My first time working with AMD, question about power consumption?

[Nathyn4]

Like I mentioned in the title, I haven't ever worked with AMD before, (I am usually using Intel processors) but I heard a lot of hoopla about how powerful these things can be, but at the expense of using up a lot of power. I'm looking at getting the FX-6300. Here is my build: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Xion XON-980-BK (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $600.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-17 09:37 EDT-0400)

But my question was if that psu would be enough to support the amd CPU? I wasn't planning on overclocking, but I guess I don't know enough about it, would overclocking be a good Idea for me if I'm going to be doing a good amount of gaming?

Also tell me if this us a decent build?

Thanks in advance.

 

[simon12]

The PSU is fine even if you decide to overclock & the overall build is good for the budget as well. If you plan to game over 1920x1080 definately get the 2Gb 7850 if you plan to game at 1080 then its still worth it but not essential below 1080 don't worry about it. Overclocking is worth it if you can get a 212 Evo or similar in your budget but not needed.

 

[Nathyn4]

The PSU is fine even if you decide to overclock & the overall build is good for the budget as well. If you plan to game over 1920x1080 definately get the 2Gb 7850 if you plan to game at 1080 then its still worth it but not essential below 1080 don't worry about it. Overclocking is worth it if you can get a 212 Evo or similar in your budget but not needed.

Alright, thanks a ton, but just one more question, if I do overclock, should I buy an aftermarket cooler, or stick with the stock one?

 

[$hawn]

Do yourself a favour and get an aftermarket one, especially if your aiming for high overclocks.

 

[simon12]

Yes if you want more than 100-200MHz get a decent cooler. Doesnt have to be expensive a 212 Evo will do well.