Thanks for the clarification. I'm going to stick with the one I picked as I'd like to keep things pretty organized.You are correct that the platinum have better timings. They should overclock better than the golds. If that is not your game then save the money.
Looking at prices that OCZ is a pretty good deal.
A modular psu allows you do only connect the power cables you need
A non modular has all of the cable already connected.
Modulars are great for wire management but do have one more connection that could go bad. Given the price I would stick with the one you chose.
Thanks for the suggestion, but I'd like a card with component out which I believe the GTX 260s have.You can save even more money by going with the 4870. It has practically the same performance as the core 216.
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