Can a 300 Watt PSU Handle a 7750?

[mac981]

I recently bought a new HP computer because it was on sale for $300 but I'm thinking about adding a GPU to the system.

Problem is that the system has a 300 Watt PSU. Will that be enough for a budget card like the 7750? It's just for gaming at 720p and video editing.

Here are some of my specs if you need it

Intel Core i3 at 3.1 Ghz
8 GB Ram
1 TB HD

I think that's everything you guys' will need to answer my question.

 

[Helltech]

Measured power consumption R7750

System in IDLE = 155W
System Wattage with GPU in FULL Stress = 188W
Difference (GPU load) = 33W
Add average IDLE wattage ~10W
Subjective obtained GPU power consumption = ~ 43 Watts

If the PSU is of GOOD quality it will be fine, 300 is enough. However if it is of poor quality it won't be. I've known HP (a while ago) to put some sub-par PSUs in their system. If we knew the exact model of the PSU it would be beneficial.

 

[Zero_]

It will be fine. As you can see above, a fully stressed system with a HD7750 barely draws 200W.

 

[mac981]

Yeah but doesn't the CPU, Ram and all the other parts also draw power? Sorry I'm new to this.

 

[jaguarskx]

Yes, but the i3-2100 does not consume too much power and you don't have many other components in your PC like multiple hard drives or optical drives.

 

[4745454b]

I'd start by making sure your cheap $300 computer has a PCIe slot. If you don't have a PCIe 16x slot then you can't run a video card.

7750 might be pushing it, but you'll be fine.

 

[dudewitbow]

the processor is light on the amps. iirc when i use my i3-2120, on idle it only takes up about 4-5 amps.

 

[sunnk]

just make sure that you have an good quality psu or just post the image of your psu lable to us so we can give you answr in better way.

btw it will work fine if the psu is of good quality.

 

[Zero_]

Yeah but doesn't the CPU, Ram and all the other parts also draw power? Sorry I'm new to this.

The graphics card alone only draws around ~55W max, and the rest of the components usually dont add upto over a 100W.

 

[emad_ramlawi]

If only you can delete stupid posts by stupid people :

Intel Core i3 at 3.1 Ghz
8 GB Ram
1 TB HD

Okay first of all the i3-2100 consumes 40wat idle to - 90/100 watt stressed

8 GB Ram = 10 Watts

1Tb Hdd = 30/40 WAtt , if sata powered

CD DVD Combo another 30/40 Watt

7750 = maximum capacirty for PCI power fed is 75 Watt so lots do some math people will ya:

100 + 10 + 40 + 40 + 75 = 265Watt maximum stressted out computer , add couple of fans and some usb devices thats an extra 20 Watt =


285 Watts , and this is if running prime and burning a cd/dvd at the same time and running a Game at full setting as well as copying files to an external usb drive

 

[4745454b]

You complain about stupid people and say a hdd uses 40W?

 

[jessterman21]

If only you can delete stupid posts by stupid people :

Intel Core i3 at 3.1 Ghz
8 GB Ram
1 TB HD

Okay first of all the i3-2100 consumes 40wat idle to - 90/100 watt stressed

8 GB Ram = 10 Watts

1Tb Hdd = 30/40 WAtt , if sata powered

CD DVD Combo another 30/40 Watt

7750 = maximum capacirty for PCI power fed is 75 Watt so lots do some math people will ya:

100 + 10 + 40 + 40 + 75 = 265Watt maximum stressted out computer , add couple of fans and some usb devices thats an extra 20 Watt =


285 Watts , and this is if running prime and burning a cd/dvd at the same time and running a Game at full setting as well as copying files to an external usb drive

^ This is hilarious.

You'll be fine - that is a very low power system. The HD 7750 is a very efficient card, and draws all power from the PCIe slot. Even if the PSU is low-quality and can't supply the full 300w it claims, you've still got a ton of headroom. If your motherboard has a PCIe x16 slot, then HP is obviously confident that the PSU can power it.

 

[sunnk]

wtf hdd uses 40w?hah isnt strange?hdd doesnt uses that much of power.

hard drives at power on to this wattage, then consume 8-15W depending on brand and model for the 7200RPM.

A DVD burner will consume about 25-30W during burning.

 

[mac981]

I'd start by making sure your cheap $300 computer has a PCIe slot. If you don't have a PCIe 16x slot then you can't run a video card.

7750 might be pushing it, but you'll be fine.

Yes it does, it's a 2.0 x16 slot

 

[mac981]

If only you can delete stupid posts by stupid people :

Intel Core i3 at 3.1 Ghz
8 GB Ram
1 TB HD

Okay first of all the i3-2100 consumes 40wat idle to - 90/100 watt stressed

8 GB Ram = 10 Watts

1Tb Hdd = 30/40 WAtt , if sata powered

CD DVD Combo another 30/40 Watt

7750 = maximum capacirty for PCI power fed is 75 Watt so lots do some math people will ya:

100 + 10 + 40 + 40 + 75 = 265Watt maximum stressted out computer , add couple of fans and some usb devices thats an extra 20 Watt =


285 Watts , and this is if running prime and burning a cd/dvd at the same time and running a Game at full setting as well as copying files to an external usb drive

Sorry I'm new to PC's and learning the "In's and Out's" so to speak. I know I'm the smartest when it comes to all this stuff, but I'm learning.

 

[4745454b]

It will be fine for the 7750.