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 Sep 20 2008, 05:27 PM
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I just bought a new video card, an EVGA GeForce 6200 256MB (or something like that). Unfortunately, when I opened it and read some stuff in it's box, it says that the minimum power requirement is 300W...and my Sony Vaio PCV-RS620G's PSU is a mere 296W... When I read my computer's specifications, it says Power Requirement: "Min. 266W 100-120V 4.7A (50/60Hz)" Power Management: "ACPI 1.0 Compliant" Should I go ahead and install it anyway? I have my Vaio opened up right next to me, with the old card out, and the new card ready to be installed Should I go ahead and do it anyway? Or should I buy a new PSU? Thanks a lot =] |
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Sep 20 2008, 07:31 PM
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 Hardware Guru Group: BC Advisor Posts: 1,775 Joined: 25-January 07 From: Tiffin, Ohio Member No.: 108,353 |
Get a larger power supply. You could cause major damage to the computer or the new card. Neither of which would be covered by a warranty. You will want to choose a good power supply that has a min of 2 12v rails rated at a total of 30 watts. Those found here are perfect choices from good manufactures. All have 2 12v rails and they are all rated above 30 amps. The Rosewill is the least expensive but its a good brand. I have 2 of them personally and I have used several in computers that I have repaired all using Nvidia PCI-E cards.
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