ok so i have a GeForce fx 5200 graphics card and i am updating it to a GeForce 7800 GS. but for that graphics card it needs a MINIUM of 300w for it to run and my computer only has a 250w power supply. so i am about to buy this 500w power supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817148027 Will it ruin my computer with to much power or somthing???
2007-02-01 10:55:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
It's 500w available power....12volt plug will still be a 12volt plug....all the connectors will be the same just have more fuel in the tank to hook more of them up
2007-02-01 10:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No the more Watts the better. Graphics Cards like a good supply of Watts. This looks like a good PS and seems to have some good Reviews. Just be sure you connect everything where it go and any extra cables you may want to tie up out of the way.
Notice on this PS it have the 20+4 Power Connector. If your Motherboard use the 20 Pin it look like you can break the extra off so it plug in easier. Be sure to pay close attention to this.
See the 6 X 4 Pin connector in Picture #8? If, you have an extra after plugging into everything, look on your Motherboard for a plug for this. Some boards will have an extra plug and this provide additional 12 Volts to the board just for helping with Graphics Cards and such. It help stabilize the board.
2007-02-01 11:00:26 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difficulty in changing the power supply is in choosing the right power supply to buy. The main thing you need to worry about is your motherboard. There will be two connections from the power supply straight to the motherboard... 1) 20 or 24 pins. Probably 24 pins, but the connector on your power supply needs to match. Many power supplies have a 20/24 pin power connector (the last 4 pins slide off if necessary) 2) 4 pin or 8 pin CPU power connector. Most are 4 pin, but your power supply needs the correct connector. Again, many power supplies have a 4/8 pin connector, where 4 pins slide off if necessary. Installing the new power supply starts before the old power supply is removed. Grab a piece of paper and pen and jot down EVERY connection on the old power supply. Note where EVERY plug on the old power supply is plugged into. During this, you can make notes about what type of plug it is, put it in your own words. Before you apply wall power to the new power supply, refer back to this list and double-check all connections. Only other thing you need to worry about is the new video card. The new video card might require one or two power supply connections that the old video card did not. Make sure that the new video card is hooked up to the new power supply correctly before you connect wall power to the new power supply. It seems a lot harder than it is. After you've done it, you will look back and think, well that was easy...
2016-05-24 03:19:26 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it wont, you will be just fine, but i have learned that what you pay is what you get, i would invest a little bite more money and get a good power supply, that puts out a real 500watts, try Antec/thermaltake, they are really good even it the wattage on them is less then 500, try ebay, they sell them really cheap. Look for an Antec Neo HE 550W.
2007-02-01 10:59:55 · answer #4 · answered by us1tohell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you'll be fine. Power supplies moderate how much power that goes to each component - you can't fry a computer by putting in a supply thats too big.
2007-02-01 10:59:56 · answer #5 · answered by tain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can never have enought available watts for your pc. Think of it like this: What you don't use is kept in reserve for later add-ons.
2007-02-01 11:01:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
300 WATTS????????????????????????????????????? Sure you don't mean milliwatts?????
No... don't under power - it will force the supply to overheat trying to meet demands. Over power is better... it will only draw what it needs, keeping the supply cooler and 'comfortable'.
2007-02-01 10:59:54 · answer #7 · answered by waynebudd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not enough power will damage your hard drive very soon.
2007-02-01 11:03:47 · answer #8 · answered by Henry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just get as little as needed with the suply thing
2007-02-01 10:57:39 · answer #9 · answered by dan_farrell63 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋