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power req for Video card
Smeghead:
Im about to buy this GeForce 9800 GT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133244
The Power supply in my PC is 275W do you think I can get away with it?
Its a small form factor Dell so i cant really upgrade the PSU so im hoping it will be ok if I disconnect the cd rom, floppy etc
JustMichael:
I looked around at other sites and they recommend a power supply that can provide at least 26amps of current at 12volts. That's 312 watts. Sounds like time to upgrade the whole pc.
WhereEaglesDare:
Is this going to fit in a small form factor Dell? I wouldnt think so
and I wouldnt recommend anything less than 450 watts
why not sell the dell for 50-75 bucks on CL or even on here BYOAC and save up a couple hundred and build a new pc
Smeghead:
Id rather not, budget is tight.
I might try it and build a basic PC if I need to. The one I have assuming its going to work will be ok with no top cover on.
Its a nice PentiumD with 2 gig memory, should be fine just not sure about the effects of an somewhat underpowered PSU
WhereEaglesDare:
if you arent planning o using the full case then you can get a new poer supply and just set it on the desk next to the pc
a standard ATX power supply will work fine