New PC build PSU compatibility help

[bnot]

hi i have the following for a PC im building, specs are as below:

GeForce GTS 450: http://www.nvidia.co.uk/object/product-geforce-gts-450-uk.html#buynow
intel core 2 duo
3gb ram (ddr2)
sound card (£3.08)

this is an extra PC im building and dont really mind if my PSU blows out on this PC (as long as its not on my main PC, i dont mind lol), anyway the PSU i want to get for this PC is 500W:
http://www.nvidia.co.uk/object/product-geforce-gts-450-uk.html#buynow

as i said i know its not branded, but i just want to know will this work?

 

[runningbot]

You can go here and fill out your components to see what your minimum PSU requirement will be: http://extreme.outervision.com/psucalculatorlite.jsp

I took the liberty of entering your specs (guessed at a few things, HDs etc) and came up with this: 296watt recommendation. So I'd say at least a 400w will work for you machine. Granted you can be more precise with filling out your system on that site.

Also it's a good idea to look for a few things when purchasing a PSU.
1. Active PFC (Power Factor Correction), it's hard to find PSUs without this now-a-days but your should still be aware of it.
2. 12v Rail. having more reduced volatility since the power drawl is spread out over more rails, having 2 is usually recommended.
3. 80+ cert. I wouldn't by anything that doesn't have a bronze or higher 80+ certification. You can see the details of the bronze - silver - gold ratings here:
http://www.pcgameshardware.com/aid,692532/80-Plus-What-the-PSU-certification-stands-for/Knowledge/

Hope that helps!

 

[bnot]

entered my detailed, with all my spec, and got 360W, and also i would like a quad core upgrade (maybe) in the future (which would bring it up to 409W).

hows this PSU:
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/650W+or+less/450W+Arianet+Black+Series+Silent+ATX2.2+Power+Supply+?productId=39796

or:
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Power+Supplies/650W+or+less/550W+Arianet+Black+Series+Silent+ATX2.2+Power+Supply+?productId=35767