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Quick Compatibility Check
Select any CPU + Motherboard + RAM to instantly check if they work together
CPU
MOTHERBOARD
RAM
CPU COOLER
Select a CPU and Motherboard at minimum. RAM and Cooler checks are optional but recommended.
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Socket Compatibility Guide
Every current CPU socket — what fits, what RAM it supports, upgrade path
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PSU Wattage Calculator
Calculate exact power draw and get matched PSU recommendations
Your Components
CPU
GPU
RAM STICKS
STORAGE DRIVES
CASE FANS
RGB / EXTRAS
CPU COOLER
OVERCLOCKING
ESTIMATED DRAW
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RECOMMENDED PSUs
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DDR4 vs DDR5 — Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about RAM compatibility and performance
DDR4 — Mature Platform
DDR4
4th Generation · 2014 – present
Typical Speed
3200–5333
Latency (CL)
CL14–CL18
Price
Very Cheap
Availability
Everywhere
Bandwidth
~51 GB/s
✓ Best for: Budget/mid builds, AM4 platforms, Intel LGA1700 (DDR4 boards), upgrading existing systems. Great price-to-performance. No reason to avoid it in 2026 on AM4.
DDR5 — Future Platform
DDR5
5th Generation · 2021 – present
Typical Speed
4800–8000+
Latency (CL)
CL28–CL40
Price
Mid–High
Availability
Good
Bandwidth
~96 GB/s
✓ Best for: AM5 (Ryzen 7000/9000), Intel Z790/B760 DDR5 boards, new builds in 2026. Required for X3D CPUs to shine. Higher bandwidth = better for content creation.
Common RAM Speeds — Performance Impact
| SPEED | TYPE | GAMING IMPACT | RELATIVE PERFORMANCE | VERDICT |
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| DDR4-3200 | DDR4 | Baseline | 55% | Minimum recommended |
| DDR4-3600 | DDR4 | +3–5% vs 3200 | 65% | Sweet spot for DDR4 |
| DDR4-4000+ | DDR4 | +1–2% vs 3600 | 68% | Diminishing returns |
| DDR5-4800 | DDR5 | Similar to DDR4-3600 | 64% | Entry DDR5 — avoid if possible |
| DDR5-5600 | DDR5 | +5–8% vs DDR4 | 74% | Good DDR5 starting point |
| DDR5-6000 | DDR5 | +8–12% vs DDR4 | 83% | Sweet spot for DDR5 |
| DDR5-6400 | DDR5 | +10–15% vs DDR4 | 89% | Best for 7800X3D builds |
| DDR5-7200+ | DDR5 | +1–3% vs 6400 | 94% | Enthusiast / diminishing |
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Bottleneck Finder
Find out if your CPU or GPU is holding back your build
CPU
GPU
RESOLUTION
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Upgrade Advisor
Tell us your current build — we'll tell you exactly what to upgrade first and why
YOUR CURRENT BUILD
CURRENT CPU
CURRENT GPU
CURRENT RAM
CURRENT STORAGE
MAIN USE CASE
BUDGET (RON)
Fill in your current build details and click "Get Upgrade Plan" to receive a personalized recommendation ranked by impact.