Will there be enough power to use a new graphics card?

[ccrraazzyy]

It is finnally time that no amter how much i turn of graphical options in games it will always go a bit laggy. So the time ahs come to upgrade my video card.

But here is the problem. Im buying a Radeon 9600xt 256mb ddr 126mbit vid card. (i was awed that the cards clock speeds are almost twice my card). It says i need a certain amount of power (its not one of those cards that need an extra cable to plug more power into it. It jsut goes straight intot he agp slot). But i am replacing my old radeon 8500 with this new beasty. But will i ahve enough power to run this? I saw it needed a certain amount of power.

and pls dont tell me to buy something else. Im buying this card for a reason.

 

[beedubaya]

What is the wattage of your power supply unit?

 

[ccrraazzyy]

ummm.... iono

 

[ccrraazzyy]

how do i check

 

[beedubaya]

There is a label on your power supply that should tell you. It is probably at least 250W. You need at least a 300W to think about getting the 9600XT.

 

[intercodes]

ccrraazzyy,

how do i check

It should be written somewhere on the PSU . On the back or open your case to see anything written inside..but do graphics card take so much amount of power ? I guess your current PSU should support whatever it might be..

 

[TheMajor]

I think it depends on your other devices: how many HD's, how many atapi devices, how many fans, how many PCI cards, USB etc

http://www.xbitlabs.com/news/video/display/20041130171055.html

 

[Joeisalsocool]

You should put your specs in your sig, so that it's easer to help you, and anything over a 300W should be fine.