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topgamer07   01-25-2007 at 10:09:11 PM

Hi,

How important is it to have the right psu for your gfx card?

My friend has a (306w max output PSU) but the GFX card (radeon x1650pro PCI-E) says that the card needs 350w or higher.

Would his lower watt PSU effect the GFX cards preformance?

All his games keep crashing at some piont would that be a sign on an improper PSU?

Thanks

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blacken   01-25-2007 at 10:16:54 PM
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Most likely his 12v rail(s) are underpowered. It's very important to have sufficient PSU perhiferals as it can lead to either crashing or par performance.

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