Interesting idea, but there is one problem with idea - often especially when building a new system, existing hardware may not compatible with new hardware desired for system.
I've used it for hundreds of computers; servers, laptops and desktops, and it's never recommended me an incompatible module. Sometimes it recommends me a module which isn't the fastest I could use (generally it goes for "max manufacturer certified speed") but never one which doesn't work.
Always love seeing a piece of PC hardware's reviews on Amazon. If an item has 989 5 Star reviews and two 1 star reviews you can pretty much guarantee those two reviews will purely state -
That's at least somewhat descriptive. The 1-star reviews chiding a non-amazon seller for sending the wrong thing or sending a used thing or something are absolute wastes. As are the reviews "does not work", without any info about their system, what they tried etc.
That is why the star system is a flawed metric of a product. Always has been. Its literally just a way to gauge if a product sells well. Companies continue to use it because everyone else does so it has to be good. Same reason everyone gets a iphone, because everyone they know has one..doesn't mean its the best.
I've heard that pcpartpicker isn't very good at compatibility. Amazon can't even properly get a working search and filter ability to their PC hardware selection, I have low expectations for this initiative. Especially given their crappy 3rd party sellers on the site.
You know, if you visit www.pcpartpicker.com you wouldn't need this, unrefined, tool from Amazon. After using that website, I check prices between Amazon and Newegg.
They need to track: 1) compatibility unknown/untested; 2) explicit requirement not met (eg. port/socket not compatible); 3) firmware/driver/OS currently has incompatibility that may be fixed in the future while all other conditions are met; 4) partial compatibility because you can make it work but with reduced performance; 5) suggest similar item that is compatible.
I've had really good luck with their automotive category. You can save your vehicles by make, model, year, trim level, etc. and then screen searches for parts and accessories based on that. In most ways, less complex than PC part selection, but good enough for most scenarios.
Amazon's biggest problem with PC parts is price - they're just not competitive with Newegg and Microcenter often enough to justify. It was a lot better when Newegg/Amazon were tax free.
Grazie per aver condiviso un ottimo strumento. Amazon non ha bisogno di presentazioni in quanto è la più grande azienda di e-commerce al mondo con miliardi di dollari di patrimonio netto. Se possiamo dire che hanno modificato il loro sito Web in questo modo, potrebbe non essere sbagliato perché quando il nome di una società diventa grande diventa più responsabilità presentare meglio ai clienti. Ora, sono felice di vedere questo strumento pertinente https://sitechecker.pro/it/ ora possiamo verificare la compatibilità dell'hardware del PC prima di ordinare.
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HStewart - Friday, November 30, 2018 - link
Interesting idea, but there is one problem with idea - often especially when building a new system, existing hardware may not compatible with new hardware desired for system.Just a thought.
ads295 - Saturday, December 1, 2018 - link
It will be really awesome if this can tell me which DDR4 will work for my laptop.mkaibear - Saturday, December 1, 2018 - link
Doesn't crucial's memory search tool do that?I've used it for hundreds of computers; servers, laptops and desktops, and it's never recommended me an incompatible module. Sometimes it recommends me a module which isn't the fastest I could use (generally it goes for "max manufacturer certified speed") but never one which doesn't work.
sandtitz - Saturday, December 1, 2018 - link
Kingston memory search is equally good.Death666Angel - Saturday, December 1, 2018 - link
Every time I land on that site via Google, it is utter nonsense.bug77 - Monday, December 3, 2018 - link
I was thinking more like "will this be able to tell people there's no such thing as Dell RAM"?jabber - Saturday, December 1, 2018 - link
Always love seeing a piece of PC hardware's reviews on Amazon. If an item has 989 5 Star reviews and two 1 star reviews you can pretty much guarantee those two reviews will purely state -"Doesn't work on Mac!"
Death666Angel - Saturday, December 1, 2018 - link
That's at least somewhat descriptive. The 1-star reviews chiding a non-amazon seller for sending the wrong thing or sending a used thing or something are absolute wastes. As are the reviews "does not work", without any info about their system, what they tried etc.imaheadcase - Sunday, December 2, 2018 - link
That is why the star system is a flawed metric of a product. Always has been. Its literally just a way to gauge if a product sells well. Companies continue to use it because everyone else does so it has to be good. Same reason everyone gets a iphone, because everyone they know has one..doesn't mean its the best.ipkh - Saturday, December 1, 2018 - link
I've heard that pcpartpicker isn't very good at compatibility. Amazon can't even properly get a working search and filter ability to their PC hardware selection, I have low expectations for this initiative. Especially given their crappy 3rd party sellers on the site.Drendi06 - Saturday, December 1, 2018 - link
You know, if you visit www.pcpartpicker.com you wouldn't need this, unrefined, tool from Amazon. After using that website, I check prices between Amazon and Newegg.tygrus - Sunday, December 2, 2018 - link
They need to track: 1) compatibility unknown/untested; 2) explicit requirement not met (eg. port/socket not compatible); 3) firmware/driver/OS currently has incompatibility that may be fixed in the future while all other conditions are met; 4) partial compatibility because you can make it work but with reduced performance; 5) suggest similar item that is compatible.cm2187 - Sunday, December 2, 2018 - link
Will it warn me that the counterfeit Intel ethernet cards sold on amazon are incompatible with a Synology NAS which only accepts guenine cards?jabber - Sunday, December 2, 2018 - link
I have to say I don't get the need. In 20 years of building PCs I've never had an issue of buying incompatible parts.nathanddrews - Sunday, December 2, 2018 - link
I've had really good luck with their automotive category. You can save your vehicles by make, model, year, trim level, etc. and then screen searches for parts and accessories based on that. In most ways, less complex than PC part selection, but good enough for most scenarios.Amazon's biggest problem with PC parts is price - they're just not competitive with Newegg and Microcenter often enough to justify. It was a lot better when Newegg/Amazon were tax free.
GeorgiaPortus - Saturday, March 21, 2020 - link
Grazie per aver condiviso un ottimo strumento. Amazon non ha bisogno di presentazioni in quanto è la più grande azienda di e-commerce al mondo con miliardi di dollari di patrimonio netto. Se possiamo dire che hanno modificato il loro sito Web in questo modo, potrebbe non essere sbagliato perché quando il nome di una società diventa grande diventa più responsabilità presentare meglio ai clienti. Ora, sono felice di vedere questo strumento pertinente https://sitechecker.pro/it/ ora possiamo verificare la compatibilità dell'hardware del PC prima di ordinare.