PC Build & First-Boot Troubleshooting Assistant SaaS
There's a specific market for helping people troubleshoot common issues that arise after building a PC but before installing the operating system, particularly with Windows 11 compatibility and BIOS settings. New builders often run into problems like incorrect BIOS configurations (e.g., TPM/Secure Boot) or hardware detection issues, which can be incredibly frustrating and time-consuming. This Reddit post, for example, highlights the frequent "TPM 2.0" error when trying to install Windows 11.
SaaS Opportunity: A specialized diagnostic and interactive guidance platform for the critical first-boot and Windows installation phases of a newly built PC.
Product Form: A bootable USB-based diagnostic tool combined with an online knowledge base and interactive guide.
- Bootable Pre-OS Diagnostic: A custom lightweight OS (e.g., Linux-based) that boots on the new PC. It would automatically:
- Detect major components (CPU, Motherboard, RAM, GPU, Storage).
- Run basic health checks on detected hardware.
- Identify common Windows 11 readiness issues (e.g., TPM status, Secure Boot status).
- Provide clear, actionable steps for each identified issue, tailored to common motherboard BIOS UIs (ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte, ASRock). For instance, it could show visual guides on where to find and enable TPM or Secure Boot in a specific BIOS version.
- Interactive BIOS Configuration Guide (Web-based): An online component where users can select their motherboard model and get step-by-step, interactive instructions (with screenshots/videos) for critical BIOS settings like:
- Enabling TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot for Windows 11.
- Setting boot order for OS installation.
- Configuring XMP/DOCP for RAM.
- Troubleshooting common "no boot" or "no display" issues.
- Windows Installation Troubleshooting: A section dedicated to common Windows installation errors, providing explanations and solutions (e.g., "drive not found," "network issues during install," "generic error codes").
This platform would empower novice builders, streamline the often daunting initial setup phase, and significantly reduce the need for endless forum searches or costly professional help.
Expected Revenue: $15k - $150k MRR targeting 3k-15k users at $5-10/month (potentially offering a one-time purchase option for the bootable tool + limited-time access to guides, or a low-cost subscription for ongoing support/updates).