I have no OS, but I do have a bootable windows 7 USB. Can someone tell me how to install it?

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BidoofDoge

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Just as the title says. I created the bootable USB from my mac. I have recently ordered my new PC parts, and I was wondering how I can install windows 7 without an OS?

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($165.93 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.95 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: *G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: *XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: CoolMax 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($8.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $613.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-19 16:17 EDT-0400

I am sorry for not having much knowledge. This is my first PC build.
 
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Enter the bios and set the usb drive as the first boot device. Also you should return that psu and buy a better one, by using that coolmax ypu are putting your system at risk of catastrophic failure That could leave you with a smoldering brick. The motherboard is also a potential issue as the weak vrms are known to cause the cpu to throttle under load.
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you can go into the boot menu on your computer at startup and choose boot from external device (usb).insert the usb and restart.once at the install screen its pretty straight forward from there.as long as its a legit copy and is only installed on one computer you should be ok.
 
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BidoofDoge

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How can I get into the boot menu?
Do I need to press something like "F12" or something like that?
 
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Enter the bios and set the usb drive as the first boot device. Also you should return that psu and buy a better one, by using that coolmax ypu are putting your system at risk of catastrophic failure That could leave you with a smoldering brick. The motherboard is also a potential issue as the weak vrms are known to cause the cpu to throttle under load.
 
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BidoofDoge

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Thanks!
Also about the PSU, I changed it to an EVGA 80+ 500W. Is that still the same?
 
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I'm not planning on overclocking, would that make a difference?

 
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