# JNR Builds

> JNR Builds is a gaming-PC content and tools site: build guides, benchmark-backed FAQ answers, a 60+ term glossary, an interactive part picker with a live-priced parts catalog, ebooks, and a builder community. It helps people choose compatible parts and build PCs for any budget.

All content is server-rendered HTML and free to read. Prices update over time; treat specific prices as indicative. Affiliate links are disclosed.

## Core sections
- [Build Guides](https://jnrbuilds.com/category/guides/): step-by-step, tested part lists and plain-English explainers.
- [Topics](https://jnrbuilds.com/topics/): browse by Budget Builds, GPU, CPU, Cooling & Airflow, Storage & RAM, Troubleshooting.
- [FAQ](https://jnrbuilds.com/faq/): direct answers to common PC-building questions.
- [Glossary](https://jnrbuilds.com/glossary/): 60+ PC hardware terms defined.
- [Part Picker / Builder](https://jnrbuilds.com/builder/): interactive tool for compatible builds by budget.
- [Ebooks](https://jnrbuilds.com/ebooks/): free downloadable build guides.
- [Forum](https://jnrbuilds.com/forum/): community Q&A.

## Key guides
- [The $500 Gaming PC Build Guide](https://jnrbuilds.com/500-gaming-pc-guide/)
- [Budget 1440p Build Guide](https://jnrbuilds.com/budget-1440p-guide/)
- [GPU Buying Guide 2026](https://jnrbuilds.com/gpu-buying-guide-2026/)
- [The 2026 Gaming PC Build Roadmap](https://jnrbuilds.com/2026-gaming-pc-roadmap/)
- [Overclocking for Beginners](https://jnrbuilds.com/overclocking-beginners/)
- [Cable Management Mastery](https://jnrbuilds.com/cable-management-mastery/)

## Data
- Live parts catalog (JSON): https://jnrbuilds.com/wp-json/jnr/v1/parts — filter by ?category=cpu|gpu|motherboard|ram|storage|psu|case|cpu-cooler|water-cooling|cooling , ?tier=budget|sweet|high
- Compatibility basics: CPU socket must match motherboard socket (AM5, LGA1851, AM4, LGA1700); DDR generation is fixed by platform (AM5/LGA1851 = DDR5); size PSU from CPU max turbo power + GPU total board power + ~90W, times ~1.25 headroom.

## About
- [About JNR Builds](https://jnrbuilds.com/about/)
- [Affiliate Disclosure](https://jnrbuilds.com/affiliate-disclosure/)
- [Contact](https://jnrbuilds.com/contact/)