Yet another Yosemite install issue

So, I'm trying to upgrade from 10.9.5 on a 27" Mid 2010 iMac. I have downloaded the installer and everything seems to work fine. Until I actually start installing it. During 'Preparing to install" the load bar gets to 'one second left' and just stalls. Over and over again. Under different users. Yep, I've reset the PRAM, repaired permissions and such. Still not working. Any idea?

http://www.coolermaster.com/products/product.php?language=en&act=detail&tbcate=22&id=2543
I use the above Cooler Master PSU, zero issues. Has 4 pci-e connectors, so it's ready for quad sli if I ever want to go that route with my P6n Diamond. Has lots of different connection options, highly rated PSU. Not all Cooler Master PSUs underperform, just have to know what you're buying. The above supply also has 2 8 pin connectors so for instance when my GTX 295 arrives I'll have no trouble (card uses 6/8 pin). Reviews also can be helpful.

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      MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009) (Verified)
      MacBook - model: MacBook6,1
      1 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2-core
      2 GB RAM Upgradeable
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      Wireless:  en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
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      NVIDIA GeForce 9400M - VRAM: 256 MB
      Color LCD 1280 x 800
    System Software: ℹ️
      OS X 10.10 (14A389) - Uptime: 23:21:15
    Disk Information: ℹ️
      TOSHIBA MK2555GSXF disk0 : (250.06 GB)
      S.M.A.R.T. Status: Verified
      EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
      Macintosh HD (disk0s2) /  [Startup]: 249.20 GB (143.68 GB free)
      Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>  [Recovery]: 650 MB
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      Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
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      Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
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