Is a 350w psu too little for graphics cards?

conorzz

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Is a 350w psu too little in todays standerds? I would like to upgrade to a 7870 or r9 270x soon but i am wondering if that would be too much load for the 350w psu
My specs
CPU: i3 3220
GPU: hd 2500
 
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the 750 ti was made for just such an upgrade. though not as strong as a 270x it will still give you a HUGE boost over the hd 2500. just check the specs for a model that does not have a 6 pin connector (there are plenty of these models) and you'll be good to go.

of course this is assuming you don't have a 6 pin connector on that psu. it might but i doubt it. if it does, then you can pick any 750 ti you wish as it will still barely draw more than the 75w the mobo gives it

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the 750 ti was made for just such an upgrade. though not as strong as a 270x it will still give you a HUGE boost over the hd 2500. just check the specs for a model that does not have a 6 pin connector (there are plenty of these models) and you'll be good to go.

of course this is assuming you don't have a 6 pin connector on that psu. it might but i doubt it. if it does, then you can pick any 750 ti you wish as it will still barely draw more than the 75w the mobo gives it
 
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