OS, Drivers & Burn-In Add-On
Serving Stellenbosch & surrounds • Transparent pricing • POPIA-aligned
What’s included
- Clean Windows install and activation (with your key/account)
- Chipset/GPU/LAN/Wi-Fi/Audio drivers from vendor sources
- Updates applied; calm start-up and sensible defaults
- Stability/thermals burn-in with quick report
- Restore point made and plain-English handover notes
Details
TL;DR: Fresh Windows, correct drivers, updates, and a short burn-in so the PC is stable and quiet.
Local: Popular with SU students, families in Welgevonden/Die Boord, and Technopark teams after a new build or big upgrade.
Problems we solve
- “New build boots but feels buggy or slow”
- Games crash after driver installs
- High temps or loud fans on day one
- Windows nags and random bloat on a fresh PC
- Not sure if the setup is really stable
What’s included
- Clean OS install and activation (with your key/account)
- Driver stack from the right vendors (chipset → GPU → LAN/Wi-Fi → audio and the rest)
- Windows updates and calm start-up (no junk, no random “optimizers”)
- Burn-in/stability check with temps and a quick fan curve sanity pass
- Restore point and simple handover notes you can keep
How we do it (at a glance)
- Prep: confirm parts, BIOS version, storage layout
- Install: clean Windows, set region, add your account
- Drivers: load maker drivers in a safe order
- Update & tidy: apply updates, trim start-up, set clean defaults
- Burn-in: short CPU/GPU load, watch temps, clocks, and noise
- Handover: restore point, driver list, and easy tips
Plain words. No jargon.
Time & cost in Stellenbosch
- Add-on fee: R300 (when combined with assembly or major upgrades)
- Turnaround: Often same day
- Helpful pairings:
- We build it too: /services/pc-assembly-full-build/
- Move your files: /services/data-migration/
- Firmware help: /services/firmware-bios-uefi-updates/
Do-nots (save time and parts)
- Don’t install five driver “updaters” — they fight and break things
- Don’t skip chipset drivers — they make everything else behave
- Don’t game on carpet or a blanket during first tests — temps lie
- Don’t force a BIOS flash without checking the exact model
When to stop DIY & call us
- Blue screens or game crashes on a brand-new build
- Fans spike with light work or the case feels hot at idle
- Windows activation fails or loops
- GPU drivers won’t install cleanly
Real stories around town
- SU first-year (Huis Marais): New PC stuttered in Valorant. Clean OS, proper drivers, and a short burn-in fixed it.
- Die Boord family desktop: Loud from first boot. We set sane fan curves and temps dropped; noise calmed.
- Technopark dev box: Fresh build crashed on sleep. Driver order and a firmware nudge made it stable.
Simple tips
- Keep the case off carpet; clear the front mesh
- Let Windows update on a quiet night each week
- Keep one strong passphrase in a password manager
- Do a small backup after big changes — see /services/data-backup-full-system-image/
Great to pair with
- /services/pc-assembly-full-build/
- /services/ssd-upgrade-bundle-clone-swap/ (or ask us to clone your old drive during the build)
- /services/driver-installation/ and /services/speed-up-tune-up/
What we’ll need
- Your Windows key or Microsoft account (if needed)
- Any paid app installers/keys you want added
- The PC and power cable (and Wi-Fi password if not wired)
Handy links
- We assemble too: /services/pc-assembly-full-build/
- Move your files: /services/data-migration/
- Drivers done right: /services/driver-installation/
- Lock it down gently: /services/cybersecurity-hardening/
- See fee table: /legal/standard-fees/
POPIA-aware handling • CPA-aligned warranties • Lawful e-waste routing on request (with data-wipe certificate)