Video card for 250wt PSU?

Bert Flood

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Nov 25, 2016
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Optiplex 7010 13 PSU max out 250wt (12v) 16gb ram , want to run Linux Mint preferably, will do Win 7 if have to. For an 8yr so he can game . Been using ATI radeon caicos xt hd 7470, being told that is not rated for the PSU but it's been fine? Problem is Mint would be better with an Nvidia based card because of driver issues with ATI. i am totally confused on the PSU issue, not really a gamer, don't want to spend a fortune, can't afford another PC at present, its also low profile, looking for options...see a lot of decent, under $50 options at new egg all say 300 wt min
Any advice appreciated..Thanks all!!