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What to charge for labor for a custom-built PC including OS install

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HaRuMaN:
This would be a from-scratch build, including OS installation.

Blanka:
Just make a an hour estimation and an hour price. Especially the hours on the software can go fast.

Malenko:
depends on how long it takes, OS install isnt exactly hard, just time consuming; I'd guesstimate about $100?

XyloSesame:

--- Quote from: Malenko on November 05, 2008, 09:19:40 am ---depends on how long it takes, OS install isnt exactly hard, just time consuming; I'd guesstimate about $100?

--- End quote ---

I've struggled with this as well and usually end up short-changing myself. Where do you draw the line of fairness vs. actual time? Most OS install times are set-and-forget; does the clock turn off while the progress bar is the only thing working and you're getting (another) beer?

Hoopz:
I'd also look at the total cost of the custom built PC.  If it's a $200 build, then it's a different story than a $800 build....  Is this a good friend or doing it for a guy who is a friend of a friend etc.

OS install is boring and you can do a lot of other things during that time.  Are you tweaking the system too?

Standard rate should be about 8-10 cases of good beer.   :burgerking:

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