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RAM upgrade checker
Compare DDR4/DDR5 type, module count and capacity with board limits when adding or replacing RAM.
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SSD installation checker
Check the interface, connection, mounting and occupancy before installing a drive.
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GPU clearance calculator
Work out length clearance with a front radiator. Check thickness and cables separately.
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PC parts list checker
Paste exact models and review recorded conflicts. Unknown components stay unconfirmed.
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PC builder and upgrade planner
Choose components, compare an upgrade with your current PC and save builds in this browser.
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All RigVela tools
Check a parts list, RAM upgrade, SSD installation or graphics-card clearance.
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All PC building and troubleshooting guides
Guides for choosing parts, upgrading, first boot and troubleshooting.
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PC upgrade checklist: what to keep and what to replace
Plan a PC upgrade around your actual needs, identify existing parts, and compare the full cost of keeping or replacing your platform.
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CPU, motherboard, and BIOS: check before you buy
Why matching sockets are not enough, and how to verify CPU support, the required BIOS, and a workable update method.
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DDR4 vs DDR5 RAM: differences and upgrade choices
Compare DDR4 and DDR5 RAM: motherboard support, capacity, MT/s and CL timings. See what must change before upgrading from DDR4 to DDR5.
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Graphics card, case, and power: a fit checklist
Check the exact graphics-card model, clearance with cooling installed, PSU requirements, and compatible power cables.
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How to check what parts are in your PC
Find your CPU, motherboard, BIOS, GPU and SSD model in Windows. Tell disks from partitions and confirm RAM, PSU and case details for an upgrade.
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First boot of a new PC: a step-by-step checklist
What to inspect before powering on, verify in BIOS and check in the operating system before tuning or sustained load.
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Why RAM runs below its advertised speed: MT/s, XMP and EXPO
Tell a genuine speed difference from a reporting mismatch, and learn what to check before using a memory profile.
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SATA, NVMe and M.2: choosing an SSD that fits
Understand interfaces, protocols, module sizes and connector keys before buying a drive that only looks compatible.
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Can you add a second SSD to your PC?
Can you add a second SSD? Check M.2 and SATA connections, CPU restrictions, mounting and Windows setup, with a worked MSI B650 Tomahawk example.
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PC powers on but has no display: a troubleshooting order
Separate a display connection problem from a PC startup failure, and check the basics before replacing parts.
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PC will not start after a RAM upgrade: what to check
Black screen after a RAM upgrade? Check DDR5 training, the DRAM light, DIMM slots and individual modules in a clear order.
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SSD not detected: BIOS, Windows or the boot list?
Distinguish a missing device, volume and bootloader, check SSD connections and protect existing data.
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PC won’t turn on: no response to the power button
No response to the case button? Check external power, ATX/EPS and PWR SW. Separate a power problem from a blank screen and know when to stop.
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Not all RAM detected: checks in BIOS and Windows
Seeing 16 GB instead of 32 GB? Compare BIOS and Windows totals, check modules and system limits, and distinguish installed RAM from available and shared GPU memory.
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Can your PC run Windows 11? Check before buying parts
Check Windows 11 eligibility with PC Health Check. Understand CPU, TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, RAM and storage results before spending on an upgrade.
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Replace an HDD with an SSD: clone or clean install?
Plan a system HDD-to-SSD replacement: check the connection, back up files, choose cloning or a clean Windows install, and verify the new boot drive.
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Will a PCIe 4.0 SSD work in a PCIe 3.0 slot?
Check an NVMe SSD in an older PCIe slot: Gen 4 and Gen 5 examples, x2/x4 limits and the connection details to verify before buying.
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DDR to DDR5 RAM: how to identify your memory type
Identify DDR, DDR2, DDR3, DDR4 or DDR5 RAM. Compare DIMM and SO-DIMM pin counts, understand DDR3L, and check an upgrade before buying.
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Will this RAM work with my motherboard? A step-by-step check
Check RAM against your motherboard: DDR, DIMM or SO-DIMM, capacity, exact kit, QVL, speed profiles and slots. Examples, diagrams and a buying checklist.
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Can you mix RAM brands, speeds and sizes?
Mixing 8GB and 16GB RAM, different speeds or two separate kits? Check the limits, count modules and compare adding memory with replacing the whole kit.
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How much RAM do you need? Check your Windows workload
Check whether you need more RAM with Task Manager. Understand Available and Committed memory, compare 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, and plan a supported upgrade.
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Motherboard reference directory
Find an exact model and its M.2 conditions; B760 entries also cover RAM and CPU/BIOS checks.
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MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4
DDR4, four DIMMs and two M.2 slots. Check the SATA8 condition, memory choice and BIOS requirements for MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4.
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MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI
The ATX DDR5 model: four DIMMs, two M.2 connectors, and SATA8 disabled only by an M.2 SATA drive in M2_2.
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ASUS TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI D4
The D4 model uses DDR4: four DIMMs and three NVMe M.2 slots. Find the 22110 position and check RAM and CPU/BIOS requirements.
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ASUS TUF GAMING B760-PLUS WIFI
The DDR5 version without D4: four DIMMs, three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, and 22110 only in M.2_2. RAM and BIOS checks.
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ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2
Two NVMe connectors: M2_1 for 2280 and M2_2 for 2260/2280. Check M2_1’s operating mode against the CPU.
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ASRock B650M Pro RS
Three 2260/2280 NVMe connectors: M2_1 up to Gen5 x4, M2_2 Gen4 x4, and M2_3 Gen4 x2.
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MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI
Two M.2 NVMe connectors; M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300. Supported SSD lengths differ by connector.
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MSI B650M GAMING PLUS WIFI
Two M.2 connectors for 2260/2280 NVMe SSDs; M2_2 runs at PCIe 4.0 x2 with Ryzen 8500/8300.
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MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI
Three M.2 connectors, M2_2 disabled with Ryzen 8500/8300, and M2_3 bandwidth shared with PCI_E2.
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MSI PRO B650M-A WIFI
Two PCIe 4.0 M.2 connectors; M2_2 is disabled with Ryzen 8500/8300.
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MSI B550-A PRO
Different M2_1 and M2_2 interfaces; an NVMe drive in M2_2 disables PCI_E3.
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ASUS TUF GAMING B550-PLUS
Two M.2 connectors; populating M.2_2 disables SATA6G_5 and SATA6G_6.
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