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I am custom building my first computer and want to double check if this rig is compatible. And would also like to know if a 600w psu is enough to power it. Any personal tweaks, advice, and worthwhile upgrades/downgrades to my setup will be appreciated.

CPU
intel core i5 2500k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115072

Mother Board
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131730

Case
COOLER MASTER Elite 430
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119227
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103022 (it is recommended to get those extra fans for this case)

CD Reader
ASUS 24X DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204&Tpk=N82E16827135204

Video Card
EVGA Geforce GTX 550 ti
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130625

HDD
Hitachi 500gb 7500rpm 16MB cache
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145299

RAM
8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231461
 

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So does that mean i should stick with the 600 or go for a lower one? Also any personal suggestions on PSUs?
Also if i plan on overclocking down the road will i need more power?
 
SeaSonic S12II 520 Bronze 520W $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094

would work well , and is a great quality unit

If you may add another graphics card later on then a 650 watt unit will let you SLI two GTX 550 ti's comfortably
This Corsair TX 650
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020
is a good unit for $85

If you are not going to add another graphics card ,or over clock, you can save about $55 on your mb and not lose any performance
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131773