Please recommend low profile graphics cards with 250w PSU

HGyuR

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Hi guys,

I am looking for a low profile graphics card that can be compatible with 250w PSU.

Because of my computer case size which only support flex power supply, 250w PSU is the most powerful power supply that I can get. So upgrading power supply is not an option for me. I would not want to buy new cases for better PSU, but at the same time I don't mine spending some money on graphics cards (probably up to $200).

Given this situation, I want to get a graphics card for my computer. Configuration is as follows
CPU: intel i5 6500
M/B: Gigabyte GA-B150N phoenix wifi
SSD: Samsung m.2 850 EVO 500gb
Power Supply: flex 250w
Case: something small that supports LP size graphics cards.

I was considering GTX 750ti LP 2gb. According to eXtreme Power Supply Calculator, it requires less than 250w power supply, but seller recommends me to get at least 400w PSU. I am not sure who is right or wrong.

Thanks for helping me out.


 
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The 750 Ti is very very iffy on a 250 watt power supply, even the standard 750 may not run.

Unless you get a higher power video card you will be limited to very low end cards for gaming, a GT 730 GDDR5 may run, Radeon 7750 may run.

You do not want to run a system at maxed out power, you will not only lessen the operating life of the power supply but also risk damage to your components if the power supply fails or provides unstable power. I'd spend $80 on a new case and power supply and $120 on the video card if you put aside $200 for the video card.
The 750 Ti is very very iffy on a 250 watt power supply, even the standard 750 may not run.

Unless you get a higher power video card you will be limited to very low end cards for gaming, a GT 730 GDDR5 may run, Radeon 7750 may run.

You do not want to run a system at maxed out power, you will not only lessen the operating life of the power supply but also risk damage to your components if the power supply fails or provides unstable power. I'd spend $80 on a new case and power supply and $120 on the video card if you put aside $200 for the video card.
 
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