Hello there, I have some PC hardware inquiries for you.
So it turns out that my parents got me the Corsair Vengeance K70 Cherry MX Red keyboard for Christmas. I did ask for a mechanical keyboard but I didn't specify a particular switch and after some more research I have decided that I would prefer the Blue or Brown switches. I can exchange the MX Red K70 for another keyboard.
But I'm not sure which one to exchange it for.. I do really like the K70 layout and such but I really don't care for the silver/gunmetal aluminum keyboard chassis that the K70 Blue or Brown appears to only be in. I haven't found the red backlight and black aluminum keyboard chassis K70 of Blu or Brwn; but if there is one, please tell me and link it!
--So what are some other great Blue or Brown MX Switch keyboards out there??
I know the Razer Blackwidow is an option but I don't like the keyboard functions and layout as much as the K70..
My second thing is this: my parents also are going to get me the GTX 780(I'm extremely surprised that they are willing to do so..!)
Anyways, when I built my PC a couple years ago, I got the GTX560(non Ti) and a 500W PSU..
And so the GPU upgrade is fantastic but I know I'm going to have to purchase my own PSU upgrade. I just don't feel safe with havering a 780 and only a 500W PSU..
So I'm thinking on getting a modular 750W Gold rated PSU but I am not sure which one to get.. I am not a big stickler for noise but I do want a cool and quiet one if possible. I don't need any special functions other than low power in idle and sleep and quickly goes up to what's needed for the 780.
If you have any suggestions of PSU's -especially links, I will greatly appreciate that!
And my last question is what component(s) of mine will most likely throttle/bottleneck the 780??
Specs::
Gigabyte GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 motherboard
Intel i5 2500K Sandy Bridge CPU overclocked to 4.0GHz
Nvidia GTX 560(non Ti)
OCZ 500Watt 80Plus modular power supply
8GB(2 x 4GB) Crucial DDR3 1660 RAM
Hyper 212+ cooler
HAF 912 case
1 TB -Hitachi storage
Windows 7
So to recap:
Do you have any recommendations for a great Cherry MX Blue or Brown mechanical keyboard and a 750W modular PSU??
And which component(s) should I next upgrade(eventually) to reduce the bottlenecking in performance??
Thanks for reading and your feedback!
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Your PSU is fine. Don't panic.
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As for a blue or brown switch keyboard, I'm currently using a Ducky Shine II with blue switches. The only problem is that this keyboard is [i]very[/i] expensive. You can get cheaper Cherry MX blue keyboards though. As for the PSU, you will need to get a PSU with more wattage. I'd say AT LEAST 600 watts. I'm currently using a SeaSonic 750 watt PSU that is 80 Plus Gold certified, so I'm good to go to dual cards (which I do plan on doing eventually). Anyways, just buy a power supply that is at least 600 watts, at least 80 Plus Certified, and is from a trusted and well known company. And the 2500k will NOT bottleneck the 780 and vice versa. All is good.
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I'm using [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139010]this PSU[/url] in my rig, it's worked great so far.
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Well, the 750w PSU sounds good, they're all essentially the same (just make sure it's modular). The temps and noise of PSUs are usually negligible at that price range. Also, the 780 shouldn't really get bottlenecked by anything on the list, although the OC'd processor might become a power issue (a 780 AND an OC might stress your system).
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I have red switches, they have been great for me. clickity click.
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Edited by BannedLemön: 12/28/2013 3:55:10 AMUpgrade your GPU and PSU.
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get a few 2 TB drives and bend em together.