FPS Estimation Tools and the Limits of Pre-Build Performance Prediction
Knowing their limits helps builders use FPS calculators wisely.
Theo Abara
The Rig Intelligencer — Page 2
Build Planning
Mobile-First PC Planning and the Multi-Screen Builder Workflow
Builders planning PCs across phones and desktops need tools that enforce compatibility everywhere.
Real-Time Compatibility Engines Behind the Build Planning UI
They work best when the database tracks every part relationship across the whole build.
Simone Vachon-Lebel
More From The Rig Intelligencer
Augmented Reality for PC Case Placement and Desk Fit
AR lets you see if a PC case actually fits your desk before you buy it.
Marcus Ifeoluwa
Digital Twins of PC Builds and Their Design Implications
Virtual planning catches PC build conflicts before purchase, saving money and time.
Marcus Ifeoluwa
The True Cost of a First PC Build Beyond Component MSRP
Budgeting for a PC build requires accounting for peripherals, software, and tools beyond components.
Darya Koslowski
Supply Chain Transparency and What Builders Are Never Told
AI demand for memory and chips is reshaping what PC builders can actually afford.
Marcus Ifeoluwa
VRAM Capacity Decisions and the Midrange Builder Squeeze
Modern game engines demand more VRAM than midrange GPUs typically offer.
Simone Vachon-Lebel
How Manufacturers Use Reference Designs to Control Ecosystem Economics
Reference designs let chipmakers set costs and limit upgrade paths across their entire ecosystems.
Theo Abara
Intel's Foundry Ambitions and What They Mean for the PC Builder Ecosystem
Intel's foundry success will determine whether desktop CPUs in 2027 are competitive or expensive.
Simone Vachon-Lebel
CPU Market Duopoly Effects on Builder Choice
AMD's cache advantage and Intel's reliability crisis are reshaping who builders actually choose.
Darya Koslowski
The DRAM and NAND Pricing Cycle and Its Effect on Builder Budgets
AI's reallocation of wafer capacity means memory prices won't follow the old boom-bust cycle.
Theo Abara