Do you need to assemble a computer from scratch? If so, it is necessary to pay attention to the pc compatibility testing. Once the computer components are incompatible, the computer will no longer function. This article from the MiniTool Partition Wizard shows you how to check pc compatibility testing and recommends three PC compatibility checkers.
Why do I need to check PC component compatibility?
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When you decide to build a computer from scratch, you may need to check the compatibility of computer components. You must assemble computer components into one computer and ensure that they can collaborate. If the PC components are not compatible, the PC will not start or encounter many errors.
#1. motherboard
The motherboard is very important because you need to check its compatibility with many PC components, such as CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, and even the shell.
The motherboard can be divided into the following types according to size:
The fiscal year (170mm * 170mm)
MATX (244mm * 244mm)
μ ATX (244mm * 185mm)
FlexATX (229mm * 191mm)
ATX (305mm * 244mm)
Mini ATX (284mm * 208mm)
XL-ATX (343mm * 262mm)
E-ATX (305mm * 330mm)
EE-ATX (347mm * 330mm)
HPTX (345mm * 381mm)
WTX (356mm * 425mm)
In most cases, the desktop motherboard is the size of ATX. The size of the motherboard usually determines the size of the chassis. Otherwise, the chassis cannot support the motherboard.
Taking TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS D4 as an example, it will tell you its specifications as follows:
CPU: 13th generation Intel Core processor, indicating an Intel motherboard
Power supply: 16+1 DrMOS power level (60A)
Expansion slot: 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot and 1 PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (maximum @ x4) for GPU; 1 PCIe 4.0 x4 and 2 PCIe 3.0 x1 sound cards and USB drives.
4 * DIMM (for RAM): DDR4 5333 (OC), dual channel, OptiMem II
4 M.2 slots (for storage): 1 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 X4, 2 M.2 22110 PCIe 4.0 X4, 1 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 X4, and SATA mode
Other specifications, such as heat sinks, RGB components, HDMI ports, and DisplayPort for displays.
#2. processor
Based on the motherboard specifications, you can decide to purchase Intel or AMD CPUs. If you want to use Intel's CPU, you need to buy an Intel motherboard. Otherwise, you will need to purchase an AMD motherboard. In addition, you should also ensure that the CPU generation is compatible with the motherboard.
#3. Graphics card
Currently, mainstream GPUs use PCI-E slots. Based on the motherboard specifications, you can decide to purchase PCIe x 16 or x8 GPUs. PCIe x16 GPU is usually superior to PCIe x8 GPU. PCIe × PCIe can be installed in slot 16 × 16 or x8 graphics processors, PCIe × PCIe cannot be installed in slot 8 × 16 graphics processors.
#4. Memory
When selecting a memory module, it is important to pay attention to the DDR type. Different DDR types mean different DDR slots. Sometimes, the motherboard even specifies the maximum memory capacity. Do not exceed this value.
#5. Storage
When checking the compatibility between storage and motherboard, attention should be paid to hard disk interfaces such as IDE, ATA, SATA, eSATA, SCSI, M.2 PCIe or SATA, and hard disk sizes such as 2.5 ", 3.5", 2280, 2260, 2240, etc.
Only when the parts and dimensions are correct can the hard drive be inserted into the motherboard.