PCI-express vdc power supply problem

[concealed777]

I recently just bought a geforce PCI-e video card from tigerdirect and it's shipping right now. The system requirements is 350W power supply. But I JUST FOUND out my system only has a 305W PSU. What should i do? =/ please help. Do i have to get a new one?

 

[PanzerKammander]

Open up the case, there is a sticker on the side of the PS that tells all. :-\

 

[concealed777]

crap, what do I do if I have a 305w, but the video card said 350w minimum?! Do i have to get a new one? or return it?

 

[reggie_da_man]

Just buy a new power supply.

 

[concealed777]

new psu are more expensive than the card, is there another way?

 

[Ronnie]

well if a new psu is more expensive then the card then the card cant be powerful.

keep you psu and see if it works, if not get a new psu, im geussing its a really basic system so just some random psu will work

a good idea is the fotron 400 watt for around 40 bucks on newegg

 

[reggie_da_man]

Ok dude, cards that cost less than an ok power supply don't even need a good power supply. This will work fine. Just make sure it'll fit.

 

[concealed777]

the thing is, the video card i am getting is only 50 dollars. do i really need to get that? i think i should just get a lower power supply video card instead.

 

[PanzerKammander]

What video card are you getting?

If its under 50 dollars, most any ol PSU would run it no prob.

 

[concealed777]

just a 3D fuzion Geforce 6200 128 Mb. It runs at 350W. Can i underclock it to make it use less enrgy?