Hi, i renctly thought of upgrading to a ATI x1950 pro graphics card but i dont know if itll work with my cvomputers power supply.I think it needs 450 watts or something how do i calculate the watts without opening my computer case and without doing the voltage x amps thing?
2007-02-02 14:19:08 · 8 answers · asked by Slim Shady 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
If i open the case my warranty of computer will be VOIDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-02-02 14:24:26 · update #1
If i put a new graphic card in it is it possible that my computer fries up???
2007-02-02 14:32:50 · update #2
right, but if i open it now i void my warranty for nothing lol if i open it the day i put my graphic card in at least ill void my warranty for the graphic card not for nothing
2007-02-02 14:46:36 · update #3
I would find out the wattage through the same magic you plan on using to get the video card in there.
2007-02-02 14:43:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
If you can't open the case because the warranty will be voided then you can't upgrade your graphics card without voiding the warranty (because opening the case is what you'll have to do).
Ultimately unless the specs sheet of the computer or a piece of documentation it came with says what the power supply can give you'll just have to open it up and read the label.
2007-02-02 14:39:04 · answer #2 · answered by bestonnet_00 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to open the side and read it off of the unit. Most are from 250 to 350 Watt anyways.
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2007-02-02 14:22:27 · answer #3 · answered by sellingcomputerstuff 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Over heating? Bad memory? Is this Windows? Mac? What operating system? Check the Event Viewer if it's Windows.
2016-05-23 21:59:37 · answer #4 · answered by Darlene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many ways where you can check your power supply without openning the computer case just download the win xp manager utility. in which you will get all the information about you system from memory to power supply. simple.
2007-02-02 14:31:10 · answer #5 · answered by nadeem_sayed 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Download (free) Belarc Advisor. It will take an inventory an inventory of everything in your computer and produce a list of all the hardware and software - and you'll know.......or go to the manufacturer's site and look up the your system or write them an email and ask.
2007-02-02 14:26:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your waranty cannot be voided if you open your case. You have to be able to open the case to clean out dust, check hardware, make adjustments and upgrades, etc.
You'll have to open it to upgrade your power supply anyway.
2007-02-02 14:29:22 · answer #7 · answered by Che jrw 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
u need to look at the label on the supply ... just do it ...
2007-02-02 14:22:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋