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| BuildCores | |
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| Developer | Harsh Kahlon |
| Initial release | 2018 |
| Platform | iOS, Android, Web |
| Type | Productivity, Simulation |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | buildcores |
BuildCores is a PC building utility application and website designed to assist users in planning, simulating, and pricing custom desktop computers. Developed by Harsh Kahlon, the software is notable for its use of 3D rendering to visualize computer components and builds, differentiating it from text-based list alternatives such as PCPartPicker. It is available on iOS, Android, and as a web application.
History
[edit]BuildCores was developed by Harsh Kahlon and released in 2018, initially launching as a mobile application for iOS devices.[1] The project was created to address the lack of visual aids in existing PC planning tools, which primarily relied on spreadsheet-style lists.
Over subsequent updates, the software expanded to the Android platform and eventually launched a desktop-accessible web version. By 2025, the application had integrated augmented reality (AR) features and expanded its database to include detailed 3D models of specific hardware components from major manufacturers.[2]
Features
[edit]The core functionality of BuildCores revolves around part selection and compatibility checking. Users can select components such as CPUs, GPUs, motherboards, and cases from a database.
3D Visualization
[edit]Unlike traditional part pickers, BuildCores features a 3D visualization engine. This allows users to view a digital rendering of their planned computer build. The feature helps users assess the aesthetic appeal of the build and check for physical clearance issues that might not be obvious from text specifications alone. The application also includes Augmented Reality (AR) capabilities on supported mobile devices, allowing users to project their virtual build into a real-world environment.
Open Database (OpenDB)
[edit]In 2025, BuildCores launched the BuildCores OpenDB, a community-driven, open-source database of PC components hosted on GitHub.[3] The initiative allows users to contribute to the software's data accuracy by editing component specifications directly. The database stores hardware information in structured JSON files, organized by component category and identified by UUIDs.[3] This data is licensed under the Open Data Commons Attribution License (ODC-By v1.0), permitting developers and researchers to use the dataset for other projects.[4]
Compatibility and Benchmarking
[edit]The software includes an automated compatibility engine that cross-references selected parts to identify potential conflicts, such as socket mismatches between the CPU and motherboard or insufficient power supply wattage. Additionally, BuildCores provides estimated performance metrics, offering users projected FPS (frames per second) data for various video games based on the selected hardware configuration. The data is supplied in partnership with 3DMark.
Price Tracking
[edit]BuildCores aggregates pricing data from various retailers, including Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy. It offers price history charts and a sales feed to help users identify discounts on specific components.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "BuildCores Public Repository". GitHub. Harshdeep Kahlon. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ^ a b "BuildCores: Part Picker for PC". App Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ^ a b "BuildCores OpenDB Repository". GitHub. BuildCores. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ^ "Open Data Commons Attribution License (ODC-By) v1.0". Open Data Commons. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
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