The PC community is a passionate group of people — they feel and express strongly, and take no prisoners. There's probably not a single thing about PC hardware that is universally liked or accepted. The "PCMR", as many people would put it, always finds something to complain about. Often, these complaints are valid and need to be heard for the betterment of the industry.

However, many complaints by PC users are either knee-jerk reactions or habitual comments about something they deem "a scam", "cash grab", or simply "uncool". Subjectivity exists in every field, but complaining about something just for the sake of it comes across as lazy and hypocritical. Here I want to dive into some of my favorite unfounded complaints from PC users that should have been a thing of the past already.

6 New versions of Windows

I've been guilty of this too

It's the same story every time Microsoft comes out with a new Windows version. Half the community cries havoc, signaling the end of days and claiming Microsoft never released a worse product. The other half, used to the familiar way of doing things, vows to resist upgrading to the latest version until they inevitably have to. I belong to the latter half, as you can see from my proclamation of never upgrading to Windows 11.

There are more reasons than one why this particular complaint is needless and amounts to nothing. First, Microsoft drives the PC industry as far as the primary operating system is concerned. If it decides it's time for Windows 12, then you can bet it is. There's nothing you or I can do about it by refusing to upgrade — we'll all do it eventually. Second, refusing to upgrade can backfire against you; you might miss out on cutting-edge features or, worse, leave your PC insecure by missing out on the latest security updates.

So the next time Microsoft launches a new avatar of Windows, resist the urge to cry fowl, let the rush of nostalgia wash over you, and count backward from ten. You probably don't want to hear it, but I'll say it nonetheless — all will be okay.

5 RGB components

To each their own

Every trend has its shelf life. Dual GPUs were insanely cool before they became pointless. Watercooling loops were the pinnacle of custom-built PCs before becoming, well, too much of a pain. And RGB components arrived to much fanfare before overdoing everything, and becoming the target of PC snobbery across the internet. Whatever you or I might feel about "RGB puke", as we so colorfully put it, complaining about it isn't productive.

You can easily find someone or another throwing shade at fans of RGB components, describing how the subtle, no-RGB aesthetic is superior, and anyone who still likes RGB is a child. Such comments are nothing but a sign of immaturity, illustrating the incapability to deal with multiple tastes and viewpoints.

Whatever one wants to do with their PC's looks is their prerogative, and even if you don't like it, complaining about it as if the industry should move away from it is highly naive. PC owners buying RGB hardware should not trigger others nearly as much as it does; there are far worse things about the PC industry to complain about.

4 Consoles holding PC back

Enough of this already

Another common complaint heard across the internet is that consoles are holding PC back. The argument is that developers program games for the inferior hardware of consoles which prevents PC users from enjoying their superior hardware to the fullest, locked to whatever level of quality the devs deem fit for consoles. While it's true that a few PC ports here and there were terrible, it doesn't mean consoles are behind the state of PC gaming we see today.

Besides, games on PC have almost always enjoyed much better framerates, graphical features, and overall fidelity as compared to console versions. Even the supposedly inferior console hardware that developers work with today includes a custom 8-core CPU from AMD. The reasons behind the poor optimization of games on PC are manifold — and non-standard PC hardware is one of them — but console hardware being inferior to that on PC isn't one of them.

PC users always have plenty to say about consoles, including the lack of enough game sales, mandatory fees to access multiplayer, and the lack of mods and customization. However, the fact is that a huge section of gamers still prefers the convenience, stable performance, and arguably comparable gaming performance of modern consoles.

3 Remakes and remasters of classic games

The gaming industry needs them

You might be able to see the point when PC users blame remakes and remasters for the lack of innovation plaguing the gaming industry. It's easy to say that instead of devoting resources to repackaging an old game to "make a quick buck," publishers should greenlight new IPs instead. However, you'll forget that remakes and remasters bring dozens of games to new audiences that otherwise would never have picked them up.

Besides making decades-old games more accessible to gamers with modern sensibilities, game remakes preserve our favorite classics that could have been lost to time. They can also spark renewed interest in dead IPs, which can potentially lead to the sequel you always wanted. And, most importantly, remakes and remasters can keep studios and publishers afloat, allowing them the means to invest in new ideas in the future.

Hence, game remakes and remasters shouldn't always be blamed for the dire state of the gaming industry. Sure, go ahead and criticize a Crysis Remastered and The Last of Us Part II Remastered, but make sure you champion a Resident Evil 4 Remake, Dead Space Remake, and Final Fantasy VII Remake.

2 Prebuilt PCs are a rip-off

Stop living in the past

Just like there's a huge demand for consoles, many gamers prefer to buy a pre-built gaming PC that fits their budget. Custom PC users love to complain about how pre-built PCs are a scam, essentially ripping unsuspecting users off with cheap and outdated components. While older prebuilds and even some cheap prebuilt PCs even today, can be home to sub-par hardware, objectively bad deals, and lack of post-purchase support, that's not reflective of the entire pre-built PC scene.

Pre-built gaming PCs have come a long way, now offering almost the same value as custom-built PCs, sometimes even more. You no longer see off-brand or outdated components being used by reputable vendors, customization has gotten way better, and you often don't have to pay a premium for going the pre-built route.

Users who don't know anything about PC components or building a PC themselves (and don't want to know) consider pre-built PCs a great option, as they should. You can even upgrade many pre-built machines with newer components, and decent warranties give you peace of mind in case something goes wrong. It's good for everyone if pre-built PCs get better with time.

1 Flagship components priced at flagship prices

Halo products are there for a reason

PC hardware pricing has gotten out of hand, and there are no two ways about it, but PC users should stop cursing companies when they price their flagship products at inflated prices. Take the case of the recent RTX 5090 by Nvidia, which the company launched at $1,999 (it's selling for way more, but that's a different discussion).

The Blackwell flagship isn't meant for the masses, and Nvidia makes it clear, but that doesn't stop the community from calling Nvidia out for pricing it way too high. Of course, when you get into discussions of gen-on-gen improvement, and whether Nvidia is "justified" in pricing the RTX 5090 at $1,999, things get complicated. However, companies have the right to price premium offerings the way they see fit, and after all, we are also to blame for the RTX 50 pricing.

Nvidia knows there are many consumers out there who would buy the RTX 5090 for $2,000 or more, and we're all seeing what scalpers and resellers are doing right now. So, it does nothing to complain about the top-of-the-line components being priced like luxury products, because they are meant to be bought by a select few. What matters is calling out bad mid-range and budget prices, and we've seen companies slash prices in the past, as a reaction to consumer outrage.

PC users should find better things to complain about

I realize complaining online can be a compulsive need, so instead of trying to eliminate it, PC users should channel it into something productive. It could be calling out the double standards of media outlets when reviewing games, boycotting companies mired in scandals, or voting with their wallet when they think certain products offer bad value.