Is my PSU enough for ASUS GT440/GT430?

[chwanrong]

Hi!

My graphic card ASUS ENGT220 1GD2 had recently spoilt so I'm looking for a new replacement.

My PSU rating is 350W Max and I'm intending to change to ASUS GT440 or GT430 but I'm not sure if my power rating is enough or not.

I've check the retailer shop in my area and they said that 350W is able to support despite I look at the description outside the box saying "Minimum 400W rating" Hence I'm not quite sure if my PSU can really support or not.

I'm a student currently so financially I do not have the ability to upgrade to a high-end graphic card and PSU, hence the ASUS GT440 is my consideration.

Pls help, and thanks a million!

 

[jsc]

Depends on the PSU. You didn't say what brand.

 

[Zero_]

If it can run a GT220 it can run those. BUT I wouldn't recommend a Nvidia card under $200 to anyone. Every single Nvidia card under $200 has a faster AMD alternative for less.

The HD5570 is much faster than the GT430 or GT440 for $55, and for the price of a GT440, you can easily get a HD6670, which is much much faster. Also, both of these have much lower power consumption as well.

 

[refillable]

In that budget I recommend 6670, which Generic 350W can run it nicely. But I need to see what exactly the PSU is.

 

[eXistenZ]

The GT 430 uses 49 watts. FYI.

I think you must have an Nvidia card if you want to use CUDA (in your coursework).

 

[chwanrong]

Best answer selected by chwanrong.

 

[Zero_]

glad I could help