Gainward 7800GS PSU question

[Bud27]

Hi

I just bought a 7800 GS "goes like hell" AGP Graphics card and have yet to install it. The problem being is I Have an AMD 3000xp in a Compac case and still have the standard PSU that came in the case. It's a 250 watt - I read that the 7800 are power hungry. I only have 1 optical device and 1 hard drive being powered at the moment & currently have an ATI x800 pro - Do I need to get a new psu before installing the card? OR If I just install it could I damage the card, motherboard & CPU. ANy help would be appreciated.

 

[apt403]

Without knowing the exact specs on your psu its hard to say, but you may be alright. A 7800gs needs a psu that can pull atleast 20a on the +12v rail, an x800pro requires about the same amount, so if the x800pro is working fine the 7800gs should as well.