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PLE Computers

PLE Computers

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PLE Computers
4.7

7,371 reviews

Positive vs Negative
93%7%
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 AI reviews summary 

The overall sentiment for PLE Computers is overwhelmingly positive, with users frequently highlighting the technical expertise of the staff and the competitive pricing of products. Customers value the "no-pressure" sales environment where staff prioritise finding the right solution over making an expensive sale. While the majority of transactions are seamless, some friction exists regarding in-store wait times and rigid return policies for opened items.

Pros
Expert Technical Advice: Staff across various locations are consistently praised for their deep product knowledge, willingness to troubleshoot complex issues, and ability to explain technical concepts to novices.
Competitive Pricing and Stock: Reviewers frequently note that prices often beat major retailers and Amazon, supported by a reliable online stock indicator that accurately reflects in-store availability.
Efficient Fulfilment: Online orders, including custom PC builds and "Uber delivery" options, are generally processed quickly, with many customers receiving items within 1–2 days.
Quality Custom Builds: Users are highly satisfied with the professional assembly, cable management, and reliability of custom-configured gaming and office rigs.
Cons
Rigid Return/Restocking Policies: Multiple users reported frustration with a mandatory 10–15% restocking fee for opened items, even when the product was incompatible or perceived as defective.
In-Store Wait Times: Recurring complaints mention long queues at physical stores, particularly at the Wangara branch, where click-and-collect customers often wait behind those seeking lengthy consultations.
Communication Gaps: While rare, some users experienced significant delays in custom builds (up to several weeks) without proactive updates or accurate ETAs from the warehouse.
Website UI Limitations: Some users found the online custom-build tool frustrating as it does not allow for easy editing of configurations once items are added to the cart.
Verdict

PLE Computers is a premier choice for both enthusiasts and general consumers seeking high-quality hardware backed by genuine technical expertise. While customers should be mindful of the strict return policy on opened goods and potential wait times in-store, the combination of sharp pricing and professional service makes them highly reliable for custom builds and specialist components.

5 Brian  · awesome tech advice, pricing and delivery beat expectations ! Will have these guys and the top of my list for future purchases.
5 Cathy C.  · Great staff, very knowledgeable and friendly. Confirmed laptop met my requirements, and helped me source a second one from another store.
5 David E.  · Very happy with the customer service I received when I went in there. They were very helpful.
5 Lee  · The wait to be served was a little too long , but once served the service was great Much appreciated
5 Adam  · Fast turnaround and reliable retailer. I first ordered from PLE in 2015 and have been happy with their service.
5 Chris Elliott  · I needed to replace a computer part and had no idea what I was talking about. The guys were awesome and gave me exactly the right part.
Tessa P.
Tessa P.3 posts
  Verified Online store

Smooth online purchase, quick delivery and the helpdesk was spot on. We had left packing in the hard drive and not read the instructions properly. Sorted out very quickly. Would definitely purchase from them again. Show details

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Guzman
GuzmanSA
  Verified Online store

It's a good deal for this price. The shipment was also quick.

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Kait
KaitQLD
  Verified Online store

Product was shipped quickly and came early, processes for ordering was very straightforward Show details

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Lolittah
Lolittah
  Online store

First time shopping with this online store, and I couldn’t be happier! I ordered the BattleBull Combat X Gaming Chair and the BattleBull Luxe Cushion Pack, and they arrived in just two days. The quality is fantastic, communication throughout the process was excellent, and the products exceeded my expectations. Everything was exactly as described,… Read more

and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish.

I’ll definitely be purchasing from here again. Highly recommend!

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Scott G.
Scott G.WA
  Verified Physical store

The young staff member was super helpful, great recommendations on the monitor, keyboard and mouse combo. The aqua pre built pc we bought has exceeded expectations for the price. Show details

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Jacqui D.
Jacqui D.VIC2 posts
  Verified Online store

I bought the Battle Bull Crosshair+ chair as my reception chair. It's ridiculously comfortable. The lumbar support is perfect and it looks amazing. Super fast delivery. 100% recommend this chair Show details

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Ivan84
Ivan842 posts
  Verified Online store

quick delivery, best price, clear description of product, best reliable ssd on market at before ram crisis price Show details

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jono1961
jono1961
  Verified Physical store

PLE Cockburn gave me excellent service, great comms via email and the phone, I ended up with the config that I was happy with. I ordered my PEZZ custom gaming PC and my 32inch 4k monitor. The build was ready and completed in 4 days. I used the online build my custom PC and it included all prices as I changed up the parts and it all went well. This is my 3rd PC I have had built by PLE and will continue to use their service. Show details

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Craig
CraigWA
  Verified Physical store

Mouse I bought demonstrated signs of degradation after 3 weeks of usage. PLE were quick and responsive to review the issue, confirm the defective status and replace the device on the same day. Show details

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troy
troyWA
  Verified Online store

I bought a customized gaming PC, it was build in a timely manner without any issues. The last 3 PC's i have owned I purchased from PLE and never had a single issue. I worked in IT for a long time, and I can build my own PC but i cannot be bothered and PLE does such a good job I get great value out of them doing it for me. I cannot recommend them highly enough, any PC parts i can buy from PLE i do. Thanks PLE Show details

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Alex
Alex
  Verified Online store

A cpu cooler I bought works great was easy to install my only gripe was that the delivery cost was 46-50% of the product price the fan was $34 a good price id say and delivery was $16 Show details

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Jen
Jen2 posts
  Verified Online store

Ridiculously light weird mouse, rechargeable, perfect for a wireless work from home mouse. Price was the lowest I could find online, even cheaper than Amazon! Bought the white version and really happy with it. Show details

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Bryan M.
Bryan M.WA
  Verified Physical store

I recently bought an entire new pc setup from PLE. It was a smooth experience. I am happy with what I’ve purchased so far. The photo includes MSI QD OLED 27 inch monitor. Asus ROG Azoth x keyboard. ROG Keris 2 mouse. And a pre build RTX5080 with 9800x3D CPU. Purely built for gaming. Show details

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Chris and Stacey gadsby
Chris and Stacey gadsby
  Verified Online store

Bykski RTX 5080 Prime Full Cover ARGB GPU Water Block. Item was well packaged, has a clean look and with 4 different ports made it easy to put into my custom loop. Show details

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Sky
SkyNSW
  Verified Online store

i got the PURE BASE 501 Airflow Mid Tower Case it was tough to get motherboard into case & found others also had this issue, i had to grab a friend to help out but got there in the end and in love with it, loved the speed of arrival came very quickly & good prices

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Mantle
Mantle6 posts
  Verified Physical store

Great shop with a very cool layout. Staff are pro's and always have what I want. Show details

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Kurt Kruger
Kurt Kruger2 posts
  Verified Online store

Smooth sailing – Easy to use website. The item I had ordered arrived safely and quickly. Overall, I am very happy. Show details

 Follow-up  · The item has been working perfectly ever since I bought it. However, another item I bought from PLE didn't. After I went to one of their shops to have it inspected I was offered my money back. I went for a replacement instead, and that has been working perfectly, too.

Ashish Doshi
Ashish DoshiWA2 posts
  Verified Physical store

Service was quick and recommendation of product was spot on. Show details

 Follow-up  · USB-C to HDMI cable. The staff was helpful, very little wait time. Parking is free.

Cam
CamWA
  Verified Physical store

Store was fairly easy to navigate, staff helped me find what I needed. Excellent quality. Show details

 Follow-up  · What about parking: Was not much parking but I found a space. Was it busy: I had to wait in line for a short amount of time then came back a few days later which was a 2 hour drive there and 2 hour drive back. Tell us about checkout: checkout was quick and easy and left me with about $2 in my pocket.

In-depth reviews

Disappointed Customer
Disappointed CustomerWA8 posts
  Verified Physical store

I tried to purchase gift cards for Christmas from PLE online, and none of the delivery options were available-they offered Uber, which was refused, and express post mail-refused, when submitting. So I phoned the Perth store, and they told me to come in. I couldn't get there, that's why I was trying to do it online. They helped me make the purchase… Read more

over the phone, but sent me no receipt, just an order confirmation number, and no Express mail notification indicating it had been sent in the following days. Express APO mail is usually 3 days at most. I waited a few more days with a weekend in between and contacted them again by phone. The money had already been taken out of my account, but after a week of no further communication and still no cards, I was concerned. They checked on my order and said it was still at the warehouse after a week-I paid for Express, but they didn't action the order as an Express order. I got the gift cards after 2 weeks. Not Express at all. While the staff on the phone were very nice and helpful, the actual website was rubbish-makes promises and couldn't deliver-literally, and the store, though the staff were nice, the warehouse didn't process for a week and again, didn't take action on the order as an Express item to send it quickly. Come on guys, you can do better.

WLW
WLW3 posts
  Verified Physical store

I’ve been shopping at PLE for many years for computer accessories like mice, external drives, and other peripherals, and I’ve generally been quite satisfied with those purchases. I’ve used Macs for most of my adult working life, but in 2023 I finally had time to get back into gaming and decided to have a custom PC built through PLE Bentley. While… Read more

the build took a bit longer than expected due to parts availability at the time, everything eventually came together neatly.

The staff at PLE Bentley were helpful throughout the process. When I mentioned that I was returning to PC after decades on macOS, they were happy to assist with the transition. My questions — even the more basic ones about using Windows — were answered promptly and without judgement, which I appreciated.

Overall, the hardware quality was solid — mostly. One of my peripherals, a soundbar, failed quite dramatically one day (it literally went up in smoke), but the warranty process through PLE was straightforward and handled well.

However, I did experience an issue with my Gigabyte M32U monitor, purchased as part of my setup. In 2024, the right built-in speaker began intermittently cutting out. I brought the monitor in for testing, and PLE confirmed the issue before sending it off to Gigabyte. I was offered a replacement monitor during this time, which I declined as I had another monitor available.


About a month later, I was told Gigabyte couldn’t replicate the issue and returned the monitor as-is. Unfortunately, the problem still occurs in normal use. While a video was provided by Gigabyte, showing the speakers working at full volume, the issue tends to appear at lower, more typical listening levels.


I still have around six months of warranty remaining, but I’m weighing up whether to pursue it again due to the time and inconvenience involved, rather than a lack of support from PLE. The idea of repacking the monitor and potentially waiting another month just to be told there’s “no fault found” again isn’t particularly appealing.

I also had a baffling experience about two years ago with an online order paid via bank deposit. After purchasing, I received an email stating “order is now ready for collection at your earliest convenience”, complete with a QR code for pickup. When I arrived in store, I was told the email only meant the product was available in-store, not that it was actually ready for collection, as the bank transfer hadn’t cleared yet. This wasn’t communicated clearly, and the staff member I spoke to at the time was unexpectedly defensive when I asked why the email instructed me to come collect. I ended up waiting a few days and returning later to collect the order without any follow-up confirmation.

That incident aside, and despite the unresolved monitor speaker issue, my overall experience with PLE over the years has been largely positive. Staff have generally been helpful and knowledgeable, purchases have been reliable, and warranty support has been reasonable overall, even if not perfect in every case.

I would still shop with PLE again and feel comfortable recommending them, with the caveat that warranty outcomes can sometimes depend heavily on the manufacturer involved.

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David
DavidWA7 posts
  Verified Physical store

It takes energy to run a good business, –I say this after running a couple of businesses of my own over the years. As an older citizen, a good service provider is needed. I needed work done on our… Read more

computers. My own computer needed to be updated to Windows 11. My wife’s computer was too old, which had Hardware issues, and was not able to be updated to Windows 11. I went to PLE Computers in Bentley, and found their service excellent. I would like to thank them for their help! Their service was carried out promptly. My wife’s computer needed to be renewed. Being on the Australian Age pension, we needed to be careful how much we could afford to spend on a new home office computer. The person who served me, negotiated an affordable price on a new computer. The service I received was excellent, Our computers are up and running. There was a teething problem with Microsoft Office 21, which PLE managed sort out free of charge. Thankyou Guys

Recent reviews

Ben
Ben
  Verified Physical store

I was after a custom built computer to how I wanted and specs, was able to easily configure it online, I was a bit worried about some parts that were not available locally but in other states. This issue was Not an issue as they transfer the parts across from other store, which I found a competitor would not do. Super happy with the my build they did , no issues at all. Service online to picking up at the store was 10/10 highly recommended. Show details

Funko popper
Funko popperWA4 posts
  Verified Physical store

Easiest PC purchase ever. Good website info guided me to what I wanted. Placed order at 11pm and it was delivered 2 days later. Incredible service.i am a repeat customer and very happy with the service. Show details

Sean L.
Sean L.WA
  Verified Physical store

Recently bought a pre-built PC at their Wangara outlet and the PC has been performing as intended. Best to email them with your requirements as they may not be the quickest to answer the phone probably due to them being engaged with a customer at the store front. Went over to pick it up after ordering it via email and it was a quick transaction… Read more

with no issues so overall I'm happy with the purchase and for the record I can't comment on the after sales service yet as there has been no technical issue with the PC after purchase.

Sienna
SiennaNSW
  Verified Online store

I'm new to PC's and was very nervous to get this PC. It was a tad bit overwhelming to get this piece of equipment whilst not having much knowledge about but thanks to YouTube and the guidance provided online, I was able to set it up nicely. I would appreciate more support for people who know nothing about computers and are making the effort to learn and educate themselves, though.

J SA
J SASA13 posts
  Verified Online store

Did a very easy purchase from the PLE online store and it travelled from WA to SA arriving in a few days much to my complete satisfaction. Was awesome because they're trustworthy and that's the biggest thing for me these days.... awesome work PLE, thanks guys! Happily buy from you again in future. Show details

Damien
Damien
  Verified Physical store

Great support in store. Although I had already a monitor in mind, we went through the available products to ensure that it was the right fit for the intended use and that it was the best available price. Show details

Mario C
Mario CWA5 posts
  Verified Online store

Selected the computer and monitor online which was very easy. They could have delivered the computer etc. next day, but I chose a weekday so I could be home for the delivery. Delivered via Uber. Completely satisfied with the service and the computer. Show details

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