Show HN: I built a tool that prices a prebuilt PC part by part

61 points - today at 3:25 PM


I've missed out on an awesome computer that I could use for a project because figuring out value took too long. Users paste a listing and receive a value grade, dated component estimates and a shareable report. AI reads the listing but my custom built price engine determines the grade (updated every day). Self financed and working now. Looking for feedback re: scoring, interface, and if its helpful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpft--x3WlI

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blue_green_maps today at 7:07 PM
Is this similar to https://pcpartpicker.com ?
chrisgarand today at 5:58 PM
I like the idea, I tried using it, however it gave me the following error: New photo and listing checks are currently available in the United States. More regions coming soon. You can still view saved reports.

At first I tried with a Canadian website, so I tried with a US url (the message confused me), but it still gave me the error, I checked the response and got the following:

{ "error": "New photo and listing checks are currently available in the United States. More regions coming soon. You can still view saved reports.", "code": "read_region_unavailable", "recovery": "region" }

I figur it checks the requester's ip location.

adlep today at 5:13 PM
Thank you for nice comments. This is just a self financed prototype that will get better with use! I appreciate your time with testing/using the site. Lets not get ripped off! I expect the supply to get even tighter and prices going higher unfortunately. Local AI models, GIS/digital twins uses, robot training, VR, of course gamers, content creators, casual users, and of course people overseas all will be competing for similar hardware.
adamkumpf today at 6:42 PM
Super useful. I think everyone is swimming in the overpriced PC era due to the memory shortages and desire to run local AI when possible. Is this something you want to support long-term?
onceandfuture today at 6:33 PM
would love to see support for B&H as a store, integrated graphics as a gpu option, and the intel wildcat lake series of chips
creativeSlumber today at 4:25 PM
Hey, cool project. Whenever I've seen a deal on a pre-built PC I've always wondered, hey, how much would this cost if I built it myself from parts.

Some feedback on your website. I would suggest moving the "try it" from the bottom of the page towards the top of the page so that visitors don't have to look for it.

fhn today at 6:01 PM
I thought about building this a long time ago. Can you add used prices as well - perhaps source from ebay, craigslist, facebook marketplace.
rgbrgb today at 6:49 PM
is there a way to find good deals other people have checked? seems like a nice data play if so and you could do affiliate links to monetize on some. I don't think people would mind you sharing the deals they found (could be a "share with community" checkbox too).
robinpie today at 5:53 PM
I really appreciate the lightweight website!
SirFatty today at 5:38 PM
Very cool... appreciate the work put into this!
BatFastard today at 4:55 PM
Great site! Nicely laid out, clear results.

I was disappointed to see Costco selling high margin PCs.