I want to install an Nvidia 7600 GT which requires a 350 watt minimum. But what happens if my power supply isn't 350 watts and is less?
2007-07-05 06:30:21 · 8 answers · asked by antpedd 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
I've done this before with no problems. If your PSU is 200 watts, I wouldn't do it. 250 or 300 should be OK. I believe it also depends on how many devices you're running power to in the computer. If you have multiple disc drives and hard drives, I also probably wouldn't do it.
If the PSU becomes over worked and goes out on you, you're right back to where you started... you need a PSU. Give it a shot!
2007-07-05 06:42:37 · answer #1 · answered by RAM 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 22:23:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends. Newer GPUs suck a lot of power. If the card wants more juice than the system can provide, there's a chance that your system might not boot, or might become "flaky" (e.g. shutting off randomly at odd times).
I don't think it would actually damage your system, so you might try it and see what happens. I would recommend, for stability, getting a solid PSU that has the wattage that your card recommends. Inconsistent power can really degrade your system's overall stability.
2007-07-05 06:35:45 · answer #3 · answered by doseofvitamink 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It will cause the power supply to work harder and eventually burn out. for the $50 it is worth it to have the right one. When a PSU burns out...it can take other components with it...like a motherboard...
2007-07-05 06:34:55 · answer #4 · answered by PBcompanies.com 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
like he said, it will not be stable. The GPU mayor may not run. If it does run, it will be running on low power and therefore low performance. Get a new power supply, they don't cost that much.
2007-07-05 06:35:28 · answer #5 · answered by djfear123 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Regular shut downs and overheating of the P/S. ~
Get a Guardian or Rhycom 500W P/S for $25 to $30 through http://www.pricewatch.com
http://www.pricewatch.com/power_supply_for_case/500w.htm
http://www.pricewatch.com/power_supply_for_case/550w.htm
2007-07-05 06:38:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you power supple is 350 watts or bigger, then you will have no problems.
2007-07-05 06:41:10 · answer #7 · answered by Ron M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your system will not be stable, upgrade the PSU.
2007-07-05 06:33:45 · answer #8 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋