Common Mistakes When Buying PC Parts
Avoid these costly errors that many first-time builders in Kosovo make.
1. Incompatibility
Buying an Intel CPU for an AMD motherboard (or wrong socket).
Use PCPartPicker or our compatibility checker.
Sockets like LGA1700 and AM5 are physically different. They won't fit.
2. Cheap Power Supply
Buying a €30 '700W' generic PSU for a high-end GPU.
Stick to Tier A or B units from the PSU Cultist list.
A bad PSU can explode and destroy your expensive GPU and motherboard.
3. Overspending on Motherboard
Spending €300 on a mobo for a €150 CPU.
Get a solid B-series board unless you have specific needs.
Motherboards don't give you FPS. Spend that money on a better GPU instead.
4. Bottlenecking
Pairing an RTX 4090 with an old i3 or Ryzen 3.
Balance your budget (approx 40-50% on GPU).
Your GPU will wait for the CPU, wasting its potential performance.
5. Ignoring Dimensions
Buying a giant GPU that doesn't fit in your case.
Check 'Max GPU Length' in case specs.
Modern GPUs are huge. Measure your available clearance.
6. Forgetting the OS
Building the PC and realizing you have no way to install Windows.
Prepare a USB stick with Windows installer beforehand.
You can download it for free from Microsoft and activate later.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
- CPU matches Motherboard Socket
- RAM type (DDR4 vs DDR5) matches Motherboard
- PSU wattage is sufficient (with headroom)
- GPU fits in Case
- CPU Cooler fits in Case (Height)
- NVMe slot generation matches SSD (for max speed)