Hidden traps you're falling for when upgrading your PC

Whether you're upgrading to a new PC or buying a single component, you can never really avoid every single one of these hidden traps. No matter how many times you've done it before, upgrading a PC inevitably comes with unspoken biases and rules that you impose on yourself. This leads you to overpay for performance you don't need, and build with components you didn't research enough before buying. On the other end of the spectrum, you could end up cheaping out on the stuff that truly matters. So, here are the top traps to avoid when buying new components for your PC.