Reply from Apex Gaming PCsSep 11, 2025
We’d like to provide context to address the inaccuracies in this review.
Lead Times
This order was shipped on time, within 6 weeks of being placed during the peak demand period of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The additional delay was due to Australian customs clearance, which took roughly 30 days and is outside of Apex’s control. In total, the order took under 60 days to arrive, not 3-4 months late.
Power Supply & Voltage
At the time of this order, our international builds did not yet ship with automatically switching PSUs. Instead, all international customers—including yourself—received clear email instructions upon purchase reminding them to confirm that the PSU voltage switch was set correctly (110V vs 220–240V) before first powering on. Failure to do so unfortunately results in damage that is classified as user error under our warranty terms.
Warranty & Third-Party Repairs
Our warranty explicitly states that we do not cover damage resulting from user error, nor can we make repair or refund determinations based on reports from third-party repair shops. Any claims must go through our RMA process to ensure consistency and fairness across all customers.
Current Practices
Since then, Apex has upgraded all systems to ship with automatically switching PSUs, meaning international customers no longer need to manually adjust voltage. This change was specifically made to prevent scenarios like this from ever occurring again.
Order Value & Repair Costs
The claim that you are “about 3k short” is inaccurate. The order in question was just over $1,000 USD. Based on our internal assessments, the type of PSU-related repair referenced would cost approximately $60–$70 to resolve—not thousands of dollars as suggested.
Customer Service
We recognize this was a frustrating experience, but the circumstances fall outside the scope of our warranty. Our team strives to communicate clearly and provide support, but we cannot override established policies when the issue stems from incorrect setup outside our control.