Independent PC consulting

Build the right PC.
The first time.

Tailored recommendations from experienced hardware professionals—without brand sponsorships, anonymous Reddit replies, or one-size-fits-all parts lists.

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10+ yearsData center hardware experience

DozensOf custom PCs built

ZeroPaid brand sponsorships

Gaming PCsCreator workstationsFirst-time buildsUpgradesHome serversTroubleshooting

A better way to choose hardware

Confidence, not another parts list.

Choose a focused review of a list you already have, or a personalized paid service that starts with your goals.

Share your build context

Tell us about your budget, games, software, preferences, existing parts, and upgrade plans.

Choose review or creation

Bring a finished list for a free Build Check, or choose paid help for a new personalized recommendation.

Receive the right deliverable

We’ll review the list you supplied or research a complete custom plan, based on the service you selected.

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Built around your life

A plan for today—and what comes next.

A good PC should not only work today. We account for platform longevity, power headroom, case constraints, memory expansion, storage growth, and realistic future upgrades.

A practical three-year outlook

TodayInvest now

Build the balanced foundation.

Year 1Add later

Expand based on real usage.

Years 2–3Reassess first

Upgrade the bottleneck, not the PC.

See which parts change, which stay, and what should actually trigger an upgrade.

Explore an upgrade roadmap

What makes RigAdvisor different

Sometimes our recommendation is to spend less.

We look at where your money will actually change the experience—not which parts have the biggest numbers. That could mean a more balanced CPU and GPU, a quieter case, or waiting to buy when timing matters.

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What advice can look like

You’re considering a premium motherboard for a gaming build.

We might suggest a less expensive board with the features you actually need—and put the difference toward the graphics card.

We explain the tradeoff, then you make the call.

Straightforward pricing

Choose the level of help
your build needs.

Bring an existing list for a free review, or choose a paid service for a new personalized recommendation and direct advisor support.

No password required upfront. We’ll use your checkout email for secure dashboard access.

Quick review

Build Check

Free

Existing list review

You provide one complete parts list. This service does not create a new build from scratch.

Already chose your parts? We’ll review that list for compatibility, balance, and major concerns.

Review of one existing parts list
Compatibility and balance check
Major concerns highlighted
Concise recommendations
3–5 business day turnaround

Review my list — free

Founding beta price

Custom Build Plan

$10 / build

Personalized recommendation

We select every part around your budget, workload, preferences, and upgrade plans.

A complete recommendation built around your budget, workload, preferences, and upgrade plans.

Complete personalized parts list
Retailer links and alternatives
Build health scoring
Practical upgrade roadmap
One follow-up + final clarification
2–3 business day turnaround

Get my custom build

Most popularPriority

Priority Advisor Chat

$39 / consultation

Personalized advisor access

Collaborate directly with an advisor on one defined build, upgrade, or troubleshooting goal.

Work through one active build, upgrade, or troubleshooting goal without watching a countdown clock.

Priority messaging access
One defined build or support goal
Reasonable back-and-forth
Collaborative build revisions
Two-business-day chat window
Final written recommendation

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Guided

Scheduled Consultation

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Personalized live consultation

Work one-on-one with an advisor and receive a complete build report for your needs.

A scheduled one-on-one call for complete builds, complex upgrades, and screen-shared troubleshooting.

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60-minute Cal.com consultation
Screen sharing
Complete build report
Real-time decisions and revisions
One follow-up + final clarification

Coming soon

Build guides

A better starting point.

Explore two complete builds: a performance-first 1080p gaming and work PC, and a high-end flight simulation machine. See why each part earns its place.

Free editorial examples: useful starting points, not recommendations personalized to your budget, workload, or local pricing.

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