Swiss manufacturer of individually configured computers, workstations and IT systems, built as one-off production.
brentford ag
Steinhausen (ZG), SwitzerlandNew on Amplifa
About brentford
brentford ag was founded in April 1994 in Cham/Zug and is one of the pioneers of PC manufacturing in Switzerland. At its headquarters in Steinhausen, the company produces individually configured computer systems in one-off production – from office PCs to gaming and simulator PCs through to high-end workstations, AI systems and HPC server solutions. Every system is assembled by trained IT specialists, installed with current drivers and firmware updates, and subjected to a professional function test before delivery; exclusively certified components from renowned manufacturers are used. Via its own online configurator, more than 10'000 different PC configurations are available, making brentford the operator of the largest online PC shop in Switzerland. The portfolio is complemented by services ranging from free consultation to installation and configuration (RAID, partitions, multi-monitor, open-source operating systems) to repair, upgrade services, remote support and on-site service. Customers include private individuals, resellers, SMEs and large enterprises from fields such as research, CAD/FEM engineering, architecture, rendering/media production, event technology and AI/HPC.
- Site
- Steinhausen
- Processes
- PC manufacturing (one-off production/assembly of computer systems), Installation and configuration of IT systems (operating systems, drivers, RAID, partitions,, Repair and service for computers, Upgrade services for existing computer systems, Consulting on IT hardware solutions, Function tests of computer systems, Individual PC configuration via online configurator, Consultation (free of charge, also after purchase)
- Materials
- Processors of the latest generations, Mainboards from established brand manufacturers, Memory (e.g. Samsung, Corsair, Kingston), Graphics cards from renowned manufacturers, Solid State Disks / hard drives, CPU coolers (e.g. Noctua, BeQuiet, Scythe)
- Certificates
- Function test per system, Own repair workshop, Support hotline (Switzerland), ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1994
- Industries
- Research, Architecture/Engineering (CAD/FEM), Event technology, Rendering/Media production, AI/HPC, SMEs
- 01
Consultation and needs assessment
- 02
Component selection and configuration
- 03
One-off production by specialists
- 04
Installation of operating system, drivers and updates
- 05
Function test
- 06
Delivery or on-site implementation
- 07
Support, maintenance and repair
Components & Technologies
Processors of the latest generations
The basis of all systems, with excellent performance at low power consumption.
Mainboards from established brand manufacturers
High-quality mainboards as the foundation for the performance and stability of the systems.
Memory (e.g. Samsung, Corsair, Kingston)
Tested memory modules, optionally with later expansion capability.
Graphics cards from renowned manufacturers
Individually selected according to the intended use, with quiet, speed-controlled fans.
Solid State Disks / hard drives
Fast data access and high transfer rates, optionally set up as a RAID configuration.
CPU coolers (e.g. Noctua, BeQuiet, Scythe)
High-quality cooling elements for powerful yet quiet cooling.
Locations
Steinhausen
CHHeadquarters, manufacturing, workshop, showroom
- Lot size
- One-off production (lot size 1)
- Materials
- PC and IT systems
- PC workshop
- Own test/component laboratory
PC Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC manufacturing (one-off production/assembly of computer systems)Assembly | – | – | – | 1 (one-off production) | – |
| Installation and configuration of IT systems (operating systems, drivers, RAID, partitions,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Repair and service for computersAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Upgrade services for existing computer systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Consulting on IT hardware solutionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Function tests of computer systemsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Warranty
Every system is built in one-off production by specialists and undergoes professional function tests; in its own workshop in Steinhausen, repairs are handled immediately without express surcharge. Warranty options include Bring-in, Pick-up & Return and Premium On-Site Service.
| Evidence | Steinhausen |
|---|---|
| Function test per system | |
| Own repair workshop | |
| Support hotline (Switzerland) | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1994
Founding of brentford AG in April 1994 in Cham/Zug
First winner of the Swiss Assembler Awards
Operation of the largest online PC shop in Switzerland with over 10'000 configurations