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First PC Build - Psu Confusing me

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June 5, 2013 9:21:17 AM

Hey Guys , long time reader , first time poster :) 
I am building my own pc this summer, and wanted some advice , here are the parts i have settled on which fit into my 600 euro budget. It will be used for gaming mainly , and I want to OC the processor.
Im afraid though i have the wrong PSU - SOme advice needed thanks ..
Here is my planned spec -

Item Price
AMD FX-6300 Prozessor, Boxed, Sockel AM3+ €104.00

ASRock 970DE3/U3S3, AM3+, ATX €55.64

8GB-Kit G.Skill RipJaws-X PC3-10667U CL7 €54.43

Seagate Barracuda 7200 1000GB, SATA 6Gb/s €56.69

BitFenix Merc Alpha €32.32(Case)

3 x ARCTIC COOLING ARCTIC F12 €9.87
(Fans)

be quiet! SYSTEM POWER 7 500W €53.73

PowerColor PCS+ HD7870 Myst. Edition 2GB GDDR5(UEFI READY) €199.49

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - Intel/AMD €29.94

Thanks for any help guys!

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June 5, 2013 10:09:47 AM

it's a FSP platform with 40a on the 12v rail which is plenty of power for your CPU & AMD 7870. You probably won't break 350w even OC.
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June 5, 2013 10:18:39 AM

dirtyferret said:
it's a FSP platform with 40a on the 12v rail which is plenty of power for your CPU & AMD 7870. You probably won't break 350w even OC.


Hi, thanks for your reply , what is an FSP platform?
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June 5, 2013 10:33:32 AM

Tiernanism93 said:
dirtyferret said:
it's a FSP platform with 40a on the 12v rail which is plenty of power for your CPU & AMD 7870. You probably won't break 350w even OC.


Hi, thanks for your reply , what is an FSP platform?


the platform is the internal build of the power supply and FSP is the company who built that power supply. like most PC hardware, Be Quiet is simply a brand (antec, corsair, cooler master, thermaltake are other examples) that places its logo on parts and focuses on sales, marketing, and customer service/support.

more info
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FSP_Group
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June 5, 2013 10:48:07 AM


I see , so FSP is a good company.
Based on my build details , do you think i should have any problems playing some games like skyrim on high settings??
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June 5, 2013 10:54:50 AM

you will have no problem running skyrim maxed out
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June 5, 2013 11:09:39 AM

Thanks you have been a great help!!

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