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+## Description
+Provide a clear and concise summary of the changes. What problem does this PR solve? 
+
+**Fixes # (issue number)**
+
+---
+
+## Type of Change
+- [ ] New Feature (New PC component or category)
+- [ ] Bug Fix (Compatibility logic error or UI glitch)
+- [ ] Documentation (README, Mermaid diagrams, or comments)
+- [ ] Refactor (Code cleanup in `lib/` or `app/`)
+- [ ] UI/UX Update (Framer Motion animations or shadcn/ui tweaks)
+
+---
+
+## Compatibility & Logic Impact
+Does this change affect the core building engines?
+- [ ] **lib/compatibility.ts**: Changes to socket matching, wattage, or form factors.
+- [ ] **lib/suggestions.ts**: Updates to the AI/Smart recommendation logic.
+- [ ] **lib/data.ts**: Modifications to the component database.
+
+*If yes, please describe the logic change:* > 
+
+---
+
+## Proof of Work
+**Mandatory for UI/UX changes.** Please attach screenshots or a screen recording showing the new feature or fix in action (especially Framer Motion transitions).
+
+| Desktop View | Mobile View |
+|--------------|-------------|
+| [Insert Image] | [Insert Image] |
+
+---
+
+## Contributor Checklist
+- [ ] **Linting**: I have run `npm run lint` and fixed all warnings.
+- [ ] **Next.js 15**: Verified the build works with the App Router.
+- [ ] **Responsiveness**: Tested on mobile and tablet breakpoints.
+- [ ] **Mermaid**: If I updated the README, I verified the Mermaid diagrams render correctly.
+- [ ] **DSCWOC '26**: I have tagged the project maintainer and used the correct labels.
+
+---
+
+## Acknowledgments
+- [ ] I have read the **Code of Conduct**.
+- [ ] I am submitting this PR under the **MIT License**.
+
+---
+*Built with love for RigCrafter*