Chelmsford, UK
The computer retailer with a walk-in workshop
GBC Micros has been building, supplying and repairing computers for over 18 years. Our business was established on Springfield Road, Chelmsford in 1997. We moved to our current premises on Navigation Road, Chelmsford in 2012.
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45 customer reviews
Jane Adkins Smith
I thought my laptop had seen its best days after a new Windows update reduced it to looping. Chris got it back to good working order. Very efficient service and very reasonable. Can highly recommend. More...
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Nathan Carter
Great customer service, sound and knowledgeable advice regarding latest window updates and which laptops are suitable for a student. 100% recommended.
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Peter May
Great place for computer spares and advice, really glad I found a local expert.
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Paul Bailey
Excellent service from Chris.He fixed the graphics card on my old pc while I waited.I was so impressed I returned & ordered a new more powerful PC which was built by Chris within a couple of days. Recommended
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Carol Cunningham
Chris is exactly what real customer service is all about! Helpful, friendly, knowledgeable, reasonable priced and nothing too much trouble. I can't recommend him enough.
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OldFatBiker Bloke
Miracle workers!! Took in daughters 4 year old laptop which she had failed to maintain - it was flickering, crashing and as slow as an asthmatic slug carrying heavy luggage! ! Left GBC with a machine that was as good as brand new!! Can recommend wholeheartedly!! Hairy John More...
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wayne victory
great service ,wouldn't go anywhere else now ,supplied me with 2 fans of an awkward size and all the fitments for me to do it, and even upgraded my fans, great price as well ,thankyou
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Steve Browne
Excellent service, would highly recommend
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Dan Owens
Highly recommended! Took in a PC with water damage I thought might be a writeoff, thorough investigation solved the problem while we waited, for a good price.Knows his stuff!
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IAN MORGAN
I've used GBC Micros on many occasions over the years and would recommend him highly to all.
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David Firth
My laptop wouldn't boot-up so I took it to GBC and the problem was quickly diagnosed. Chris took it apart and found the problem. I recommend this company for any computer problems. Chris was very thorough and methodical and certainly knew his stuff. More...
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Elliott Scott
Outstanding service! Wouldn't hesitate to recommend GBC to anyone! Quick, efficient and cost effective service
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Lawrence Onamusi
I was assisted with my laptop in a very honest and professional way.
I will not think twice to recommend GBC Computers to anyone who wants top quality service delivered professionally at reasonable cost.
More grease to your elbow GBC Computers
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joanne traynor
My laptop froze this morning. Took it to GBC. Who fixed it and cleaned it the same day. Excellent service
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Martin Rew
Budget laptop with broken screen. Was convinced beyond economic repair, but Chris not only quoted a very good price to repair, but replaced it and contacted me immediately (basically a day later! ) when he had done so. Picked it up today and it is as good as new. This man knows his stuff and keeps up to date in the fast moving world of IT. A real asset to have so close by. A well-deserved 5 stars. Thank you Chris. More...
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Alfie Ketley
What a Fantastic job! I gave Chris all the specifications for the pc and after just a few days he sourced and built exactly what I wanted. Professional and competent company. Would highly recommend Thanks again. Alfie 5 STARS! More...
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Aled Upson
Recommend Chris - managed to get all the data on my laptop’s broken HDD recovered and put back on a new SSD - all in a short amount of time and at a reasonable price.
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Richard G
Turned up out of the blue with my laptop & had a query regarding performance. The owner took time out of what he was doing to help me. Very helpful & very knowledgable. Will definitely come again for any issues. More...
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Helen Brunton
Really helpful computer shop. Nothing is too much trouble. Thanks for the advice
George Robertson
Really helpful! He helped me setup my Oculus Rift as I was having a mare of a time with my "VR Ready" PC (like f**k it was VR ready) and steered me in the right direction. Without him I'd be stuffed
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M Kian
Excellent, very knowledgeable old school IT guys, no messing about, just straight forward sound advice and recommendations. The store may need tidying up but that's not the reason you go there. Highly recommended for PC fixes and upgrades. More...
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Liam Saunders
Great service offered. Really helpful with trying to fix a problem that I had with my printer. They were completely honest in letting me know the printer wouldn't be cost effective to fix and offered great advice on what new printer would suit my needs. Would highly recommend.
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michele saich
I received an excellent service from Chris this week, when I took in my no longer working PC. It required a major overhaul and Chris was the man for the job. He was very patient and efficient and I was really impressed by the depth of his knowledge. A real expert in his field. More...
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Nick T
Amazing service and knowledge. Chris built me a fantastic development machine with the AMD 1950x processor, built to meet my requirements (multiple VM's, machine-learning etc) and within budget.
Complete with a Linux (fedora) install :)
The computer is unbelievable, it runs very cool and fast. Really fast!
Chris has a fantastic understanding of component compatibility, space requirements and future-proofing. I appreciated a quick and dedicated turn around too. cheers.
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Nick Jastrzebski
Great service. Got my system back up and running within a few days despite needing many new parts, all for a reasonable price.
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Shaun Ringrose
Very very pleased! Power supply was dead in PC took it down at half 1 Wednesday, all fixed and ready to go the following day! Friendly, personal and professional service. Would reccomend! More...
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David Graham
I can't speak highly enough of GBC. The service I got this morning was immediate, helpful, friendly and patient. There are so few places left where you can really experience this!
Many thanks!
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W Wallace
For several long years now, I've been taking my computer woes, with a long face, to Chris's shop.He's rightly called me a few absolutely accurate epithets when he's looked at what I "fixed", but we've never fallen out and additionally he's been right every time. Whatever he's charged me I know from hindsight that it's always been pretty darn fair, considering the lashups I've done. I respect the man, and though he's no spring chicken now, if I want to know what's really wrong with my machine and if it's even worth bothering with, Chris'll tell me STRAIGHT and almost certainly will be able to not only get the part needed but fit it legally and accurately. GOOD guy, in my books. Cheers Chris. More...
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chris brazier
This is just the right place to go to what ever your computer requirements are GBC Micros is the only place I would go to
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terkeypie
Great service, great owner. Can fix almost any computer, highly recommend.
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Jide Aluko
Highly recommended. Chris is well experience to assist with laptop and desktop problems at a good price and prompt. He fixed my laptop and gave me a professional attention and courtesy.
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Christine Thomson
Brilliant service over a number of years. Chris never lets me down and copes with my lack of technical knowledge with great patience! He is knowledgeable, helpful and kind, and ALWAYS finds a solution to the mess I am in.. Highly recommended. More...
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john pearce
Love these guys, Twice they have come to my rescue, twice they have completely gone the extra mile to help me out. My needs were challenging to say in the least But these chaps quickly found solutions to my quite considerable problems.
Completely saved my bacon. I also would like to point out that after working day and night to sort my technical mishap they presented me with a bill which was more than reasonable for the amount of work they had done.
Cannot reccomend them highly enough.
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Vrushali Gangal
we r new to Chelmsford and just googled for computer repair and on google reviews basis went to this company as other company which i used just last week was closed. forgot to ask name of person but only one person was there and he checked laptop immediately and sorted issue with laptop not getting on. did not charge me for that. even though there was no repair involved but some people would just charge for even checking whats issue in laptop. now next time if my laptop break i know where to go as kind of service i received today i m sure this is good company for laptop repair More...
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Uteen F
Very reasonable cost and excellent service!
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Olivia Amadi
Fixed my laptop screen. Super quick service.
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Ali Dixon
Took my 6yr old laptop to Chris after seeing the good reviews on here.
I was at his shop for about 2hrs whilst he opened up my laptop and fixed several problems to stop it shutting itself down from overheating.
I was very impressed with the service and helpful advice received to keep my old laptop running and would recommend him to everyone.
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Adrian Powell
At 4.30 on a Saturday afternoon my desktop PC would not switch on so I searched online for somewhere to take it for repair.
I came across G.B.C. Micros and gave them a call as they are local to me, and they suggested I take it to them and they would take a look at it for me. As they are open until 5.30 I took my PC straight down to them. I was expecting to be without my computer for at least the next few days whilst they did a diagnoses check on it. Within 10 minutes of arriving Chris had opened my PC, told me what the problem was and offered to fix it at a VERY reasonable price whilst I waited. As I was unable to wait while he repaired it I asked if I could collect my PC on Monday morning and Chris agreed that this would not be a problem.
I thoroughly recommend G.B.C. Micros, call them first before going ANYWHERE else and paying rip off over inflated prices when Chris will give you help and advice, and if possible repair your device at a price that is fair and reasonable. Many thanks Chris I will be recommending you to all friends and family and work colleagues. Adrian
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Lyn Tolhurst
My Laptop had completely seized up and I thought I had lost everything on it. Chris explained the options I had and by the end of the day the problem was sorted. Customer Service is second to none and I am already recommending GBC Micros to my friends. Thank you Chris. More...
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David Marcus
Brilliant service. Friendly helpful advice and guidance even to a computer dunce. Cannot recommend highly enough. If you have a computer problem get in touch with Chris - you couldn't do better.
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Tomasz TGM
10/10 fixed my laptop when no one else could. Very good service and you know what you're paying for. I recommend this guy
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shazy
i really HIGHLY recommend this guy if you have PC/Laptop issues..
After having a problem on my sony viao fan , i took my laptop here & he fixed it , after taking the time to order a new fan from overseas.
he also kept me informed what was going on.
trustworthy , honest & a very fair price for replacing it for me...
lastly he gave me some decent advice about my photographs i had on my laptop.
many thanks & i would use you again if needed :D
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Kremena Kirilova
I highly recommend this company. Great service. They simply know what they are doing.
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Emily Cowper-Coles
I went in, having not been before, just for a quick inquiry and Chris stopped what he was doing and solved the issue there and then in a couple of hours, even though he had a very bust day. Admittedly, he did only state the price once the work was done but it was a very fair price at £60 for a several virus scans and installation of new virus software. Very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend. More...
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Ed Sibley
Absolute first class service - would highly recommend to all! The chaps at GBC are friendly, helpful, certainly knowledgeable with very fair costs to go with it! ! Hope I never have computer problems again - but if I do - this is the ONLY place I would go!! More...
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