PC Launchpad tools
Our list of PC building tools to help with your part picking
Each tool starts with current catalog data, shows the reasoning in a way that's easy to understand, and keeps in mind the next step when you want to compare components or continue into a build.
Our current tools
We are constantly making new tools, check back periodically.
Bottleneck guidance
CPU & GPU Balance Calculator
Read a CPU and graphics card balance at 1080p, 1440p, or 4K. We don't make up an exact percentage, this is used for general guidance.
Open toolPhysical fit
GPU Case Fit Checker
Compare GPU length with case clearance, see the remaining space, and review tight installations before buying.
Open toolCooling layout
PC Airflow Planner
Plan case fans, side intake, an air tower, or an AIO radiator with an animated airflow path before assembly.
Open toolUpgrade planning
PC Upgrade Checker
Replace one part and trace which motherboard, memory, cooling, power, and case dependencies can stay, need verification, or have to change.
Open toolA tool, then a build