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12/28/2013 3:29:59 AM
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Some PC upgrading questions.

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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  • 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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