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Gordon wrote:
> So what's the worst that happens if i plug an X700 ATI AGP or NVidia6600 GT
> in my Compaq with a 220 Watt power supply?
>
The *worst* that happens is that the power supply dies a horrible death
and takes many other computer components with it.
The more likely scenario is that the system does not boot due to
insufficient power.
A less likely scenario is that it boots and seems to work, except when
you get into 3D games/watching DVD's where the system locks up/is unstable.
The least likely scenario is that everything works fine. 6600GT's and
the new X series of Radeons draw heavily on the 12V line, I suspect if
you open up the case, look at the label on the side of the PSU at the
+12V, +5V and +3.3V amp values you'll find that they're all fairly low
which won't allow (reliably) for modern graphics cards.
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> "DaveW" <none@zero.org> wrote in message
> news:cP2dnY_f8cu-ez3fRVn-qQ@comcast.com...
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>>Compaq, like all the big computer manufacturers, use NON-Standard power
>>supplies and connections in their computers. So you are basically out of
>>luck. A standard power supply will not work in your system.
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>>--
>>DaveW
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>>"Gordon" <notnow@no.com> wrote in message
>>news:OP2oe.15543$IX4.6050@twister.nyc.rr.com...
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>>>I want to upgrade my video card but the PSU is 220 Watts. I've read that
>>>thes are pretty propietary. Anyone know if there's off the shelf stuff out
>>>there to replace a Compaq PSU for a Presario 6000T?
>>>
>>>Gordon
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