My computer has a 300 watt power supply from the factory, I have since added an ati radeon x1600 pro pcie gpu. When I am gaming with the video options set at a medium to high level my computer will crash. This has happened in WOW (extended playing) and Battlefield 2142 just after 5 minutes. I plan to get a new PSU but until I do are there any risks?
2007-05-29 08:49:42 · 7 answers · asked by Matt M 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Don't do it just don't, you could damage your Video Card or your motherboard.
2007-05-29 08:53:41 · answer #1 · answered by al_sparagus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Not too much risk to your hardware but a crash could hurt your software. When you get a new PSU look for a good brand and something over 500 watts for a gaming PC.
2007-05-29 08:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it wont harm something. thinking why replace it with a 450 watts, considering that ur changing it besides,,why no longer a six hundred-800 watts, think of forward . U can continuously take returned the 450 watts and purchase urself an greater wattage
2016-11-23 15:12:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard some pcie graphic cards require a minimum of at leased 350W PSU. Come out the pocket for your pc's sake.
2007-05-29 09:27:55 · answer #4 · answered by linktriscuit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, as long as the PSU is high-quality. If it's a Dell, or HP computer I suppose it's fine. However if it's a low-quality manufacturer like eMachines it will likely short out your motherboard.
2007-05-29 08:57:54 · answer #5 · answered by Xiphos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Damage is possible. Get a higher-wattage power supply, and do it now. I recommend Cooler Master, OCZ or Thermaltake.
2007-05-31 05:06:57 · answer #6 · answered by Orlando Rays 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It MAY cause damage to your hardware, though I have rarely seen it in over 15 years of working with computers. If it hasn't fried it by now, it probably won't.
2007-05-29 09:45:10 · answer #7 · answered by jonwbaldwin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋