Although, this really isnt an issue yet, it might be and I want to avoid it. I am trying to purchase a Dell E520 that comes with a 305 watt PSU. I am also trying to purchase an EVGA nVidia 7600GT DVI that requires 350 watts. I've read so many forums and half of them say that you need to upgrade the power supply, and half of them say the 7600 GT will run fine on a 305 watter. I do not want to destroy any hardware, and I have so many different opinions. Will testing the card on the 305 destroy it first time? Could it work for a while and slower degrade the card or the PSU? Help! What is the real answer?!?!
2007-04-12 16:38:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Okay first off, it should work with the 305 watt power supply. The 350 watt recommendation has some built in cushion, so you can get by with only 305 watts, although I normally wouldn't recommend it, it should work fine. If you start adding a bunch off stuff, extra hard drives or DVD burners, then you should definately consider getting a bigger power supply.
It would not completely destroy it the first time, usually the worst that would happen is the game you are using to test the power supply would crash due to the card not getting enough power, but no permanent damage would be done. There will be no long term damage, but do remember that all power supplies age, and in doing so put out less power over time, and since you are cutting it so close on power to begin with, you might run into a problem down the road.
Let me just add, simply logging on is not enough to test the card. The card will only use the full amount of power when doing something strenuous on the card, like running a game. That is what you need to do properly test the card.
2007-04-12 16:51:58 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to look at power consumption as a whole. What does your processor require, how many hard drives do you have, how many disk drives, sound card, peripherals, cooling, lighting? They all use power from your PSU. That is a fairly beefy video card. And you are not giving it enough power with that very small PSU. You need to get a bigger PSU at least 600 watts. You can never have too much power. Most PSU's are self regulating. If your video card is pci-e make sure your new PSU is too. And get a good PSU with multiple 12v rails to allow for better power distribution and for running video cards in SLI. You are trying to power a video card that is rated at 350 watts and that is what the manufacturer recommends you use. It might work for a little bit with a small psu but you will end up burning up your power supply, or damaging another part of your pc that is not getting enough power.
2007-04-12 17:02:21 · answer #2 · answered by ibyt2692 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The worst that can happen is you install the new card and the 305W and you'll log on to a black screen. It won't "destroy" hardware, it just simply won't work if the power supply isn't enough. Try it and see. Get a black screen, upgrade. Don't get one, don't upgrade.
2007-04-12 16:50:45 · answer #3 · answered by Karma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not extremely use amd playing cards a lot yet right that's what i visit allow you to comprehend 6570 is a more suitable effective card so i'd %. that one with a 2gb will be more suitable powerful yet even with also you should judge upgrading your cpu and about the capacity provide if exceeds the optimum capacity your capacity provide might want to short out negative all of your factors or burn out so that you've gotten to improve your capacity provide.. (Sorry for my grammar my English isn't the excellent)
2016-10-18 01:02:23 · answer #4 · answered by manca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give-up
i fail to grasp issue !
why would anybody buy a new dell e520
then buy an nvidia 7600gt from market
debate about upgrading power supply
& will-fully render warranty null n void !
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i have a suggestion, pal
> look elsewhere !
http://www.ibuypower.com/
they have pretty many systems
processor & graphics cards options are much greater than what dell has to offer
u can select the power supply too
but upward only
downward than recommended, nope
os > vista: all versions, xp: home, pro or media centre
much greater choices than what dell has to offer
prices seem good & warranty is 3 year !
>> now it's your money ... u decide
just my humble opinion !
2007-04-13 04:06:11 · answer #5 · answered by sεαη 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Its depend on your PSU.If your PSU is branded one like coolermaster,enermax,acbel,i think it can work fine unless you use the normal PSU.
2007-04-12 16:51:59 · answer #6 · answered by cebi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be fine .. thats a weak card and dont stress the psu like others from that line .. i wouldnt sweat it
2007-04-12 16:42:31 · answer #7 · answered by quake6910 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋