finalizing build need psu advice.

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kawnartyst

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A link below shows all the components that are going into this build, the only components i have not purchased are the gpu, ssd, and the three fans the others are new purchases/recycled from previous builds. Essentially will i be safe to use the psu below in this build or should I upgrade that before installing the gpu?

I haven't overclocked yet and do not plan to anytime soon. My case is custom built and those will be the three fans (2 front, 1 rear) and the heat sink only has 1 fan attached.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/VSf0

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-H101-22FK-RI 30.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Mushkin Chronos Deluxe 240GB 2.5" SSD
Storage: Hitachi Travelstar 7K750 750GB 2.5" 7200RPM HDD
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card
Case Fan: Cooler Master Turbine Master Mach 1.8 80.3 CFM 120mm Fan
Case Fan: Cooler Master Turbine Master Mach 1.8 80.3 CFM 120mm Fan
Case Fan: Cooler Master Turbine Master Mach 1.8 80.3 CFM 120mm Fan
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer

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Although I agree with the above mentioned brand/model choices, 500W should be fine, especially if not overclocking. The Rosewill Capstone units are also good; those are made by Super Flower.
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If you don't plan to overclock, then drop the CPU for an Intel Core i5-3350P or an Intel Core i5-3470. Then drop the cooler altogether.

What case do you have? I don't think you need 3 fans. You don't need to fill up every fan slot in your case. That just creates more turbulence instead of improving air flow.

The PSU is weak. Get a 550W/600W/650W from Antec, Corsair (not Builder or CX series), PC Power & Cooling, Seasonic, or XFX.
 
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Only parts i have yet to purchase are the gpu, ssd, and case fans. I will be overclocking in the future just not in the foreseeable future (1+years from now is my "plan").

I've custom built my own case (made by me literally but around the same dimensions as the Antec eleven hundred), I'll drop 1 fan, as your right and it's probably is redundant.
 
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Future is an indefinite time, but if you don't plan to OC in the foreseeable future, then go with this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($107.49 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX)
Case Fan: Cooler Master Turbine Master Mach 1.8 80.3 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.73 @ NCIX)
Case Fan: Cooler Master Turbine Master Mach 1.8 80.3 CFM 120mm Fan ($14.73 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $1015.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
 
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