Torvalds likes his computer quiet so that psu with so much overhead, the fan probably won’t ever turn on.

Sounds like the type of builds I use to do. Generally looking for most bang for the buck so the power supply was more than necessary. Handy when upgrading unless a new socket comes out (ugh).

It's a perfect build because it validates my personal choice to almost always use fractal design cases.

Previously I was primarily going off of vibes, which have now been upgraded to objective truths.

Sound.

He isn't gaming, so he didn't need a powerfull gaming card that can get noicy.

He just needed something that can drive his two monitors (think they were 8k), and be silent.