Question on GeForce 9500GT

[Endnote]

I'm running a system with a quad core processor and integrated graphics. The power supply is only 300 watts. Should I upgrade to stronger power supply if I put a 9500GT on it? I'm running one monitor, and plan on sticking with that, no overclocking plans either.

 

[coozie7]

Should be fine, but which PSU is it?
Btw, the HD4650 is faster and draws slightly less power.

 

[jaguarskx]

What's the purpose of the 9500GT?

 

[meodowla]

9600GT would be better if you are on low budget.... or else go for GTX260......... or 9800GTX+..

 

[salem80]

GeForce 9500 GT 1GB Minimum of a 350 Watt
and hve only 32 stream processors,
this compare between 9500 GT ,Radeon HD 4670 , GeForce 9800 GT,
http://xtreview.com/review229.htm
notice HD 4670 need 350Watt too and i don't know about HD4650

 

[Kari]

HD4670 doesn't 'need' 350W, official peak power is 70W, uses likely little less. And for other cards as well, see here:
http://archive.atomicmpc.com.au/forums.asp?s=2&c=7&t=9354&p=0

 

[Kari]

ok here's some measurements, HD4670 uses 47W at tops
http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/powercolor-pcshd4670-512mb_5.html#sect0