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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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.