Newbie question: PSU and graphics card

[chatorivera]

Hi to everybody. This is my first post in this forum.

I have a Gateway SX2840-01 with a Intel Core i3-530 processor and I bought a ZOTAC SYNERGY GeForce 210 512MB 64-bit DDR2 graphics card. The PSU in the computer is a CHICONY model CPB09-D220R with a +12V 14 Amps output. ¿can this PSU handle this card or I have to upgrade the PSU?. Thanks in advance for your response.

Joe Rivera.

 

[darkslash_323]

Yes, it should work fine for now since the 210 doesn't require a extra power connector. But I would recommend you upgrade your psu, since 220W is pretty low....and you can find 400W or more for cheap these days. But that's if you can find one that fits your budget and your gateway case.

 

[chatorivera]

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