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How can I identify different hardware components (hard drive, cpu, gpu, etc). Based on it's manufacturer.
For example, Nvidia Geforce GTX 580, several manufacturers, all differently priced, some may be a bit differently from other cards.
How can I know that product A is not product B. The reason is of course that I am going to link to hardware components from different sources. So how can I know that something is the exact same product?
" The reason is of course that I am going to link to hardware components from different sources"
Can you shed a little more light on this? Are you saying that you are giving other people links to certain pieces of hardware for sale online? Your questions isnt very clear sadly. My first thought is the most obvious, which would be serial number. My second thought is it sounds like you want to learn the naming convention for specific brands so that you can identify a device with just a quick glance? – None – 2012-08-06T16:19:15.837
Well I want to make a computer builder, but I am not going to be selling the hardware itself. So yeah a Serial number came to mind, that would be the most logical. – daviddhont – 2012-08-06T16:21:16.030
You want to make a "computer builder"? Are you thinking of something like, a form where people choose the hardware they want, and then you link them to places they can purchase the exact parts? – None – 2012-08-06T16:25:32.070
Yes, something like that, I also want to add product compatibility; so I need to know the exact products. In order to know it's parameters. – daviddhont – 2012-08-06T16:27:01.517
Exact model number is going to be the most universally identifiable piece of information. I dont think that this can all be done automatically without some serious serious scripting knowledge. The type of thing you want to create might not give you the results you need, or the (I assume) referral checks you want. What is the purpose of this project if you dont mind me asking? – None – 2012-08-06T16:29:54.873
OOOOHHHH I get what you are saying. So for instance on this site, if the "hardware" tag is selected, it brings up a box where you can type in your model number of say, the video card, and it will pull up related issues to that exact card, upgrade paths, specs and compatibility ratings? – None – 2012-08-06T16:40:37.760
My first goal for a website project is never to make money, just see to make something useful. I do have scripting knowledge I'm a Web Developer. But the idea was simply to make a universal builder that people could link their builds, and still be able to order their parts from different vendors. As well as provide an API for stores, etc. – daviddhont – 2012-08-06T16:42:02.050
Correct, I removed the old comment by the way, which is why this is double posting. I'm not used to posting on StackExchange websites.
The goal in reality is to have a good builder, the customer comes first. But with the database, you could indeed expand API access for other websites to draw information from, like say Stores etc. – daviddhont – 2012-08-06T16:45:29.050
pcpartpicker.com? – nathpilland – 2012-08-06T16:59:35.513
1Will you look at that, that could be pretty much what i'm trying to make yes. But I always say. Don't care about what others are doing, as long as you can do it better :)
By the way, Am I correct to assume that this website has the Model Number of all hardware on there? – daviddhont – 2012-08-06T17:05:15.663
Yes it does. It has the model number, the lowest price from multiple websites, and a sort option. – nathpilland – 2012-08-06T18:56:46.643