1) Enough for what I need to run, background checked an everything. 2) Needed since it's not gonna strictly be a gaming computer (see above). 3) Powerful for the games I'll be playing. 4) 8.1 which is better than the shitfest 8.0 is. 4) Already have one, so it's pointless to incorporate another. 5) Needed for optimal performance with editing I can do. :P the only thing I can say you're right about is the PSU, but everything is optimized to my needs.