PCPartPicker

PCPartPicker is a comparison shopping website that allows users to compare prices and compatibility of computer components on different retailers online.^[1]

PCPartPicker

Screenshot of PCPartPicker's homepage on January 9, 2025
Type of site	Comparison shopping
Country of origin	United States
Owner	PCPartPicker, LLC
Founder	Philip Carmichael
Industry	Ecommerce
URL	pcpartpicker.com
Registration	Optional, but required to save part lists, create custom parts and comment
Users	1,000,000+
Current status	Online

History

PCPartPicker was created by Philip Carmichael in 2011. The website was substantially redesigned in February 2015.^[2][3] As of 2023 the site provides localized currencies and links to physical stores in 38 countries. The website is funded through affiliate linking to sites such as Amazon.com.^[4] Additional functionality is available, such as providing building guides, sharing build lists, photos, and instruction, alerts for price drops, forums, and filters for automatically adjusting pre-made lists of components.^[5] They also make PC hardware reviews and custom build tutorials on their YouTube channel. They are currently located in Austin, Texas.^[6]