Can a 220W PSU power a graphics card?

Joey Plaskett · Jan 28, 2015

It needs to be a low profile.

Demosthenest · Jan 28, 2015

not a good idea.

holyrage · Jan 28, 2015

^ 185+~TDP card on a 220W PSU OK

not even my 7950 with 145W TDP would work lol

Demosthenest · Jan 28, 2015

gaylordfokker :

get outta here...

Math Geek · Jan 28, 2015

what is the rest of the system? the gtx 750/750ti are very low power and might work depending on the rest of the system. there are low profile cards in this range.

Demosthenest · Jan 28, 2015

I wouldn't put even a gtx 750 on a 220w psu.

Math Geek · Jan 28, 2015

the 750/750ti is only a 60w gpu. a system with only a 220w psu would have a low end cpu as well that is probably less than 60w itself. such a system would have no issues running on 220w. would be 175w max system usage or probably less.

but i need to know the rest of the system to be sure.

gaylordfokker · Jan 28, 2015

Math Geek :

I would consider a pair of 7950's in SLI in that system.

Demosthenest · Jan 28, 2015

stfu already.

Saga Lout · Jan 28, 2015

gaylordfokker said: I would consider a pair of 7950's in SLI in that system.
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What is your technical evidence for that comment?.

Demosthenest · Jan 28, 2015

Saga, he is obviously trolling. This is a serious forum and his advice is hurtful to the op.

Saga Lout · Jan 28, 2015

I believe that the best way to deal with a Troll is to call him out in public. Having his earlier comment removed by another Moderator didn't stop him posting again. Let him put his rationale up here and if he can't, I'll take matters further.

Demosthenest · Jan 28, 2015

Alright ty for intervening. You admins at tom do a good job.

Math Geek · Jan 28, 2015

*sniff sniff* i smell a ban hammer nearby. thanks for stepping in.

i would like for the op to get some solid advice so now we just wait for him to come back.

gaylordfokker · Jan 28, 2015

Saga Lout :

Lol, thats awesome, well my rationale obviously is fun and humor/humour.
If you ladies want to ban me then I understand.

I stand by my comments, 2 x 7950 and an 220w AMD CPU would be my choice!

Joey Plaskett · Jan 28, 2015

it's an Aspire Aspire x3950. 4gb of ram. I3 540 cpu

Math Geek · Jan 28, 2015

here is a single slot 750ti which should work. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127836

your cpu is about 75w and this gpu is about 65w. you should have no problems even if it is only a 220w psu. check the psu label to see how many 12v amps it has. you will be good to go with this card if you have 16 or more 12v amps. if not, then you would need a lower power card. also do a quick measurement to be sure you can fit the card in lengthwise. this card is 5.75 inches long. measure from the back of the case where it will stick out to the first thing you hit to measure the length you can use.

the next step down would be a gt 730 which only uses about 40w. this will give better graphics than the integrated but you won't be playing any new games at 1080p with it. the 750ti will do 1080p at mid settings pretty easy right now.

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