Reaper man Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Alright, i didnt even care about the SLI, just curiosity. Do i have to remove anything or just attack the new one. And what about the power supply???? usually store bought PCs have PSUs that just aren't powerful enough to drive a decent video card... I'd check the max wattage rating just to be sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmad89 Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 (edited) Alright, i didnt even care about the SLI, just curiosity. Do i have to remove anything or just attack the new one. And what about the power supply???? usually store bought PCs have PSUs that just aren't powerful enough to drive a decent video card... I'd check the max wattage rating just to be sure300W max I think This is the info that i got it from: Input:100-127V~7A , 200-240V~4A 50/60Hz Output: +12V -------- /19A, -12V --------- /0.8A300W MAX. +5V -------- /30A, +5VSB --------- / 2A +3.3V -------- /28A, +5V & +3.3V 180W MAX. +5V & +12V 288W MAX. Edited November 20, 2007 by Ahmad89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmad89 Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 This is what i got from Tigerdirect.com: Minimum System Requirements * 512MB of system memory * CD or DVD-ROM drive * 50MB of available hard disk drive space for basic driver installation * Microsoft® Windows Vista™ or Windows® XP operating system * PCI Express®-compliant motherboard with one vacant PCI Express x16 slot * 375W PCI Express-compliant system power supply** * One 6-pin PCI Express supplementary power connectors -or- * Two 4-pin Molex supplementary power connectors http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...p;Sku=E145-8614 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper man Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 (edited) I would say that if your PSU is truely 300W, you need to upgrade that before plugging that card in, or you might run into issues. then again, if those specs are correct... it's probably rated as 475W, so you should be fine edit: wait.... I see the 300W max now. Actually, if you could send a pic of the pwer ratings I could probably find out a bit better... Edited November 20, 2007 by Reaper man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexis Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 For your M$ office problem, you might want to try open office. So far the only problem I've had with my documents is with using the equation editor.Ive used that program before but you would think microsoft would give you a program that actually works!! Actually, Office is the program that more revenues give to Microsoft there is no way they are going to give it to you for free. Anyway, Openoffice should be more than enough and you can save your documents in office format so you will not miss much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmad89 Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 I had an exam and was taking a small break. The pictures are in low quality,sorry If you need any clarification, Just ask. I greatly appreciate everyones help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Oh wow. Definately get a new PSU. Yours is not even on the recommended. 300W is something you definately DO NOT WANT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmad89 Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 I would say that if your PSU is truely 300W, you need to upgrade that before plugging that card in, or you might run into issues. then again, if those specs are correct... it's probably rated as 475W, so you should be fine edit: wait.... I see the 300W max now. Actually, if you could send a pic of the pwer ratings I could probably find out a bit better...Well, what if reaper man is right and its actually 475W?? Even though it does say 300W MAX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 300W MAX means your only limited to 300Ws on usage, any higher and you run the risk of frying your mobo and anything else connected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmad89 Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 (edited) Can you guys reccommend a 400W PSU. Anything 30$ is fine. I looked at some at newegg and tigerdirect but the reviews make me go crazy with the blowing up part. HELP!!! Edited November 21, 2007 by Ahmad89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahmad89 Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 Does anyone know if this is a good PSU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16817153023is it the same as this one from tigerdirect:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/Se...5&body=MAIN and will this be compatible with my computer and fit into my case. THis is wasting so much money!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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