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k3232x   09-05-2008 at 10:34:58 PM

Hello,

My son has this computer (http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicat [...] CatId=2629) and we are looking to add this video card (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/p [...] &langid=EN) to it. I don't know very much about computers and I'm wondering if that computer will be able to handle the video card. I would like to know if the power supply is good enough? If the card is compatible with the computer components? Thank, your help is greatly appreciated.

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tomdrum   09-05-2008 at 10:39:08 PM
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Hmmm the power supply im afraid to say does seem a little under powered for it. Mine is a 480W, and I would not like to use less than 450. Case looks big enough.

 

What games does he want to play? And changing the PSU wouldnt be hard if you are willing to spend money on it


Message edited by tomdrum on 09-05-2008 at 10:41:00 PM
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sarwar_r87   09-05-2008 at 10:54:30 PM
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PSu upgrade required......but if u are willing to settle for a 3850 or 9600....then it might be ok....i run a 9600GT on 420W PSU....but its borderline....3850 would be a much safer option provided u keep ur current PSU


Message edited by sarwar_r87 on 09-05-2008 at 10:55:28 PM
------------------------------ x2 5600+@2.8; 2GB RAM 800Mhz; xfx 9600GT xt; 320GB HDD; 420W thermaltake PSU
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dirtmountain   09-05-2008 at 11:03:45 PM
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The 8800GT uses about 78watts at load
http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/forums [...] c=7&t=9354
That system including a 8800GT is still well under 300 watts.
http://extreme.outervision.com/PSUEngine
A quality 400-450w power supply would be fine. The biggest concern is that Aspire power supplies don't have a great reputation.
If it was my system, i'd install the graphic card and run it, but i'd also keep an eye out for good deals on a quality power supply and replace it when i could.

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