What size PSU to buy

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zachthun

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I'm almost ready to buy all the hardware for my first ever gaming pc and I'm not sure if I need to up my power supply. This is my build:

Cpu: intel core I-5 4590

Mobo: asrock z97 extreme 4

Memory: corsair vengeance 8gb (2x4gb) ddr3 - 1600

Storage: pny optima 240 gb ssd
Western digital 1 tb 7200rpm hdd

gpu: sapphire radeon r9 270x

Case: rosewill challenger atx mid tower

Optical: lite-on ihas 124-14 cd dvd

Psu: corsair cx 500w 80+ bronze
certified semi-modular atx

Will 500 watts be sufficient?
 
Yeah I've been building and researching for about 3 weeks now and my build now is nothing compared to when I started. I think picking all the parts is so exciting though. I'm amazed on how much there is to know about this stuff. It's no joke.