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Dan123 · 10-18-2007, 10:03 AM

Hey, i just recently bought a Nvidia series 8, 8400 GS, 256 MB, Video Card.
Although my computer is only 250 watt, and the recommendation is 300 wattz, could i still be able to run the card on my computer? Or not? What would the worst scenario be?

HawMan · 10-18-2007, 10:12 AM

You can try it but the chances are the PC wont boot up - Or the Tower will but you wont get anything on the monitor. Even if it does work it will be putting strain on your PSU which could then cause the Power supply unit to fail - This could burn out your motherboard/cpu.

I would look for a bigger PSU. Remember you cant overpower a system.

**kinbard** · 10-18-2007, 10:12 AM

I wouldn't, just for the sake of the card. Its always best to err on the side of safety so nothing gets ruined. It could conceivably work, but it won't work well.

Dan123 · 10-18-2007, 10:17 AM

Thanks! i won't take the chance then, if it COULD ruin my card. Would a 300 wattz be good enough by the way?

**mattlock** · 10-18-2007, 10:21 AM

If the budget really tight, you could get by with this,
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371005

It doesn't give any overhaed for future upgrades, but you won't beat the quality for that price.

For $40 more this one gives you a little more overhead
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371002

But I guess the what we should ask is what PSU you have right now. I know it's 250w, but we need to know the diminsions. If it's micro atx these units will not fit. Either measure it and post the size or post the make and model#.

HawMan · 10-18-2007, 10:22 AM

300 watts would still be pushing it tight. I would grab a 400W PSU.

This is a complete Bargian.
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/114930

10-18-2007, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Dan123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Vid Hey, i just recently bought a Nvidia series 8, 8400 GS, 256 MB, Video Card. Although my computer is only 250 watt, and the recommendation is 300 wattz, could i still be able to run the card on my computer? Or not? What would the worst scenario be?

10-18-2007, 10:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
HawMan Liam Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 2,938 OS: Win XP My System	Re: Vid You can try it but the chances are the PC wont boot up - Or the Tower will but you wont get anything on the monitor. Even if it does work it will be putting strain on your PSU which could then cause the Power supply unit to fail - This could burn out your motherboard/cpu. I would look for a bigger PSU. Remember you cant overpower a system. __________________ Please Consider Donating to keep the site free.

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kinbard TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,459 OS: Experimenter	Re: Vid I wouldn't, just for the sake of the card. Its always best to err on the side of safety so nothing gets ruined. It could conceivably work, but it won't work well. __________________ Half viking, half pirate, stronger than both XP Repair Malware Removal Vista Repair Downgrade Vista

10-18-2007, 10:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
Dan123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Re: Vid Thanks! i won't take the chance then, if it COULD ruin my card. Would a 300 wattz be good enough by the way?

10-18-2007, 10:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
mattlock Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,183 OS: XP SP2, Win 7 Beta, Win 7 RC My System	Re: Vid If the budget really tight, you could get by with this, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371005 It doesn't give any overhaed for future upgrades, but you won't beat the quality for that price. For $40 more this one gives you a little more overhead http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371002 But I guess the what we should ask is what PSU you have right now. I know it's 250w, but we need to know the diminsions. If it's micro atx these units will not fit. Either measure it and post the size or post the make and model#. __________________ Matt Everest-Thermal Paste Instruction-Power Supply Info-Sensorview PSU Calculator-Speedfan-Bench Test Help TSF Fight Disease. It's Free! Last edited by mattlock; 10-18-2007 at 10:39 AM.

10-18-2007, 10:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
HawMan Liam Join Date: May 2006 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 2,938 OS: Win XP My System	Re: Vid 300 watts would still be pushing it tight. I would grab a 400W PSU. This is a complete Bargian. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/114930 __________________ Please Consider Donating to keep the site free.