PC Build/Upgrade Troubleshooting & Compatibility Assistant

The user's experience of a new SSD causing reboots during Windows installation highlights a common problem for PC builders and upgraders: diagnosing hardware compatibility and installation issues. These problems are often complex, time-consuming, and can lead to frustration due to a lack of clear diagnostic tools or guidance.

Product Idea: A 'PC Hardware Compatibility & Troubleshooting SaaS'.

Product Form:

1. Web-based Compatibility Checker: Users input their existing PC components (motherboard, CPU, RAM) and new/desired components (e.g., new SSD model). The system cross-references extensive databases to identify potential compatibility issues (e.g., PCIe generation mismatch, BIOS version requirements, power supply limitations) before purchase or installation.
2. Guided Troubleshooting Workflows: Based on symptoms described by the user (e.g., 'reboots during OS install,' 'BSOD after new component'), the SaaS provides step-by-step diagnostic procedures, suggesting common causes, BIOS settings to check, or physical installation verification steps.
3. Bootable Diagnostic Utility (SaaS-integrated): A downloadable, bootable USB utility that integrates with the SaaS. This utility can run hardware tests (SSD self-tests like S.M.A.R.T., RAM tests, CPU stress tests) and gather system information without a functional operating system. The results are uploaded to the user's SaaS dashboard for intelligent analysis and suggested solutions.
4. Driver & Firmware Management: Recommends and provides links to the latest compatible drivers and BIOS/UEFI firmware updates for the user's specific hardware configuration.

Expected Revenue:

• Free Tier: Basic compatibility checks for 1-2 components, general troubleshooting guides.
• Pro Tier (Monthly/Annual Subscription, ~$15-$35/month): Unlimited compatibility checks, full access to guided troubleshooting workflows, access to the bootable diagnostic utility, detailed diagnostic reports, cloud storage for system profiles, and priority support. This targets serious PC enthusiasts, small IT repair shops, and small businesses managing their own hardware. Given the constant cycle of PC upgrades and building, a tool that simplifies and de-risks this process has strong market appeal. With 500 paying users at $25/month, this could generate $12,500 MRR, growing with the market.