Hey everyone! I'm a computer science student and I've created a web-based PC Simulator to help with build planning. I've struggled in the past with keeping track of PSU tiers, RAM/Motherboard compatibility, and potential CPU bottlenecks with GPUs, so I built this tool to simplify the process. The simulator offers a real-time compatibility check, a PSU wattage estimator based on your selected parts, rough FPS estimates to ensure components work well together, and price tracking to keep an eye on costs. It's still early days, and I'm sure there are bugs or missed edge cases. I would love your honest (and tough) feedback on its usability and things I should work on next. I've got plans for an AI assistant in the future, but for now, any insights would be super helpful! Check it out here: https://dream-pc-beta.vercel.app
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Great job on the simulator! One thing I'd suggest is ensuring that the RAM works well with both the CPU and motherboard. It'd help to add a check for their compatibility directly in the tool. Also, the UI could use a bit of work; I found the text on the GPU selection almost unreadable because it’s light blue on white. A search function would be so much easier to navigate the parts list!
I think your FPS estimates should be based on specific games rather than generic. Right now, it’s a bit confusing since there’s no reference for how the build would perform on different titles. Also, adding options for 1440p and even 4K performance would be great! A breakdown of the pros and cons of the hardware you list could help users make better choices for their builds too.
That’s a fantastic suggestion! I’ll work on including game-specific performance metrics and detail the hardware options better. Thanks for the insights!
Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely improve the color contrast and consider adding a search feature. Appreciate your feedback!