Do you guys know if the XFX GeForce 8800GTX Extreme is compatible with DELL XPS 420 desktop? I just bought the video card but I I just realize that it needs more power to operate! I only see I power supply for Graphic card! What should I do? Should I refer to Geek squad or Fire dog to do it for me?
2007-12-25 01:10:13 · 2 answers · asked by ngvietcuong86 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
8800GTX draws 132 watts or about 11 amps on +12V rail of power supply. Your XFX Extreme probably consumes a bit more. Get a bigger power supply with dual +12V rails and rated at least 18 amps on +12V1DC rail. Something like this should be fine: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817339001
2007-12-25 01:21:35 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
buy a new psu (power supply unit)
2007-12-25 01:13:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋