I have a Dell Dimension 2400 with a 200 Watt power supply (this one http://www.ayagroup.com/product.php?productid=17119 ) I'am looking to get a Graphics Card , this one (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3301409&sku=E145-6202&srkey=256-P1-N399-LX)
Will my 200 Watt Power Supply be enough for the 250 Watts needed for the Graphics Card above?
I also read (here http://www.roberthancock.com/dell/other.htm ) that Dell's with a P4 processor have to have a 250 Watt Power Supply , I have a P4 and only a 200 Watt supply.Is this true ?
They also say that the Dell power supplies can go beyond what they say in writing.Is this true ?
Thanks
My system:
Dell Dimension 2400
P4
2.66ghz
1 gb Ram
Creative Soundblaster PCI Soundcard
160 gb HD
XP Home SP3
Yes that graphic card would work fine with 200w. Maybe the 200w psu can deliver slightly more watts but never risk it. That graphic card is overpriced at dell. Here is a better card for less money and will work on your rig fine.
Yes that graphic card would work fine with 200w. Maybe the 200w psu can deliver slightly more watts but never risk it. That graphic card is overpriced at dell. Here is a better card for less money and will work on your rig fine.