Show HN: I built a tool that prices a prebuilt PC part by part
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5Days on list
77Score · 7d
Nov 4, 2026First seen
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I've missed out on an awesome computer that I could use for a project because figuring out value took too long. Users paste a listing and receive a value grade, dated component estimates and a shareable report. AI reads the listing but my custom built price engine determines the grade (updated every day). Self financed and working now. Looking for feedback re: scoring, interface, and if its helpful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpft--x3WlI
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- 120
- Comments
- 85
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- adlep
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
- Site
- pcdealcheck.com
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Trending history
Show HN: I built a tool that prices a prebuilt PC part by part was first seen on Hacker News · Front page on Nov 4, 2026. Since then it has appeared in 144 checks on 5 different days, across 3 lists (Hacker News · Front page, Hacker News · Show HN, Hacker News · Show HN · this week). Its best position was #16 of 30, reached on Nov 5, 00:22 UTC. It dropped off the list after Nov 8, 16:50 UTC.
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Where it trended
| List | Best | Days | Checks | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hacker News · Front page | #16 | 2 | 36 | |
| Hacker News · Show HN | #2 | 1 | 27 | |
| Hacker News · Show HN · this week | #13 | 4 | 81 |
From the discussion
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Thank you for nice comments. This is just a self financed prototype that will get better with use! I appreciate your time with testing/using the site. Lets not get ripped off! I expect the supply to get even tighter and prices going higher unfortunately. Local AI models, GIS/digital twins uses, robot training, VR, of…
Looks good, and I can see it being useful. I was putting together a gaming PC last year, before the RAM price hike. Not being certain I was getting a good deal made me keep delaying the purchase, and when I noticed prices were ridiculous, PCDealCheck, or at least an EU-based version, would have helped.
I like the idea, I tried using it, however it gave me the following error: New photo and listing checks are currently available in the United States. More regions coming soon. You can still view saved reports. At first I tried with a Canadian website, so I tried with a US url (the message confused me), but it still…
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Is Show HN: I built a tool that prices a prebuilt PC part by part trending on Hacker News right now?
Not at the moment. It was last on the list on Nov 8, 16:50 UTC, after 5 days of trending.
What is the highest rank Show HN: I built a tool that prices a prebuilt PC part by part reached?
#16 on Hacker News · Front page, on Nov 5, 00:22 UTC. Trendoday checks this list every 15 minutes.
How long has Show HN: I built a tool that prices a prebuilt PC part by part been trending?
It was first seen on Nov 4, 2026 and has been on the list on 5 days (144 checks) since.
How much discussion did it get on Hacker News?
120 points and 85 comments; submitted by adlep on Nov 4, 2026.