Neon-Vibe wrote Ok , so i have chosen my components that I will probably end up buying but I am a first time builder and have no idea what PSU to buy. What are the ins and outs of PSUs and how do I chose a wattage and other specs?

You can usually base your decision based on the graphics card alone if the build is balanced. What are the parts you're looking at?

I am looking to get:

Graphics: Sapphire HD 8750
CPU: Dual core i3 3220
Hardrive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB
RAM: Kingston HyperX 8GB
Optical: ASUS DRW-24B5ST
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus

I havent decided on a MB yet either and any advice on that would be appreciated as well. I dont really know what to be looking for in a MB.

Neon-Vibe wrote I am looking to get:

Graphics: Sapphire HD 8750
CPU: Dual core i3 3220
Hardrive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB
RAM: Kingston HyperX 8GB
Optical: ASUS DRW-24B5ST
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus

I havent decided on a MB yet either and any advice on that would be appreciated as well. I dont really know what to be looking for in a MB.

Get around 6/8GB Ram DDR3 That should be enough. I Would recommend getting the Intel i5.

Neon-Vibe wrote I am looking to get:

Graphics: Sapphire HD 8750
CPU: Dual core i3 3220
Hardrive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB
RAM: Kingston HyperX 8GB
Optical: ASUS DRW-24B5ST
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus

I havent decided on a MB yet either and any advice on that would be appreciated as well. I dont really know what to be looking for in a MB.

I'm liking your GPU - Mean the 7850?
Do you really need an optical drive? You've got a laptop with one in it; just means you can save a bit more money for other things.
RAM - which stuff you getting? They've got different models. If you can, try and get this: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
A 450W psu would be more than enough for your build, and it'd give you plenty of expansion room in the future. A really high rated one is this: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Currently out of stock I know, but a great power supply at that price.
Case? Well because of the aesthetics you like you can't get better at that price range. Solid case.

EDIT: As for a motherboard, it depends on a few things. I'll message you on Facebook later with what to look for, or I'll edit this post. Off out now, back in about 2 hours.

A few to look at:

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Just have a look at them, and check if they have the features you'd sort of want on that motherboard.

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In that area.

Z77 boards - mainly for mid to high end builds. Natively support overclocking, Intel Smart cache etc
B75 boards - good boards for a lower price but don't have the same features of Z77 chipsets.

It depends what you want to get out of the board.

Sounds good , but the graphcs card says that it is a 500W and abviously that is more than the PSU output you said.

Neon-Vibe wrote Ok , so i have chosen my components that I will probably end up buying but I am a first time builder and have no idea what PSU to buy. What are the ins and outs of PSUs and how do I chose a wattage and other specs?

i would recommend a
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seasonic is the best brand for psus. it wont blow up or maybe damage your mobo and parts.
this one is worth the extra money.
dont go cheap when it comes to a psu. get a good one thats worth the extra money.

Neon-Vibe wrote Sounds good , but the graphcs card says that it is a 500W and abviously that is more than the PSU output you said.

The reason they say that is because they have to recommend a higher wattage than required as many people will have non branded cheap power supplies that wont supply the power they say they will.

Antec is more than sufficient. A strong single 12V rail supplies even power across the computer. It's definitely fine.

Diaboli wrote

Neon-Vibe wrote Sounds good , but the graphcs card says that it is a 500W and abviously that is more than the PSU output you said.

The reason they say that is because they have to recommend a higher wattage than required as many people will have non branded cheap power supplies that wont supply the power they say they will.

Antec is more than sufficient. A strong single 12V rail supplies even power across the computer. It's definitely fine.

The VP-450 has two 12v rails, not that it matters how many rails a PSU has. [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

It can also supply over 550w in overload if it needs to, which is just awesome. [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Last link, I promise. This PC with the card overclocked won't draw more than 300w from the outlet. [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Thanks for all the help everyone. Really appreciate it.