2007-02-01 05:16:19 · 10 answers · asked by RIC624 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Yes. can be really bad if you overload
2007-02-01 05:19:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. It depends on the rest of your machine and the components in it. For example - you can get a good gfx card like a geforce 7600 GS with passive cooling that takes about 30watts (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/power-noise_5.html) or a better gfx card that takes over 100watts (like a bright light bulb) (http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/power-noise_4.html)
Also if your CPU is a Core Duo or Core 2 Duo, that takes only 31 W.
Your motherboard takes a bit more, and the harddrive, memory and dvd, but you can still make a system that at full whack will consume less than 150W no problems in total.
So if your current spec looks like you're using older components that might be taking 250W plus in total, then you might find weird things happening with a 280W power supply, like the computer freaking out when you stress the graphics card, or not booting properly. If you have these symptoms, do a proper diagnosis or get the help of a friend and try upgrading the power supply. Personally, I'd wait to upgrade the machine, get a newer more powerful one with more efficient components and save the energy bill.
2007-02-01 05:28:22 · answer #2 · answered by fszendzielarz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just upgrade to a better power supply 450 watt to 550 watt should be enough power but make sure it has the right pin that plugs into your motherboard for example 24pin won't fit into a 20pin motherboard if you are not sure what to do you would be better of asking someone who is qualified or some who knows how to do it.
2007-02-02 05:15:58 · answer #3 · answered by blueracingred 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
^^ Not a clue, what he is talking about. If you need mroe power then what the power supply puts out, then your system will either not even power on or not power certain devices, it will do no harm whatsover. Only reason you would need a new power supply is if you have hardware that requires more, like if you got a new vid card or something liek that.
2007-02-01 05:20:40 · answer #4 · answered by keith s 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
get the biggest MODULAR power supply you can. a MODULAR supply will give you the actual wattage stated on box. if you get normal supply say, 600watts then it probably only runs at 450 watts . MODULAR is the way forward young jedi.
2007-02-01 07:00:16 · answer #5 · answered by ichi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may, only if the motherboard and components can handle it. If too much power is supplied an "overload" will occur, thus corrupting the motherboard!
2007-02-01 05:22:54 · answer #6 · answered by Jonnyabcde 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a standart Pc needs more than 300Watts, It may dangered your hardware if you put less than your PC needs.
I suggest you buy new one with 500 Watts power
2007-02-01 05:21:14 · answer #7 · answered by maxiangelo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, it would be slicing it slightly wonderful simply by fact the max potential intake is around 140watts which does no longer bypass away plenty and is probably no longer adequate for something of the laptop distinctly simply by fact the cpu can use plenty. ATI recommends a minimum of a 400watt psu. Arnak
2016-12-17 07:13:13 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.. i would say if ur having stability problems ... or u add any hardware to ur machine then yes ... especially if u add a video card ..
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2007-02-02 04:34:07 · answer #10 · answered by jianfeng 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋