I documented the problem with photographs and recommended that the customer file a claim with the company that built the system.

But I wasn't finished.

After correcting the cooling issue, I tuned the system to bring this beast under control:

🔧 Set the processor to appropriate Intel power specifications
🔧 Reduced excessive voltage behavior
🔧 Slightly reduced P-core clocks for better thermals and stability
🔧 Tested and tuned the system for reliable operation

With 24 cores and around 5GHz of performance, this CPU has plenty of horsepower to sacrifice a little peak clock speed in exchange for dramatically better temperatures, noise, and stability.

The customer brought me what had essentially become a very expensive paperweight.

They left with a cooler, quieter, stable, fully tuned gaming system. 🖥️🎮

If your gaming PC is running hot, screaming with fan noise, crashing, slowing down, or just not performing like the hardware inside says it should, bring it to OC Computers.

Sometimes a good cleaning is all it needs. Sometimes it needs tuning.

And sometimes... somebody left the plastic on. 😂

📩 Message OC Computers to ask about PC cleaning, thermal service, diagnostics, and performance tuning.

07/23/2026

Is your PC running hotter than it should? Dust buildup could be the culprit.

I offer thorough PC dust cleaning services, including careful case disassembly, hidden dust filter cleaning, graphics card removal when needed, and a deep cleaning using professional air blowing equipment.

A clean PC can improve airflow, help lower temperatures, and keep your system running its best.

Message OC Computers to schedule a deep clean for your desktop!

07/15/2026

A laptop came into the shop this week that wouldn't power on. At first glance, it looked like someone had stepped on it or sat on it. The bottom case was warped, and the trackpad was sticking up out of the palm rest.

That's a classic sign of a swollen lithium battery.

Once I opened it up, the diagnosis was confirmed. The expanding battery had pushed against the inside of the laptop, causing the case to bulge and the trackpad to pop out.

After safely removing the swollen battery and installing a new one, the case was flexible enough to return to its original shape. Everything fit back together perfectly, and the laptop powered right up. It's now running great and ready to go back to its owner.

If your laptop's trackpad suddenly starts lifting, the case begins bulging, or it doesn't seem to sit flat anymore, don't ignore it. A swollen battery isn't just a nuisance—it can become a safety hazard if left unchecked.

If you've noticed any of these symptoms, bring it by OC Computers and I'll be happy to take a look.

05/08/2026

Quick upgrade story — this one turned into a full mission.

I was running a Ryzen 5 5600X system with a PNY RTX 5070. Solid setup… but the CPU was starting to hold things back — especially in PCVR and certain games. Add in slower compile times and it was time.

Then came the twist:

DDR5 prices have gone crazy (thanks to AI demand) — so replacing perfectly good DDR4 just didn’t make sense.

So the goal became:
👉 Fix the CPU bottleneck
👉 Max performance
👉 Keep DDR4
👉 Spend smart

After a lot of research and deal hunting, I landed on:

Intel Core i5-14600KF
MSI PRO B760-P WiFi DDR4 motherboard
Reusing my Samsung B-die RAM

Tried a refurbished board first… showed up damaged 😅
Sent it back and went with a clean MSI PRO board — right move.

Installed an LGA1700 contact frame as well — improves CPU mounting pressure, better contact with the cooler, and lower temps overall.

The result?

Massive difference.

APK bundle time: down to ~3m 24s
System responsiveness: instant
Multitasking: effortless
Gaming + PCVR: way smoother (no more CPU bottleneck)
RAM performance improved thanks to the newer CPU memory controller
Cooler temps with the contact frame helping everything run more efficiently

This wasn’t a small upgrade — it completely changed how the system feels.

The takeaway

You don’t need the newest parts — just the right ones.

If your PC feels off or you’re planning an upgrade, I can help you figure out the smartest path.

OC Computers — quick turnaround, clear answers, no guesswork.

Message me if you want to upgrade 🔥

05/01/2026

At OC Computers, getting your PC fixed or upgraded shouldn’t feel confusing or stressful.

If something isn’t working right, just reach out. I’ll respond quickly, ask a few simple questions, and help you figure out exactly what’s going on—no tech jargon, no pressure.

Here’s how it works:
• Message me with what you’re experiencing
• I’ll walk you through the issue and next steps
• Drop off your computer at a scheduled time
• Fast turnaround so you’re not without your system for long
• When you pick it up, I’ll show you exactly what was done and answer any questions

Whether it’s slow performance, upgrades, repairs, or just wanting to understand your setup better, I make sure you’re comfortable every step of the way. You won’t just get your computer back—you’ll actually know what’s going on with it.

If you’ve been putting off fixing something because it feels overwhelming, this is your sign to reach out. I’ve got you.

03/19/2026

This one’s a little special to me.

This image is AI-generated, but it’s based on my actual car—with a full OC Computers wrap concept. Honestly… seeing it like this just hits different.

I used to spend hours walking around CompUSA back in the day, staring at shelves full of parts I didn’t fully understand yet. GPUs, motherboards, cables everywhere—I just knew I was fascinated. Fast forward to now, and I’m building, repairing, and optimizing systems all the time, not just for myself but for others too.

There’s something I genuinely love about getting a machine running exactly how it should—whether that’s squeezing out performance, fixing a stubborn issue, or helping someone finally enjoy their setup the way they’re supposed to.

That curiosity never really went away—it just turned into something I get to do for real.

If you’ve ever been frustrated with your PC, or just feel like you’re not getting the most out of it, that’s exactly why OC Computers exists.

And yeah… maybe one day this wrap won’t just be AI 😉

03/04/2026

🔧✨ Little Upgrade + Big Cleanup = Happy PC ✨🔧

Today’s project: giving an older Dell OptiPlex 790 a fresh lease on life!

✅ Installed a WiFi card — No more Ethernet-only limitations. This classic office machine is now fully wireless and ready for modern home use.

🧼 Deep cleaned the CPU cooler & blower housing — Check out the before and after pics!
Dust buildup like this traps heat, increases fan noise, and shortens component lifespan. A proper cleaning improves airflow, lowers temps, and helps the system run smoother and quieter.

It’s always satisfying to take a machine from dusty and restricted… to clean, upgraded, and ready for another round of service. 💨💻

If you’ve got an older desktop that needs:
• A wireless upgrade
• A deep clean
• Performance improvements
• Or just a general checkup

Message me — I’d love to help!

02/12/2026

Quest 3 resurrection project 🛠️🥽

Had my Meta Quest 3 go completely dead — no power, no charging light, nothing. Ran through all the standard troubleshooting, only to confirm it was out of warranty. At that point, it became a learning project.

My suspicion: a bad update left the headset in a weird limbo state. The battery still had charge, so the system never truly shut down. I could have waited for the battery to drain on its own… but where’s the fun in that?

So I carefully disassembled it just enough to disconnect the battery ribbon cable, held the power button for ~30 seconds to fully discharge any residual power, reconnected the battery, hit power — and it immediately booted back up like nothing ever happened.

Fully alive. No data loss. No replacement needed.

This is the kind of stuff I genuinely enjoy: understanding what’s actually happening under the hood, diving deeper than surface-level fixes, and getting the most life possible out of hardware. Sometimes the fix isn’t magic — it’s just knowing why a system is stuck and giving it a proper reset.

02/05/2026

Shoutout to a client keeping a Windows 7 system alive for legacy music production software 🎶💻

This machine was throwing constant blue screens of death, all pointing at a “driver issue.” Instead of guessing, I ran Dell’s built-in diagnostics and tested the memory one stick at a time. Sure enough, one RAM module failed every single test.

I swapped it out with a compatible stick I had on hand, and just like that — no more blue screens. The system is stable again and back to doing what it needs to do: keeping their music production business running without forcing a risky OS or software change.

Old systems don’t always need replacing — sometimes they just need the right troubleshooting. 👍

01/23/2026

Shoutout to a recent customer who trusted me with a laptop hinge repair 👊

Laptop hinges usually fail from metal fatigue over time — repeated opening and closing eventually causes the mounting points in the lid to become stiff or seize up completely. When that happens, pulling on the lid can break the mounting screws from the cover.

For this repair, the solution was a full top cover replacement. I transferred the screen, camera, microphone, and all mounting standoffs from the damaged cover into the replacement cover, then reassembled and installed everything properly. The result: the laptop now opens and closes smoothly, with solid hinge support like it should have from the factory.

If your laptop lid is stiff, cracking, or cracking when you lift it, don’t wait — hinge damage only gets worse. Reach out and I’ll take a look. 💻🔧

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1105 Park Avenue
Oneonta, AL
35121

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

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