What to Know About Building Your Custom PC

May 5, 2021 | By Ryan Deckard

• Having someone else build a custom PC for you means that you get to select every feature and component you want. You will have the pleasure of relying on a qualified team of individuals who are all experts on building exactly what you want to your level of expectations, quality, and specifications. Once it's done, it can be directly delivered to you, plugged in, and ready to be used. 
• You are getting the best quality for your money. Store-bought systems will have a high markup cost. You will pay the lowest price for the performance when it comes to memory, hard drive space, and speed. 
• Once it arrives after it's been designed and built, it will be ready to use the moment it's plugged in. You'll have no installation worries and no assembly required. All you have to do is plug it in and go. 
• Like anything you decide to have custom-made, you can decide how many extras and additions you want to raise the price, or not. When adding things like cooling systems and custom aesthetics, you'll be looking at raising your costs. However, you can do your research, and depending on where you have it built, you might come across deals that include additional hardware or upgrades that will still lead to a significantly discounted price. 
• More often than not, depending on your design company and designer, many custom PCs will have a very simple and high-quality warranty. If something goes wrong with it, you just need to send it back for repairs, most companies that design and build custom computers are much smaller than pre-built computer companies so the turnaround to get your PC back can be much faster. 
• Many custom companies are known for excellent hands-on and personal customer service and support options. We are very proud to offer this to our customers! 
• Hate dealing with installing operating systems, like Windows? Most custom-built PCs will already come with it installed if you choose. 
• Not only can the mechanics and operating systems of your custom PC be exactly what you want, but you can also make it look exactly like you want. Custom paint jobs, transparent casings or shells, and almost anything you could dream up is a possibility when designing a custom PC. 
• There will always be a much broader amount of components to choose from with a custom PC than you will ever be able to get from a prebuilt computer. No matter if you're building a PC fit for a gamer, coder, graphic designer, or accountant, every component can be chosen individually! No more wasted space with anything you don't want or will never use. 
• While it is a custom device, it will still be made from parts that can be bought off the shelf. When the time comes for an upgrade or repairs it is fairly easy to do so. 
• If you don't know everything that you want or don't want on your PC, a custom designer can walk you through the process and help you create exactly what you want. 
• A custom PC allows you to choose your operating system. 
• You can avoid the "bloatware" that comes with a store-bought computer. While this won't harm it, manufacturers install all kinds of unnecessary software on your store-bought computer that you don't want or need. Have you noticed how store-bought computers slow down after a year or so of use? That's why! A lot of this "bloatware" is trial applications from third-party companies that give another source of income to computer manufactures. 
• You get to choose what parts go into your PC which means you can choose the highest quality based on want, need, and budget. You also know exactly what's going in your PC. No corners will be cut and you won't be dealing with a corporation trying to maximize its profits. 
• It's a cost-efficient option to take your gaming and career to the next level; you will have a machine that is up to the task of growing as your industry grows. 

• While you can work with a company that guides you through the custom process, you should do a bit of research when beginning this process. This can be an opportunity to learn something new and a chance to learn how to respect and operate your PC better! 
• Make sure the right parts are being chosen and used in the build! 
• Make sure that the amount of memory is compatible with the motherboard of your PC. 
• Avoid being like your off-the-shelve manufacturers, if you don't have to, and don't cut corners. 
• Consider proper ventilation cooling systems, especially for gaming PCs. 
• Cooling is a main factor in the overall performance of your PC and its lifespan. Air-cooling is a cheaper option and does a good job, but it can get a little noisy. Water-cooling is one of the best options for your PC and is much quieter than a standard air cooling system. 
• Don't forget about your RAM. If you're going to be operating multiple applications at once or running large applications for long periods, make sure to choose a proper RAM size and speed to support your PC at its best.  
• You will be the only person to have this computer. It will be just as unique as you and your needs. 
• Consider a high-quality solid-state drive or an SSD. The higher the quality, the faster you'll be able to boot up your system and optimize the overall speed of your PC. 
• Don't forget about your monitor! You're investing in this PC, make sure to invest into all of it! Make sure to choose the best-sized monitor with excellent resolution and color to support your PC. 
• Also, don't forget about sound! Regardless of this for background noise or for fully experiencing your games to take your Twitch account to the next level, make sure any speaker you choose or those built into your new system matches the quality of your PC as well! 

• Understand and know your goals for your custom gaming PC. Is this going to be a custom PC used for your own enjoyment or are you planning on pursuing more of a professional level of gameplay? This will also affect your overall setup including lighting, sound, and recording equipment if you plan on streaming on platforms like YouTube or Twitch. 
• How often do you want to upgrade your custom system? Can you afford to pay more now for your custom gaming PC to keep up with the growth and evolution of the industry, or will you need to upgrade more often based on your current budget? 
• Will you be using your custom PC to do anything more than just playing games? Will you also be streaming and editing video content? 
• Is the setup for your custom gaming PC going to be a permanent setup at home or do you travel often and want a custom PC system that travels well? 
• Determine the games you will be playing on your custom gaming PC. This will help you pick what hardware and types of hardware you'll be using or want to be used in the design of your custom PC. If you're planning on playing a wide variety of games, make sure your future rig will provide the best graphics, have the kind of processors you'll need to support your type of gameplay, and enough RAM that will support your gaming for years to come. You should do the same even if you're planning on playing just one game or just one type of game to continue your dedication to the game and your skills as a player.
• For those leaning towards more of a professional route of gaming, your graphics card needs to be high on your priority list. The perfect graphics card will continue to make your games look stunning, provide high frame rates, and make higher resolutions playable. 
• Consider VR additions to your rig. These additions will help future-proof your rig if you decide on adding any elements like an HTC Vive or Oculus Rift to your system. 
• Consider a rig with an upgrade-friendly design. Look for or plan for a system that is easy to open with little to no tools. This can help with minimal upgrades at home, and it can make it easy for the technicians you work with when you want more upgrades in the future. 
• Don't forget storage! With the gigantic size of the new games hitting the market, you'll need enough storage space to optimally play your games now and in the future. 
• Have a rig designed for the space you have, don't overbuild and outgrow your space before you can use your custom game PC and enjoy it to the fullest.