Im gonna get a new Graphics Card and I got a new computer and dont know how to tell if im gonna need a new power supply to support the graphics card
2007-02-28 15:37:24 · 7 answers · asked by Mike T 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
By law it has to be on the Power supply.
2007-03-01 10:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by postmasterfsx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the information at your computers home page on the Internet about your system. See if the Video Card needs a separate power supply.
My ATI card has a jack on the old ALL-IN-WONDER 9700 Pro and the power supply on my computer had the extra plug, which is used generally for a 3.5 inch floppy disk drive.
My computer came with a 200 Watt Power Supply. I found out that it was a low end Power Supply, cheap O, so I got it a 400 Watt Power Supply which provided the amperage necessary for all my little Amperage Using devices.
Today's computers in stores should have a minimum of 400 Watt Power Supplies, but don't count on it.
2007-02-28 23:55:17 · answer #2 · answered by d4d9er 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just open the case, and check the side of the box that your power cord is plugged into. It should have a model number such as ATX500 or something similar. The 500 means 500 Watts. On some, it may just flat out say "500 Watts". It should be fairly easy to find though, you honestly can do it with your PC still powered on, just try not to touch anything inside the case!
2007-02-28 23:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U dont need to change power supply for installing a new VGA Card. and if u want to check the watts then open the case of ur CPU and read the stiker pasted on ur supply
2007-02-28 23:45:41 · answer #4 · answered by Dr Virus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is not stamped on the back of the power supply - open the case and check - it will be marked on the power supply - can only see it by opening up.
2007-02-28 23:43:53 · answer #5 · answered by sosguy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download the free CPUZ and it well tell you all the technical specs. of your computer, including the power supply wattage
2007-02-28 23:52:02 · answer #6 · answered by Jamie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the case off and take a look at the sticker.
2007-02-28 23:41:05 · answer #7 · answered by BigRez 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋