Getting Started with RigSync

Building a PC can feel overwhelming. There are hundreds of components, compatibility rules to follow, and no clear starting point if you've never done it before.

RigSync is designed to remove that friction. It handles compatibility automatically and guides you through the process at whatever level of detail you want - whether that's picking games and letting it figure out the rest, or handpicking every component yourself.

Three Ways to Build

There's no single right way to use RigSync. The Builder offers three paths depending on how involved you want to be.

Game-Based Builder

Best for: First-time builders and gamers

Tell it what games you play, set a budget, and choose a target resolution (1080p, 1440p, or 4K). RigSync handles the rest - optimizing every component to hit your performance targets without overspending on parts that won't make a difference for your use case.

The builder selects games from a curated list and uses real benchmark data to understand their hardware demands. A competitive shooter like Counter-Strike 2 and a demanding open-world title like Cyberpunk 2077 have very different hardware requirements - selecting both helps the optimizer find components that handle your full library, not just your easiest game.

Performance goal is set automatically based on your budget and target resolution. A $1,200 budget at 1440p will target High performance; the same budget at 1080p can reach Ultra. You can always hit Generate and see the actual FPS estimates before committing.

What you control:

• Games you want to play
• Budget range
• Target resolution (1080p / 1440p / 4K)
• CPU brand preference (Intel / AMD / Either)
• GPU brand preference (NVIDIA / Radeon / Either)
• Memory type (DDR4 / DDR5 / Auto)

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Custom Builder

Best for: Most users

You set the priorities - use case, budget, performance goal, brand preferences - and RigSync finds the optimal components. This works well for gaming, content creation, development work, work-gaming balance, or office use.

Unlike the Game-Based Builder, the Custom Builder lets you select a Primary Use Case that shapes how the optimizer allocates your budget. A gaming build prioritizes GPU performance. A content creation build leans into CPU and rendering performance with more memory. A workstation build focuses on CPU throughput and memory capacity for demanding professional workloads.

The Performance Goal slider gives you direct control that the Game-Based Builder handles automatically. Setting it lower gives the optimizer more budget flexibility for a well-rounded build. Setting it higher pushes toward stronger GPU and CPU selections.

For use cases like Office Work, the builder skips discrete GPU selection entirely when integrated graphics is sufficient - freeing up budget for storage, memory, and a better CPU. A separate CPU cooler may also be omitted if the selected processor includes a capable stock cooler.

What you control:

• Primary use case (Gaming / Work + Gaming / Content Creation / Professional Workstation / Office Work)
• Budget range
• Performance goal
• Target resolution (for gaming and content creation use cases)
• CPU brand preference
• GPU brand preference
• Memory type
• Size preference (Compact / Standard / Auto)
• Noise tolerance (Silent / Balanced / Performance)

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Component Browser

Best for: Hardware enthusiasts

Full control. Browse, filter, and handpick every component yourself. RigSync validates compatibility in real time as you build, so you won't accidentally choose a CPU that doesn't fit your motherboard or a GPU that exceeds your PSU's capacity.

This path is best if you already have a shortlist of components in mind, want to compare specific models side by side, or are upgrading a partial build and only need to fill in the gaps.

The compatibility checker runs continuously as you add parts - flagging socket mismatches, memory type conflicts, PCIe slot issues, clearance problems, and power supply shortfalls before they become expensive mistakes. Each warning includes an explanation of what the conflict is and why it matters.

What you control:

• Every component, selected manually
• Filtering by specs, brand, price, and compatibility
• Real-time compatibility validation across the full build
• Performance analysis as you assemble

A note on approach: The Component Browser works best when you have a clear goal in mind. If you're starting from scratch without a target budget or use case, the Custom Builder will get you to a complete, optimized build faster - you can always switch to the Component Browser afterward to swap individual components.

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What RigSync Does Behind the Scenes

Regardless of which builder you use, RigSync automatically:

• Validates compatibility - CPU socket, RAM type, PCIe slots, case clearance, PSU wattage, cooler height, and more
• Optimizes within budget - Finds the best component balance rather than defaulting to the most expensive parts
• Estimates real-world performance - FPS predictions based on actual benchmark data across hardware tiers

Think of them as realistic targets, not guarantees. Your actual results depend on drivers, background applications, and Windows configuration - but the estimates give you a solid baseline for what to expect.

Sharing a Build

Once you have a build you're happy with, you can share it directly from any builder using the Share button.

Direct link: Generates a short URL that anyone can open to instantly view and import your exact build - no account required.

Export formats: If you want to post your build elsewhere, the share panel includes multiple export formats:

With a free account: You can give each build a custom name and description before sharing, which makes it easier to explain your reasoning - useful if you're sharing a work-gaming balance build or a budget streaming setup and want to add context.

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Not Sure Where to Start?

If you've never built a PC before, the Game-Based Builder is the fastest path to a complete, compatible build. Pick a few games you play, set your budget, and it will produce a full parts list in under a minute.

From there, you can compare builds, adjust components, and see how changing your budget affects performance - all without needing to know what a PCIe lane is.

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What's Coming

RigSync is in constant improvement. A few things already in progress:

Professional Workstation workload specialization

The Professional Workstation use case is getting a guided sub-flow. Instead of a single generic option, you'll select a specific workload and the builder will surface preferences relevant to that workload specifically. GPU count, VRAM requirements, PCIe lane needs, RAM capacity, storage redundancy - only what matters for what you're actually building. Everything else stays out of the way.

Optimizer improvements

Performance predictions, component scoring, and budget allocation are continuously refined. The goal is always the same: builds that perform as predicted in the real world, not just on paper.

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Further Reading

Once you have a build you're happy with, these guides can help with the next steps:

• Game-Based Builder vs Custom Builder: Which Should You Use?
• How RigSync Works Under the Hood