Which PSU do I pick up (or stay with my current one)

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Gamealot_1

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Hello, this is my rig:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40 GHz
GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 1.5 GB
Storage: 1x200 GB hard disk + 1x100 GB hard disk
RAM: 2x2 GB DDR3
Motherboard: Gigabyte EP45-UD3LR
Monitor: 17 inch LCD
Accessories: Gaming mouse, standard keyboard, gaming headphones, standard webcam, standard controller

My current PSU:
Switching Power Supply 400W
Red +5V 30A
Yellow +12V 30A
White -5V 0.5A
Blue -12V 0.8A
Orange +3.3V 28A
Purple +5VSB 3A
(+5V & +3.3V total output 230W)
OUTPUT 460W MAX
Input 230V-4.5A 50Hz

I think it is too weak (I want to upgrade the GPU to a GTX 660 1.5GB)

Which one of these would be my best bet?
I am 14 so spending 30$ on a PSU is a lot for me.
520W ATX12V POWER SUPPLY
APEVIA ATX-VS500W 500W ATX12V Power Supply
APEVIA ATX-CT520W 520W ATX12V Power Supply
COOLMAX I-500 500W ATX Power Supply
Apevia Turbolink Series ATX-CW500P4 500W ATX12V Power Supply ATX-CW500P4
Logisys 550W 20/24-Pin Black Dual Fan Switching Power Supply PS550A-BK

(some PSU's near me, no need for ordering online)
Frontier 500W
500W OCZ StealthXStream
PDS ATX-500 500W
MS TECH 450W SATA
CODEGEN 450W 24pin SATA
MS PRO-550ATX P4
SATA 550w GIGATECH (I think the best option)
 
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Not so much "best" as "least bad" from what I can find. The review I linked before is from 2009, so it's a bit out of date. It does at least have a pci-express power connector and enough amps on the +12V rails to hopefully handle a gtx 660 based on https://forum-en.msi.com/faq/article/power-requirements-for-graphics-cards.

Apevia, Coolmax, and Logisys are tier 5, so I doubt I need to investigate them further. The first one you linked with a shopping site instead of just a photo is a Vantec, which has no pci-express power connector, and is from 2004 or older based on this review: http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1782

I'm having trouble finding full specs online for most of the others to even determine if they have...
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The PSU is not something to skimp on. If it fails, it can fry everything else in your computer. Most of those are tier 5 in the PSU Tier List meaning they're fire hazards barely worth using as doorstops, or unlisted. Even without looking for professional reviews, being limited to a single input voltage or a manual switch between 115V and 230V is indicative of low quality.

Of the ones you listed, the OCZ StealthXStream at least has full range of 100-240V input, and I found a professional review here:
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/ocz-stealthxstream-500-w-power-supply-review/
Thus it might at least be usable for a rig like yours. However, you might be better off saving up for a few months or getting some help from friends/relatives to get a better power supply.
 
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Not so much "best" as "least bad" from what I can find. The review I linked before is from 2009, so it's a bit out of date. It does at least have a pci-express power connector and enough amps on the +12V rails to hopefully handle a gtx 660 based on https://forum-en.msi.com/faq/article/power-requirements-for-graphics-cards.

Apevia, Coolmax, and Logisys are tier 5, so I doubt I need to investigate them further. The first one you linked with a shopping site instead of just a photo is a Vantec, which has no pci-express power connector, and is from 2004 or older based on this review: http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1782

I'm having trouble finding full specs online for most of the others to even determine if they have pci-express power connectors, let alone professional reviews of them.
 
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Gamealot_1

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I think I'm going to get the 500W OCZ StealthXStream.
I need it fast and it should very be capable of handling the GTX 660.
It has a double +12V rail system with each having 18A.
The GTX660 requires a single +12V rail on 24A.
So I think the double +12V 18A should do me fine.
Thank you for your input
 
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