What is the maximum graphics card this psu can safely power?

[soidier37]

As of right now, I am using a dell vostro 460 with a I5 2400, 4gb of ram, a caviar blue, all being powered by a 350 watt stock dell psu. I'm looking to get a dedicated graphics card in the near future, hopefully without changing out the psu. I believe that the psu is this one, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817707074&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Power+Supplies-_-STARTECH-_-177 but I honestly am not sure.
(sorry if the link does not work it is a startech 350 watt psu)

If you guys recommend upgrading the psu, I suppose I could, but I would prefer to have a decent graphics card + money for other upgrades , rather than sinking the money into a new psu and graphics card.

Thanks!

 

[IH8U]

I'd say jump on this combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.718318
$166 (Corsair Builder Series CX500, and a Sapphire 6770)

 

[simon12]

You can only use the most basic cards on that PSU if you want to even be able to play the latest games you will need to upgrade your PSU. Even a 6570 recommends a 400W PSU which is around the lowest gaming card.

 

[soidier37]

Thanks for the help!

 

[soidier37]

Best answer selected by soidier37.

 

[ram1009]

You're making a huge mistake even thinking about maxing out your PSU. But the biggest QUALITY PSU you can afford.