Interactive Guide
Spec your own PC.
Start from a preset, then swap any part. Compatibility is handled for you — motherboards follow your CPU platform, and the guide flags an undersized power supply. Prices are street-price estimates and drift over time.
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Build FAQ
How much should I spend on a power supply?
Plan around 10% of your build budget. Get a reputable 80+ Gold unit with about 40% headroom over your estimated system draw — the summary panel calculates that for you. A failing cheap PSU can take other parts with it.
Is DDR5 worth it over DDR4?
In 2026, yes — every current platform in this guide is DDR5, prices have normalized, and DDR5-6000 CL30 is the sweet spot for AMD AM5 systems.
Do I need liquid cooling?
Usually not. A quality tower air cooler handles most CPUs quietly. Liquid AIOs make sense for 16-core chips under sustained load, compact cases, or aesthetics.
Will all the parts I pick here fit together?
Yes — the guide filters motherboards to your CPU platform, cases to your motherboard size and cooler, and power supplies to your case, and it warns you if the PSU is undersized for the build.
How accurate are the prices?
They're street-price estimates reviewed periodically, not live quotes. PC part prices move constantly — treat the total as a planning number and check current prices via the part links.