200 watt MAX ?

[WuHT]

I've done a search but I coulnd't exactly find an answer to this :

If i have a 200watt 12A@12V microATX power supply unit, what is the strongest Video card i can run??

I have a 9600XT model in there (8xAGP) and wondering is there a theorietically better for me ?

 

[Static_11]

umm i didnt even know they made 200 watters.. so umm dont think you coudl do much better but im not sure

 

[WuHT]

Not really a choice for me,

I have an old p4 3.0ghz northwood..thats the power supply it came with lol.

 

[Ethereal_Dragon]

I would suggest purchasing a new PSU.

 

[WuHT]

Yeah that would be the best move.

But just for a FYI or outta curiosity then ... is there anything beyond a 9600XT that can run on a 200 watt safely and well ?

 

[magouster]

You could go for a 9800, but that wouldn't be a worthwhile purchase. Upgrade the PSU, the CPU should be fine for another while.

 

[slick_tech15]

Mmm i dont think anything over that 9600 XT should really be run on that PSU. But yeah, new PSU!

 

[NosBoost300]

is this by any chance a dell or gateway computer?

 

[talldude123]

PSU calculator:

http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/

 

[talldude123]

defenitely need a new PSU, you would be using around 260W...