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◆ Approved on your paycheck · Plano, Texas

Gaming PC financing, answered.

We build gaming PCs by hand in Texas. We finance them ourselves. There is no credit check. We look at your paycheck and your bank account instead. Most builds are $300 down ($400 on the Obsidian, $700 on the Basalt), with 18 monthly payments and 0% APR.

01 · Getting approved

Can I get a gaming PC with bad credit?

Yes. We do not look at your credit score.

We look at your paycheck and your bank account. We want to see money coming in each month. We want to see some money left after you pay your bills. And we want your account to stay above zero.

A low score does not stop you. No credit history does not stop you. Old bills in collections do not stop you.

See if you are a fit. It takes about 60 seconds.

Will this hurt my credit?

No. There is no credit check at any point.

We never call the credit bureaus. We check your income by looking at your bank account instead. You give us read-only access. That means we can see your deposits. We cannot move your money and we never see your password.

Nothing about this shows up as a hard inquiry on your credit report. That is true whether you get a yes or a no.

What do I need to get approved?

Steady pay going into a bank account that stays above zero.

Most people who get approved have:

  • At least $2,500 a month going into their account
  • At least $500 left over after bills
  • An account that does not go negative
  • An account that has been open 3 months or more

To apply you need your bank login, the name of where you work, an email, and a phone number. You do not need a Social Security number.

What are my odds?

Many people get approved.

The biggest reason people get a no is a bank account that went below zero in the last 90 days. That one is usually fixable. Keep your account above zero for a couple of paydays, then try again.

Why do people get turned down?

Most of the time it is a bank account that went below zero.

Here are the reasons, most common first:

  • The account went below zero in the last 90 days
  • Not enough money coming in each month
  • Money in and out does not leave room for the payment
  • Using cash advance apps like Earnin, Dave, or Brigit
  • The bank account is less than 3 months old

Most of these go away with time. Pay off any cash advance apps. Keep your balance above zero for two paydays. Then apply again. A no today is not a no forever.

Do I need a Social Security number?

No. You do not need one to apply or to get approved.

There is no credit check, so there is nothing to look up. You give us your name, your address, where you work, and read-only access to your bank.

What does linking my bank do?

It shows us the money you already make. That is what takes the place of a credit check.

The link is read-only. We look at about the last 30 days of deposits. We never see your bank password. We cannot move money out of your account. Most people finish this step in under a minute.

This is the step that lets us say yes without touching your credit.

02 · What it costs

Is the 0% APR real?

Yes. It is 0% APR for all 18 months. The rate never goes up.

The cash price and the financed price are the same number. There is no interest added later. There are no origination fees and no hidden finance charges.

What you pay in total is the price of the PC plus Texas sales tax. That is it.

How much is the down payment?

$300 on most builds. $400 on the Monolith Obsidian and $700 on the Monolith Basalt 9070XT.

You pay it after you are approved, not before you apply. It holds your build and locks in your price. The rest is split into 18 equal monthly payments at 0% APR.

What do the PCs cost each month?

Builds run $2,500 to $5,625. Monthly payments run $122.22 to $273.61.

Monolith Basalt 9070XT
Ryzen 7 9800X3D · RX 9070XT 16GB · 32GB
$273.61 / mo
$5,625 cash · $700 down · $4,925 financed
Monolith Obsidian
Ryzen 7 8700F · RTX 5060 Ti 16GB · 16GB
$261.11 / mo
$5,100 cash · $400 down · $4,700 financed
Monolith Alabaster
Ryzen 7 8700F · RX 9060XT 16GB · 32GB
$258.33 / mo
$4,950 cash · $300 down · $4,650 financed
Midnight Core v2
Ryzen 5 8400F · RTX 5060 Ti 8GB · 16GB
$205.56 / mo
$4,000 cash · $300 down · $3,700 financed
Monolith Quartz
Ryzen 5 5500 · RTX 5060 · 16GB
$175.00 / mo
$3,450 cash · $300 down · $3,150 financed
Monolith Onyx
Ryzen 5 5500 · RTX 5050 · 16GB
$122.22 / mo
$2,500 cash · $300 down · $2,200 financed

◆ All figures: down payment as listed · 18 payments · 0% APR · plus sales tax

The cash price and the financed price are the same. Paying monthly does not cost you more.

See which one you fit.

Is this rent-to-own?

No. You own the PC.

This is not a lease. This is not rent-to-own. There is no buyout at the end and no balloon payment. The PC is yours from day one. You pay it off over 18 months.

Can I pay it off early?

Yes. Any time. There is no penalty.

The rate is 0%, so paying early does not save you interest. But it does end the monthly payments. There is no fee to do it.

03 · How fast

How long does all this take?

Under 10 minutes to apply. Most answers come back same day.

  • 60 seconds to see if you are a fit
  • 5 minutes for the full application, including linking your bank
  • Same day for most answers to come back
  • Next business day your PC ships on available inventory, once you pay your down payment

Most PCs show up about 48 hours after you get approved.

Do you ship outside Texas?

Yes. We build in Plano, Texas and ship across the country.

Shipping is free on in-stock builds and goes out the next business day. Someone has to sign for it. Financing is available in most states.

04 · After you own it

What if I lose my job?

Call us. We will work with you.

A real person will talk to you and help you make a plan. You are not on your own. Call or text (469) 577-0018 or email support@tech-outpost.com.

What if the PC breaks?

You get a 1 year warranty on parts and labor. You also get 30 days to return it.

Call, text, or email us. We try to fix it over the phone first. If we cannot, we pay to ship it back, fix it within 72 hours, and send it back to you free.

This works the same on day 30 and on day 365. And in the first 30 days you can send it back for a full refund, no questions asked.

◆ No credit check · No hard inquiry on your report

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