psu power question

Cretin · 28 Nov 2012 at 22:41

Hi guys - my new build is incoming (many thanks to you all on here) and I'm starting to get worried my PSU mightnt be up to the job. Specs as follows

Intel i5 3570k
2x4gb DDR3 1600mhz (1.35v)
Xfx 7950 DD
Asus mini itx mobo
1xdvdrw
1xssd (vertex 2e)
1xhdd (barracuda 7200rpm)

All this is to be powered by a bequiet! 530w l7 PSU...

Will this be enough? What about if I fancied a bit of over clocking?

Cheers in advance ocuk gurus :cool:

mickyflinn · 28 Nov 2012 at 22:43

You will be fine with that psu.

Cretin · 28 Nov 2012 at 22:47

Cheers Mickeyflinn! What about if I over clock the CPU and GPU a bit, enough headroom for that? Most PSU calculators are leaning towards 600w which is what has me worried!

RJC · 28 Nov 2012 at 22:50

You be ok with a little overclocking.

mickyflinn · 28 Nov 2012 at 22:54

Most calculaters and recommendations lean on the side of caution, but you have a decent psu which will deliver enough power.

Here is a review which gives total system power usage for a 7950.

http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2012/08/16/amd-radeon-hd-7950-3gb-with-boost/7