Pangoly
Dev tools
pc build configurator
SHOW HN2014
778points
213comments
#5of 2,272 in 2014
Top 1%of 2014 by points
How HN took it
MixedNo clear lean
23 positive, 43 neutral or asking, 16 mixed, 34 critical, out of 116 comments about the project. Thread score -0.09.
Idea: 10 for, 7 againstExecution: 3 for, 13 againstDesign: 4 for, 8 againstPricing: 1 for, 5 againstPerformance: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Polished, attractive design and responsive layout
From 3 comments
Beautiful execution and a well-done site. Nice visual choices and a good responsive layout. Great example of waiting until a product has some polish before a Show HN. Yesterday,…
randomdrake on HNI like how polished this site is. It would be a good companion to this parts recommendation guide: http://www.logicalincrements.com/ However, I disagree that a "Pro" build is…
sthatipamala on HNThis is really cool -- now when people ask me how hard it is to build their own PC I can show them this site... Usually my answer is "it's just as easy as picking the right…
hardwaresofton on HN
Useful for first-time or returning PC builders
From 3 comments
This tool looks fantastic. I recently put together a couple of machines from parts, and having not done so for many years, found it extremely difficult to do so. A tool like…
joosters on HNThis is really cool -- now when people ask me how hard it is to build their own PC I can show them this site... Usually my answer is "it's just as easy as picking the right…
hardwaresofton on HNThis is awesome. I remember building my first computer at 12 years old. :) A nice fat gaming rig with dual boot to Linux. My parents bought it for me after I got all "E's for…
chatmasta on HN
Objections
Expert mode lacks compatibility checks and filtering
From 3 comments
Your obvious rival here is PCPartPicker. Having used that extensively, here's some things I don't like about yours: Expert mode removes compatibility checks. This shouldn't be…
jjcm on HNWhy can't you perform compatibility checks on hardware in free build mode? That would take so much headache out of the composing, and be an awesome middle ground between the…
chton on HNThe hardest part for me about building a pc is making sure I get the proper RAM config, and this doesn't seem to help much. I want LOTS of ram (32gb), so let me pick a…
dumbfounder on HN
No reviews or reliability information for components
From 1 comment
Your obvious rival here is PCPartPicker. Having used that extensively, here's some things I don't like about yours: Expert mode removes compatibility checks. This shouldn't be…
jjcm on HN
Limited component selection and customization options
From 3 comments
While it's pretty, the site doesn't allow for much in the way of customizing one's criteria. Or it's very non-obvious on how to do so. For example, I might want a gaming system…
rmah on HNI really really hate browsing shops and reviews and manufacturer sites and all that, trying to find the build I want.. so a website to help with that would be nice. Unfortunately…
clarry on HNIt seems like a beautiful tool, however not having options to pick components I have a strong preference for such as Hitachi hard drives, and Silverstone cases for instance means…
genericuser on HN
Requests
Add filtering by specs such as RAM, ports and form factor
From 3 comments
Your obvious rival here is PCPartPicker. Having used that extensively, here's some things I don't like about yours: Expert mode removes compatibility checks. This shouldn't be…
jjcm on HNThe hardest part for me about building a pc is making sure I get the proper RAM config, and this doesn't seem to help much. I want LOTS of ram (32gb), so let me pick a…
dumbfounder on HNNice site! Some suggestions: * Allow users to specify a form factor (like HTPC, μATX, mini ATX, ATX, ...) and filter components like mainboard and case by this. * Allow users to…
sspiff on HN
Add operating system and accessory options
From 2 comments
It really needs a section for "Operating System". Windows isn't free, and most build-your-owns will be a Windows machine. Other appropriate options should be available…
vacri on HNAccessories should be part of the options. You need cables for example to connect the HDs to the MB, DVI adapters for older monitors, etc. Some people may have a spare one, while…
swatthatfly on HN
Support more countries and currencies
From 3 comments
How does this compare to pcpartpicker? I don't see any option to use euros as the currency without getting an italian user interface. Are the prices at all localized, if so, do…
tokenizerrr on HNyes, more countries and localizations are on their way.
ejjpi on HNNice site! Some suggestions: * Allow users to specify a form factor (like HTPC, μATX, mini ATX, ATX, ...) and filter components like mainboard and case by this. * Allow users to…
sspiff on HN
Questions
How does it compare to PCPartPicker
From 1 comment
How does this compare to pcpartpicker? I don't see any option to use euros as the currency without getting an italian user interface. Are the prices at all localized, if so, do…
tokenizerrr on HN
How to browse shared builds
From 2 comments
Really cool. How do you browse shared builds?
orwhat on HNHere: http://pangoly.com/en/build/list
ejjpi on HN
Alternatives named
PCPartPicker
From 2 comments
Your obvious rival here is PCPartPicker. Having used that extensively, here's some things I don't like about yours: Expert mode removes compatibility checks. This shouldn't be…
jjcm on HNOf course, you mentioned similar websites but I think they have different purposes compared to Pangoly. PCPartPicker offers a huge set of components with different stores so you…
ejjpi on HN
Logical Increments
From 2 comments
I like how polished this site is. It would be a good companion to this parts recommendation guide: http://www.logicalincrements.com/ However, I disagree that a "Pro" build is…
sthatipamala on HNOf course, you mentioned similar websites but I think they have different purposes compared to Pangoly. PCPartPicker offers a huge set of components with different stores so you…
ejjpi on HN
Ars Technica system guides
From 1 comment
Reminds me of Ars System Guides I haven't read in a while but they're still doing them: http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/04/ars-technica-system-guide-bargain-box-april-2014/…
acomjean on HN