Question 1

Is SocketCheck free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SocketCheck is free and does not require an account. The site earns a commission if you buy parts through its retailer links, at no extra cost to you.

Question 2

Where do the FPS estimates come from?

Accepted Answer

FPS estimates are based on published per-GPU benchmark data captured at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, then adjusted for the CPU in your build for games where CPU performance meaningfully affects frame rate.

Question 3

Does SocketCheck check part compatibility?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every build is checked for CPU socket and motherboard compatibility, and the power supply is sized with headroom above the combined CPU and GPU power draw. Builds also flag when a CPU and GPU are badly mismatched in performance tier.

Question 4

Can I build around parts I already own?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can lock in specific parts and mark them as already owned, in which case their cost is excluded from your budget and the remaining budget is redistributed across the other components.