Clear answers before you upgrade.

MaxMyFrames is a PC upgrade advisor. You tell it what hardware you have, what you use the PC for, and which constraints matter. It turns that into practical upgrade guidance instead of a generic parts list.

The goal is to help you decide what to upgrade first, what can wait, and where compatibility or budget could get in the way.

Yes. The public configurator is free to use right now. You do not need a paid plan or trial to generate an upgrade recommendation.

No. You can use the configurator without an account. Progress is kept in your browser so you can return to the same device and continue where you left off.

Yes. MaxMyFrames is strongest when you already know some current parts, because it can reason about upgrade priority and compatibility. If you are planning a fresh build, you can still use the guidance to compare balanced component tiers.

MaxMyFrames combines catalog data, compatibility rules, workload priorities, and AI-assisted explanation to produce useful guidance. It is designed to be a decision helper, not an authority that replaces checking real retailer pages and manufacturer specs.

Before buying, verify case clearance, motherboard BIOS support, PSU cables, warranty terms, and the final retailer price.

The configurator tracks core constraints such as CPU socket, motherboard memory type, form factor, RAM generation, estimated power headroom, and workload fit. It also flags obvious bottlenecks like pairing a very old CPU with a much stronger GPU.

Compatibility is still a real-world checklist. Use the recommendation as a strong starting point, then confirm exact dimensions and support lists for the parts you choose.

Prices are estimates based on available catalog and region data. They can move quickly because PC hardware pricing depends on stock, retailer, country, sales, and currency.

Treat prices as planning guidance. Always check the current checkout price before buying.

No. Performance depends on the exact game, software, settings, cooling, drivers, operating system, monitor resolution, and background workload. MaxMyFrames estimates upgrade impact and explains trade-offs, but it cannot guarantee a specific FPS number.

MaxMyFrames needs your selected hardware, workload goals, rough budget, and region choice to produce useful advice. Region is used to choose market context such as currency and likely retailer availability, not to identify you personally.

Browser progress can be stored locally on your device. Generated recommendations may be retained so the service can show summaries, debug bad advice, and improve quality. Do not enter secrets, serial numbers, or personal notes into free-text fields.

Yes. Use the clear/reset controls in the configurator or clear the site data in your browser. Because the public flow does not require an account, local browser storage is the main place where in-progress selections live on your device.

Not unless you share it. If a future share link is enabled for a summary, treat that link like any other shareable URL: anyone with the link may be able to view the recommendation attached to it.

Some outbound retailer links, including Amazon links, may be affiliate links. If you buy through one of those links, Lindwurm Digital GmbH may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.

No. Recommendations should be based on fit: compatibility, workload impact, budget, and component value. Affiliate availability is not supposed to make a bad part look good or hide a better option.

MaxMyFrames is independent and is not sponsored, endorsed, certified, operated, or supported by Amazon. If a recommendation looks wrong, use the feedback page so it can be reviewed.

Retailers are responsible for their own prices, availability, shipping, returns, warranties, and product pages. MaxMyFrames helps you plan; the purchase contract is between you and the retailer.

For Amazon orders, use Amazon's or the seller's own customer service. MaxMyFrames cannot change, cancel, refund, ship, or support Amazon orders.

It depends on your bottleneck. High-resolution gaming usually leans GPU first. High-FPS competitive games, simulation, streaming, compiling, and older platforms can become CPU-limited. MaxMyFrames asks for your workload so it can prioritize the part that is most likely to matter.

For many games, 16GB can still work. For newer games, creator tools, large browser sessions, virtual machines, or heavy multitasking, 32GB is usually the safer baseline.

CPU and GPU power draw can spike under load. A PSU with enough wattage, the right cables, and some headroom helps keep the build stable and avoids turning an otherwise good upgrade into a reliability problem.