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Local, obsessed with quality, and honest about costs.

We build PCs the way we’d want ours built: clean, stable, optimized, and easy to service later.

About PC Builders Mischief
Kansas City • Custom PCs • Repair & Support

Built by enthusiasts. Backed by real service.

Custom Builds
Diagnostics & Repair
Upgrades & Support
Small-Team Service
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Why people choose us

A boutique shop with a standards-first mindset.

Real recommendations, not upsell fluff.
Clean builds, stable tuning, and thoughtful QA.
Support that feels local, direct, and human.
Who We Are

A small team with high standards and zero interest in cookie-cutter work.

PC Builders Mischief is a boutique PC and tech service company built around craftsmanship, clarity, and doing the job right.

Focus

Enthusiast-Driven

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Standards-First

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Actually Personal

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Built Around Real Use

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Built with care, not churned out.
What matters here

Good service should feel informed, direct, and human.

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Small team, direct contact
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Custom-minded approach
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Interest in sloppy work
Our Story

From hobby repairs to a real shop.

It all started with a few repairs and a lot of encouragement.

The story behind the shop

Owner Mike Runnells started where a lot of good shops do: helping people one system at a time. Fixing issues, swapping parts, cleaning up old rigs, and getting machines back into shape turned into the kind of thing friends and family kept coming back for.

Before the business side really took off, the original idea was actually creative first. PC Builder’s Mischief started as a name tied to the fun side of building — the problem-solving, the experimentation, the humor, and the chaos that comes with making something better than what you started with.

Over time, that idea turned into something more serious in the best way. What began as hobby repairs and a future YouTube concept grew into a real service business built around custom PCs, repairs, upgrades, and practical tech support.

Today, the goal is bigger than just fixing machines. It is about building a shop people can trust — one that values clean work, honest recommendations, and systems that make sense long after the excitement of the purchase wears off.

What it became

A creative idea that turned into a real service brand.

What started as hobby work and a creative idea slowly turned into a real local service brand. The mission stayed the same: make PC help feel more personal, more thoughtful, and a lot less cookie-cutter.

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Custom, not cookie-cutter — we design around your goals, not templates.

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We explain the “why” behind recommendations so the process actually makes sense.

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Craftsmanship and transparency matter just as much as raw performance.

Next: Our Values
Our Values

What we won’t compromise on.

The Mischief Standard

Good work should still make sense after the excitement wears off.

Core Value
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Precision & Pride

Because sloppy work always shows up later.
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Honest Advice

Trust matters more than squeezing one more item onto an invoice.
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Stability First

Fast is only useful when it is dependable.
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Built Around Real Use

The right build is the one that fits the person behind it.
How We Work

A straightforward process with real communication at every step.

The goal

Less guesswork. Better outcomes.

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Reach Out

We start with the goal or the problem.

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Talk It Through

We figure out what actually makes sense.

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Build the Plan

We recommend the path, parts, or service.

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Do the Work

We handle the job with standards first.

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Test & Deliver

We verify, explain, and get it back to you right.

Meet the Team

Small team. Real standards. Direct accountability.

Founder

Mike Runnells - Owner/Founder

For more than 28 years, Mike Runnells has helped people get the most from their technology — designing and repairing PCs, optimizing performance, and supporting local businesses with practical, budget-smart solutions. As the founder of PC Builder’s Mischief, Mike pairs deep technical expertise with a teacher’s mindset, explaining options clearly so customers feel confident. He’s personable, reliable, and deeply involved in the community — believing great service is as much about trust as it is about teraflops.
Built on trust, craftsmanship, and real-world service.
The bar we hold

The Mischief Standard

  • Clear estimates before we touch anything expensive.
  • Stability-first tuning (performance is useless if it’s flaky).
  • Clean cable management + airflow that actually makes sense.
  • Real QA: temps, stability checks, and sanity tests.
  • We explain the “why” so you can make the call confidently.
The goal is not just to finish the job. It is to finish it in a way that still feels right later.
Operations

Conner Nelson - System Design & Operations

Conner runs systems design and day-to-day operations. He prefers stability over showboating, spends way too long dialing in performance, and writes the docs so future-you doesn’t hate present-you. When he’s not wrangling parts and processes, he’s tracking storms — and yes, he will talk Arma loadouts if you ask first.
Who We Help

Built for people who want tech that fits their life, not just a spec sheet.

Audience

Gamers

Custom builds, upgrades, airflow tuning, troubleshooting, and setup help.
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Creators & Power Users

Balanced builds, storage planning, RAM-focused configs, and practical upgrade paths.
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Everyday Home Users

Repairs, cleanup, setup assistance, Wi-Fi help, printer and device support, and more.
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Small Businesses

Workstations, troubleshooting, upgrades, office support, and on-site service options.
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Upgraders & Tinkerers

GPU swaps, platform upgrades, storage expansion, cooling changes, and quality-of-life fixes.
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People Who Just Need It Fixed

Diagnostics first, clear next steps, and honest recommendations instead of panic-buying parts.
Local support, real-world service

We work best with people who want the process to make sense.

Kansas City area service
Custom builds & upgrades
Diagnostics & repair
Home and business support

Custom PCs, diagnostics & repairs, upgrades, and home appointments — built with attention to detail and backed by real support.

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Custom PCs, diagnostics & repairs, upgrades, and home appointments — built with attention to detail and backed by real support.

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Custom PCs, diagnostics & repairs, upgrades, and home appointments — built with attention to detail and backed by real support.

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