Interactive PC planning tool

PC compatibility and bottleneck estimator

Search the built-in catalog or enter any unlisted component manually. The tool checks physical and platform compatibility, rates how well the build works together, and recommends the most useful component to upgrade next.

Broad 2020–present catalog with smart motherboard recognition. The searchable list covers many mainstream consumer desktop CPUs, GPUs, motherboards and cases. When an exact motherboard is not listed, the calculator can recognize common chipset names such as Z590, B550, B650, Z790 and X870 and infer the platform. OEM and unusual parts can still be evaluated through manual specifications.

Build your configuration

Pick or enter your parts

CPUUnlisted? Type its exact name and use the manual fields below. GPU MotherboardExact model missing? Type it anyway—the calculator recognizes common chipset families. Case

Manual specifications for unlisted parts

CPU socket CPU gaming score CPU estimated power GPU gaming score GPU board power GPU length Motherboard socket Motherboard memory type Case GPU clearance

Resolution Target frame rate Game type RAM capacity RAM type Power supply

How the estimator works

Compatibility first, performance second.

Platform checks

CPU and motherboard sockets, motherboard memory type, RAM type, and case GPU clearance are compared directly when specifications are available.

Power and balance

The tool checks estimated PSU headroom and adjusts CPU/GPU balance for resolution, frame-rate target, and game type.

What to buy next

The result prioritizes broken compatibility first, then recommends the CPU, GPU, RAM, PSU, motherboard, or case upgrade most likely to improve the build.