schulmanworks

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I'm building a new gaming PC on a budget and I was wondering if this PSU will be enough:

CPU
Intel Pentium G2120 3.1GHz Dual-Core Processor
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=75436&vpn=BX80637G2120&manufacture=Intel&promoid=1033

Motherboard
ASRock B75M-DGS Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157335&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Memory
Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=60640&vpn=996995&manufacture=Mushkin%20Enhanced

Storage
Western Digital Caviar Blue 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
http://www.microcenter.com/product/375685/Caviar_Blue_160GB_7,200RPM_SATA_30GB-s_35_Internal_Hard_Drive_WD1600AAJS_-_Refurbished

Video Card
EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130839&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
or
XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150642&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Case
Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811235027&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Power Supply
Thermaltake Smart 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153150&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)

Mouse
Gigabyte GM-M6880 Wired Laser Mouse
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002050WSS/?tag=pcpapi-20

Please note that I have two video cards, and I am asking about them separately. I realize I can't use them at the same time.
Thanks,
Ryan
 
Here is what I'd consider:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Pentium G860 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($67.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($174.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 450W ATX12V Power Supply ($38.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $545.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-01 02:55 EST-0500)

* CPU is plenty for budget gaming!
* Mobo has all of the benefits of a z77 based Mobo (shouldn't have to upgrade this part during the life of the PC).
* GPU is one the best in this price range! Has a $20 MIRc so actual price after Promo code is $155!!!
* Case has Front USB 3.0 ports! Comes w/3 fans!
* RAM is has low profile heat spreaders, so you will have room for aftermarket CPU HSF's if you buy one later!!
 

Not really. The 22nm will consume a bit less power, but not a whole lot of concern in a desktop CPU. As far as the OS is concerned, I usually don't list them, because you can get them from different sources (School discount, upgrade discounts, etc.).