Hardware compatibility

modestuzair

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Hello All,
Am new to this forum, actually registering on lot of forums to get some idea about my PC.

I have a Lenovo M57 6066 thinkcenter, its specs are:
core 2 duo 2.33 GHZ
Q35 chipset
280 watt PSU
1 GB 667 MHZ RAM
1 PCI slot free
1PCIE slot free.

Need to know if I can run Nvidia 8600GT 512MB DDR3 without any problems on this system.
I desperatly need to upgrade my Video.
Thanks.
 

modestuzair

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Theortically, there is risk in running this config.
As all 860 GT's minimum requirment is 300 Watts.
Incase if anything goes wrong, will the mobo be damaged, or r the chances of PSU gettin damaged r more.
Also where cud i get a compatible PSU of 450 - 550 watts for this PC.
 

ik_ool

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try the Silverstone ST50EF-Plus PSU.... Toms used that for their last (2007) $500 gaming build. its cost around $100 back then, should be cheaper now.