HELP! Not enough Power coming out of my PSU!

[andrewsvalesen]

My computer recently told me that my recently bought card (7950GT KO
) is not recieving enough power from my PSU.
My PSU is a 550 W...

Is there anyway I can increase the performance of my PSU ??

 

[vaderpro]

Nope...unless you reduce some of the items it is supplying....PSU ratings are vague and dont neccessarily perform as stated...what brand is it?

 

[korky122]

that psu should be enough. hmm you have a lot of things plugged into your computer, or in your computer

 

[andrewsvalesen]

i think every plug is in use...
its some off brand one. I got it for 30.00

i guess ill have to invest more cash into it?
this wont cause any system damage will it? It said 'to prevent system damage the video card has been toned down' (to that extent)

 

[vaderpro]

yes it can cause damage, get a good one like Fortron..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104022

 

[Nitestick]

have you plugged in the 6-pin pci-e power connector to the card?

 

[andrewsvalesen]

yeah, i have.