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Old 04-15-2009, 08:16 AM   #1 (permalink)
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If i was to upgrade from a RADEON X600 256MB HyperMemory would i need to increase the power? i hv a dell dimension 9150
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Old 04-15-2009, 08:21 AM   #2 (permalink)
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If you were to UPGRADE then yes you would most likely need a better one then dell provides. Dell along with most oem computer companies uses very cheap power supplies.
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sorry proberly a silly question but do different graphics cards require differing amounts of power? and cld u recommend a card that would give a good boost. thx
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Yes different graphics cards use different amounts of power. You need to post your budget.
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around £100 for the graphics card and what ever is needed for the PSU
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