Okay, my main question is about a PSU. Is there any reason to avoid buying a PSU that is overpowered? What I mean is, I have a GTX 780Ti and an i7 2600, and I'm thinking about buying a 1000W PSU.
I know I don't need anywhere near that for a single GTX 780Ti, but there's a good chance I'll buy a second 780Ti or maybe a pair of 880Ti (or whatever comes along) if they seem to be a decent upgrade around the beginning of 2015.
You're probably thinking I should just wait until I buy a new card(s) before I decide on a PSU.. Here's the problem. My current Thermaltake Smart Series 850W PSU has a very annoying coil whine. Because of the orientation of my case (Raven RV03) the PSU is right next to my right ear and is very annoying. Thermaltake won't RMA even though I have a 5 year warranty because I do not have my receipt. I thought I might as well just buy a new PSU and prepare for future upgrading by getting a 1000W.
My other option is to buy a more traditional case where the PSU is in the back. I think that would make the noise a lot more tolerable. It's not loud, but a buzzing right beside your head gets annoying.
So, a PSU won't use any more power than it needs to, right? I'd be fine with 1000W even though that's more than I need? By the way, I know how to pick a good PSU and I won't be buying junk. I realize I will be spending $200-$250 which is more than a case would cost me so I do not need recommendations on which PSU to buy.
I know this decision is up to me, I guess I'm just wanting some opinions. What would you do?
Thanks!
I know I don't need anywhere near that for a single GTX 780Ti, but there's a good chance I'll buy a second 780Ti or maybe a pair of 880Ti (or whatever comes along) if they seem to be a decent upgrade around the beginning of 2015.
You're probably thinking I should just wait until I buy a new card(s) before I decide on a PSU.. Here's the problem. My current Thermaltake Smart Series 850W PSU has a very annoying coil whine. Because of the orientation of my case (Raven RV03) the PSU is right next to my right ear and is very annoying. Thermaltake won't RMA even though I have a 5 year warranty because I do not have my receipt. I thought I might as well just buy a new PSU and prepare for future upgrading by getting a 1000W.
My other option is to buy a more traditional case where the PSU is in the back. I think that would make the noise a lot more tolerable. It's not loud, but a buzzing right beside your head gets annoying.
So, a PSU won't use any more power than it needs to, right? I'd be fine with 1000W even though that's more than I need? By the way, I know how to pick a good PSU and I won't be buying junk. I realize I will be spending $200-$250 which is more than a case would cost me so I do not need recommendations on which PSU to buy.
I know this decision is up to me, I guess I'm just wanting some opinions. What would you do?
Thanks!
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