rigvelaHow RigVela checks PC compatibility
RigVela compares part specifications before a purchase or upgrade: sockets, memory type, dimensions and power. Here is what it checks automatically and what you need to verify yourself.
What the service compares
Scroll the table to the right to see the manual checks.
| Area | Automatically, using recorded data | Verify manually |
|---|---|---|
| CPU & motherboard | Socket and recorded family support | Installed BIOS version and manufacturer CPU support list |
| Memory | DDR4/DDR5, module count and known capacity limits | QVL, XMP/EXPO profiles and stability |
| Dimensions & mounting | GPU length, cooler height, board and PSU format against recorded limits | Radiators, drive cages, cables and the actual layout |
| Power | PSU wattage against the GPU manufacturer recommendation | Connectors, cables, adapters and total-system power |
| Storage | M.2 NVMe drive count against known slots | Lane sharing, SATA-port availability, mounting, cables and adapters |
Where specifications come from
The catalogue contains 259 exact models. Sources are manufacturer pages and documentation, linked from the components. Recorded review dates are shown separately. Variants, capacities and part numbers are not replaced by similar names.
A listed CPU family does not tell you which BIOS is installed on your board. GPU length is compared with the stated case limit; radiators and cages may change the available space.
What happens to an unknown model
It remains an unconfirmed entry. A suggestion is a search option, not an automatically selected component. An unknown part stays unconfirmed, even when other parts have matching specifications. RigVela does not scan your computer to identify components.
How to identify your exact PC components ↗What the guides are based on
The guides explain specifications and checking procedures from manufacturer documentation. Each article includes its sources and the date they were reviewed. For your build, use the manual for the exact model and revision.
The service compares published specifications. It does not measure game performance, noise, temperatures or hardware condition. The review date refers to the sources; an individual build must be checked on the computer itself.
Builds, prices and feedback
List checking runs in your browser. Pasted text is not sent to the RigVela database or attached to analytics. Opening a result in the builder asks before replacing a different current draft. Entries in My builds are unchanged.
Retailer prices are not loaded automatically. Enter your own amounts for budgeting. Report a specification error or missing model through Send feedback on the main page, including the exact model and manufacturer link.
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