Hello, my friend gave me a Dell computer for free (he bought an Alienware with Nvidia 7950 GTX, not quand. He's starting a video editing business)!
Anyways, the Dell I got only has a mere 305 watt power supply and the Graphics cards I want to buy both require 350 watt minimum (ATI X1300 Pro Or BFG Geforce 7600 GS OC). Should I upgrade my power supply or can i run thses cards safely? If i need to upgrade my ps, what wattage would be the right choice (any decent recommendations?)
Also, which of these are better?
ATI: http://www.ati.com/products/RadeonX1300/specs.html
Nvidia: http://www.bfgtech.com/7600GS_256_PCIX.html
Thanks
Anyways, the Dell I got only has a mere 305 watt power supply and the Graphics cards I want to buy both require 350 watt minimum (ATI X1300 Pro Or BFG Geforce 7600 GS OC). Should I upgrade my power supply or can i run thses cards safely? If i need to upgrade my ps, what wattage would be the right choice (any decent recommendations?)
Also, which of these are better?
ATI: http://www.ati.com/products/RadeonX1300/specs.html
Nvidia: http://www.bfgtech.com/7600GS_256_PCIX.html
Thanks