It's not designed for lower power consumption. They've taken a more power hungry CPU than the OP, a more power hungry GPU than the OP. They've then further increased the voltages and then overclocked both the CPU and the GPU.
That it still only requires a maximum of 320W with a titan should be fairly obvious that computers these days don't need a lot.
But lets look for some others:
Hexus' gigabtye OC 280X review, non SFF:
http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/graphi...ition/?page=10
Total system gaming load draw = 249W at the mains. That's easily covered by a 450W power supply.