Which component gets overlooked the most when building a custom PC?

All PC components are a major factor when looking into building a custom PC or custom gaming PC, however there are components that consumers don’t think much about and just blindly buy to complete the build. One thing I learned when learning how to build computers was researching these products and what they do as well as how they will work with your prospective configuration. It is very easy just to blindly buy if you are on your own, however working with companies like AVADirect Custom Computers for your PC needs will help eliminate the worry about components not being compatible in your solution. However, let’s say you are building your own custom computer and you are unaware of what the most underrated components might be. We’re here to shine a spotlight on some of the most unappreciated components in your PC.

What is the most underrated PC component?

The answer is different with whomever you might ask. Some will tell you SSDs, or motherboards and maybe even monitors. As I stated earlier in the blog is that every component in a custom PC is critical, however there is a big one that is overlooked and can cause major issues down the line. What is it you ask? Well, it would be the PSU, power supply unit. 

Why is the Power Supply underrated?

It is very easy to overlook a PSU when putting together a custom computer as we only really see it as powering the system we are building. However, there is much more to it than that. First thing is you want to make sure it is powerful enough to accommodate all of your components. It is also good to invest in a power supply that has good power delivery to help prevent things such as loss of power, help prolong the life of all components, and even data corruption. A lot of power supply have ratings as well that help with power efficiency and can also lead to help on the electric bill, you can read more about power supply ratings in our blog, here. You don’t want a PSU that is pulling all the power it is capable of all the time, do you? Protection features are also prominent in PSUs these days such as overcurrent, undercurrent, and other protections for surges as a power surge can fry an entire computer.

When looking into a new custom PC, or mini gaming PC, don’t neglect the power supply. It is a very critical component that should get the time it deserves while researching to help with a multitude of possibilities. If you aren’t familiar with PSUs, or any component, and you are in the market to build a new computer be sure to reach out to our sales team and they can help you become knowledgeable about the components you will be investing in.